DizRotus Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Who has experience with a straight razor for shaving? I’m considering switching to a shaving brush and a straight razor. Any suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) I read somewhere there was a fella that thought this subject matter was stupid! I ran out of cartridges a month or so ago and didn't want to buy any more. Went with a safety razor, and I'm glad I wear my respirator in public. Still haven't picked up a styptic pencil but I need one. After more than forty years shaving with a cartridge type only, I know I won't go with a straight razor. Good luck, and I'm guessing you've gone this route before? Edited January 5, 2021 by JohnJ 40 not 50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco-d-gama Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Nope - but I use a razor strop on my kitchen knives. FWIW they really are quite deadly sharp.😳 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 I watched a couple YouTube videos. They make it seem like it’s more trouble than it’s worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, DizRotus said: Who has experience with a straight razor for shaving? I’m considering switching to a shaving brush and a straight razor. Any suggestions? here's my advice ... don't do it ... leave it for the people on tv. I didn't go to a straight razor; but a safety razor. They lie -- they aren't safe. I have an inch long scar on my face to prove it. I practically shaved my face off one day. it bled ... a lot. Before that event, the safety razor worked great ... far better than these cartridge things they sell today. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelt Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 If you are looking for a razor that can be sharpened daily and still be a "safety razor" check out a Rolls Razor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: I have an inch long scar on my face to prove it. oh yeah Neil, on the flip side, chicks love scars. But, a successful man like you is probably married so a scar is just a scar. Stay warm my friend. I've been through four Michigan winters ... one was bad, the other three mild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 11 hours ago, BigStewMan said: here's my advice ... don't do it ... leave it for the people on tv. I didn't go to a straight razor; but a safety razor. They lie -- they aren't safe. I have an inch long scar on my face to prove it. I practically shaved my face off one day. it bled ... a lot. Before that event, the safety razor worked great ... far better than these cartridge things they sell today. I about took my upper lip off with a "safety razor". Never tried that again. If those are safe compared to a straight razor @DizRotus, BE CAREFUL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I have an antique... Seems to be a bastard/transition between straight and safety. Single edge blade in a folding handle. Has a comb over the blade... NO, I did not try to use it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadoc Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Straight razor's are best used in a skilled Barber's hands, sharpened with the leather strap hanging from the "shave" chair. Treat yourself to a straight razor shave but don't shave yourself with a straight razor. Best shave you will ever get if you can even find a Barber anymore. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 ...and why barbers were also surgeons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryjacob166 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 My experience with straight razor was not good. I don't like its plastic. Mine was initially completely inoperable, until I realized the blade loader was slightly out and was preventing it from opening. I did many research and read reviews here , now I am a electric trimmer user and satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NADman Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) I also use an electric trimmer 95% of the time. Good but not as smooth as this. Edited October 25, 2022 by NADman Just dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'm still recovering from the safety razor cuts 60 years ago. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Update. I quickly decided that a straight razor would be too Sweeney Todd. Instead, I took a chance on an aluminum double-edge razor advertised on Neil deGrasse Tyson’s podcast, Startalk. After about six months, I am pleased with the product, The machined aluminum handle system clamps the blade securely. The shave is good and the blades are inexpensive and 100% recyclable. https://hensonshaving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 straight razors are better left for the professional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I use my grandfather's Gillette Silver tip and on occasion my grandmothers Lady Gillette. Gillette platinum blades are good, but I can't find a good source, so Astra from Amazon have been my go-to for the last year. Gillette Flare Flair | Refurb Revamp Replate | Razor Emporium Gillette Lady Gillette | Double Edge Safety | Razor Emporium Sure enough after doing a quick Google search on the Gillette platinum, I came across some on Amazon. Amazon.com: 25 Gillette Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades Made in Russia : Beauty & Personal Care Amazon.com: Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct : Beauty & Personal Care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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