Fashion fades, only reality remains

Today, I came across an interesting thread in which a beginner wanted to know whether the US$ he had paid for an unused Henckels 70 1/2 with original box were too much. A perfectly valid question in my opinion, especially from someone completely new to buying razors. But one of SRP's senior moderator quashed it, stating, "You do realize that we don't allow valuations on SRP". Which made me wonder. Because if they aim at being the leading straight razor related online resource, why not use their superior knowledge to help their members to pay the right amount of money for their equipment? Why not, indeed?

B&B is history for me, and why it should be for you...

Occasionally I pretend to have a masochistic streak. It is on days like these that I browse various shaving forums in the vain hope that I will encounter something resembling sense. Today was one of those days, and what I encountered at Badger & Blade was interesting. The same kind of "interesting" demented minds represent to psychiatrists.

This one is on its way to Germany from Norway. Horween oil tanned horsehide. If it works as nicely as it looks, this one will be another winner. I shall keep you posted.

Have you ever wondered what the term "honemeister" actually means? Look no further, the CTH Crew have spared no effort to bring you the truth. Really !!!!!!1

Becoming a priestess of the Ancient Greek Oracle at Delphi was a lot of work. It was also a racket: only the Oracle could commune with the divine and give you an answer.

Right. So I came across this cutthroat razor related blog about a week ago. Actually, more than one blog, all belonging to the same person. Skimmed their contents, thought it was outstanding. Got to talk with the owner. Suggested to consolidate all blogs into one website using Drupal, which is the same software we use here. We're almost done, having imported his Blogger content, added a shop system, and done some other stuff as well.

Once it's been launched, we'll let you know. But it's the best written blog about cutthroat razors I have ever read.

Chaps, here we go: The best written razor blog, and a very nice site overall - Jim Rion's new Eastern Smooth.

Alright, enough of the history, economics, environmental science, and all that superfluous stuff that only academics really care about. Let's talk shaving for the beginner.

Why should I even care about shaving with a straight razor?

Clearly, I won't be the first or even the thousandth person to pose and answer this question online. I'll offer you my take on the question.