I've been DE shaving since December. I started with an EJDE89L and mastered that. Less than a month ago I bought a Muhle R41 (2011) and mastered that, which means I get BSS with no burn, nicks, cuts or weepers. It's effortless and I'm thrilled with the shaves. But now, as a red blooded man that always seeks adventure, isn't it time for the holiest of holies in the shaving world, a straight razor?
Isn't it time for a straight?
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I think you've answered your own question.
Like you, I'm fairly new to this. Like you, I've discovered I like aggressive razors as my technique has improved. Like you, I hear the sirens of the straight calling to me. Since the heart of who we are is the heart, one has to listen to those calls. Otherwise life is like a tomb. I've been sitting on the edge of getting my first straight because I'm still enjoying my Fat Boy and Futur and really want to try a Sledge Hammer Slant. But I've no doubt that, if I don't destroy myself with one of those or some other toy, I'll be purchasing my first straight soon.
Like you, I'm fairly new to this. Like you, I've discovered I like aggressive razors as my technique has improved. Like you, I hear the sirens of the straight calling to me. Since the heart of who we are is the heart, one has to listen to those calls. Otherwise life is like a tomb. I've been sitting on the edge of getting my first straight because I'm still enjoying my Fat Boy and Futur and really want to try a Sledge Hammer Slant. But I've no doubt that, if I don't destroy myself with one of those or some other toy, I'll be purchasing my first straight soon.
Whipppeddog sight unseen razor. Yup.
Whippeddog provides an excellent deal if you want to take the jump.
I started DE shaving a bit before you and just switched over a week or two ago. As others are suggesting, I started with Whippeddog and got a great first straight. Good luck!
I started shaving with straight razors back in about 84. I recently lost the vision in my left eye which resulted in my not being able to see certain areas. I have to shave these by feel. Fearing I might wind up like Van Gogh someday, I pulled out my old Hoffritz slant which I learned to shave with back in the 60s and now use that except for trimming my moustache which I keep very thin (1930s style) with my philtral dimple in the center shaved. That cannot be accomplished with a DE and requires the straight razor and a scissors.
I do believe I get as close a shave with the Hoffritz as I did with my straights, it takes less time, and my left ear is still firmly affixed to the side of my head.
I do believe I get as close a shave with the Hoffritz as I did with my straights, it takes less time, and my left ear is still firmly affixed to the side of my head.
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