Why multiple razors?

[bogey97]

Gents,

I'm a DE shaver, but have been reading more about straight shaving recently. I've noticed that many of you guys have cases with 3 or more identical razors. I even saw one with 7 marked for each day of the week. I can understand having 2, in case one is off being honed. Is there some practical reason why you need more?

 

[Munxcub]

Variety, less frequent touch ups/honing, because you can, RAD.

 

[bogey97]

Variety, less frequent touch ups/honing, because you can, RAD.

I had to look up RAD on the wiki.. that's really funny

 

[Munxcub]

I think it's more a variety and less frequent touch ups things. I've been using my only shave ready straight for 3 weeks, skipped only 2 days where I didn't shave and I am thinking it is needing a touch up. If I had 2 that I was rotating I'd be halfway to a touch up, if I rotated 3 I'd be 1/3 of the way to a touch up...

Plus this is my first 3 weeks of straight shaving which could be why it's already needing a touch up. heh.

 

[kbuzbee]

Seven day sets were created for "the wealthy" who had their razors professionally honed, 1-2 times a year. Rotating 7 identical razors allowed "a gentleman" to develop a feel and skill with his particular razor and only required stropping for daily use. It's a "style" that still has validity today, for some.

Ken

 

[ouch]

I have (more than) seven different razors, so no one gets used more than once a week, but I couldn't imagine using a seven day set of identical razors.

 

[Antique Hoosier]

It is a disease called RAD.

 

[johnmrson]

There's no need to have more than 2 straights really but where would be the fun in that.

 

[Troggie]

I only use a single razor.. I do have 10 razors but find myself only using a single razor. I also am a compulsive "collector" so when I get into something I tend to collect certain items.

 

[Legion]

This is why.

 

[BladeRunner001]

Why not? Besides:

More choices = More fun
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[wilsonent]

Because they are there.


Jeff

 

[Live2Ride]

Because they are out there and they need homes. They need to be saved from rusting into dust. Plus, you take care of your razors and your razors will take care of you. Finally, this obsession is a great way to scare friends and loved ones.

 

[California Cajun]

Gents,

I'm a DE shaver, but have been reading more about straight shaving recently. I've noticed that many of you guys have cases with 3 or more identical razors. I even saw one with 7 marked for each day of the week. I can understand having 2, in case one is off being honed. Is there some practical reason why you need more?

Oh, what I wouldn't give for a good excuse.........

 

[bassguy]

Why does this lion lick himself? because he can.

Seriously. Each one is different however slight or great, and some are more rare than others. The first one I shaved with, the first one that sliced my thumb open, these must be kept. Yet others are given as gifts and I can't bear to part with. In truth I could ditch all but one and be happy for life, but, why?

 

[California Cajun]

Gents,

I'm a DE shaver, but have been reading more about straight shaving recently. I've noticed that many of you guys have cases with 3 or more identical razors. I even saw one with 7 marked for each day of the week. I can understand having 2, in case one is off being honed. Is there some practical reason why you need more?

Oh, what I wouldn't give for a good excuse.........

 

[California Cajun]

Why does this lion lick himself? because he can.

Pre shave prep.

 

[kehern]

Pre shave prep.

I seriously loled.

 

[gumbo]

That's like asking why someone would ever want to see more than one woman naked.

 

[ouch]

Easy now, guys- remember the "child looking over your shoulder" rule.