shaving

gangaskan · 04-02-12, 10:22 AM

who else here shaves with a straight or dual edge razor?

i need tips! i keep cutting the hell out of myself from time to time.

still haven't hit the neck area or the chin as that seems to be my trouble spots.

Quigsby · 04-02-12, 10:46 AM

I have shaved with a Merkur 23c for the last two or three years. It just takes some practice and then you'll get it. Don't press too hard.

gangaskan · 04-02-12, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Quigsby

I have shaved with a Merkur 23c for the last two or three years. It just takes some practice and then you'll get it. Don't press too hard.

i try not too, the straight razor i bought has a lightweight carbon fiber handle, the lady that helped me suggested an all metal one, but i liked this one better, price wise.

maybe my angle is off, i dont know if i'm getting the right angle or not.

Mpegger · 04-03-12, 06:08 AM

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...straight+razor

From what I get from the thread, as Quigsby pointed out, one would need practice, good prep work on the skin, and proper maintenance of the blade for the best shave.

Rafjr00 · 04-07-12, 02:18 PM

I have two straight razors, a Red Imp and one made in Sweden, i have not shaved with either. They both need handles. I did get a shavette so I can get use to a straight razor. There is a great retailer online that sells them and sample packs of razors. I still nic myself, get some alum, i have one from Razorock. As pointed out, it is all in the prep work. Get a good cream or soap, a good brush and work it into your skin. I use my shavette on the weekends when I can take my time.

gangaskan · 04-08-12, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafjr00

I have two straight razors, a Red Imp and one made in Sweden, i have not shaved with either. They both need handles. I did get a shavette so I can get use to a straight razor. There is a great retailer online that sells them and sample packs of razors. I still nic myself, get some alum, i have one from Razorock. As pointed out, it is all in the prep work. Get a good cream or soap, a good brush and work it into your skin. I use my shavette on the weekends when I can take my time.

i have a septic pen, is the alum better than the pen?

Rafjr00 · 04-08-12, 09:42 AM

Nope, they do the same thing. When I first looked into this I know nothing about septic pens or alum. they really do help. I saw a new soap that has alum in it already! Great place for info is Badger & Blade.

Quigsby · 04-08-12, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafjr00

Nope, they do the same thing. When I first looked into this I know nothing about septic pens or alum. they really do help. I saw a new soap that has alum in it already! Great place for info is Badger & Blade.

+1 to Badger & Blade.

Niku-Sama · 04-15-12, 06:20 AM

you guys are making me feel inadequate, i've been using the same bic style blades for over 9 months now

Bobnova · 04-15-12, 09:25 PM

Y'all're nuts.

I shave about once a month with clippers, I like having some face armor. Plus I'm lazy.

gangaskan · 04-16-12, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

Y'all're nuts.

I shave about once a month with clippers, I like having some face armor. Plus I'm lazy.

i try to shave once every two day's, that seems to be the best recovery time for my face right now.

jaymz9350 · 04-16-12, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

Y'all're nuts.

I shave about once a month with clippers, I like having some face armor. Plus I'm lazy.

Same here. Maybe 2-3 times a year I'm clean shaven (weddings funerals, special occasions) aside from that I trim with clippers when it gets long enough to annoy me. Then again I don't have an office job where appearances matter.

Deathhorse · 04-17-12, 12:05 PM

+1 to clippers on lowest setting. Scruff is hip

Quigsby · 04-17-12, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

Y'all're nuts.

I shave about once a month with clippers, I like having some face armor. Plus I'm lazy.

Those old school razors do the trick for me. I only shave once every 3 weeks or so, but when I do I start with the clippers. I usually leave the goatee, but trim it low. Then I use the old school razor to finish the job. It burns through that longer hair.

gangaskan · 04-18-12, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Quigsby

Those old school razors do the trick for me. I only shave once every 3 weeks or so, but when I do I start with the clippers. I usually leave the goatee, but trim it low. Then I use the old school razor to finish the job. It burns through that longer hair.

thats for sure

and there is little tug and pull

i am getting better at it though! only nicked myself twice today

i still have that dont put much pressure problem on myself. i checked out B&B and they have a pretty cool forum, and people even let you try their razors as they pass them around.

joshhua5 · 04-27-12, 01:13 PM

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PanteraGSTK · 04-27-12, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

Y'all're nuts.

I shave about once a month with clippers, I like having some face armor. Plus I'm lazy.

Right there with you. My face hates to be clean shaven. Plus the wife likes the scruff.

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Rafjr00 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA	I have two straight razors, a Red Imp and one made in Sweden, i have not shaved with either. They both need handles. I did get a shavette so I can get use to a straight razor. There is a great retailer online that sells them and sample packs of razors. I still nic myself, get some alum, i have one from Razorock. As pointed out, it is all in the prep work. Get a good cream or soap, a good brush and work it into your skin. I use my shavette on the weekends when I can take my time. __________________ Heat Fold! or have you forgotten the face of your father? Stats
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Rafjr00 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA	Nope, they do the same thing. When I first looked into this I know nothing about septic pens or alum. they really do help. I saw a new soap that has alum in it already! Great place for info is Badger & Blade. __________________ Heat Fold! or have you forgotten the face of your father? Stats
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