I think I may have purchased my last double edged razor for a good while at least. Got into the hobby about a year and a half ago and I think I've finally settled into some consistency in terms of technique, hardware, "software" etc. Took time to re-learn shaving after switching from cartridges but in a way it was easy because the process is so much more enjoyable wheras cartridge shaving is like ugh, chore city. So, yay.
@rizzleperizzle I had a barber shave me with a straight razor once. I wasn't overly impressed with the result. What makes a double-edged razor different from the multi-blade cartridge? What makes it better?
@ThePsyOfLife Also yes straight razor is a cousin but requires a ton more technique esp going against the grain and when someone else is shaving you that's a whole nother variable.
@ThePsyOfLife Lol yes. I had a beard for a while and loved not having to shave (with cartridges). Prob would've stayed that way but then I got sleep apnea and had to wear a mask and the facial hair got in the way. Figured if I had to shave again I might as well try the old school way then I found it was actually enjoyable and fell head first down the rabbit hole :) My wife likes facial hair so there's that. Currently rocking mutton chops like it's 1822 :)
@rizzleperizzle Man, you are really into this whole shaving thing. I grew a beard so that I wouldn't have to shave, but, of course, you replace shaving with grooming the beard. Six of one, a fortnight of the other, knowwhatimean?