And that's CLOSE! Baby butt smooth close. I have a pretty heavy beard, but I can shave the night before and get through the next day without noticeable stubble.
I popped myself a couple of times (minor) when I first started with the shavette, but since then I can only tell when I rub the alum bar over my face or splash some Osage Orange AS on.
It takes a bit longer (being careful, you know), but with the DE or the shavette it's more of an experience than a chore.
What I'm looking for is some counsel. Besides the romance of a pure straight razor, what are the advantages of one over a shavette? Will it shave even closer? Is it enough value-added in the experience category to make up for the added effort/expense required?
Et cetera...
You probably know what I'm asking, because if you're a straight razor shaver you went through the same process.
Thanks!
C
I shave about 4-6 times a year with electric sheep shears, so I cannot speak to what you are doing... But I can say it is relatively easy to learn how to sharpen a razor or a knife, though the strop takes a knack - It is a skill that cannot serve you poorly.
Gillette Mach-III turbo, ARKO Maximum Comfort shaving cream, medium stiff brush, soaking my face with hot wash cloth for several minumtes before each shave is my every other day routine.........
Freaking pussies....I use a rasp!!
Straight razor? Were you shaving with a gay razor?? LOL!!
Make sure you get yourself a 16 oz. can of Ballistol. I checked a few shaving sites, and they all seem to recommend it for rust prevention. I shoot black powder firearms, so I keep some around for those, plus other various applications.
Just know that the smell of the stuff drives some people batty, and others love it (including a few women).
Thanks for starting this thread. I have been giving serious thought to switching to shaving with a straight razor.
Does anyone have any experience with “Dr. Matt” - from Youtube fame (drmatt357)?
He uses a little unorthodox sharpening method to (purportedly) get an extremely sharp edge on straight razors. For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRMu-WEaFNE
His videos are very interesting and he shows the whole process.
The bits I’ve watched indicate that the level of sharpness is unsurpassed. I’m interested in learning how to hone, etc. my own stuff and what he has to say is intriguing.
Comments?