Straight Razors

[super_dave]

I really want to start using a straight razor. As a kid, my barber would trim with one and I loved it. Does anybody use one still? Special foam/soap? Strap? I love the nostalgia of it and want to pass it down to my boys.

[bowhuntntxn]

Better get one with a safety guard on it! Then after you get used to it, ou can pull it off. I paid for a shave once, and the dude used a straight razor. I was scared he would chop my head off, but I didn't have to shave again for like 10 days!

Start here:

http://www.theartofshaving.com/

[JonBoy]

yup...I have two. I have a Timor Deluxe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DE-LUXE-Stra...-/320465210052) and my travel straight razor is one I bought at a barber supply store that uses replaceable blades. Been shaving with 'em for a few years now...love straight razor shaving...

[super_dave]

I will probably do my under jaw with a Mach 3 and my cheeks with a straight up until I get the hang of it

[JonBoy]

YouTube has a lot of videos regarding stropping, honing, general care as well as how to properly shave with one.

[JonBoy]

I will probably do my under jaw with a Mach 3 and my cheeks with a straight up until I get the hang of it

don't worry about cutting yourself...because you will...just accept it. Go slow, keep your strokes up & down (side to side is what cuts you) and enjoy it. I was super nervous the first time I shaved with one and it was a pretty crappy shave But I got the hang of it after a few attempts and now I don't even think about it.

[T-square]

Badger and Blade

http://www.badgerandblade.com/ is a forum similar to the greatness of TBH. there is a lot to be learned there.

[super_dave]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/ is a forum similar to the greatness of TBH. there is a lot to be learned there.

Thanks.

[KSHogman]

I would like to try the strait razer

[Jp.]

I tried it a couple times. By the time I got the bleeding to stop I could have filled up a
16oz. coke bottle. Think now that I'm on blood thinners I would be able to fill a 2 litter bottle...

[deercrazy]

Where to you find them? I havent seen one in years.
Im sure my barber has one, he just dont use it much I guess.

[Jp.]

http://www.kennesawcutlery.com/

Look through here...

To be more precise

http://www.kennesawcutlery.com/category/Pocket-Knives/Razor-Pocket-Knives/pc/2369/2371.uts

[Storm]

I have my Grandfathers Ivory handled pair from when he was a barber they just sit in a box for now.

[M16]

Interesting thread. My wife offered to give me one. She has a barber's license but doesnt practice anymore. We get along great but it's still too spooky for me to have her that close to my throat with a straight razor.

[Cajun Blake]

a few pics of work done by a TBH'er who lurks yet rarely posts . Proud to call him my friend and brother


...... " pics of a 8/8 with my San Mai Damascus with a 1080 core. 1/4 hollow with Afzalia burl scales and iron wood wedge."








sorry for the large pic