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Ranger000 wrote:
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The timing couldn't be better. With the ridiculous, outrageous costs of disposable razors and other shaving gear I've really been considering going full stride with a straight razor setup. I'm sure Mr. Glesser could put out a product that could compete heavily with any of the newer straight razors that are on the marketplace.

There is a chain of stores that sell shaving gear and we had one here in Kansas City called "The Art of Shaving" which would be a great dealer to hook up with. Not sure why they closed their doors here in KC because they did a lot of business in the swank shopping district known as the Country Club Plaza.

I do think the overall trend is heading back in that direction however. Because the 3 major companies who make and sell disposable razors must have profit margins similar to the outrageous Pharmaceutical companies because they most certainly price gouge in similar fashion.
What? They closed in KCMO? I wonder why?


Do you really wonder why ??!!

Procter & Gamble plans to close a large majority of the company’s 83 retail stores operated by the upscale Art of Shaving brand, citing a drastic decline in the popularity of some malls and changing consumer habits that include a growing preference for online shopping.

Their products are average at best, tremendously over rated and their prices are super high!

I am surprised it took this long!

This announcement wasn't a surprise to me.

I had visited several locations, including my local one and the flagship store in New York City and both were incredibly pushy (trying to get me to buy an incredibly overpriced Gillette Fusion cartridge handle versus the Merkur double-edge handle I wanted to buy), the environment felt too stuffy and the products were not priced competitively.

With that being said, back when it was open, I did get a shave at my local one and that was an incredible experience (albeit expensive), however, I would say to find a local barber who still provides this service (unfortunately, it seems to be a dying art) and give it a shot -- it's something that everyone who shaves should try once.

Regarding the Straight Razor, I'm looking forward to seeing where this project goes -- I've never used a straight razor (just a Dovo Shavette), but would love to see what Spyderco brings to the table. Most days I unfortunately don't have time to do a proper wet shave (reserved for the weekends), but I do still use my shavette for sideburns, and would love to replace that.
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SECO Spydie wrote:
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Now, the question is, what blade style? Round point (best all around and for beginners), pointed AKA American point, Spanish point, modified Spanish point (I like this), barber's point (dangerous), or French point?

I'll take some pictures of some of mine and post them.
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Re: Straight Razor from Spyderco

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Thanks, I will buy the Spyderco when available. It will be a collector piece or a user.

Also I would have to send mine out for sharpening
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I did not know “Art of Shaving” was a Proctor & Gamble gambit. Good riddance.

Would love to see pics of the new Spyderco straight, I’ll be digging to see if any are posted from the show.
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They didn't post any pictures of it. I guess it was because the razor is a prototype. This is a fun project and I can't wait until the razor is released and pray I have the money for one at the time. 🙏🏻
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I would like to see the prototype, even if the final product would look different.

I had not so good experiences with straight razors but the Spyderco approach I want to try.
The razors I had were all not sharp enough. Even after letting them sharpen again professionally.

All spydies so far were incredible sharp ootb.
Means that straight razor is definitely worth to try.

Hope the price will be reasonable.
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Whilst I have a beard, I still use a straight razor to trim the edges...
I also am waiting with antici............................................................. pation...
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I would be in on one. Unless there were different steel options, then I would need to establish a separate bank account so wife doesn't notice another collection forming...
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I would be in on one. Unless there were different steel options, then I would need to establish a separate bank account so wife doesn't notice another collection forming...
Hahahaha! I can relate to that!
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Stuart Ackerman wrote:
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Whilst I have a beard, I still use a straight razor to trim the edges...
I also am waiting with antici............................................................. pation...
I also do that. I find a straight gives you more control and better lines. Sometimes I actually miss shaving my whole face with a straight. I just don't want to go through the process of growing a beard back.
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VashHash wrote:
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Stuart Ackerman wrote:
Sat Apr 08, 2023 2:10 am
Whilst I have a beard, I still use a straight razor to trim the edges...
I also am waiting with antici............................................................. pation...
I also do that. I find a straight gives you more control and better lines. Sometimes I actually miss shaving my whole face with a straight. I just don't want to go through the process of growing a beard back.
I like shaving so much with a straight razor my wife thinks I'm nuts. I do maintain a mustache and goatee because my wife loves it. A straight razor makes keeping it looking good a snap.
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Notice any beards? Me neither. Unlike what modern Hollywood would have us believe, Cowboys used a straight razor, even on the range. Except for a mustache, they were generally clean shaven.
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Methinks that a local barber, short on work, told the fellas that these are historical images and that no one will know who they are/were... and that the beards must be removed...

Then he whipped up a lather, and used his latest bolted together 8 blade straight razor made by Jeremiah Glesser, and the rest is history!
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Hahaha! You may be right!

Even pictures of cowboys on trail drives show them shaven and sometimes in the act of shaving.

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Can the razor have a compression lock?
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I am so looking forward to the Spyderco razor. Today, I used my Thiers Issard straight razor, Ariana & Evans Barbershop scent shaving soap, and a Yaqi Red Ferrari brush (that I bought yesterday from a dealer at cost). It was a glorious experience. I just had the razor honed and that fresh edge cut down two days growth of beard like it was a hair remover foam. It just wiped the whiskers away. Two passes and I was nearly BB smooth. I did a little touch up, but I didn't really need it. It was so enjoyable I was a little sad when it was over. However, my Sunday go to meeting shave was perfect.
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Doc Dan wrote:
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Bwahaha! Check those guys out! I think that picture is the New York City Boys Choir when they visited the Wild West Dressup Experience at the county fair.

Does anyone REALLY carry a revolver tucked into their cartridge belt? It would last two minutes... best. The pleated chaps look really nice, though. The guys on the floor look like they're posing for a Cosmopolitan Magazine, but the guy on the left traded in his chaps for dominatrix boots. The only thing missing from this group is an Indian, a cop, and a construction worker.


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That was all fashionable back then. Photographic studios would have costumes for people to don so they wouldn't have on their rough range clothing. They probably tucked the guns in the belt for the picture so they'd show.
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Doc Dan wrote:
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:58 pm
Hahaha! You may be right!

Even pictures of cowboys on trail drives show them shaven and sometimes in the act of shaving.

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Looks like he could make a few passes on his legs. :winking-tongue
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Doc Dan wrote:
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:58 pm
Hahaha! You may be right!

Even pictures of cowboys on trail drives show them shaven and sometimes in the act of shaving.

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