Shaving with a Straight Razor

BOZZ · 09-03-2005, 04:16 PM

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

david135 · 09-03-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

I always wanted a straight razor shave... It seems just better than what we do now... I personally would like to get one... A kind of old school charm yah know... I definately would consider getting one... Hey bozz you know any place where you could get one

mickey mouse · 09-03-2005, 04:20 PM

yea i've seen those on ethe cowboys movies of h wild west and stuff.

the guy would sit by the edge of the river and go at it with some boomerang shaped razor. never saw one of those in my lifetime though. i heard it was pretty efficient but looks dangerous as ****.

BOZZ · 09-03-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by david135

I always wanted a straight razor shave... It seems just better than what we do now... I personally would like to get one... A kind of old school charm yah know... I definately would consider getting one... Hey bozz you know any place where you could get one

First place i've looked at on the net and i'm sure you could find them cheaper but the DOVO razors seem to be rather high quality from what i have read so far.

bOZz

http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/522940.htm

david135 · 09-03-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

First place i've looked at on the net and i'm sure you could find them cheaper but the DOVO razors seem to be rather high quality from what i have read so far.

bOZz

http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/522940.htm

Yeah i would consider buying one... Seems like a good investment...

college_guy · 09-03-2005, 04:25 PM

personally i would never put that much money into a razor like those. i can get a nice clean shave just by using my cheap gilette razor. it gets the job done.

NuggzTheNinja · 09-03-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

Bro, people these days are retarded, and will definately cut themselves.

It's easier to use a straight razor on someone else than it is to use one on yourself, I assume. That might be another reason.

BOZZ · 09-03-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by college_guy

personally i would never put that much money into a razor like those. i can get a nice clean shave just by using my cheap gilette razor. it gets the job done.

Yes but after the initial investment, you have minimal costs. I use a shick quatro right now and i go through at least one 8pack of blades a month shaving my face and head. Thats about 20$ a month and in a year it actually adds up to more than some of the straight razors on that site. Besides if you're anything like me, i'm always out buying the newest razor looking for a better shave.

bOZz

**ratmonkey** · 09-03-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by college_guy

personally i would never put that much money into a razor like those. i can get a nice clean shave just by using my cheap gilette razor. it gets the job done.

compared to the shave you get from a straight razor you may as well not be shaving at all with a "safety razor".

mickey mouse · 09-03-2005, 04:35 PM

welcome to 2006

college_guy · 09-03-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

Yes but after the initial investment, you have minimal costs. I use a shick quatro right now and i go through at least one 8pack of blades a month shaving my face and head. Thats about 20$ a month and in a year it actually adds up to more than some of the straight razors on that site. Besides if you're anything like me, i'm always out buying the newest razor looking for a better shave.

bOZz

with me i dont go through so many blades, i barely shave that much anyways. i have light blonde colored hair, so no one knows that i even have facial hair.

i also try and avoid shaving too much, cause it can cause your hair to grow back faster and more thicker if you regularly keep shaving.

NuggzTheNinja · 09-03-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey mouse

welcome to 2006

Nah man those electronic things suck, IMO.

college_guy · 09-03-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ratmonkey

compared to the shave you get from a straight razor you may as well not be shaving at all with a "safety razor".

when i'm done using my "safety razor", i dont feel/see any facial hair, so thats good enough for me.

BOZZ · 09-03-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey mouse

welcome to 2006

I like a clean shave not that of an electric razor. My father has some high end razor that gives about as good of a shave as those plastic disposable bics

**ratmonkey** · 09-03-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by college_guy

when i'm done using my "safety razor", i dont feel/see any facial hair, so thats good enough for me.

then you apparently don't have much facial hair to speak of. those of us who grow hair know how ****ty those mach 3s and quattros really are.

Oz Enhanced · 09-03-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

Yeh people who use a straight razor are far more superior. All hail great straight razor shavers, thou shall bring you silver and wine!

I use an electric razor and it gives a much closer shave than those gillette blades. Also i dont get razor burn from the using eletric, which i did without.

Electric Forever. Manual Never.

Say it with me people....

NuggzTheNinja · 09-03-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ratmonkey

then you apparently don't have much facial hair to speak of. those of us who grow hair know how ****ty those mach 3s and quattros really are.

LOL.

The mach 3's aren't too bad. You have to give em a "double tap" tho...you need to go once with the grain and once against.

Even those little bic BS things do the job for me. Then again, my facial hair is about as coarse as a 13 year old's pubic hair.

kraZi. · 09-03-2005, 04:46 PM

Mach3 baby. Shaves me head bald really good.

college_guy · 09-03-2005, 04:46 PM

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Yeh people who use a straight razor are far more superior. All hail great straight razor shavers, thou shall bring you silver and wine!

great reply. really well put.

not many girls/or people will ever tell the difference between what you use to shave with. and its not like they care anyways. well girls maybe, but guys, no.

JingleAllTheWAY · 09-03-2005, 04:48 PM

i would get one. but i know id eventually cut myself badly. so these straight razors give you an incredibly close shave? it seems complicated, like you'd have to hold the thing at a perfect angle.

teewoods · 09-03-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

Bozz many here cant even peel an egg. What do you have against misc posters by tempting them to slit their throats

NuggzTheNinja · 09-03-2005, 04:49 PM

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Bozz many here cant even peel an egg. What do you have against misc posters by tempting them to slit their throats

What do you mean by peel an egg?

What's up teeparty? Haven't seen you in a MINUTE bro.

temporary · 09-03-2005, 04:52 PM

it's all about a good shaving cream. I use a regular bic, and it works just fine with good shaving cream.

If I was looking for a good investment, I'd have my face lasered. No more shaving ever.

BOZZ · 09-03-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by (Oz)

Yeh people who use a straight razor are far more superior. All hail great straight razor shavers, thou shall bring you silver and wine!

YES since clearly that was the intended meaning of that sentence.

bOZz

JingleAllTheWAY · 09-03-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by temporary

If I was looking for a good investment, I'd have my face lasered. No more shaving ever.

hahaha....god, how great would that be? wake up every morning with a cleanly shaven face.

NotRippedYet · 09-03-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

I actually spoke with my barber on this maybe a month or so ago. He said the bottom line is that the initial investment would be several hundred for just the razor, you also need the equipment to maintain the razor, and the fact that it is really difficult for someone without experience/untrained to maintain the edge would probably be difficult.

Jimineye2.0 · 09-03-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZZ

It seems that these days that nearly no one shaves with a straight razor. Why is this? I remember being younger and getting shaves at a local barber shop that were the closest shaves of my life. Is it the high initial investment that costs people to shy away or the fact that they can easily take a chunk out of their neck. I figure the costs would eventually even out after the long run, and although it might take a bit longer i think a lot can be said for a man that can shave with a straight razor. Opinions?

bOZz

Damn, was this when the Andy Griffith Show was new? I don't know of anyone who goes to the barber to get their beard shaved.

I have never used a straight razor, but I heard it's really good. I might have to give it a try sometime.

Jimineye2.0 · 09-03-2005, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey mouse

welcome to 2006

I hate those damn things. I have to shave daily due to thickness, and those damn things hurt like a bitch and miss a lot of spots. Not to mention when they catch hairs and pull them out.

hump120982 · 09-03-2005, 06:46 PM

Man, I am to scared to take a chunk out of my face. Even though I have to shave everyday, I think I will stick with my Mach3

Mr Beer · 09-03-2005, 07:04 PM

Straight razors give the best shave, noticeably better than any safety or electric razor, but you have to keep them sharp. I wouldn't use one, because I'm ham fisted. I could just see myself sneezing and opening up my jugular.