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Posted: 5/28/2017 12:22:41 AM EDT
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I use a Merkur Safety Razor. My hands are not steady enough for a straight raiser. Although I do specifically seek out Barbers here cause they are the only ones licensed for straight to shave the back of the neck.
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Posted: 6/7/2017 10:03:34 AM EDT
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My grandfather was a barber, he taught me to straight shave about 35 years ago, it's all I use.
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Posted: 6/7/2017 10:19:47 AM EDT
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Some days, I REALLY enjoy a nice leisurely hot shave with my straights. Some days, I am tempted to grab my old electric as I just don't want to bother or don't want to spend the time.
But I resist always. Self discipline. And I always am glad I resisted, once I am actually shaving. |
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Posted: 6/7/2017 10:42:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2017 8:21:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNegative, once you start shaving with grown up razors, very few go back to kiddy razors.
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Posted: 6/20/2017 9:54:09 PM EDT
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I went cartridge to straights and have also been sliding over to DEs. I think my rotation is DEs for workdays / time savings and straights for lesuire times when I want to clean up. I will not go back to cartridge razors without a gun to my head. It's not a price thing though DEs are probably still cheaper.
I use a Dovo Bismark for my straight though I'd really like to try a French tip Full hollow. I like my Merkur heavy and Gillette open comb for different reasons. |
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Posted: 7/9/2017 8:16:37 PM EDT
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Almost exclusively straight here. Occasionally I'll dig out a DE but since I'm retired I have plenty of time to do the straight razor thing.
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Posted: 7/9/2017 8:28:57 PM EDT
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Dug out my great-grandfathers straight razors recently and sent one out for a cleaning and honing. Looking forward to trying it. I think.
Recently went from electric to DE, the DE is so much better. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 7:03:02 PM EDT
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Depends on mood and time really, but I favor both as available choices.
Feather Artist Club DX and a Merkur 38 Barber Pole  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/27/2017 3:56:14 PM EDT
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I go back and forth.
During the Summer months, I opt for the DE and the straight razor in the colder months when I let my beard grow a bit longer between shaves. |
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Posted: 7/28/2017 12:27:41 AM EDT
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How many shaves do you guys get out of your DE blades?
I'm looking at getting a straight razor as well. |
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Posted: 7/28/2017 7:10:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
How many shaves do you guys get out of your DE blades? I'm looking at getting a straight razor as well. When I made the switch a few years ago, DEs were (are) so cheap compared to cartridge blades I bought a ton of 100 packs. The razors worked out to be about a quarter each, if memory serves. I use them two or three times, then get a new one. Better shave, fresher razors, cheaper cost? I was instantly sold. |
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Posted: 7/28/2017 8:20:00 AM EDT
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Straight, though I do have a Gillette Slim Adjustable DE that I use when in a pinch for time.
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