I know many prefer a safety razor to reduce bumps and irritation since it has less tug than the 4 blades in the skin but does anyone shave with a straight razor at all? Just go all Sweeney Todd? I love vintage and old things so if anyone has a good experience I want to get one but if it's not worth it I don't want to waste my money. :)
Posted Jun 21, 2023, 12:40 AM UTC
Straight razors are pretty awesome. I have one and used to use it before laser. It's a bit to time consuming for me though and I know a thing or two about tedious. You can get an absolutely stunning shave if you really sit down and take your time, but it's a ton of effort.
It ended up just getting used to trim my hair when it got to long, but it is super cool to have. Not sure what I'm gonna end up doing with it these days though. Maybe something to pass down?
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With practice, yes
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I have used a "shavette", a straight razor that uses a disposable blade. A decent shavette can be had for around $25, and replacement blades are cheap. Of course the sky's the limit if you more interested in the craftmanship of the razor. Bad results are certainly possible with a straight razor, things like razor burn and nicks. IMO many people have an irrational fear of straight razors, but all of my nicks are minor and healed up quickly. However I don't think the shave is superior to other razors. The only real advantage of a straight razor is that it can shave longer hair without getting clogged. However, if you can make shaving something you enjoy rather than simply a chore, it's worth it.
That's kinda what I'm trying to do until I can get removal. Also just trying to be less wasteful in general.