I use a Trac2 razor and my wife always keeps me stocked with spare blades. (She's the kind of person that has enough spare toiletries to last us through a nuclear holocaust.) This week I ran out and looked for a spare package. Couldn't find any and she admitted she hadn't bought any in a while. No big deal. I just went out during lunch at work to a grocery store and found that a pack of 10 was over $ 16! I skipped the buy and asked her about it that nite. Yup, she said, they're expensive. I normally shave every day, even on weekends. Twice a day if we're going out at night. I can't stand the stubble if I miss a day because I'm sick or something. So, I got to thinking: I've got my grandfather's old straight razor somewhere and thought that maybe I'll try to use it. The idea is kind of scary but I was wondering if any of you guys shave with a straight razor? I know there will be lots of posts from guys with beards on why it's best to skip the daily chore, but I don't see that as an option for me. Especially like to hear from anyone that started it late in life (I'm 64) and how long it took to get good at it (to the point you weren't nicking yourself on a daily basis).