How does a straight razor compare to a safety razor for shaving?

Idk but I rounded the corner and am now enjoying the safety.

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weagle99

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There was a back channel movement to rise up against you and have you sent to ban land. I stood up and defended you and thought you may have something interesting to say.


I was wrong.

You are being monitored...be careful.

ETA. Pardon me. On topic...It is the carpenter, not the tools. Cut your throat.

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I didn't figure I was that important haha.

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You aren't.

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Thanks though man

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Thank me by being a better poster.

I love the Safety Razor, but it does take 2-3 passes. If you only want one pass it's not for you.

I didn't even know what a safety razor was until I started reading these types of threads on the OT. I finally ordered one with some supplies and was hooked after the first shave.

It turns out you get a closer shave, it's better for your skin, and it's far less expensive than cartridge shaving. It does take a bit more time and care, and you do need 3 passes, but the whole experience is Zen like and you look forward to it every morning. At least that's my experience.

Much more aggressive than a DE closed comb safety razor as there's obviously more razor exposed, and you have to get the angle right. I'd probably just go with the grain and leave it at that for the first week or so until you get a handle on it.

Been using a straight for about 6 months now. If you're already used to using a knife for skinning stuff it's pretty easy to pick up on.

Idk how much "better" the shave is, but I like that no matter how long I let my beard get i can make it go away with one pass.

Safety razor and prefer Merkur blades for my beard type. It is important to buy multiple type blade sample packs and try them out, initially. I had skin irritation problems with all other type shaving, cartridge, electric, etc. For daily shaving I do one pass, if I want a really close shave I'll do two passes. Invest in a good brush and quality shave cream/ soap and aftershave. I change out blades at least once a week.

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It is important to buy multiple type blade sample packs and try them out, initially.

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Good advice. You may have given it in another thread. I had been using the merkur blades and decided to try some others. Turns out the Personnas really work well for me and last longer than the Merkur blades. I change blades every 2 shaves.

As for the OP, I have tried single blade at the barber shop and it isn't for me.

What does that Cella smell like?

I am Team Proraso but am about out and willing to try other stuff.