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jopela
11-12-2009, 12:55 PM
I have been DE shaving for a while now and I keep finding myself drawn to a straight. It seems like a big investment to get started (compared to DE) so I am a little hesitant to take the plunge. I have thought about going the feather artist club route because I have no interest in spending the time to (or the time to learn to) hone, or I may take the plunge and go or a dovo and send it out for honing but I know the cost of this could add up depending on how often I need to hone the blade.

I have decided to go to a local reputable barber and get a straight shave to see if I like the process in general. Is there anything I should watch for to aide in my quest or any advice you can give me in general to help make my decision?
leighton
11-12-2009, 01:18 PM
The cost of honing comes out to the cost of DE blades if my math is right...

But I'm using made up math so..... :whistling:

Bottom line is that straight shaving will save you in the long run, but the long run is about a year before you start to see the real savings.
StillShaving
11-18-2009, 06:32 PM
The cost of honing comes out to the cost of DE blades if my math is right...

But I'm using made up math so..... :whistling:

Bottom line is that straight shaving will save you in the long run, but the long run is about a year before you start to see the real savings.

:lol: Straight or DE shaving would save us all money if we could manage to approach it like the typical disposable and canned goo shaver. Still it is not a big outlay to experiment with a few different soaps, after shaves, razors, etc. and get more enjoyment out of the shave. If only one were disciplined they could save some money.

Regarding the Feather AC, I have been using this style of razor for about 6 weeks. I do not have a well rounded opinion, but I do think it is a good way to learn basic techniques and help decide if you want to transition to traditional straights.
gumbo
11-22-2009, 06:07 AM
OK let's be honest. You will not save money switching to straights. If there is 1 person on this board who has, let them speak up.
leighton
11-22-2009, 08:41 AM
I saved money for 6 years using a straight. And then I found the boards..... :crying:
richmondesi
11-22-2009, 10:27 AM
OK let's be honest. You will not save money switching to straights. If there is 1 person on this board who has, let them speak up.

I've saved money :a49: