Straight razor

tgc

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Any of y’all use a straight razor to shave? Recommend carbon steel (easy to sharpen) or stainless steel? I have never shaved with one but would like to try it.What are your recommendations on this subject?
 

NCHillbilly

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I've never used one, they kind of scare me. I'm not much on shaving to begin with. :) If I was going to use one, I think I would definitely go with carbon.
 

Lilly001

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Stainless. Easier to sterilize so I don’t get an infection when I cut myself.
 

tgc

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I got the razor and have used it about three times. Not good at it but better than the first try. I think it might be like riding a dirt bike. It won’t really hurt you until you get comfortable with it.
 

Levergun 94

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I cheated. I use a Feather professional, with replaceable blades. Not exactly traditional, but one of the best razors I've Ever used.
 

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Dustin Pate

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I use a replaceable one as well. Have been for 6 years or so. I had a problem with my neck breaking out with a normal razor. The straight razor has all but eliminated that. Once you get used to them, there is nothing to it. I have a beard and only use it for my neck, so I don't have to change the blades but every few shaves.
 

Levergun 94

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@tgc.
I collect razors. Mostly Double Edge. I have a Heavy beard, and cartridge razors just don't cut it. Literally. I stopped buying store razors when Gillette put out the three blade sensor and I was throwing the cartridge away after two shaves.
Only two reasons I never collected straights, was the Price of good ones, and I stink at sharpening anything finer than an axe.
That said I Use straights, just don't collect... A good straight well kept will outlast you. The same with a Double Edge, or even something like my Feather. Clean the blade properly and even the DE, and replacement blades will Way outlast the cartridge razors. I spend Maybe $10 a Year on blades, unless I just want to try something new.
Have fun, enjoy. Watch out for the bug... They're as addictive as buying new guns.
 
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tgc

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My rationalization was that I can use the straight razor and not buy any blades except I’d probably use my regular razor on Sunday mornings before church.
 
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