Razors + Relatives Do not Mix.

[Gary H]

Today was my annual week after Fathers Day get together this year at my house. I told my Wife yesterday keep everyone away from my razor collection. My Wife thinking I was being a jerk told me what could possibly happen if someone wants to hold a razor. I ended the conversation with an evil eye look and mumbled that's how things get broke.

Today our get together started at 3:00 p.m. as planned so the first thing the Wife says to her Mother is "Hey Mom why don't you ask Gary if he will show you his razor collection. Again the stink eye was shot my Wife's way. Off to the razor collection we go. Mother in law starts grabbing my clean razors examining each and every one leaving finger prints on each and every one she handled.

By 3:20 p.m. I was the proud owner of a broken near mint Stahly razor. My Wife grabbed the Stahly wound it up and said Mom feel this razor it vibrates. The second it hit my Mother in laws hand she dropped the razor onto the tile floor claiming it scared her breaking the spring and tweaking the head. This was one of those "A Christmas Story" you'll shoot your eye our kid moments. I just looked at the Wife shaking my head with the told you so look on my face. After everyone left for the night I looked my Wife in the eye and said now you understand why I only share my collection with others shave enthusiasts on line.

From now on the door to the room where my razors are gets locked when company is over

 

[Craig_From_Cincy]

It sucks that your Stahly got broken Gary. It doubly sucks that your freaking Mother-In-Law broke it. I don't now how long you have been married, but as a veteran of 16 years might I suggest that you try to live and learn from the experience? When it comes to mother-in-laws, wives tend to get particularly defensive. This could be the cause of a series of ongoing, long term arguments. Lock them up next time. Perhaps with a bolt lock.

 

[Gary H]

@Craig that is exactly what I am going to do in the future.

 

[Mojo88]

It sucks that your Stahly got broken Gary. It doubly sucks that your freaking Mother-In-Law broke it. I don't now how long you have been married, but as a veteran of 16 years might I suggest that you try to live and learn from the experience? When it comes to mother-in-laws, wives tend to get particularly defensive. This could be the cause of a series of ongoing, long term arguments. Lock them up next time. Perhaps with a bolt lock.

Talk about hitting the nail on the head.. That mother daughter relationship is one I will never understand. We have a pet parrot that dear old mom loves to tease and it absolutely drives me insane as my wife would never want to upset mom by telling her it was a bad idea. Parrots are not like dogs and a good game of I got your feathers is a stupid if not dangerous thing to do. Once after a time when mom had upset my parrot the 15 year old niece decided to get in the game. I had had enough and said it was time to stop the teasing, that one last time proved to be the last time they ever decided to play. My parrot waited and sat still and then bit my Niece's finger drawing blood. I looked at them and told them I didn't want to hear any complaining or blaming the parrot. Mother-in-law didn't know what to say or do. Now when they come I lock the door where we keep our bird, it's better for everyone.

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

Just chalk it up to experience. No matter how great the razor, it's not worth causing grief between you and your wife.

 

[Gary H]

Mojo our MIL's are two peas in the same pod. My other bite my tongue moment today was MIL feeding my chihuahuas cheese cake after I explained to her that my dogs do not eat table scraps or sweets. She just said well my last dog lived 20 years eating scraps. I smiled and let her get away with it this time.

 

[rickboone1]

It wasn't a straight so who cares? You stress over finger prints? How do you shave? With gloves? You know, it's just a razor. Yes, you enjoy your collection. What's most impressive is your wife having pride in it too and is expressing your interest to others. Stop being so stingy with it. Share the love. You have a captive audience. There are gentle ways to tell people how to or not to handle and object when displaying it.

 

[Gary H]

It wasn't a straight so who cares? You stress over finger prints? How do you shave? With gloves? You know, it's just a razor. Yes, you enjoy your collection. What's most impressive is your wife having pride in it too and is expressing your interest to others. Stop being so stingy with it. Share the love. You have a captive audience. There are gentle ways to tell people how to or not to handle and object when displaying it.

 

[AceByTerror]

That's too bad - I take allot of pride in my collection! Any chance I can get to share it with others and explain the history is a joy. Of course they are not toys, so I keep some behind glass and am careful to explain the fragility of some of the others.

This is my little museum Admission is free and some can be touched. Hopefully all will appreciate!

 

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[jzuzphreek]

You need better inlaws. Mine have all the antique stores around Kansas City covered for me.

Now if I can just get them to understand which razors are worth buying.

 

[NSmalls]

Would your wife have showed them if you didn't tell her not to?

 

[mistercitizen]

This is not just a "relative" issue, it's a "mother-in-law" issue. It's on a different plain.... and whole 'nother level of irritation.

Ben

 

[Rockminer]

Would your wife have showed them if you didn't tell her not to?

Ah, the jedi mind trick, so underrated.

 

[Chadao]

Hmmm, just makes me glad I'm not married.

 

[72plymsatellite]

It wasn't a straight so who cares? You stress over finger prints? How do you shave? With gloves? You know, it's just a razor. Yes, you enjoy your collection. What's most impressive is your wife having pride in it too and is expressing your interest to others. Stop being so stingy with it. Share the love. You have a captive audience. There are gentle ways to tell people how to or not to handle and object when displaying it.

i agree with NOTHING that you said. i guess this is where ymmv comes in.

 

[pmaster]

Haha I was in a similar situation just last week, luckily for me though nothing bad happened. I opened my straight razor roll to show them my collection, immediately my mother-in-law starts opening and closing them like she was banging a door shut, all after I told her to be very careful since some of them don't close centered and may hit the scales. Luckily I only needed to re-hone two of the razors, but I must admit I was a bit fearful at the way they were handling them. Somehow I don't think they realize how sharp these things are. The other in-law next to me even put his thumb on the blade while inspecting it! Even though he was handling the blades with more care, I was a bit stunned that he tried that (after I insisted to be careful and not touch the edges).

 

[Acmemfg]

Hey, next time show them your firearms collection. Then you will know true angst...........

 

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[Haggises]

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