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re: Anyone use a straight razor?
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:18 pm to Trevaylin
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:18 pm to Trevaylin
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used to go to the local barber in Kuwait for haircut and the dude was a scary Afghani with a rag head. when it came time to dress up sideburns out can the straight razor. 25 years later I still only get a hair cut every six months because stress tramidic syndrome over that straight razor
A lady that used to cut my hair would use a straight razor at the end to clean up the back of my neck. The first time she pulled that out I was in panic mode, but she never nicked me once.
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Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:24 pm to MaroonWhite
Are they better than the Elton John razor?
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:35 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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Tried to dive into the world of old-school wet shaving the other week.
Holy overload of information.
I used this method before I grew my beard out. There are some guys out there that are WAAAAAAAY into it. I think the site is Badgerandblade.com that had a discussion board dedicated to it.
It was overwhelming at first, and there is definitely a learning curve to the process, but once you get the hand of it, it's a much closer, cleaner shave. I wouldn't jump in with a straight razor. Try a double edge safety razor first. Merkur is a good brand you can find on Amazon. I liked the Derby blades. There are some really nice, fancy shaving soaps out there as well if you want to go that far. And definitely get a good, alcohol free after shave while you're learning. You're going to frick your face up until you get the hang of it.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:38 pm to MaroonWhite
Some folks call it a Sling Blade, I call it a Kaiser blade. LINK
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:38 pm to MaroonWhite
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I’m not going to buy any more products from that company for obvious reasons.
I know what you mean of course, but you should explain why. For the group. Not for me. I know why of course.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:40 pm to MaroonWhite
Once, but I forgot it's down the road, not across the street
Posted on 10/9/19 at 4:08 pm to MaroonWhite
My barber breaks out the warm shaving cream and straight razor after he cuts my hair. He uses feather brand blades. Hell of a close cut.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 4:38 pm to MaroonWhite
Posted on 10/9/19 at 4:40 pm to MaroonWhite
My granddad tried to shave with his father's straight razor when he was a small boy. It left him with a lifelong scar on his face.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 4:42 pm to MaroonWhite
I started using a straight razor after someone on here recommended it. That was probably about 3 years ago. I have not even thought about trying something else.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 5:47 pm to MaroonWhite
Safety razor baw. I use astral blades,quality badger brush, proraso cream products. Nothing like applying warm shaving cream to your face and dipping your razor in hot water before shaving
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:27 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
You went to Badger and Blade didn't you? Lol.
I did that, then tried a few, now I have my favorites.
I did that, then tried a few, now I have my favorites.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:31 pm to lsuson
Yep.
Semogue 620 boars hair brush works well with the Proraso.
I alternate Astra Platinum, Dorco, and Kai blades. Kai are the sharpest, even moreso than Sharks.
Semogue 620 boars hair brush works well with the Proraso.
I alternate Astra Platinum, Dorco, and Kai blades. Kai are the sharpest, even moreso than Sharks.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:34 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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Tried to dive into the world of old-school wet shaving the other week.
Holy overload of information.
This guy explains it well.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:47 pm to MaroonWhite
You're looking for a butterfly safety razor, not a straight razor.
Big difference.
I've been using one 25+ yrs.
It's what I learned to shave with.
Big difference.
I've been using one 25+ yrs.
It's what I learned to shave with.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:55 pm to MaroonWhite
Gillette has a partnership with the St. Petersberg plant in RU.
They produce Astra,Wizamet and a few others.
They produce Astra,Wizamet and a few others.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:56 pm to RedPop4
KAI was very dull compared to Feather for me.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:57 pm to MaroonWhite
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If I mess up while shaving, am I going to die? How difficult are they to use?
Posted on 10/9/19 at 8:00 pm to JumpingTheShark
quote:. I have used them for years. Keeps my blood supply constantly refreshing.
It doesn’t take as nearly as long to shave as people let on.
I have a few spots I just can’t quit slicing myself when I get too fast
Posted on 10/9/19 at 8:13 pm to tigerfoot
Another safety razor user here. Love it.
Benefits:
-cheaper over the long run
-warm shave
-closer shave
Cons:
-takes practice to be proficient
-upfront cost
-takes a little longer to have multiple shaves across different directions (until you are proficient)
Worth the investment. Merkur handle with feather blades and a badger brush for me.
Benefits:
-cheaper over the long run
-warm shave
-closer shave
Cons:
-takes practice to be proficient
-upfront cost
-takes a little longer to have multiple shaves across different directions (until you are proficient)
Worth the investment. Merkur handle with feather blades and a badger brush for me.
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