I have been thinking about getting the safety razor for a bit. I shave my head and am a little intimidated by it. Mach 3's are getting expensive. I think I'll tell the wife to get it for me for my bday next month. Where did you pick the kit up? and how much?
There's a number of sources. I got the Imperial kit (canister, puck, pre-shave oil, & aftershave) here: Pomade, Mens Grooming, Barber Supplies - Imperial Barber Products I was going to get everything else from this site ( Shaving Supplies - Shaving Accessories | Classic Shaving ), but they were out of the razor I wanted, so I only got the strop there. I ended up getting my blade from Royal Shave: RoyalShave - Safety Razors, Straight Razors, Shaving Brushes, Shave Soaps and Cream, Mustache and Beard Care & Men's Grooming Tools This is the article that finally convinced me to bite the bullet - Straight Razor Shaving For Beginners | The Art of Manliness
I've been shaving strictly with a straight razor for going on five years now. Best move I've ever made in some ways. You won't regret it. There is a large learning curve, but not impossible. Not to advertise, but there is an online forum that is a great resource of knowledge, and the members are all Gentlemen. Check out Straight Razor Place . com if you need some help. All the best-J
Well, I didn't kill myself I think I'm going to enjoy this. I like the process, not unlike how I like the process of archery. Oh, and where has this styptic pencil been all my life!?!
Yikes, straight razors are not cheap! I can see how it saves money in the long run but the initial investment, wow.
The one I picked up was definitely one of the cheapest I could find @ $115. You can spend more on a blade than a new bow! I'll probably find a nicer one down the road if I stick with it. Then maybe I'll make a new handle for my current blade out of bone or antler
After consideration, I think I'll stick to the disposable cartridge razors. The cartridge helps keep the blades at the right angle since I dry shave.
I have been wanting to do that for a while now. Where did you buy it from? I heard you can practice on a balloon, if you can shave the cream off a balloon you can do your face.
I've been using a safety razor for 7 years. I can get around 30 good shaves out of one safety razor. Umm yeah did I mention they cost me about 3 cents a piece. If the straight razor gives you a fit try a safety razor as well, I have both. Your face will feel like a million bucks, and won't feel burned. If you get frustrated shoot me a PM, maybe I can give you a few pointers as it can be frustrating at first. Good luck
I see what looks to be a styptic pencil. But shouldn't you also have a supply of bandages, at least to start out?
I ordered my stuff from: Pomade, Mens Grooming, Barber Supplies - Imperial Barber Products and Shaving Supplies - Shaving Accessories | Classic Shaving Found the blade itself on Amazon. Been using the straight blade since March and I really like it. I want to pick up a safety razor for travel though. I don't think the airlines will let my straight razor slide. Styptic pencils are the greatest. I use it more for day to day cuts than for shaving Wish I knew of them before.
I changed over to a safety razor a few months back and love it, very cheap and works as well as the expensive replaceable cartridges.
I've always used the boars hair bush and hot loather soap but thats as far old school I go. Good luck:-/
