Question before I go to bed: Does anyone else here shave with a straight razor?

[Monel Funkawitz]

I do, mainly because of the coolness/antique factor.

I use a Devo pearl handle stainless straight razor, and a red russian leather strop. Most people have never seen/seen someone use one anymore. I get a better shave, with less nicks and irritation with a straight than a good disposable/electric razor.

I use Colonel Conk shave soap with a badger hair brush. It takes a little longer than with a disposable, but the hygene factor more than makes up for it.

Anyone else shave with one? Occasionally or daily?

 

[tweakmm]

how much does it cost to get a set up like that. That would be sweet in my opinion!

 

[Ryan]

Nope, a plain one works fine for me!

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

I have a NICE setup, and it cost me $220 shipped. I bought quality.

You can get cheaper though, or opposite. Stay away from REALLY cheap stuff.

I can help you pick stuff if you need

 

[RedRooster]

Whose got time to fiddle around with straight blades nowadays?
That's why electrics were invented!

 

[tweakmm]

<< I have a NICE setup, and it cost me $220 shipped. I bought quality.

You can get cheaper though, or opposite. Stay away from REALLY cheap stuff.

I can help you pick stuff if you need >>



too rich for my blood. Im 15 and I dont want to pay for it(kinda hard justifying that kinda purchace) and i doubt that my parents would pay for it, unless it was for christmas or something, but there also, I have better stuff to get
Oh well, just gonna have to wait until I make some more money.
A mach 3 works just fine for me
BTW: I grow enough facial hair to justify shaving daily, but, I shave every couple of days to get that scraggly look. The girls love it

 

[konichiwa]

<< I shave every couple of days to get that scraggly look. The girls love it >>

Hahaha ROFL

 

[tweakmm]

<< << I shave every couple of days to get that scraggly look. The girls love it >>

Hahaha ROFL >>


.... grrrrr......

 

[Looney]

No way... ever since i tried my first electric razor, that's all i use now. The convenience and ease cannot be beat.

 

[lepper boy]

I haven't used my set up for about 3 yrs now.... They are nice... you have inspired me to go get mine out... Mine is actually an antic..... it was my great grandfathers.... still in m int condition.....

 

[tweakmm]

<< No way... ever since i tried my first electric razor, that's all i use now. The convenience and ease cannot be beat. >>


I used to use an electric, but it doesnt cut short enough

 

[Sugadaddy]

Mach3, just as effective and I don't have to worry about cutting my head off when I'm half-asleep in the morning...

 

[veryape]

Noperz,electric razor here. My skins too sensitive to use anything where shaving cream is needed.

When i'm w/o my electric I have to use soap as shaving cream.:disgust:

 

[Sluggo]

My Dad still swears by his straight razor, although I think he got more pleasure out of threatening to whip the crap out of us ( all 3 kids) with that razor strap. :Q

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

Anyone that uses a straight razor will tell ya...

"Nothing beats a straight razor"

I keep an electric and a mach 3 & disposables around for the quick shave or when traveling , but I use my SR more than anything. The only nicks I've ever had were like really small paper cuts that did not even hurt. It takes a little more concentration vs a disposable, but you have alot more control. You can control angle of cut, pressure, plus get in places a disposable has a hard time (under your nose)

Plus, most shaving creams have chemicals in them that try to simulate what a brush does, and thats set up the wiskers. You will find much better results if you use a brush and shave soap vs. cream, even if you use a disposable razor and not a straight. Plus you get the added bonus of a HOT shave. Not that cold goo in a can.

veryape, try a brush and a good shave soap like Colonel Conk. You are probably allergic to either the dyes, softeners, stabilizers, or setting agents, all of which are fairly harsh, and shave soap lacks all of these.

 

[JetsFanatic]

i don't shave.

have always hated to

beards are great!!

 

[yoda291]

hmmm...I use a straight razor simply because my dad taught me to shave with a straight...everything from whipping up the soap from the bottom of that little cup to usin the blade. Works for me. He bought me the razor I still use today...it's all stainless steel, handle and everythin...prolly didn't cost all that much, but I like it. Findin the friggin soap took forever the first time I had to buy it at college tho(regular soap just doesn't cut as well IMO).

 

[Dangermouse33]

Mach 3
Even if you don't use it, take it to work just cuz it looks sooo cool

 

[Aihyah]

You can control angle of cut, pressure, plus get in places a disposable has a hard time (under your nose)

you can also cut your nose off. i guess i just don't trust myself that much in the morning

 

[Soybomb]

I don't even know how to use a straight razor, I'd prolly lop off my nose

 

[xyyz]

I've always wanted to get a cut-throat... but i've been uable to find one anywhere :/

 

[LordEdmond]

lol I look like my pic, shaving ugg waste of time
still trying to get to look like Mr Beard from ZZ Top

 

[kduncan5]

I have a beard, but I use a Norelco triple-header to shave my neck and cheeks. Every time I try to use a straight razor, I end up cutting myself -kd5-

 

[Antisocial Virge]

<< trying to get to look like Mr Beard from ZZ Top >>



I thought Mr Beard was the one without the beard?

EDIT: Yep. Frank Beard is the beardless drummer. How ironic is that?

 

I like the idea of doing that.
But I don't want a straight razor that close to my throat.