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I don't have any. If you are interested I can look for some here are local stores.Great stuff - can you send me some solignen blanks.?
I don't have any. If you are interested I can look for some here are local stores.Great stuff - can you send me some solignen blanks.?
I'm not chasing for BBS anymore. DFS is absolutely fine for me and that's what I'm able to reach. I will carry on and will see how it develops.Go easy. Stop and use a DE at any time, even during the middle of a shave. It's not a race.
Master the simple parts first, then move on to harder parts slowly. Took me about 125 shaves to get feeling competent.
Switched to replaceable blade straights back in September of 2019. I will never go back to old school straights. I will also never go back to DE or SE unless a physical or health problem of some kind makes using my straights impossible. I love mu straights and I love straight razor shaving. When I was at about 50 shaves with old school straights I wanted to tear my hair out I was so frustrated.
So I would say 'carry on' but not with concern or with any thought that something 'has to be done.'
"masculinity" I just have to think of my traditional circumcision. was also with a straight razor back in the 70sI use both - shave my face with open blade razor (mostly shavette) and shave my head with DE.
For me it's just for fun, there's no question of attribution over there.
I absolutely love the versatility and mechanical design of the DE, as well as the simplicity and sheerness of the open blade and the masculinity that the edge of the blade brings; I would never give up on one of these.
how many before just quit trying to climb the learning curve and switched back to safety razors. And second question, why?
This time I will try to avoid the rabbit hole...
Collecting straight razors. But you are right, there are many collecting honing stones... But I can fully understand the joy honing a razor and then using it...Which one? Hones? Honing methods? Strops? Polishes? Storing/displaying methods? Technique hunting? Your financially dangerous proximity to Latvia and Austria?
I'm still making my first steps. Time will show.Although my preferred shaving method is using a straight, it's not for everyone.
There is a lot of practice required to get consistent shaves, and 100 shaves is often quoted. It isn't a set number. Some people pick it up much quicker and some don't pick it up at all.
If straights are not working for you, and you don't want to put the time and effort in to them, that's fine. There is no shame in using other methods. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Also with straights is the maintenance factor. Personally I don't really like honing, until I start. It's one of those things I try to put off until it has to be done, then I enjoy the process.I'm still making my first steps. Time will show.
This one?We need @Mr. Shavington to post his meme.. .what they tell you need... and what you end up with. I looked for it for too long and can't seem to find it.
I have my grandfather's SR and two barber razors but I haven't used them...and most likely won't. I'm getting the best shaves of my life and having lots of fun with AC SE and DE razors. I'm sure I could master the art of straight razor shaving but the maintenance is daunting. I don't tend to do things half hearted so I know I'd end up with a large collection of natural and synthetic stones... and a few strops.. not to mention, lots of straight razors themselves.
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I’m sure you will try your barber razors some day. It’s actually a very pleasant way to shave (using a guarded blade). The learning curve isn’t so hard - after three or four goes you’ll probably feel comfortable enough to do at least the full first pass - and it’s still enjoyable doing a little bit more each time and getting better at it.We need @Mr. Shavington to post his meme.. .what they tell you need... and what you end up with. I looked for it for too long and can't seem to find it.
I have my grandfather's SR and two barber razors but I haven't used them...and most likely won't. I'm getting the best shaves of my life and having lots of fun with AC SE and DE razors. I'm sure I could master the art of straight razor shaving but the maintenance is daunting. I don't tend to do things half hearted so I know I'd end up with a large collection of natural and synthetic stones... and a few strops.. not to mention, lots of straight razors themselves.
In my first steps of straight razor shaving I have learned a lot of things that will improve my DE shaves. Such as more intensively stretching or using different angles when shaving WTG and ATG.If the main cause of concern, or main decision making factor is nicking your skin this might be easy to solve. Much like an enclosed blade, how we use it produces positive and negative results. When you have the red stuff appear during a DE shave you have an 'a-ha' moment and know how it happened. With an open blade the physical contact is a bit different, but the slight adjustment to technique is much the same. At 51 I have more red lines on my face than ever before because I have to re-learn stretching aging and changing skin. When I truly pay close enough attention it goes a lot better.
I hope you find what works best for you.
That's the one... thx
That's the one... thx..
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