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8 September 2020, 03:40 PM | #1 |
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Straight razor
Anyone use a straight razor? If so, any recommendations for one between $100-$200? Thank you!
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There are a few threads discussing straight razors.
Have you tried a search? Eg. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...07&postcount=1
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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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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
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I think my razor is bi.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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I tried but could never get the blade sharp enough on the strop. Gave up in the end.
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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.
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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...
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I use Feather. Japanese company. Prior to that I used their double edged blades in my safety razors.
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Plisson also makes some very incredible Straight Razor 's too..!
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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
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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.
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