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Does anybody use a straight razor to shave?
Posted on 9/15/22 at 8:59 am
Posted on 9/15/22 at 8:59 am
I know we're getting deep into useless expensive hobbies territory here, but does anyone use a straight (or "cutthroat") razor to shave their face? If so, which one?
I'm looking at a 6/8 Boker square point like the one below
I'm looking at a 6/8 Boker square point like the one below
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Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:01 am to Ingeniero
looks stupid trying to keep sharp.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:01 am to Ingeniero
Electric razor then aftershave....2 or 3 times a week. I'm hardly ever clean shaven
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:02 am to Ingeniero
I use one with replaceable blades, but only on my cheek line. Its much easier for me to line it up than with a traditional multi blade razor.
This is the one I have:
Amazon Link
This is the one I have:
Amazon Link
This post was edited on 9/15/22 at 9:04 am
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:03 am to Ingeniero
They scare the shite out of me.
Makes me feel like I'll accidentally slit my throat.
Makes me feel like I'll accidentally slit my throat.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:05 am to Ingeniero
That’s a step too far for me. I moved to a Henson Shaving single blade safety razor. Honestly, it’s been awesome.
That said, a lot of it depends on the type of shaving cream or soap that you use.
That said, a lot of it depends on the type of shaving cream or soap that you use.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:07 am to Ingeniero
quote:
Does anybody use a straight razor to shave?
I am too scared to try. I watched too many old mobster movies growing up.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:10 am to Ingeniero
All of my razors are homosexuals.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:10 am to Ingeniero
I use a single blade safety razor, straight razors are a bit of a leap for me. Boker makes great blades, especially at their German factory. Their Chinese-made knives are far inferior.
It does not have to be expensive, but you might get the collector bug and start trying to find antique razors. That could be fun.
It does not have to be expensive, but you might get the collector bug and start trying to find antique razors. That could be fun.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:13 am to Ingeniero
I haven't used a razor in 5+ years but back when I did shave it was with a straight razor. There are some merits to it, like never buying blades. My beard is super thick and course and it works well for that. Keeping them sharp is a pain in the arse and it takes a while, so if you're a shave every day person it might be best saved for the weekends. I got really good at it and could knock it out quickly. It isn't difficult at all.
I dont remember what I used exactly but a square point like that seems like a great way to end up looking like you just lost a fight with a jaguar. Mine looked like the back of that blade on both ends.
I dont remember what I used exactly but a square point like that seems like a great way to end up looking like you just lost a fight with a jaguar. Mine looked like the back of that blade on both ends.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:15 am to Ingeniero
Been using a Gillette Sensor Excel for 20+ years.
No need to change.
No need to change.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:27 am to Ingeniero
Yep, Pre 1890 Wade and Butcher from Sheffield. Not an issue keeping sharp if you treat it right.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:28 am to Ingeniero
I've tried it, but I stick to the safety/double edge razors. Also can turn into an expensive hobby pretty quick. 
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:29 am to Ingeniero
“Make no mistak about it, depaty, I’ll cut your fricking throat, and not worry about how it reads in the report.”
This post was edited on 9/15/22 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:32 am to Ingeniero
I wish, my hands are way too fidgity.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:37 am to Ingeniero
I have one but only use it on the weekends. Takes me too long to be my daily shave.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:38 am to Ingeniero
My grandfather had a lifelong scar on his face from "playing" with his father's straight razor when he was a small boy.
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:43 am to Ingeniero
Does anybody ever do any manscaping with one of those?
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:45 am to Ingeniero
I use a double edge safety razor I got from the Art of Shaving about 10 years ago. It's heavy as heck and made by Merkur. It's about $80 and allows you to adjust the blade position, unlike some others.
I have been wanting to make the switch to a straight blade but trying to shave my lips seems like an insurmountable challenge.
The rest of my face I have no issues but even the barbers all suck at shaving lips (that I been to). Seems like one slip and I end up looking like a Joker parody.
So even though I want to make the jump, I just can't. Gives me a reason to still enjoy an old school shave when I can find it.
This is probably the best safety razor on the market IMO
https://merkurshave.com/merkur-futur-adjustable-safety-razor-brushed-70.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlMfHgYSX-gIVlxXUAR2gVgeHEAQYAyABEgJLbPD_BwE
I have been wanting to make the switch to a straight blade but trying to shave my lips seems like an insurmountable challenge.
The rest of my face I have no issues but even the barbers all suck at shaving lips (that I been to). Seems like one slip and I end up looking like a Joker parody.
So even though I want to make the jump, I just can't. Gives me a reason to still enjoy an old school shave when I can find it.
This is probably the best safety razor on the market IMO
https://merkurshave.com/merkur-futur-adjustable-safety-razor-brushed-70.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlMfHgYSX-gIVlxXUAR2gVgeHEAQYAyABEgJLbPD_BwE
This post was edited on 9/15/22 at 9:47 am
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:45 am to Ingeniero
quote:
does anyone use a straight (or "cutthroat") razor
I do, but not for shaving.
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