Why would you spend this much on a safety razor?

[SpeedyPC]

I get this question a lot “Why would you spend this much on a safety razor”

 

[Gargravarr]

I keep very quiet about how much I spend on razors. And brushes. And soaps...

 

[Phil Harmonica]

I keep very quiet about how much I spend on razors. And brushes. And soaps...

And for an additional $20, most sellers will provide you with a tax invoice matching what you told your wife.

 

[Nanook]

I keep very quiet about how much I spend on razors. And brushes. And soaps...

My philosophy is, it's better to ask forgiveness then to ask for permission, but better still, just keep quiet.

 

[Garry357]

I’ve never had any interest in the newer DE razors. I always lookout for Vintage Gillette. I only own a few safety razors and a couple of straights.
I prefer the heritage & quality of these vintage razors, although prices are a bit silly now.
My favourite is the Gillette British FlareTip, My most comfortable shave is with the Gillette Slim (5).

 

[TroyTools]

I’ve never had any interest in the newer DE razors. I always lookout for Vintage Gillette. I only own a few safety razors and a couple of straights.
I prefer the heritage & quality of these vintage razors, although prices are a bit silly now.
My favourite is the Gillette British FlareTip, My most comfortable shave is with the Gillette Slim (5).

Yep, I have a handful of new razors, but mostly I have vintage. Currently using for the last month or so is a fatboy on 6, but turned down to 5 last couple of days. I don't rotate daily, or even weekly. I like to give each razor a decent opportunity to impress me across multiple shaves and different blades (or "shit the bed" otherwise) A different razor every day is too hectic for me, and I can't make a judgement on preference with such a small sample window.

 

[TroyTools]

And for an additional $20, most sellers will provide you with a tax invoice matching what you told your wife.

I'm sure we've all heard this before, but I'm going there again.

"My biggest fear when I die my wife sells all my stuff for what I told her it cost"

Don't be fooled, they do it to us too!