Are straight razors making a comeback?

July 04th, 2008 | Category: DIY

Filed under: recalls and safety, staying green, health

Some would say so. I’m becoming more convinced after I read an write-up expounding 10 reasons to shave with a straight razor. The reason I was so interested is that I’ve been a cup ‘n brush man since I was 17 years old. I won’t say how many years it’s been since soon after. I was forced to use the foaming goo in A.F. boot camp and hated it.

The 10 reasons are compelling:

Save money. I can relate; I use a Merkur safety razor. You know, the double-edged blade like gramps used? About a buck and a half for 10 blades.
Go green. It’s true, why keep throwing away all that plastic?
Be a macho man. Or babe.
Pamper yourself. True, like using real shaving soap, you’ll get a real shave, not a scrape job.
Get in on the ground floor. Like the man said, straight razors are on the cusp of cool!
Embrace danger. Are you bold adequate after watching Sweeney Todd? Where’s that jugular again?
Make new friends. Hey, whether public can get together to manufacture scrapbooks, they can get together to shave.
Take up a new hobby. Shaving as a hobby? Why not?
Learn a new trade. What, you’ve never fantasized about living the exciting life of a barber? Liar.
And (drum roll), channel your Grizzly Adams. Don’t try to tackle that mane with a disposable razor!