When you say "trending" that could mean either up or down. I'm guessing your are referring to an upwards trend. I'm not so sure about that. Sure, I do see these forums becoming busier so that could suggest more wet shaving enthusiasts. But what i'm seeing with younger kids these days is they want easy and quick. Shaving with a double edge is anything but that. I don't know how I did it because normally he doesn't want to do anything I suggest, but I was able to get my son shaving with a double edge. He agrees that he can get a better shave with a double edge over a cart but he also says he often doesn't feel like he has the time. None of his friends shave with double edge razors. Frankly, I have been able to turn exactly one person onto classic wet shaving. I bought a starter kit for another friend and I guarantee you it sits in the boxes, because when we get together he doesn't mention it. I'm not going to be that guy who pushes. I got him the start. The rest is up to him. So, I know no one else who shaves this way. Again, I see the majority of people doing whats easiest and they won't go searching for gear, blades, cream, etc. If it's on a shelf in CVS or Walgreens, that's what they are using. Cost of ownership? I've learned a very long time ago that once you get into shaving with a double edge or a straight, you are definitely going to spend some serious coin on gear. It's a very deep hole. So, even with the astronomical cost of cart blades, it's still cheaper than my insanity. When I used a cart, back in the dark ages, I would use one blade for 3 to 4 weeks shaving 5 to 6 days a week before changing. That brings the cost per use down to ridiculous levels. Add to that the cost of a can of Barbasol is 2 or 3 bucks. So, shaving trends? Flat to slightly rising trend. Others may have a different take on things. But that's how I see it. I'll be very curious to hear what others have to say.
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