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To Straight or Not to Straight.

I got into this wet shaving thing sick, overweight, generally down and out physically. I have Benign Essential Tremors and my tried and true prescription med was taken away because my lungs were going south.
Now, several years later, I am reverse aging, BP normal, no lung meds, diabetes gone away, and tremors, while here to stay, much more manageable.
In the beginning, no way would I have ever considered a straight. Now...well I still have to mostly shave two-handed, but I'm wondering if maybe there CAN be a str8 in my life.
If so, where do I start? I was thinking about getting something from Larry at Whipped Dog. I like Larry, and he's always been...straight :001_tt2: with me.

Comments, suggestions? Will tremors hamper my ability to strop a razor? I can put a pretty good edge on a knife.

Gentlemen, start your engines, I'm looking for a new kind of RAD. :drool:
 
Near impossible to judge without having a good idea just how your condition would affect the straight routine. If stropping is your major concern and you are worried about using a hanging strop, a paddle strop might work. I would contact Larry and get his opinion. Perhaps he has had a customer with similar challenges. In any event, going through him will equip you in a way that if it doesn't work out you can recoup most of your investment. You could also consider a disposal blade shavette style razor. No maintenance issues and minimal cost. Good luck on your shaving journey.
 
It's worth a shot right? You get get a straight from Larry or a shave ready Gold Dollar from B&B for like $25. Sell it in the BST if you don't like it.
I go to the gym in the morning, then have to shave quickly and get to work. There's been a few days where we do arms and my arms are still shaking by the time I start stropping. It's a bit more difficult but I don't cut myself more often.
 
It's really hard to tell how you will go with a straight but I think it's worth trying one. You'll never know unless you take the plunge.
 
Thanks, everyone. I emailed Larry and await his reply. I am confident enough now to give it a shot. Thanks again for the encouragement.

Pierce
 
I've seen posts either here or on straight razor place from a gentleman with a similar challenge. He straight shaves. If I remember correctly he posted a video on YouTube as well--nary a nick in sight. It's doable (according to internet lore). No way to know without trying.
 
"To straight, or not to straight..

there is no question"

-William "BBS" Shakespeare
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Congratulations on your health getting better, by the way!

Have you considered a SE razor? I say that as I have heard they are much like a "straight on a stick." I am currently wrestling with my 1912, Junior, and Damaskeene to see which I like best.

Having said that, I would assume that Larry could set you up with a nice beginner setup, and if it doesn't work to your liking you can always sell/trade/PIF it.
 
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Willy the Shake had a way with words...but I looked at Vorpal blades. As a fan of Carroll, how could I not buy one?
 
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