Wet Shaving DE Revival

I have been shaving with a straight razor since my early 20's. A good straight razor will last for many years if it is cared for properly. The good ones are expensive, but; a straight razor gives the best shave of all. You don't want to be in a hurry with it.
You don't have to hone it after every shave, that will ruin it. If you don't have the proper hone or know how to hone it, you will ruin the edge. A regular fine hone such as an Arkansas Stone can not be used to hone the razor. The best thing is a thick piece of plate glass. You draw the blade across toward the shaving edge with the razor laid flat on the surface. Once or twice is enough. You know it is sharp enough when you can split a hair with it. Yes, you can really split hairs with a straight razor.
You do need to strop the razor before each shave, not after. Shaving raises the edge of the blade and it must relax before it can be properly stropped.
I use the standard shaving mug and brush. A cake of shaving soap costs around a dollar and lasts for months.

It was very strange but I would often times draw a crowd to watch me shave while I was in College, living in the dorm. I guess they all were hoping I would cut my nose off.

I have had my DE longer than I have been shaving. I found it when I was a kid. I have been using it for about 45 years. I have never had to buy a razor, just blades. I have had good luck with several different name brand blades but got a very short usable life out of off brands. I have a beard, but still have to shave my neck and cheeks.

I inherited an old bone handle straight razor, but don't know how to sharpen it properly, so I have never used it. I read Will's sharpening method, but think at this late date I will stick with the DE.

I have been shaving with a straight razor since my early 20's. A good straight razor will last for many years if it is cared for properly. The good ones are expensive, but; a straight razor gives the best shave of all. You don't want to be in a hurry with it.

William I just realized you invented time travel. With this revelation added to the wonderful stove videos you did and your love of old things (I love His Masters Voice on the film and the bowler hat - what a blast)... of course I should have guessed, you teleported yourself from about 1900 to today. Of course you shave with a straight razor how could I have missed that one. Just havin' a little fun I'm bored as I won't even be visiting my coal stoves today, so gotta pass the time somehow.

My Gillette DE (pictured earlier) is the only razor I've ever used, except for a few times when I tried a disposable multi-blade. I've never bought a disposable razor. I also have a Shick Flexamatic electric, but it needs a new foil, not made anymore. I have to look online for a replacement.

As far as the straight razor, I'm always rushing, I'd cause severe bleeding for sure.

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