Straight razors

Rival178
Rival178 Posts: 608
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Been using a straight razor for a couple of weeks, I sure love shaving now.

Anyone else into using straight razors? What baba so you like?  Currently iI' using a boker king cutter.

Anyone maybe looking to get rid of one?

Matt

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,599
    This is something I've always wanted to try.

    How did you get into this?
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    I too would like to give it a go.  Fewer things to toss out, less waste! 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,498
    I’m not brave enough to try a straight razor on myself, but I do use a double edge safety razor, a Merkur 34C. Been using it for about a year and a half and love it. It’s so much cheaper and makes a lot less waste, and cuts as smooth as any cartridge razor, if not closer.

    Next time I’m in Chicago, though, a straight shave from a Polish barber is on the list of things to do.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    No shave no never!
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    rgambs said:
    No shave no never!
    Hippie!  :wink:
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,571
    Haven't shaved in what must be 15 years.
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  • Rival178
    Rival178 Posts: 608
    tempo_n_groove said:
    This is something I've always wanted to try.

    How did you get into this?
    There are some good online forums and also some good facebook groups.  Do a little research before just buying one as it will have to be honed.

    Matt
  • Rival178
    Rival178 Posts: 608
    brianlux said:
    I too would like to give it a go.  Fewer things to toss out, less waste! 
    do it!  I would recommend starting with a Double Edge Safety razor though, just to learn some technique.

    Matt
  • Rival178
    Rival178 Posts: 608
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I’m not brave enough to try a straight razor on myself, but I do use a double edge safety razor, a Merkur 34C. Been using it for about a year and a half and love it. It’s so much cheaper and makes a lot less waste, and cuts as smooth as any cartridge razor, if not closer.

    Next time I’m in Chicago, though, a straight shave from a Polish barber is on the list of things to do.
    I'd been shaving with a DE for a few years before making the switch, not sure I'll ever go back!

    Matt
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Crazy people scraping their natural hair off with dangerously sharp shards of metal.  Lunacy.
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    rgambs said:
    Crazy people scraping their natural hair off with dangerously sharp shards of metal.  Lunacy.
    Sharp instrument to close to the throat...
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,413
    rgambs said:
    Crazy people scraping their natural hair off with dangerously sharp shards of metal.  Lunacy.
    Sounds like manscaping is out for you as well? :lol:
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    darwinstheory said:
    rgambs said:
    Crazy people scraping their natural hair off with dangerously sharp shards of metal.  Lunacy.
    Sounds like manscaping is out for you as well? :lol:
    There is no such thing.  The act precludes the title.
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