How many PHers use a straight razor?

[dase1ats]

I just got mine, and despite a slow and bloody start, I'm finding it way cooler than an ordinary shave. Of course it takes a little time and concentration, but overall I definitely prefer it. Sooo much control and easy to see what you are doing. Two thumbs up

[WorAl]

would love one, just don't have the balls to go through with it. Plus there is a lot of upkeep with them.

[chunkymonkey71]

Well, I don't use a ghey razor... if that's what you mean!

[Justayellowbadge]

WorAl said:

would love one, just don't have the balls to go through with it.

Obvious error.

Start with your face untill you're comfortable with using it, and then try elsewhere if you must.

[GilbertGrape]

What are the benefits of using a straight razor?

[okgo]

Use a saftey its plenty close enough and cheap to keep.

[Cara van Man]

Justayellowbadge said:

WorAl said:

would love one, just don't have the balls to go through with it.

Obvious error.

Start with your face untill you're comfortable with using it, and then try elsewhere if you must.

This remionds me of when i had my "pre-snip" shave. My Mrs offered to do it for me and I ended up looking like an extra from Band of Brothers.

[GilbertGrape]

Cara van Man said:

Justayellowbadge said:

WorAl said:

would love one, just don't have the balls to go through with it.

Obvious error.

Start with your face untill you're comfortable with using it, and then try elsewhere if you must.

This remionds me of when i had my "pre-snip" shave. My Mrs offered to do it for me and I ended up looking like an extra from Band of Brothers.

You were wearing a WW2 uniform?

[Landlord]

Cara van Man said:

I ended up looking like an extra from Band of Brothers.

Is that some sort of gay-teabagging film?

[Landlord]

Justayellowbadge said:

WorAl said:

would love one, just don't have the balls to go through with it.

Obvious error.

Start with your face untill you're comfortable with using it, and then try elsewhere if you must.

Exactly, as a comedian once said "nothing will tempt me to use the sharpest thing in my washbag on the wrinkliest thing on my body."

[Cara van Man]

Landlord said:

Cara van Man said:

I ended up looking like an extra from Band of Brothers.

Is that some sort of gay-teabagging film?

Yes. Can you return it, please?

[Landlord]

Cara van Man said:

Landlord said:

Cara van Man said:

I ended up looking like an extra from Band of Brothers.

Is that some sort of gay-teabagging film?

Yes. Can you return it, please?

Err. You may not want it back, the state it's in.

[dase1ats]

Wow, good to see some constructive comments
I opted for a "half" straight razor, sourced through my barber, which has the shape and functionality of an open razor, but with disposable blades.

Edited by dase1ats on Thursday 15th April 15:10

[st_files]

dase1ats said:

Wow, good to see some constructive comments
I opted for a "half" straight razor, sourced through my barber, which has the shape and functionality of an open razor, but with disposable blades.

So effectively you are going through a lot more hassle, going to cut yourself a lot more and will end up with an inferior shave?

[Kaelic]

dase1ats said:

I just got mine, and despite a slow and bloody start, I'm finding it way cooler than an ordinary shave. Of course it takes a little time and concentration, but overall I definitely prefer it. Sooo much control and easy to see what you are doing. Two thumbs up

Wait until you sneeze using it and it will end up one thumb up


Seriously though I have always had a hankering for one but darent risk it or give her an excuse to bump me in the shower...

[swiftpete]

I've always fancied one after I read a book years ago with instructions on how to be a gentleman and shaving with a straight razor was mentioned. I like the idea of it, but haven't got round to it yet.
Sod it, I'm going on ebay right now to buy one!

[Mojooo]

I went from Mach 3 to a double edged safety razor

I hear straight razors are the daddies and I probably will try one out soon.

[85Carrera]

dase1ats said:

Wow, good to see some constructive comments
I opted for a "half" straight razor, sourced through my barber, which has the shape and functionality of an open razor, but with disposable blades.

Edited by dase1ats on Thursday 15th April 15:10

Do you really need to post on here to get approval for how you shave? Great, you're using a straight razor because you think it's "cool" even though as mentioned you are likely to cut yourself more. Well done.

[ewenm]

I'm not sure "being cool" is a requirement for my shaving...

[Cock Womble 7]

By "straight" razor, are we meaning "cut-throat" razor?