I have always wanted to try a straight razor, but I don't really know how to use one.
I searched calgary for a barber who would give me a real shave but to no avail. Apparently they aren't insured to practice straight blade shaving anymore. I could shave twice a day my beard grows so fast. Currently just using Gillette fusion after evening shower, dont use shaving cream very often but if I do I've been using straight up aloe Vera gel, cheap and works great.
I hesitate to learn to use a straight razor on my head. I envision massive blood loss.
Quote from: Mercury on October 09, 2011, 06:32:13 PMI hesitate to learn to use a straight razor on my head. I envision massive blood loss. Yeah, that sounds full of potential to become...messy.
Quote from: Mercury on October 09, 2011, 06:32:13 PMI hesitate to learn to use a straight razor on my head. I envision massive blood loss. You could try Head Bladehttp://www.headblade.com/
Not one to leave out with kids though Brum brum, ouch!
It's all Kenneths fault!! I've just ordered one of those shavette jobbies and an alum block. Luckily I've recently got some superglue off Neil through EDCSource so I can reattach anything that falls off.Ironic that the Medic is the one who is instigating self administered facial lacerations really
Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 09, 2011, 10:38:44 PMIt's all Kenneths fault!! I've just ordered one of those shavette jobbies and an alum block. Luckily I've recently got some superglue off Neil through EDCSource so I can reattach anything that falls off.Ironic that the Medic is the one who is instigating self administered facial lacerations really Exactly where were you planning on shaving...... No need to answer
Schick Hydro 5. My mom's a doctor, and for some reason a rep showed up one day and unloaded like 50 single-package samples on the office. She gave me 10. Should last me years.On the other hand, I do use shaving soap and a proper chromed badger bristle brush. My wife bought it for me and it's very nice to use. Very nice on the skin.
My wife bought me a straight razor that used disposable inserts and even though they were nice and sharp I found the head wasn't weighted enough to glide over my skin properly. Man I ended up looking like I go tin a fight with freddy krueger. From the research I have done it seems like you need to have good weight in the blade and also stretching your skin is pretty key. As much as I like the idea of a straight shave I hate shaving as a whole and lean to whatever is quickest.When I was younger my roommate had a electric razor and I really enjoyed using it to shave my balls
Did he just say what i think he did?
A little tip for you youngsters (Image removed from quote.)I was told years ago if you use an electric razor, shave before you wash as the hairs are stiff If you wet shave, shave after your bath/shower as the steam will soften the hairs, (but you won't be able to see in the mirror )Good luck Guys