Straight Razor Information Resources

Joel (the shaver on the video) would like me to note to you that normally the strop would be held much more taut. It was set up temporarily for the video shoot. See also: http://www.straightrazorplace.com
http://www.shavemyface.com/downloads/The-Straight-Razor-Shave.pdf
http://users.mikrotec.com/rebel23/wwwpages/shavingvideo.htm
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=32

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[Sinfull702x602]

i did some research on straight razors, they seem to be pretty expensive. are they really worth it over disposable razors? i mean are they better than disposables in the way of a better shave and will they save me money?

[mantic59]

@Sinfull702x602 a lot of people thinks so but the other side of the coin is a longer learning curve and more fussy maintenance (periodic stropping, honing, sharpening, etc.).

[DannyMunster]

do you put on the splash aftershave on a wet face or a dry face?

[mantic59]

DannyMunster- Aftershave on a wet face is generally preferred.

[To1ne]

He does use alcohol-based after-shave, but you don't. Why?

[mantic59]

To1ne- I discourage "newbies" from alcohol-based products because they tend to dry out the skin if you use too much.

[zodiiak]

WOW, great shave.

[GSAbotBumblebee]

Is it weird that I enjoyed watching him shave?

[Shangas]

@Sinfull702x602 Straight razors aren't that expensive. Vintage ones can be purchased for $50 or less.

[slpknt10l03]

@Sinfull702x602 Straights in fact can be very expensive, but with a little diligence you should be able to find a very decent straight at a antique shop. My current favorite was bought for $10. I honed it using an old barbers hone I found for $6 and an old strop I got for $5. If I wanted, I would never have to buy another straight, hone, or strop for the rest of my life. I will have to continue to buy shaving soap and a new brush every so often - I promise thats cheaper than than shaving cream

[Shangas]

@Sinfull702x602 Straight razors may be more expensive and they might have higher maintenance, but they do have the benefit in being a one-off purchase. Once you've spent all the money, you'll never have to spend more. You can use the same razor for the rest of your life and only have to buy more shaving cream/soap occasionally. So I think it's worth it.

[ssnp]

i've been using a straight razor by thiers issard for the last month i really enjoy it, never going back to anything else. plus it cuts longer hair too

[Greenmarine6]

I've heard that cuts from a straight razor heal much quicker than from those store bought multi blade razors.

[karolnoymann]

This face was already shaven. He only remove foam on his face. This technique is used in films or commercials. This demonstration doesn't have a great interest.

[Pahl81]

Thanks for the great resources, I am hyped now. After doing couple weeks worth of home work on the dollar amount also how to use a straight razor. For disposable razors, I could be wrong but 3 year period pretty much adds up to the same amount for every thing you need on a straight razor setup. But that can change too on how much you use them and if you drag a disposable passed there life expectancy. Hoping to get mine in the mail Tuesday.

[lobzdik]

apart from stropping and occasionally honing, is there anything else I need to do to look after my straight razor? my new dovo seems to have developed a bit of rust at the pivot... any tips? thanks