I’ve been using a straight razor since my wife got me one for my birthday 9 years ago. It took some getting used to, but now I wouldn’t be without it. Who knows how much money I will have saved by the time I die? Thousands, I bet.
I use RazorPit Razor Blade Sharpener , I got 8 months from one Schick Hydro 3 .
I bought one in '83, and use it once a year these days. It does cut through the underbrush well, if you keep it stropped.
Course, you don't want to shave with it if you have a hang-over.
/johnny