Razor Rotation?

I've read a few times that people have several razors in their regular rotation. What is the point of this, and how does a razor rotation work? Is it just for the sake of variety, or do you change razors for a different level of shave?
I know I ask lots of strange questions, but my favorite thing about the B&B is how willing everyone is to help out the newbies. Thanks guys.

Most razors shave differently. Some give closer shaves and some are mild.

I do it for variety. It helps stay out of any shaving ruts.

Variety is the spice of life.

Also, different razors shave differently, and blades perform differently in different razors. For example, if I am feeling not particularly swift in the morning, or was not paying attention the day before and got some razor burn, I go with a mild razor and forgiving blade.

I thought that rotating razors was kind of ostentatious when I first heard of it. Of course, back then I only had a Merkur HD.

I have since added an HD long handle, Fatboy, Jagger 89 and Super Speed. The Fatboy set at 2 is great for my lower neck and the others are great for the rest of my face. I am in the process of getting a Ranger and a Diplomat. So, rotating razors now makes sense since they all shave a little differently.

I own probably 20 different DE razors and like them all but my go to razor is a 1930's Ball Handled New. I find that most of the time I use the New but ever now and then it is nice to try a different razor.

Most of the time it's just to regulate variety. I myself just play it by ear. If I feel like shaving with a particular razor that day, I just whip it out, no system needed.

Yes, variety and also length of time between shaves, or if I am in a hurry, or if I have all the time in the world.

I like to use de and straights.

I cannot believe how much thought we idiots put into this subject!

It's just plain fun for me using different tools from years gone by. My usual rotation is to use a different DE each day Mon-Fri and then an SE on Fri-Sun. I've found that one DE blade lasts 4 days, and the SE will last 3. I occasionally replace one DE day with an SE just cause I like em so much!

When I started this hobby I bought several different razors but could only get a good shave from the first one I owned 23C Merkur. I would cut myself with the others or not shave any of the beard off. After about a month I started rotating them and now get a fine shave with each of them, even the ones I was ready to throw away. It is like the others said variety is the spice of life.

PINAUD!

I usually rotate razors (4) when I change blades, every 2-3 shaves and it usually depends on how close or how comfortable a shave I'm in the mood for. Shaving with the same cartridge and goo was so boring and I don't want to fall back in that rut.

I love a good variety!.. You will also notice that each shaver has a slightly different technique (angle/pressure) required to get that elusive BBS shave

A rotation is how we justify out RAD.

Bob's Bull Mastiff Deluxe XL is in my rotation.That razor will out live us all. I just hate the idea of leaving it. I hope I get good shave gear in Heaven,lol.

cooncatbob said:

A rotation is how we justify out RAD.

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We have Razor Aquisition Disorder, and what else are you going to do with all those gorgeous razors but shave with them?

As I got into DE shaving, I began collecting vintage razors. Soon an AD developed. I ended up with 15 razors and while they are nice to look at, they were designed to be used. Thus, I use all of my razors and the only way to do that is by rotating them. I usually use one razor for the life of the blade (3 or 4 shaves) and then switch to another.

Pete