Anyone use a straight razor?

[JonC]

Actually a shavette. I decided to give one a go.

I found where normal razors are made to glide over the skin, streight razors are designed to glide about 1/16th of an inch below the skin. So nick ointment and 10 to 15 towels are a must.

 

[Benjamin]

As with most tools I expect it takes some practice to develop good skills wherein you can cut down on the blood. Until then, I'd suggest drinking plenty of fluids and keeping the blade sharp by staying off your legs.

 

[church mouse guy]

Actually a shavette. I decided to give one a go.

I found where normal razors are made to glide over the skin, streight razors are designed to glide about 1/16th of an inch below the skin. So nick ointment and 10 to 15 towels are a must.

Do you have a go-fund-me page up and running? Just askin' for a friend.

 

[JonC]

Do you have a go-fund-me page up and running? Just askin' for a friend.

Good idea!!!

 

[church mouse guy]

My grandfather used a straight razor but he was born in 1879.

 

[HatedByAll]

I have used a straight razor years ago. The trick to keeping from nicking yourself is pulling completely straight. If you pull sideways at all you will cut yourself.

To get where you pull straight, learn by cleaning shaving cream off a balloon like the barbers used to do in barber school. That and strop the blade before use religiously.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Good idea!!!

If for nothing else, do you have an ER close at hand?

May I say that the Gillette Company has pretty much perfected the close shave experience. Unless you’re a professional trained barber you might want to reconsider.

 

[JonC]

If for nothing else, do you have an ER close at hand?

May I say that the Gillette Company has pretty much perfected the close shave experience. Unless you’re a professional trained barber you might want to reconsider.

I think of it as a new contact sport. There has to be some risk, maybe a little blood.

 

[Marooncat79]

Easier ways to kill than with a straight razor!!

 

[kyredneck]

My grandfather used a straight razor but he was born in 1879.

My grandma used grandpa's razor strap to keep us boys in line. I have it hanging on the wall now as a memorial.

 

[kyredneck]

I have used a straight razor years ago. The trick to keeping from nicking yourself is pulling completely straight. If you pull sideways at all you will cut yourself.

To get where you pull straight, learn by cleaning shaving cream off a balloon like the barbers used to do in barber school. That and strop the blade before use religiously.

Good info!

 

[JonC]

My grandma used grandpa's razor strap to keep us boys in line. I have it hanging on the wall now as a memorial.

So you owe the man you are today to a razor strap?

 

[Van]

Actually a shavette. I decided to give one a go.

I found where normal razors are made to glide over the skin, streight razors are designed to glide about 1/16th of an inch below the skin. So nick ointment and 10 to 15 towels are a must.

Yes, I agree, "safety razors" ranks right up with the wheel as one of the greatest inventions.

 

[Revmitchell]

Actually a shavette. I decided to give one a go.

I found where normal razors are made to glide over the skin, streight razors are designed to glide about 1/16th of an inch below the skin. So nick ointment and 10 to 15 towels are a must.

Nope, I'd likely slit my own throat

 

[JonC]

Nope, I'd likely slit my own throat

No pain, no gain .

 

[JonC]

It's kinda like this:

 

[just-want-peace]

Well, I have considered one for the last 50+ years, but never could talk myself into taking the plunge; 83 now, so probably never will at this point.
I was sorta thinking like Rev. Mitchell.

 

[Marooncat79]

Yes, I agree, "safety razors" ranks right up with the wheel as one of the greatest inventions.

Toilet paper
Diet coke
Air conditioning
Safety razors

 

[agedman]

Actually a shavette. I decided to give one a go.

I found where normal razors are made to glide over the skin, streight razors are designed to glide about 1/16th of an inch below the skin. So nick ointment and 10 to 15 towels are a must.

How does that work with a beard?

 

[kyredneck]

So you owe the man you are today to a razor strap?

Razor straps don't discipline boys, mamaws w/razor straps discipline boys...
The strap hanging on our wall is a memorial to mamaw.