First straight razor shave.

[Lazurus]

Just got my first straight razor due to needing to tidy the winter beard, never used one before so was a bit nervous to say the least. I must say what a good finish much better than a safety razor and not a drop of claret to be seen. Anyone else using one? Also ideal for trimming the beard line, very "lumberjack" now me.

[aspen]

Hey mate, I use the double edge razor blades not the same I know but still super sharp & cheap. Blades work out about 15p each, better than any cartridge on the market imo.

[Sawted]

Used one for awhile now the best shave ever even better if you train you missus to do it for u even closer love it

[Olliebradbury]

I've been using a straight razor for about 4 years now. I'll never go back to a standard or disposable razor. I agree they give the best finish. The reason I switched to a straight, was due to always getting terrible razor rash. I think it helps that the razor gets properly cleaned after each use to prevent the rash.

 

Just don't shave in a rush!! Always strop it, and hone every 6 ish months

 

Geo Trumper in London do very good razors and all the bits to go with them. that's where I've got mine

[Darrin Turnbull]

I've been told to practice on a balloon.

[Mark Bolam]

That's great Darrin, but this thread is about shaving.

[Darrin Turnbull]

I'll get to that later

[eggsarascal]

That's great Darrin, but this thread is about shaving.

 

Ya fool!

 

I've got to wipe coffee off me iPad now.

[Lazurus]

Snigger!!!!

[Lazurus]

I got a "Shavette" which has disposable razor blades and requires none of the maintenance of a traditional straight razor, good bit of kit.