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How does a straight razor compare to a safety razor for shaving?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:45 pm
I am tempted to make the jump. Is it a better shave?
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Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:46 pm to weagle99
Idk but I rounded the corner and am now enjoying the safety.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:47 pm to weagle99
I don't shave. Au natural. It gets hot and really itchy down there sometimes. Itchy a lot.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:49 pm to weagle99
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weagle99
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.
This post was edited on 8/31/17 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:55 pm to weagle99
I shave with a safety razor, and not a particularly aggressive one, though I do use feather blades. I recently had a straight shave at a barber shop in Austin. It was a really enjoyable experience, but I didn't find it any closer of a shave than I get from my safety razor.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 7:57 pm to weagle99
I love the Safety Razor, but it does take 2-3 passes. If you only want one pass it's not for you.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 11:19 pm to weagle99
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.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 11:49 pm to weagle99
Shave depends on how well you can keep it sharp. They can be a PITA to keep sharp enough to shave well.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 6:12 am to weagle99
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.
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.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 6:52 am to weagle99
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.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 11:28 am to weagle99
I've been using a safety razor for 2 years now and it is miles better than the damn cartridges. I did get a straight razor shave at Art of Shaving one time and it was a little closer but not much.
I'm considering getting a more aggressive razor....I've been looking at the merkur slant blade (39c) or the Symmetry open comb.
I'm considering getting a more aggressive razor....I've been looking at the merkur slant blade (39c) or the Symmetry open comb.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 11:30 am to weagle99
you will likely die
Posted on 9/2/17 at 12:02 pm to weagle99
Straight razor can get a closer shave, but safety razor is faster shave. Get both. 
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