Who does straight razor shaving?

2014-07-02T19:47:23-04:00

Anyone else? Been using a 5/8 Solingen for about a month and just bought a new 6/8 (below). I love straight razor shaving. It used to be a daily chore, now it's daily entertainment. The shave is so superior to regular razors and a hell of a lot cheaper than $25/5 pack after the initial purchase.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jul 2 at 2014 7:50 PM

2014-07-02T19:50:45-04:00

I always wanted to try this.

Response by SPC Carlos Gonzalez made Jul 2 at 2014 9:12 PM

2014-07-02T21:12:36-04:00

I love using straight razor.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 9:23 PM

2014-07-02T21:23:40-04:00

I've always wanted to, like Captain S - but fears of an accidental decapitation run deep...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 11:19 PM

2014-07-02T23:19:03-04:00

I've be clean shaven twice and both times it was at the barbershop. I found it to be much better than a regular razor. I've been thinking about switching back to that ravor. Stick with that razor Sir

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2014 11:45 PM

2014-07-02T23:45:00-04:00

When I was Ft Sill, my barber used a straight razor on the sides of my head and I loved it. Never could find one at Ft Hood. Here in Kuwait, the AAFES contractors use them ($6 for a haircut! Awesome) and they are so good with the straight razor it made me reconsider learning how to use one for face shaving. Like others have said, it's a leap of faith to start, fearing to cut myself too much. How much of an investment is it to get started?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 3 at 2014 6:17 AM

2014-07-03T06:17:26-04:00

You are a braver man than I! I'll just stick to my tried, true and blue Gillette Goodnews disposables.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2014 7:02 AM

2014-07-03T07:02:01-04:00

Before I went to the shavette and then to the straight razor, I got myself comfortable with actual razors by using a DS. Still a LOT cheaper than the Gillettes I'd been using:

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G

Amazon.com : Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor : Beauty

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 3 at 2014 7:07 AM

2014-07-03T07:07:35-04:00

I've always been curious about a straight razor shave but to be perfectly honest, just never had the courage to give it a try. Perhaps I should find a local establishment and get a shave or two there to see if I notice a marked difference. You have peaked my curiosity now.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Jul 3 at 2014 8:36 AM

2014-07-03T08:36:57-04:00

That's awesome
I use a de safety razor love it

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2014 3:57 PM

2014-07-05T15:57:49-04:00

Got my new toy in the mail today - 6/8 Solingen.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Jul 5 at 2014 7:43 PM

2014-07-05T19:43:44-04:00

I haven't gotten that brave yet. I use a DE Safety razor and absolutely love it. I have thought about getting a straight Razor but still am not sure.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2014 9:12 PM

2014-07-05T21:12:50-04:00

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member and SSG Derrick L. Lewis:

Would you gentlemen be kind enough to provide your recommendations for straight razor products with links? I looked into getting started before but couldn't tell if I was looking at good razors and don't want to get ripped off. Could y'all provide your sources?

I long ago converted to soap and brush lather. It is my one indulgence I take to the field. I would like to make the final leap to the straight razor.

Thanks for the thread! Very informative!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2014 3:20 AM

2014-11-13T03:20:47-05:00

I'd probably chop my head off. I can't believe the Army even let me work on helicopters.

Response by Cpl Brett Wagner made Nov 13 at 2014 3:42 PM

2014-11-13T15:42:02-05:00

Maj Ian Dews - I will even give a thumbs up when it is a good post lol. Lord, I apologize for that right there. Be there with the starving pygmies in New Guinea, amen.

I use a straight razor regularly but not on myself... lol

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 2:34 PM

2015-05-19T14:34:10-04:00

If I had more then a weak mustache and 7 chin hairs I would be intrigued with trying it out.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 2:48 PM

2015-09-09T14:48:07-04:00

I have since I was a LCpl, started because I got tired of trying to pack 6 months worth of razors before deployment.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 4 at 2019 1:27 PM

2019-02-04T13:27:07-05:00

Here I am, just five years after you asked the question. Sorry it took so long. And you're correct. It really is a helluva lot cheaper. I've been paying $45 for 16 blades at Costco and one blade only lasts 3 or 4 shave on my copper wire beard
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Have you ever shaved with a straight razor? Thinking about it? I was when Gillette began using "social injustice" as an advertising theme. That put me over the edge. So, I invested around $200 on a high quality razor, genuine leather strop, and whetstone (you can invest up to $500 on the razor alone but most of that is for a fancy handle). Luckily, I had already been purchasing high quality shaving soap, preshave oil, and shaving balm, and I...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 4 at 2019 2:43 PM

2019-02-04T14:43:14-05:00

I shake a lot so a straight razor will be a no go for me.

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2019-10-25T02:44:42-04:00

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Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Apr 22 at 2020 11:34 AM

2020-04-22T11:34:15-04:00

I haven't used mine in 45 years at least. It is still in my drawer.
When I joined Army it was too much trouble to continue.
Must quicker and less chance for mistakes with a six blade disposable razor.