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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Trent on Tue, 30 October 2012, 05:10:22

Title: Does anyone here shave with a straight razor?
Post by: Trent on Tue, 30 October 2012, 05:10:22

Hey all, so I've been interested in going with straight razors for daily shaving.  I've done what everyone should do before asking the internet for help, and I've read through the first couple pages of Google and taken a look at the various best rated razors, sharpeners and cream.

I've found this guide particularly helpful: http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/06/how-to-straight-razor-shave/

But I'm interested in hearing what the local Geekhack community has to say!

Do any of you use straight razors?  Tried?  It is great?  Is it awful?

Title: Re: Does anyone here shave with a straight razor?
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 30 October 2012, 05:32:27

There was this thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34364.0) a while back, seemed to have some good info/advice.

Title: Re: Does anyone here shave with a straight razor?
Post by: Lorem-Ipsum on Tue, 30 October 2012, 06:21:12

I currently use a double edged razor(Edwin Jagger DE89). I've considered getting a straight razor but for me it would be too expensive to get a decent one.

Title: Re: Does anyone here shave with a straight razor?
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 30 October 2012, 07:03:58

I learned to shave with a straight razor (from my grandfather).  I still have one at my parents house,  but use an electric for day to day.