Shave like a MAN: Safety Razors and Straight Razors

[bcannon87]

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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No doubt. Wouldn't get a straight off of there ever. Now DE razors some pretty nice vintage Gillettes can be have fairly reasonable.


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[Rebel]

I think I used an electric razor for about a month when I was 16. It was awful.

Safety razor and an electric trimmer. Been wanting to learn with a straight razor.

 

[General Zod]

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

Decent selection in three different price ranges here: http://www.excaliburcutlery.com/safety-razors

I buy my Merkur Super Stainless blades from them.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

I just use a little soap and a sharp knife. I'd like to get a little more refined.

Looking into different razors right now.

 

[scap99]

I just use a little soap and a sharp knife. I'd like to get a little more refined.

Looking into different razors right now.

I know some guys say their knives are shaving sharp, but I'd buy a round of beers just to see them shave a week's worth of beard growth to baby bottom smooth with a knife.

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[Mexican_Hippie]

Yeah I was j/k. I can shave some hair w my knives usually but it's not the same thing. Need a thin purpose-specific blade.

 

[scap99]

Yeah I was j/k. I can shave some hair w my knives usually but it's not the same thing. Need a thin purpose-specific blade.

chikin.



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[TexasBrandon]

I still stand by my Merkur safety blade. It's nice to have used the same blade for over a year and just now need to replace it. I also only shave one a week though but at like 15 bucks for a pack of them and who can go wrong. Best shaving experience ever over the last year and I will never go back to buying expensive cartridges.

 

[bcannon87]

Hoppe's #9 scented soap and aftershave!

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[A.Texas.Yankee]

Oh my. Why? Lol

 

[scap99]

Oh my. Why? Lol

Seems like it would attract men....

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[bcannon87]

Oh my. Why? Lol

Lol! It actually isn't bad. Not spot on but pretty close.


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[bcannon87]

Picked up a new to me safety razor. A Gillette Slim Adjustable. Probably been the best shave so far!

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[Rebel]

Recently switched from an aerosol can to actual shaving cream (C. I. Bigelow, for what it's worth). Much better shaving experience.

 

[grasshopperglock]

I'm giving my son an Edwin Jagger this year.

 

[scap99]

I'm giving my son an Edwin Jagger this year.

Very nice

 

[Thirtymike]

Just found this thread. Like it. I currently shave with a straight about 2-3 times a month. The rest of my shaving is with a double edge. Mug lather/brush, no canned slime. Shaved with a straight exclusively for many years. For newbies I recommend find a barber with the skill and pay for a couple of shaves. Pay attention to what the barber does. That's how I learned. Movies aren't good training. Shaving with a straight is a motor skill that develops mental focus. No daydreaming with the real sharp knife on your face! A little blood is part of the price to feel the satisfaction of a manly satisfaction.

 

[grasshopperglock]

I might go German made Merkur #180 instead. Jagger are suppose to be finer finished but it's English.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010Y1KYA...olid=1CCW022NREF8&coliid=I2ZR3LQSX3HS0L&psc=1

Click on colors and choose black. Not the chrome but black. It's a merkur razor with another name ceramic mug, black brush handle, drying stand.

 

[cbigclarke]

Just found this thread. Like it. I currently shave with a straight about 2-3 times a month. The rest of my shaving is with a double edge. Mug lather/brush, no canned slime. Shaved with a straight exclusively for many years. For newbies I recommend find a barber with the skill and pay for a couple of shaves. Pay attention to what the barber does. That's how I learned. Movies aren't good training. Shaving with a straight is a motor skill that develops mental focus. No daydreaming with the real sharp knife on your face! A little blood is part of the price to feel the satisfaction of a manly satisfaction.

I bleed with a Damn safety razor

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[scap99]

I might go German made Merkur #180 instead. Jagger are suppose to be finer finished but it's English.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010Y1KYA...olid=1CCW022NREF8&coliid=I2ZR3LQSX3HS0L&psc=1

Click on colors and choose black. Not the chrome but black. It's a merkur razor with another name ceramic mug, black brush handle, drying stand.

Check out straight razor designs. He's got safety razors too.