Post by johna2231 on Sept 7, 2012 10:21:47 GMT -6
I started out as an economy shaver. When my Dad passed away 2 years ago he left me his old Straight razor -- a Dubl Duck Satin Wedge. I had it pro honed and bought another straight. I thought, "Man, if I figure this out I won't have to spend so much money on cartridges anymore!" Then I discovered DEs, then SEs, and injectors.
I've gotten rid of all but one or two of my modern razors and have all vintage now. IMHO, the vintage are just better.
I started out buying cheap soaps and creams. Then I tried some expensive ones. Now I use mainly middle of the road cost/ high performers like TOBS and Proraso. I have about 6 brushes -- never got too fired up about brushes. Ran the gamut of after shaves and balms. While I have spent up to $60 on a safety razor, rarely more. Now I'm buying hones and sharpening stones. Worst of all, gulp, NATURAL STONES! GASP! Those my friends, are expensive. Count your selves lucky, my SE brothers, that you haven't fallen into that trap!
I'm with most of you that I never enjoy any razor more than when I find a great deal in a local antique store, clean it up, get it back into working order, and have a great shave with it -- that's what I really enjoy. Then occasionally I'll sell one off or just add it to the collection. Good times!
Economic? Not for me. But it's a very relaxing hobby that I greatly enjoy. More importantly, I've found some life long friends and great people that are fellow wet shave enthusiast -- you just can't put a price tag on that.
John
I've gotten rid of all but one or two of my modern razors and have all vintage now. IMHO, the vintage are just better.
I started out buying cheap soaps and creams. Then I tried some expensive ones. Now I use mainly middle of the road cost/ high performers like TOBS and Proraso. I have about 6 brushes -- never got too fired up about brushes. Ran the gamut of after shaves and balms. While I have spent up to $60 on a safety razor, rarely more. Now I'm buying hones and sharpening stones. Worst of all, gulp, NATURAL STONES! GASP! Those my friends, are expensive. Count your selves lucky, my SE brothers, that you haven't fallen into that trap!
I'm with most of you that I never enjoy any razor more than when I find a great deal in a local antique store, clean it up, get it back into working order, and have a great shave with it -- that's what I really enjoy. Then occasionally I'll sell one off or just add it to the collection. Good times!
Economic? Not for me. But it's a very relaxing hobby that I greatly enjoy. More importantly, I've found some life long friends and great people that are fellow wet shave enthusiast -- you just can't put a price tag on that.
John