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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.
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I'd probably chop my head off. I can't believe the Army even let me work on helicopters.
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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.
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SPC Charles Brown
Now that you have one, remind me never to make you mad and then be foolish enough to turn my back on you. lol
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SSG Gerhard S.
How hard is it to learn to use a straight razor? Have you had any slip-ups, or accidents?
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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.
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MAJ (Join to see)
MSG Huffman - you'll definitely notice a difference! Also, Lynn Abrams has an entire series on youtube if you want to learn more about straight razor shaving. His shop sells great razors and strops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDq-2ZRVYXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDq-2ZRVYXA
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MSG Wade Huffman
Thanks for the info MAJ (Join to see) , I'll check them out.(Your list of recommended viewing continues to grow!)
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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?
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MSG Jason Sikes
SFC Joseph Benavidez,
I left Kuwait not so long ago and will miss the shaves and cheaper hair cuts. When I loss all my hair, I hope not soon, I think I might put some time into learning how to "do it myself".
I left Kuwait not so long ago and will miss the shaves and cheaper hair cuts. When I loss all my hair, I hope not soon, I think I might put some time into learning how to "do it myself".
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MAJ (Join to see)
SFC Benavidez: I started by using a shavette that I got on Amazon for $20. They're a little tougher to use (and tend to cut more if you're not careful) but it's a cheap way to start off. I think I too had my first straight razor experience in Arifjan. Amazing difference.
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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...
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MAJ (Join to see)
MSgt Herbert - yea, de safety is where I started as well. Once you get comfortable with a live razor, it's not that hard to transition to a straight.
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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
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G
Amazon.com : Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor : Beauty
Amazon.com : Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor : Beauty
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SSG Carlos Madden
I've been using two DE's for a couple years now. The Merkur 34C HD and some old Gillette from '62. Highly recommended and much cheaper then the cartridge blade route.
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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
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I've always wanted to, like Captain S - but fears of an accidental decapitation run deep...
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