Straight Razors

[theblackknight]

I'm getting tired of paying for razors.

To anybody here that uses them full time, is the upfront cost and upkeep cheaper in the long run then me paying 24 buck per 8 pack of mach5 razors every 2 weeks?

[M4Fundi]

Men have been using them far longer than Bics... Get online and I'm certain there is a strait razor forum/info that will help.

[Ak44]

The upfront cost is kinda pricey for straight razors. Once you factor in the strap, brush, stone, and actual blade. After that your just paying for the soap.

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecent...instrazor.html

Some good information...I don't have the time to prep the blade (and I have a baby face haha) so I get by on disposable razors. Good luck!

[K.L. Davis]

Only way to shave...

Do some searching, but a few rules that will help:

Don't buy a cheap ($14.00) razor, but don't go too crazy ($200.00) - get a decent razor and find out if you will use it, then you can upgrade later if you want.

Start small, learn to shave the easy to get to and flat parts of your face (sideburns) and finish with a regular razor... increase the area you shave with your straight razor a little at a time.

Learn to take care of the blade and keep it sharp - or go for one of the Feather Razors from Japan, replaceable blades... price is good I can not get a regular razor as sharp as their blades!

Important - When you first start, you will nick yourself... if you drop the razor let it fall, do NOT try to catch it... and think about where it is falling! Seriously, not a good idea to shave naked, most recommend wearing shoes when you shave even.

[Hump66]

Great site for almost anything you can imagine.

http://theartofshaving.com/

[OPPFOR]

Important - When you first start, you will nick yourself... if you drop the razor let it fall, do NOT try to catch it... and think about where it is falling! Seriously, not a good idea to shave naked, most recommend wearing shoes when you shave even.

I just cringed when I read your last sentence.

[CyberM4]

Have you tried the Fusion? I get 12 shaves out of one blade.

[Dunderway]

I have a really thick beard and I can tell a marked difference dpending on when I shave. Shave at the end of a nice hot shower and you can get by with fairly cheap (upper end disposable) razors. Shave in a hurry and it will suck, no matter how good of a razor you get. If you can stand the break-in period, there are some nice electrics on the market. I was never able to put up with 30-45 days of razor burn to let my face get used to one though.

P.S. From the title, I thought this thread was going to be about young kids that dye their hair, wear funny clothes, and eat lots of illegal drugs.

[HughJass]

This topic comes up from time to time where I work and many people are not aware of this. Did you know that you can buy razors on Ebay?? I buy my Gillette Mach 3 blades from ebay and pay about .45 cents on the dollar for them compared to Wally world.

[ST911]

I'm getting tired of paying for razors.

To anybody here that uses them full time, is the upfront cost and upkeep cheaper in the long run then me paying 24 buck per 8 pack of mach5 razors every 2 weeks?

You use 8 Mach 5 blades in 14 days? You must have whiskers of steel wool growing on skin of concrete.