Safety Razor Baws...I Apologize

Life’s a much easier ride if we’re willing to re-examine what we think and do with an eye towards improvement. Kudos, good sir

I tried a straight razor once - did not work out well.

I'm glad all you homos who shave off your manhood came together on this. Peace be upon you.

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I member you in that one thread. I might've called you a pinko commie also You're alright man, no homo.

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You ultimately came around, and I still owe you a cherry limeade

For those that want to relive the first pass LINK /

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Y'all said I was pushing down too hard causing me to bleed like a stuck hog

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Got me a Merkur 39C Sledgehammer with some Feather blades

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How did you come across a Sledgehammer and think it was a good purchase for a first safety razor, if you don’t mind me asking?

I have a Merkur Futur. I wish they’d put the widest blade gap setting from it on a standard gnurled handle instead of that smooth, snap-cap monster that looks weird. The only other razor I use regularly is a Muhle r41. Started on a Merkur 34c and stuck with it for 2-3 years before trying anything else. I may get an old Fat Boy off ebay in the next year or two, as it has a somewhat comparable (or the closest thing to it) as a Futur with a “standard” handle/design. But I also don’t like spending money when things work fine. For that same reason, I’m hooked on Astra Hi-Stainless. Wicked sharp blades, were a little under 1/2 price from Feather last time I ordered. After sampling around a bit, I don’t really care to try any new ones at this point.



Muhle synthetic brushes are pretty awesome. I bought the brush that matches my r41 with their synthetic knot. It was somewhat pricey, but it can raise a lather like nothing else I’ve used before- it easily holds three passes’ worth right on the brush. If using TOBS, I still haven’t found a “bad” scent, but rose, Royal Forest, and almond have been my favorites. Lemon/lime was a little underwhelming. Mr Taylor’s was ok.


I’m still pissed they discontinued Skin Bracer blue aftershave. I knew they did it about 8 years ago but didn’t feel like stocking up on it. I regret it.

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How did you come across a Sledgehammer and think it was a good purchase for a first safety razor, if you don’t mind me asking?

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Well, when I put my mind to something, I fully intend to dominate the frick out of the task. After watching YouTube safety razor vidyuhs, drinking some bourbon, and watching Motley Crue vidyuhs, I wanted to do it up right.

I did just that.

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Minarchist libertarian

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Interesting

The first time you slice yourself open gives you some time for quiet contemplating and re-evaluation while you wait for your face to clot the copious bleeding.

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I'm glad all you homos who shave off your manhood came together on this.

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I’m not in to the soy boy neck beard craze. I prefer to shave.

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I tried a straight razor once - did not work out well.

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I love a straight razor shave, but it is not for everyone.

There is a pretty big learning curve when using that single open blade on areas that bleed easily.