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Originally Posted by MBHockey (Post 313363)

I'd like to give this a go. I've tried every kind of safety razor, and have been using an electric razor for the past 6 months. Truth is, neither of them are that good. I believe it's time to try a good, old-fashioned straight blade.

I've read they cause less irritation, and the shaves last longer (if i shave with my electric razor in the morning before work, i'll have a 5 o'clock shadow by lunch)

But, i have no idea how to pick a "good" one...or at least one that won't tear up my face (too bad at least) or what kind of steel it should be made out of and all that kind of stuff.

So does anyone here actively use a straight blade to shave?

I've been using a straight blade for about 6 months now and absolutely LOVE it .

If you are looking at trying it out, it's probably best if you don't go out and buy a real straight blade razor - these are quite expensive.

There are disposable ones that are available at all shaving/tabacco/cigar shops. They look something like this:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...e_06/blade.jpg

These things fetch about 17 bucks and the blades (single use) will cost you about 30 cents each.

If you are then comfortable with using a straight blade, go buy a good expensive one - don't get a cheap one, these things last a life time so you may as well get a good one.

As for your question about irritation- it really depends on your skin type. I've never really had a problem with irritation except when i shave with a dull blade. Just be aware - you don't use alcohol based calognes with straight blades.

Now, do straight blade shaves last longer - i'd be inclined to say yes. I shave twice a week with a straight blade - i used to shave about 5 times a week.

p.s statistics say you'll cut yourself once a month - I've probably nicked myself about 3 times now so i owe myself a new cuts ^_^

I use a gillette m3 power and its the best thing ive ever used.

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I recently heard about a remarkable shaving oil which is totally clear.
It’s called Total Shaving Solution, recommended by Kevin Kelly, one of the editors of Wired Magazine.

The short story? It neither dries out nor irritates your skin. It consists of natural essential oils with added menthol. Unlike the name brands we’re conned to buy, it does not contain soap, alcohol, salt, artificial colour or propellants.

If I ever take up shaving again, I’ll give it a try. ;)

By far the best shaving 'lubricant' I've ever used is a non-foaming gel. Don't get conned by Gilette et. al. into these "gels" that then foam up, they're not bad, but they aren't as good as a real gel. Consistency of something akin to KY ;)

I've used the king of shaves oil, but it didn't give enough 'buffer' for me.

Hi!

I prefer german straight razor blades. I have two, one for the weekend and one for working days. :D The weekend is a "Puma" and the working day a "Zwilling J.A. Henckels". I shave my face 2 times the week.

At the begin it was a hard time but found a instruction on the net.
http://www.knifeshop.com/shop/inhalt...user_lang=true

In the meanwhile I love the straight razor. :)

Mario

Re: the comment about shaving with a multi-blaze razor just after the shower, I find that shaving before the shower works better for me. After the shower, the face has more blood supply close to the skin, and the inevitable nicks bleed more freely.

I uses to shave with a razor, until I finally tried a Remington Electric razor. I have to admit that it took some getting used to, but in the long run it worked out great. I get to save time, water and I can shave while I'm driving (just kidding about the driving, but I've seen it done here in Vegas).