Would you keep a razor that mangles your face just because it's rare and valuable?

[_MementoMori_]

Last year, I would have said yes to that question.

I've really started to reach for my vintage razors for almost every shave now, though, and it's hard to justify keeping the bad shavers around. There's so much out there that I have to think trading in bad shavers to find more good shavers is sound logic. What about you guys? Do you have any rare and/or valuable razors that just sit and collect dust because you know they'll cut you to ribbons if you use them? Do you intend to keep them anyway just as collector's items, or do you consider releasing them back into the wild to find a razor more suited to your shaving style?

 

[cernel_joson]

Absolutely not. Things can be beautiful, rare, and useful. 2/3 ain't bad, but with so many options out there, why settle? And why not give someone else a chance to find their keeper razor.

 

[Mike H]

No sir I would not. If I can not use and enjoy it, I would sell it.

 

[Old Man Army]

Absolutely not! I had a beautiful Hoffritz slant, complete with the case and blade blanks. It tore my face up, even after months of practice. I traded it to a member on this forum for a Fatboy and am completely happy with my decision.

 

[_MementoMori_]

Just thought of something - are you guys only saying this because you want whatever my "rare and valuable" razor is to end up on the B/S/T or eBay? Haha.

But thanks for the answers so far.

 

[geunho]

I have yet to come across one that doesn't work with my face, but I do not think I would keep the razor at all. I want to be able to enjoy my razors, no matter how rare or collectible it may be

 

[alex2363]

If you are a collector then yes, if u not a collector then its a no brainer, no. I bought more than 100's of razors in last few years including 99% mint cased Red Rings, Double rings, and Darwins. I sold them all because i dont collect and i want others to appreciate them.

 

[_MementoMori_]

I think you're right, Alex. Funny thing, I'd still... kinda... call myself a collector. I'm a practical collector though. I want to be able to enjoy my razors as beautiful objects, but I also want to be able to use them. To me, as a designer, the success of a design is not based purely on aesthetics but also on function. An object that is beautiful but non-functional is a failure from a design standpoint.

 

[Deltaboy]

last year, i would have said yes to that question.

I've really started to reach for my vintage razors for almost every shave now, though, and it's hard to justify keeping the bad shavers around. There's so much out there that i have to think trading in bad shavers to find more good shavers is sound logic. What about you guys? Do you have any rare and/or valuable razors that just sit and collect dust because you know they'll cut you to ribbons if you use them? Do you intend to keep them anyway just as collector's items, or do you consider releasing them back into the wild to find a razor more suited to your shaving style?

yes

 

[Old Man Army]

I have too many vices right now (at least that's what SWMBO says) to spend money on something that I don't enjoy. I enjoy things that I use.

 

[TheVez2]

I would keep it, but I just like maintaining a collection of cool, old, and unique things around.

 

[JaxJim]

I think you're right, Alex. Funny thing, I'd still... kinda... call myself a collector. I'm a practical collector though. I want to be able to enjoy my razors as beautiful objects, but I also want to be able to use them. To me, as a designer, the success of a design is not based purely on aesthetics but also on function. An object that is beautiful but non-functional is a failure from a design standpoint.

I'd say that this approach still qualifies you as a collector-- one who limits his collection of razors to those that shave well for him.

 

[John Von Wuggz]

Nope. I'd want to stop using it because it is mangling me and I'd sell it because it is valuable.

 

[XTrooper]

Though once an avid collector of many things, I'm no longer a collector of anything, so my answer is absolutely not. My current philosophy is: if I can't use it, I don't keep it.

 

[JaxJim]

My current philosophy is: if I can use it, I don't keep it.

Steve, I'll bet that keeps life interesting for you!

 

[Recluse]

Nope. Usefulness is more important to me than nostalgia. I once owned an M1 Garand that was completely original (all matching #'s); lots of history behind that rifle, but; due to its service life it didn't shoot worth a darn anymore. I love the Garand rifle, but to me, having one that actually shot well was more important than the collectors value or history of the rifle. So, I gave it to a friend who in return bought me a completely restored rifle that was quite the shooter. Although he thinks he got the better deal, my happiness will gladly disagree with him.

 

[Mojo88]

I fall into the not a collector category, I use my razors to shave with and I consider them functional tools. I have some fairly rare razors that I use on a daily basis and I don't have more than one razor out at a time. If a razor didn't work for me I wouldn't hesitate to sell it. The only razors that I will never sell are my Nickel Toggle, 58 Fatboy and Cobra.

 

[Dalejr]

As a collector, if I had more than one yes, if only 1 no...

 

[Beerhunter]

If I had a rare razor I wouldn't use especially if it cut me up. I would save it for the historical reasons the value is a plus.

 

[XTrooper]

Steve, I'll bet that keeps life interesting for you!

LOL Oops! Should read: If I can't use it, I don't keep it!