Hello

[strr]

Let me first start by saying that Im a straight razor shaver and have been for a little while now. I have never used a safety razor.

I straight shave in the morning, but since Im about to start the HFD academy I need a fast shave about mid day. Dont get me wrong any one of my straights will keep me smooth all day, I just need something for touch-ups and I figure safetys are the fast way to go. What do yall recommend? I was looking at a '56 Gillette Red Tip Super Speed Heavy, but Im not sure.

Thank you.

 

[kingfisher]

The Redtip ought to do the job, and do it well.

 

[strr]

Will DE shaving be a little quicker than straights?

 

[82R100]

If you're using it for touch-ups.

For covering larger areas, I suspect the straight is a "wider mower".

- Chris

 

[strr]

Yea I would use my one of my straights in the morning and use the DE mid-day for touchups or doing the whole face against the grain (if I do a bad job in the morning). I found a Gillette Red Tip on ebay, but are there things to look out for when buying a razor?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1956-Gillette-R...0?hash=item518b103b78&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

 

[stripec30]

Yea I would use my one of my straights in the morning and use the DE mid-day for touchups or doing the whole face against the grain (if I do a bad job in the morning). I found a Gillette Red Tip on ebay, but are there things to look out for when buying a razor?

Yeah, there are a couple of things... like making sure the blade-gap is even across the razor, the silo doors close snug, the teeth are all straight (w/an open comb). I'm sure there are others but these are the main concerns that come to mind.

 

[strr]

Well this ebay seller has a 100% rating and seems to sell quite a few razors, so as much as I hate to say it Im going to take there word that its in good condition. They have a Red Tip and a Slim Adjustable...which is better for touch-ups?

 

[40_Caliber]

Well this ebay seller has a 100% rating and seems to sell quite a few razors, so as much as I hate to say it Im going to take there word that its in good condition. They have a Red Tip and a Slim Adjustable...which is better for touch-ups?

Before jumping on the bay...check out B/S/T. I think you would have a better chance of getting a working razor at a fair price from one of our members.

.40

 

[82R100]

+1 on the B/S/T for sourcing razors.

A slim adjustable will offer the advantage of, well, adjustability and often is more available and slightly less expensive than a red tip, at least around here. It's actually possible that you'll find that a little more blade gap than the red tip will work best for you and an adjustable will offer that.

That being said, I suspect the one in your listing is perfectly find and the price isn't outrageous.

This is the part where I give a subtle plug for yet anothe alternative: a single edge safety razor, such as a Gem, Ever Ready or Star. The SE is my safety razor of choice and they can be picked up for a song.

- Chris

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Welcome! You may want to experiment and get a different DE for each weekday, and then some Single Edge Razors for weekends. Let the RAD begin!

By the way how do you pronounce STRR

 

[strr]

Thank you for all tips guys! Guess I'll grab one of both just to see what works best in my situation.

Welcome! You may want to experiment and get a different DE for each weekday, and then some Single Edge Razors for weekends. Let the RAD begin!

By the way how do you pronounce STRR

haha it means straight razor (str-straight and r-razor)

 

[strr]

Just bought a Gillette 48-50 no date SS...