No guard DE?

[speas]

I saw this on etsy - perhaps its been posted previously but I couldnt find it. It has the "industry leading open strait razor head" (hah). I wonder how many folks pick this up thinking its a standard DE and cant make it work.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/213801614/elagant-razor-stainless-steel-mirror?ref=shop_home_active_6

 

[BSAGuy]

Yeoww!! That looks dangerous and slippery with the shiny finish. Plus, the seller doesn't know how to spell. That always makes me nervous as a buyer.

 

[imatabor]

That is a real beast! No way would I try something like that!

 

[throughacoloredlens]

Well, at least the vendor isn't calling it a safety razor. I bet it excels at exfoliation though.

 

[DrAwkward]

I would try that "strait" razor in a second. However, I am reluctant to pay to try that razor ...

 

[MarkM10431]

bet it peels potatoes really well

 

[zed117]

I'd try it, for free.

 

[Guru17]

There was a YUMA on the bay a few months back - very similar -

 

[zed117]

Somebody buy one and put a FEATHER in it!

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

Well, it does have a 'BB' on it, just have to etch in a little '&' symbol! Gives me an urge to try this on my Yuma? ALMOST

 

[lunchman]

BB = BloodBath

 

[engblom]

No, I'm not joking. I would be seriously tempted by that one if it would be available in Europe. They are only shipping to US. And even if they would ship to Europe, the taxes and extra shipping fees would make it a bit too expensive.

 

[DE-Noob-at-39]

Thats only safe as a xmas tree ornament.

 

[Entasis]

I can't even imagine the flex on that blade, scary stuff. If not Made in China, then where? You can find a photograph of the blade exposure on the major auction website. More novelty than anything else.

 

[BSAGuy]

That's good!

BB = BloodBath

 

[celestino]

I stick to using my straights, every so often, as they are less precarious!

 

[engblom]

To me this looks far more safe than my shavette. You have something to ride on (the cap). Also you hold it in the same way as any DE. A straight (shavette) is difficult to hold in the hand comparing to this one.

 

[pejay66]

I think I will pass and I am an OC man

 

[engblom]

I think I will pass and I am an OC man

OC guy or not.... that has nothing to do with if you like this one. Maybe if you said straight guy...

 

[kingfisher]

I could shave with it; shallow angle, cap on the face, very careful.

Not a great idea, but not a blood bath, either, in my opinion.