easilyconfused Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Being the type of people we are, while I was shaving I started to wonder how many other people use a straight razor. Quote
ThomasPowers Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Who shaves? Last time I trimmed my beard it was with a blown propane forge that was having some issues. Only took off an inch or two so no harm done. Quote
Mick C Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 I use a safety razor but, have been considering switching to a straight razor for a while now. Mick Quote
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Electric here, and that is just to trim around the goatee. I cruised the straight razor forum, and have thought about making one. I have a coworker who just started using one, and likes it. Quote
freeman Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Switched to a straight razor a couple years ago, now nothing else will do. The quality of shave totally surpasses anything else. Quote
Marksnagel Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I live too far from the rescue squad building to begin using a straight razor. A little too long in the tooth to switch now. Mark<>< Quote
pkrankow Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Started a couple months ago. Still get a better shave with a DE safety razor. I find it more calming to use a straight than any other equipment to shave. I use a straight 3+ days a week now. Phil Quote
RustyLaidlaw Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I'm with Phil, I'm more of a few times a week kinda guy. Quote
s meyer Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I use one when I have the time. It takes me longer with a straight. I like the shave I get when I do. Quote
son_of_bluegrass Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I find a sharp straight razor is the best shave I can get, a dull razor is the worst. I shave every 2 or 3 days, otherwise I find the respirator I use when woodworking doesn't seal right. Even when I was in the army, I could get away with every other day with the straight but had to shave daily using a safety. ron Quote
archiphile Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 I have been Shaving with a straight razor since 2004. I tried everything out on the market up to that point. I bought my first razor in an antiques shop in Las Vegas, New Mexico. I only shave about every three days as the closeness of the shave allows me to e lazy. Quote
Bentiron1946 Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 I'm with Thomas, I have only shaved once since September 1968 and that because I had to have throat surgery and the surgeon wouldn't do the surgery unless I did a full facial shave. I just couldn't understand that, they did the whole thing through my gapping maw, no incision anywhere Who wants the scrap their hide anyway? <_< Quote
double_edge2 Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 got sick of trying every thing that didnt work, so found a good one in a second hand shop, made a strop, havn't had to buy disposables now for about 6 years. Quote
tagkver Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I trim around my beard and shave my neck with one, weird topic Quote
Ark Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 I use a straight every day and I'm about to start making some. Quote
Ferrous Beuler Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 No way, not for me! With my luck I would sneeze and the bathroom would look like a crime scene when they found me. :o Quote
CBrann Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 Where does one learn to use a straight razor? I imagine it takes a lot of practice to get it right. Quote
pkrankow Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 Where does one learn to use a straight razor? I imagine it takes a lot of practice to get it right. You get a shave-ready straight and go for it! There are a few websites that are considered reputable on other boards that offer a vintage straight that is shave ready, but not much of a looker, and a strop for reasonable cash. These other boards that dedicated to personal grooming that can offer assistance in how to proceed. My first shave with a straight was bloodless. It was when the edge was worn and needed work that I cut myself! I would recommend http://BadgerandBlade.com as a good starting place. Phil Quote
Iron Clad Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I haven't shaved in 10+ years. Too lazy I guess. I hated shaving anyway.... I do have a strop though, great for the pocket knife after sharpening on the stone. Quote
pike3e Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 First try with a straight was today. Not bad but definitely some blood. I am sure I will get the hang of it soon. Quote
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