I tried it with a couple of different shavettes and came to the conclusion I'm just too much of a klutz. More power to those who can, but it's not for me.
I've came close to going down that rabbit hole many times.
one reason would be time for honing, stropping, maintenance, etc.
the numero uno reason would be doubting my ability to acquire the skill of honing to a satisfactory level. I dont have a local mentor that would be able to help learn this skill.
camo
With all due respect, you pose what seems an odd question. For me, the question should be why do you straight shave in the 21st century? When King Gillette and others invented the “safety razor” it was to make shaving quicker, safer and less of a hassle. Why go backwards?
I say this as a traditionalist. I love shaving with vintage razors but I do so with the knowledge that they work as well in their essential function as more modern equipment, and at much less cost than cart shaving. I don’t straight shave for the same reason I drive a car and not a horse and buggy.
I get BBS every time I shave with my DE or SE razors. How much better can it get? Even if a straight would provide an incrementally better shave would it be worth the cost, hassle and injury risk? I don’t think so
With all due respect, you pose what seems an odd question. For me, the question should be why do you straight shave in the 21st century? When King Gillette and others invented the “safety razor” it was to make shaving quicker, safer and less of a hassle. Why go backwards?
I say this as a traditionalist. I love shaving with vintage razors but I do so with the knowledge that they work as well in their essential function as more modern equipment, and at much less cost than cart shaving. I don’t straight shave for the same reason I drive a car and not a horse and buggy.
I get BBS every time I shave with my DE or SE razors. How much better can it get? Even if a straight would provide an incrementally better shave would it be worth the cost, hassle and injury risk? I don’t think so
I also use to shave to shave just like you. That was when I was using carts. Now using straight razors, I shave for the enjoyment.I don’t get it but that’s ok. I shave to shave. I suspect straight shavers are seeking a close shave and something else.
I understand what you’re saying and respect your viewpoint.I don’t get it but that’s ok. I shave to shave. I suspect straight shavers are seeking a close shave and something else.
I have many enjoyments, big and small. Please don’t feel sorry for me because straight shaving isn’t one of themI also use to shave to shave just like you. That was when I was using carts. Now using straight razors, I shave for the enjoyment.
Motorcycles were developed before cars. I drive a car to get from A to B. Riding a motorcycle takes a different certain skill, more effort to maintain and greater danger. I ride a motorcycle for the enjoyment while getting from A to B. I also still enjoy reading books rather than watching movies. Maybe I'm just old fashioned.
I feel sorry that you miss some of life's little enjoyments.
I do, and like you I love it!!My first 8 years of shaving was with a DE, the disposable/cartridge razors. Last year I took up shaving with a straight razor. After a bit of a learning curve, I'm now getting the comfiest, smoothest shaves I have ever had.
If you don't already use a straight razor (that includes shavette type), what's stopping you?
A wise decision. I never SR shave if affected by the effects of alcohol. Fortunately that rarely happens so that I can shave at least daily.I just started SR shaving less than a month ago. I’ve committed to use exclusively SR but today chose to go with DE.... I was hungover and didn’t have it in me.
I get better shaves with DE but just like the act of SR shaving better, I don’t mind the stropping and am looking forward to my first honing session