Shave like a MAN: Safety Razors and Straight Razors

[bcannon87]

My shave this evening
Pre-shave: Hot shower and Nivea 3 in 1
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock super stainless
Brush: Omega Boar
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandlewood
AS: Aqua Velva Blue and Nivea Balm

Baby butt smooth! Hate having to shave so much for work (SCBA) but shaving this way sure makes more enjoyable!

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[grasshopperglock]

I dropped a straight razor in the shower. Years ago. It fell right between two toes. Pretty deep slash and left a scar.


If it had hit foot any other way then it did....It would have laid my foot open.

 

[scap99]

I dropped a straight razor in the shower. Years ago. It fell right between two toes. Pretty deep slash and left a scar.


If it had hit foot any other way then it did....It would have laid my foot open.

Yeah, that's some scary shiz

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[grasshopperglock]

Yeah, that's some scary shiz

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The razor had been one of those pre cut blades from a DIY knife store. You finished it, then sharpened it up. I also had a vintage razor. I don't remember the maker. Red handle. That one stayed out the shower. Well both did after I dropped one.


I used a leather belt and red compound polish to strop the blades. Scary sharp is definitely what I'd use to describe it.

 

[TexasBrandon]

I use a safety blade and will be upgrading to a straight razor soon. I spent a year shaving with a safety first. I have yet to buy a razor as the original is a Merkur and still doesn't pull, cut, or burn.

 

[mroper]

I am gonna hunt for a safety razor this weekend at some antique stores. i will try to get me an old Gillette SS or Schick Krona

 

[scap99]

I am gonna hunt for a safety razor this weekend at some antique stores. i will try to get me an old Gillette SS or Schick Krona

Good luck.
It's gotten popular in the last free years and the shops are charging accordingly.

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[bcannon87]

I am gonna hunt for a safety razor this weekend at some antique stores. i will try to get me an old Gillette SS or Schick Krona

Give a look at fleabay as well.


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[scap99]

Give a look at fleabay as well.


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Honestly, I would steer very clear of fleabay for a straight unless you know exactly what you are looking for, and/or the seller is highly respected in the straight razor community.


For a cheap entry level shave ready, its tough to beat Whipped Dog.

Emphasis on shave ready. Unless you know how to set a bevel and properly hone a straight, shave ready is the only way to go. Even factory edge's aren't sharp enough for a tug free shave.

For a brand new razor, I highly recommend Straight Razor Designs. They hone every razor in-house and ship it with a coupon to get it re-honed for free.

There are others, but I've done business with both of the above entities.


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[mroper]

I was going to start with a safety razor and work my way up to a straight razor. I will buy a new straight razor if I get to that point

 

[scap99]

I was going to start with a safety razor and work my way up to a straight razor. I will buy a new straight razor if I get to that point

Yeah, you did say that.

I've used a straight exclusively for the last few years and forget not everyone shaves with one.

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[Major Kong]

I tried a straight once. Once.

After the wound healed, I went back to the double edge safety.

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia.

 

[scap99]

I tried a straight once. Once.

After the wound healed, I went back to the double edge safety.

Sent from a B-52 flying over Russia.

Knock on wood, I've never laid myself open. I've cut the tops of bumps off and got minor knicks here and there, but nothing that wasn't healed up in a day.

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[Mexican_Hippie]

Does it take any longer than a regular shave after you get the hang of it?

 

[scap99]

Does it take any longer than a regular shave after you get the hang of it?

Once you lather up, no. Because a straight won't clog up.



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[southtexaspilot]

I've bought several straight razors at antique stores but they are just for looks. I only shave with my Dovo. If learning to straight shave I suggest starting with the cheeks and then finishing with your cartridge razor. Once you get comfy on the flat surface and get the hang of handling the blade move on to compound surfaces and harder areas. You'll be a pro in a few weeks.

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[scap99]

I've bought several straight razors at antique stores but they are just for looks. I only shave with my Dovo. If learning to straight shave I suggest starting with the cheeks and then finishing with your cartridge razor. Once you get comfy on the flat surface and get the hang of handling the blade move on to compound surfaces and harder areas. You'll be a pro in a few weeks.

W

This ^^^

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[Mexican_Hippie]

What are the chances I cut the crap out of myself the first few weeks? Should I keep some celox handy so I don't bleed out? lol

 

[scap99]

What are the chances I cut the crap out of myself the first few weeks? Should I keep some celix handy? lol

Stiptic pencil.

You'll not cut yourself up unless you're a complete spaz

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[southtexaspilot]

What are the chances I cut the crap out of myself the first few weeks? Should I keep some celox handy so I don't bleed out? lol

I use an alum block right after my cold rinse. Tells me how good my blade is and nurses any knicks. If the alum block burns, I probably will be needing a hone soon. The only thing I enjoy more than a straight shave is finding a barber that can give a good straight shave. It's simply therapeutic.

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