Thread: why the need for a rotation?

I think you need as many razors as you can get, especially right now!!!!

I hear they are going to put a ban on assault razors and the regular straights might get caught in the mix. Buy all that you can get your hands on. Hurry!!!!

This way you can hide a bunch and always have one to shave with after they kick your doors down..............

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by gregs656

It's just nice, once you've bought the second one, what's another $10?

$10?? I must be shopping for razors in all the wrong places!!

The most I have paid is $30. of my 6, three were under $10, 2 under $20 and my first one that was $30, which was a good deal for a shave ready really.

Originally Posted by gregs656

The most I have paid is $30. of my 6, three were under $10, 2 under $20 and my first one that was $30, which was a good deal for a shave ready really.

I went through that phase ...

Unfortunately for my wallet, I am picking up the blades that are supposedly hard to find.

I just want to try different blades, thats all.

Although I could probably be very comfortable with three razors, I prefer the 'snowed in' method of collecting razors.

Isnt the steel, on a razor, supposed to rest for 24-36 hours after shaving? Thought i read that somewhere...the would require at least two razors for men with moderate facial hair growth...

Mac

Originally Posted by Lynn

I think you need as many razors as you can get, especially right now!!!!

I hear they are going to put a ban on assault razors and the regular straights might get caught in the mix. Buy all that you can get your hands on. Hurry!!!!

This way you can hide a bunch and always have one to shave with after they kick your doors down..............

Have fun,

Lynn

+1, I have a concealed carry permit, so I don't have to wait when I buy my str8......

Back in the day, A 7 day set was for the well off. Most men had A razor, period. Those with more money could afford a 7 day set. It will cut down on your honing for one, not stropping really. You should strop prior to every shave, Heck some guys strop inbetween passes..If for nothing else, it'll clean up your edge. You'd be surprised what your edge can pick up just sitting there. Plus, if your like most of the members here, it's gets addictive, There's always, One more razor that you want...We're always looking for "Shavevana" I like to have different choices as no two razors shave alike, each is unique to me....

As far as letting the edge rest between shaves, I don't think there's any evidence of that. It may be a falicy. I do believe you should have at least 2, if not 50 razors.....

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I can't have a harem with a different women every night but I can have a different razor every night.

perfect. a harem of razors ready to service.

My take on why to have a razor rotation is to reduce hone wear and prolong razor life, especially if you have a heavy hand at the hone. That gray stuff in the slurry was part of your razor! Just my .02 worth.

I have purchased 7 in the last three days. But I'm done. I set out with the objective to try the big names. I'm just starting, got the technique down and now I'm exploring my options. I try to stay close to the major names that will be easy to sell since its the steel that matters in the end. This way, I can explore my options without much added cost for the exploration.

So, for me its a matter of maximal exposure at minimal cost; I do not plan on hanging on to so many razors (SWMBO wouldn't like it much).

Sorry. DublPost.