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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
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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 9:11 am to Chad504boy
I use disposable plastic razors to shave. It works just fine. Why over complicate stuff?
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 9:14 am to cable
ever think there is maybe something better out there?
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:15 am to whitetiger1234
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They scare the shite out of me.
Makes me feel like I'll accidentally slit my throat.
Haha yeah I don't want one of those anywhere near me, especially if its in MY hand. I somehow make myself bleed tying my shoes, I ain't using one of those
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 9:16 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:you have a neck beard? gross.
I haven't used a razor in 5+ years but back when I did shave it was with a straight razor
I have a safety razor for my neck and cheeks. Much better than disposables. and after a few weeks it cheaper too.
This post was edited on 9/15/22 at 9:17 am
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:17 am to lsu777
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ever think there is maybe something better out there?
So what's the advantage?
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:19 am to CarRamrod
Nah bruh. I hit it with the clippers
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:20 am to cable
quote:i bought this when it was a daily deal. LINKthe single blade as extremely sharp and cheap to change out. i also feel you can go for many more strokes before cleaning it out compared to a disposable. The hairs get pushed back past the blade without sticking like on a disposable.
So what's the advantage?
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:20 am to cable
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So what's the advantage?
Being able to tell my wife I need silence and focus for the next hour
Posted on 9/15/22 at 9:22 am to cable
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So what's the advantage?
Your wife will think its amazing.
You do feel manly af while doing it. It's like pissing off a mountain or getting an old car engine to crank. Just kinda seems right.
It's an experience when you first start doing it. Not quite as visceral as shaving on a mountain with your skinning knife after 10 days in the woods, but you can kinda imagine that's what you're doing
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