I will never shave with a straight razor.Have a question. I read that disposable razors are a good bartering item. But for home use, wouldn't an old fashioned straight razor and strop be the way to go? What do you all think?
LOL! I tried one time. I have a couple of straight razors handed down from great great granddads. I don't think I got them sharp enough or something because it was like pulling the whiskers out of my face. And yes I did have a proper razor strop and razor hones (lost the strop somewhere along the way though)I will never shave with a straight razor.
I had a son in law once that always used one. He also participated in many civil war reenactments. said he wouldn't use anything else and nothing works as good. It would be a painful learning curve. LOLLOL! I tried one time. I have a couple of straight razors handed down from great great granddads. I don't think I got them sharp enough or something because it was like pulling the whiskers out of my face. And yes I did have a proper razor strop and razor hones (lost the strop somewhere along the way though)
Do you mean rinse it with clear water and pat it down with a towel, or?If you clean and dry a safety razor after every use it will last you many months of daily use, even up to a year. Even the cheapest ones have lasted me. Its definatly one prepp I keep stocked up on for bartering.
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea for you!I'm never going to use a straight razor because I have motor co-ordination issues because I have Asperger's, and tend to be clumsy.
I have a strop and strop dressing, just not a razor. Would you recommend a new purchase or find a good antique one? (The new ones lowest price at lehmans nonelectric is 129.00, that seems like an awful lot, I know I can find an old one for much less.) Not an especially collectible one but one that is good usable. I wonder if the older metal was better to keep an edge. And where should one go to find out how to use it, I don't want to cut an artery.I use a straight razor, been using them for 40 years, I got more nicks with the safety razor than a straight razor.
OK, thanks!Yes pat it dry after shaking excess water.
I have a strop and strop dressing, just not a razor. Would you recommend a new purchase or find a good antique one? (The new ones lowest price at lehmans nonelectric is 129.00, that seems like an awful lot, I know I can find an old one for much less.) Not an especially collectible one but one that is good usable. I wonder if the older metal was better to keep an edge. And where should one go to find out how to use it, I don't want to cut an artery.
One more thing poor me cant afford. I will hunt for a used one somewhere and maybe I will get lucky.I use an old bel-smith sheffield and anchor brand, If I have to purchase again I'll probably get an sheffield, today they run about $200. Grandkids got me a dovo but haven't used it yet. New one's today have replaceable blades.
Good grief! I'd say not.I'm never going to use a straight razor because I have motor co-ordination issues because I have Asperger's, and tend to be clumsy.
Buy a Razor Man Razor blade sharpener for about $16.00 at Walmart.Have a question. I read that disposable razors are a good bartering item. But for home use, wouldn't an old fashioned straight razor and strop be the way to go? What do you all think?
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