Curiosity

[ArchersParadox]

I'd love giving a straight razor a try. Due to some fiscal deficiencies, I am unable to purchase a straight razor immediately. I'd still enjoy giving straight razor shaving a try. Anyone have any ideas?

You know, other than patience.

 

[Jooky]

If you want a straight razor experience as cheap as possible go to a Sally's Beauty Supply store and buy a Fromm hair razor. They cost about 3 bucks and have a replaceable blade. They sell boxes of 5 blades for around 4 bucks. Is it nice? Not really, but it will give you an idea of whether or not you can shave with a straight without slicing your face off. I bought one and gave it a go for a few days when I decided that I would like to get into straight shaving. I ended up purchasing a Gold Dollar razor and a Filly strop from Ruprazor for 60 bucks and am very happy with it. I would have never made the plunge if I hadn't played around with that 3 dollar Fromm first. YMMV

 

[mdunn]

you can get a filly strop for $20, and ugly, but very good straights pop up in our very own bst often for bargain basement prices.

straights are well worth looking into

 

[dpmtherrien]

Take a look at the Dovo Shavette, or the Parker disposable blade straight. The Parker can be had for less than the Dovo. Either of these can give you a idea of the straight. www.amazon.com

 

[leighton]

Wanna borrow one?

I've got three I set aside as loaner straights. You pay postage and handling.

 

[Leche]

Wanna borrow one?

I've got three I set aside as loaner straights. You pay postage and handling.

Ask and ye shall receive!

Leighton

 

[Calder]

The generosity and kindness that seems rampant on this forum is simply astounding.

My hat is off to you Leighton

 

[ArchersParadox]

craziness. I actually found a straight on the BST that is shave-ready and shipped for a total of $20.

Just need to cash my check and I figure I cant get a better deal than that.

So who wants to explain how to strop with newspaper? x)

Seriously awesome how much generosity flows through this forum though. Absolutely insane.

I very much appreciate the offer Leighton!

 

[leighton]

So who wants to explain how to strop with newspaper? x)

Just fold the newspaper in thirds, stick it on the edge of a table, and go at it.

 

[azmark]

Don't knock the newspaper until you try it. I like legal pads a little more

 

[Luc]

It sounds like you found yourself a deal.

Newspaper will work but do not forget that newspaper won't replace leather... It won't be as good.

Good luck with the shave!

 

[The Mick]

If you want a straight razor experience as cheap as possible go to a Sally's Beauty Supply store and buy a Fromm hair razor. They cost about 3 bucks and have a replaceable blade. They sell boxes of 5 blades for around 4 bucks. Is it nice? Not really, but it will give you an idea of whether or not you can shave with a straight without slicing your face off. I bought one and gave it a go for a few days when I decided that I would like to get into straight shaving. I ended up purchasing a Gold Dollar razor and a Filly strop from Ruprazor for 60 bucks and am very happy with it. I would have never made the plunge if I hadn't played around with that 3 dollar Fromm first. YMMV

this is exactly what I did. I bought a straight the same week.

 

[Jooky]

this is exactly what I did. I bought a straight the same week.

Glad to see I am not the only one. Sure, I could have saved $7 and just ordered the Gold Dollar combo right off, but I was at Sally's buying some other stuff anyway. I think it was worth the money to let me know whether or not I wanted to progress further down the rabbit hole. I am in the process of doing something similar with fountain pens. I grabbed a cheap one at Hobby Lobby to try out for a few weeks to determine whether or not I want to get a nice one. Eventually, it looks like I will be getting a better fountain pen.