I've been using a straight razor for about a year...can't go back to a regular shave now.
I appreciate that it forces me to slow down and it's kinda therapeutic.
any other guys on here use a straight razor?
I've been using a straight razor for about a year...can't go back to a regular shave now.
I appreciate that it forces me to slow down and it's kinda therapeutic.
any other guys on here use a straight razor?
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Never tried it myself
What made you switch?
Hmmm.... would a shaving kit with a straight blade be allowed as a carry-on item on a flight?
I'm always in a hurry when I shave, which is a less frequent occurrence than it should be. Once or twice a week. Its a good thing I work for myself. Lol.
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definitely not carry on Friendly.
I've not had any issues checking it when I travel. I don't always pack it when I travel, sometimes I'll just bring my BIC
I only shave 2-3 times a week.
reasons I made the switch:
- better for your skin (great way to exfoliate)
- better for the environment (not chucking cartridges into the trash)
- it forces me to take my time with grooming - doing things fast isn't always better. ends up being therapeutic
- plus, it feels super manly.
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When I switched from an electric razor to a standard one, I felt manlier. I'm sure the same thing happens to yet another degree with a straight blade. Do you shave your head too, by chance?
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I used a striight razor for awhile when I was young. These days I'd probably do an absent-minded van Gogh to myself if I tried it.
"The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding."
I wanted to buy one but knowing myself I wouldn't maintain it. I'm kind of a blade hound and I have numerous nice kitchen knives, folding knives and fixed blades. I like sharpening them but I don't do it everyday, it's a pain, and with a straight razor my understanding is that you basically have to sharpen it and strop it after every use or the edge breaks down and it's ruined. so i stay with a cartridge but use good quality shave lotion and aftershave
yeah, you have to use the strop each time you shave. I actually use it twice, once before and then again about 70% through...avoid nicks that way
I've had my razor honed once since I got it...think I'll probably get a second one to add into the rotation. but, I think I'll get it honed again soon...there's a barber near me that does an awesome job.
Plus, I got a basic one...didn't want to invest too much in case I didn't take to it. Now I'd like to get a horn or wood one...
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