Were the good old days really better?
This post from Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools is the second reference I've seen recently about old-fashioned safety razors being better. My fear is that this is another example of an object-fetishism sales approach with a reality that doesn't cut it, so to speak.
The classic shaving site's descriptions are full of lyrical prose about hefty platinum razors, badger-hair brushes, accessories and Old World Craftsmanship (caps original). But those old-fashioned razors are expensive, I'm guessing they don't shave the badger to make the brushes, and I frequently cut myself with my disposable-blade razor.
So for those who used to use safety razors, the razor-burning (sorry) questions are:
- Is it truly a better shave?
- Can a graceless shaving klutz get a better shave without more frequent injuries?
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