Guys: Anybody use a straight razor to shave?

democracyindanger

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Mon May-17-04 06:08 PM
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Guys: Anybody use a straight razor to shave?

I know it's a lot more difficult--and hazardous--but is it the closest shave you can get, or just as good as using a cartridge?

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trof

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Mon May-17-04 06:09 PM
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1. No. However...

One of the most satisfying things in the world is a barber shop shave.
Do they do that anymore?

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democracyindanger

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Mon May-17-04 06:11 PM
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4. Good question

I had a barber a few years ago that would clean up my nape with a straight razor and warm cream, but I don't know if he did faces. With liability these days, I tend to doubt it...

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H2O Man

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Mon May-17-04 06:32 PM
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11. My oldest brother was a barber.

Not for long, but for a few years. The straight razor is safe when used correctly. Probably most guys who had a barber shave them had a lot less cuts than those who shave themselves.
My daughters asked me to quit shaving a few years ago. They saw a photo of their g-g-grandfather, with a full beard, and wanted me to grow one. I do not miss shaving at all.

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physioex

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Mon May-17-04 06:13 PM
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6. Very few now days...

I talked my Barber about this and he said he would rather not do shaves. I takes too much of his time and not enough profit. He prefers haircuts.

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demosincebirth

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Mon May-17-04 07:07 PM
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14. I was told...

years ago, by my Barber, that he didn't shave anyone, anymore, or use the razor, because of Aids. This was in the late eighties.

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m-jean03

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Mon May-17-04 06:10 PM
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2. I'm a girl who has used a straight razor to shave her legs

I enjoyed it actually, only nicked myself a bit. Didn't seem difficult or hazardous. I also used a swiss army knife once, though, if that explains anything -- I guess I like to live on the edge ! :evilgrin:

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trof

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Mon May-17-04 06:13 PM
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5. WOW!

I'm impressed.
Tougher'n railroad spikes.
;-)

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m-jean03

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Tue May-18-04 11:18 AM
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15. Aww...

:cry: That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me! :-)

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physioex

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Mon May-17-04 06:11 PM
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3. Noooo way won't touch that....

Edited on Mon May-17-04 06:19 PM by physioex

Doing that is best left to a barber. I use the Gillete Sensor and it works pretty well. Shave with the grain then against. I don't like the Mach3 myself cuz the razor head is too big and won't shave the mustache area well. New technology in shaving has come a long way and I would suppose there is not much of a difference.

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BlueJazz

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Mon May-17-04 06:14 PM
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7. I had a chance once to shave with a straight razor..

..but decided the area hospitals and the Red Cross needed all their
Blood for people who were not idiots!! :)

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Blayde Starrfyre

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Mon May-17-04 06:15 PM
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8. God no!

My skin can't even take a safety razor, I usually use an electric.

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Finbar

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Mon May-17-04 06:18 PM
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9. Best shave = New Blade + No cream + HOT Water.

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FarLeftRage

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Mon May-17-04 06:25 PM
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10. I have been using one for 30 years now...

It is still the best shave ever...when I shave.
Cuts have been very few and far between.
I have tried cartridge and electric - not as good for me and didn't really like either one.

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ForrestGump

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Mon May-17-04 06:56 PM
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12. No way. My razor's gay. And looking sharp, too, I might add.

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Donkeyboy75

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Mon May-17-04 07:04 PM
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13. I formerly used one. It gives a great shave,

but I had to use those brushes that would make my whiskers stand up before shaving.

I quit using it after I got a dog who likes to jump up on me. :scared:

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