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eanzenberg · 8 September 2020, 03:40 PM

Anyone use a straight razor? If so, any recommendations for one between $100-$200? Thank you!

Andad · 8 September 2020, 04:57 PM

There are a few threads discussing straight razors.

Have you tried a search?

Eg.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...07&postcount=1

Xenon · 8 September 2020, 09:12 PM

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/forums/

brandrea · 8 September 2020, 09:22 PM

No talent for that here

George Burdell · 9 September 2020, 01:01 AM

This is a great place to start: https://www.whippeddog.com

You can get a solid, well-honed razor, a poor man's strop, and a brush within that price range. I started with one of his beginner kits and still use the Dixie razor I purchased from him. You'll likely knick the strop until you get some experience, so its good to start with an inexpensive one.

Straight Razor Palace is a great resource too. https://sharprazorpalace.com/forum.php

Good luck!

tudorbaja27 · 9 September 2020, 01:10 AM

I use a double edge and TOBS cream. Astra blades. Started about 1.5 years ago. Daily shaving. Never felt better!

Edit: Also the TOBS after shave balm. Pure happiness

Blansky · 9 September 2020, 01:39 AM

I think my razor is bi.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Dsmith1974 · 9 September 2020, 02:21 AM

I tried but could never get the blade sharp enough on the strop. Gave up in the end.

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V25V · 9 September 2020, 02:37 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=razor

Burlington · 9 September 2020, 05:11 AM

Look for something German made from Solingen and you will be happy.

A good starting point is a shavette razor, you can master the shaving technique without needing to care for and strop a full straight razor.

BreguetRolex · 9 September 2020, 05:15 AM

Once you get an idea on what type of razor your buying then you will need to invest in a few nice shaving brushes, bowls, etc etc etc..Its a art form...

kieselguhr · 9 September 2020, 05:55 AM

I use Feather. Japanese company. Prior to that I used their double edged blades in my safety razors.

BreguetRolex · 9 September 2020, 06:05 AM

Plisson also makes some very incredible Straight Razor 's too..!

Brenngun · 9 September 2020, 06:29 AM

Straight razor is the only way I shave. Have a couple Dovo's, a Wade & Butcher and a few vintage Sheffield blades. Lot's of gear to go with. Best places to learn before you leap as follows:

http://www.artofmanliness.com/articl...t-razor-shave/

www.sharprazorpalace.com

www.badgerandblade.com

Burlington · 9 September 2020, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I use Feather. Japanese company. Prior to that I used their double edged blades in my safety razors.

Feather blades are ridiculously sharp

OP - to put how sharp you need the blade in perspective, after stropping you should be able to push the blade against a hanging hair (dangling, not pulled taught) and the hair be cut.

8 September 2020, 03:40 PM	#1
eanzenberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 275	Straight razor Anyone use a straight razor? If so, any recommendations for one between $100-$200? Thank you!

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	There are a few threads discussing straight razors. Have you tried a search? Eg. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...07&postcount=1 __________________ E

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tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I use a double edge and TOBS cream. Astra blades. Started about 1.5 years ago. Daily shaving. Never felt better! Edit: Also the TOBS after shave balm. Pure happiness __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

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Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	I think my razor is bi. Not that there's anything wrong with that. __________________ OlllllllO

9 September 2020, 05:11 AM	#10
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Look for something German made from Solingen and you will be happy. A good starting point is a shavette razor, you can master the shaving technique without needing to care for and strop a full straight razor. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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9 September 2020, 01:01 AM	#5
George Burdell 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 286	This is a great place to start: https://www.whippeddog.com You can get a solid, well-honed razor, a poor man's strop, and a brush within that price range. I started with one of his beginner kits and still use the Dixie razor I purchased from him. You'll likely knick the strop until you get some experience, so its good to start with an inexpensive one. Straight Razor Palace is a great resource too. https://sharprazorpalace.com/forum.php Good luck!

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Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	I tried but could never get the blade sharp enough on the strop. Gave up in the end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=razor

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BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	Shaving Brushes....! Once you get an idea on what type of razor your buying then you will need to invest in a few nice shaving brushes, bowls, etc etc etc..Its a art form...

9 September 2020, 05:55 AM	#12
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	I use Feather. Japanese company. Prior to that I used their double edged blades in my safety razors.

9 September 2020, 06:05 AM	#13
BreguetRolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Colombo,SriLanka Watch: TIMEX Posts: 2,251	Plisson also makes some very incredible Straight Razor 's too..!

9 September 2020, 06:29 AM	#14
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Straight razor is the only way I shave. Have a couple Dovo's, a Wade & Butcher and a few vintage Sheffield blades. Lot's of gear to go with. Best places to learn before you leap as follows: http://www.artofmanliness.com/articl...t-razor-shave/ www.sharprazorpalace.com www.badgerandblade.com __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

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