Anyone here use a straight blade razor?

[damnitzdom]

As I am going through my hipster phase I am at the "old school" part. I've been wondering about trying my hand at using a straight blade. Anyone have one or have any experienced with it?

 

[damnitzdom]

As I am going through my hipster phase I am at the "old school" part. I've been wondering about trying my hand at using a straight blade. Anyone have one or have any experienced with it?

 

[furrell]

Nope. Only let my barber do it. Not trying to buck 50 myself.

 

[furrell]

Nope. Only let my barber do it. Not trying to buck 50 myself.

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

i have used it, its pretty easy to cut yourself with it

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

i have used it, its pretty easy to cut yourself with it

 

[grizzlyboy]

Don't do it.

 

[milestailsprowe]

Originally Posted by Furrell

Nope. Only let my barber do it. Not trying to buck 50 myself.

Lol. I tried it and its hard at first but I prefer and normal razor 

 

[grizzlyboy]

Don't do it.

 

[big j 33]

I would suggest a safety razor, rather than straight razor. Straight razor is usually reserved for a barber or someone to do it for you. You can of course do it yourself, but I'd suggest a double edge razor instead.

Here's an article that's a great how-to/starting point for safety razors

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/

And if you insist on using a straight... http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/06/how-to-straight-razor-shave/

Threads on NT discussing shaving
http://niketalk.com/topic/278671

http://niketalk.com/topic/296625

http://niketalk.com/topic/286543
Edit: your OP proves my point, it's a picture of someone getting a shave, not doing it himself. Start out with safety razors and then go up to straight if you still feel like it.

 

[milestailsprowe]

Originally Posted by Furrell

Nope. Only let my barber do it. Not trying to buck 50 myself.

Lol. I tried it and its hard at first but I prefer and normal razor 

 

[big j 33]

I would suggest a safety razor, rather than straight razor. Straight razor is usually reserved for a barber or someone to do it for you. You can of course do it yourself, but I'd suggest a double edge razor instead.

Here's an article that's a great how-to/starting point for safety razors

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/

And if you insist on using a straight... http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/06/how-to-straight-razor-shave/

Threads on NT discussing shaving
http://niketalk.com/topic/278671

http://niketalk.com/topic/296625

http://niketalk.com/topic/286543
Edit: your OP proves my point, it's a picture of someone getting a shave, not doing it himself. Start out with safety razors and then go up to straight if you still feel like it.

 

[thunderchunk69]

yes, but I mainly use it to shape my beard up, when I have it. copped from Sally's beauty supplies

def cuts closer than what they use at the barber shop.

JUST DON'T SLICE SIDEWAYS as you look into the mirror!
if you're going to shave, I have a disposable I do first, str8 razor after

 

[thunderchunk69]

yes, but I mainly use it to shape my beard up, when I have it. copped from Sally's beauty supplies

def cuts closer than what they use at the barber shop.

JUST DON'T SLICE SIDEWAYS as you look into the mirror!
if you're going to shave, I have a disposable I do first, str8 razor after

 

[mzblue2u]

When I worked at the shop my manager was teaching me how to arch eyebrows with a straight razor...I tried to practice on myself...outta nowhere BAM blood was gushing outta my forehead...it didn't even hurt bad it happened so fast...wouldn't ever try it again..

 

[mzblue2u]

When I worked at the shop my manager was teaching me how to arch eyebrows with a straight razor...I tried to practice on myself...outta nowhere BAM blood was gushing outta my forehead...it didn't even hurt bad it happened so fast...wouldn't ever try it again..

 

[kramer]

Does not look worth it by any means

 

[kramer]

Does not look worth it by any means

 

[blackchiney06]

 I always use one to shave and shape up my beard and hairline. It takes a while to perfect using it on yourself but once you do it gives you the closest possible shave which takes a little bit longer to grow back than shaving with a mach 3 or something else. 

 

[blackchiney06]

 I always use one to shave and shape up my beard and hairline. It takes a while to perfect using it on yourself but once you do it gives you the closest possible shave which takes a little bit longer to grow back than shaving with a mach 3 or something else. 

 

[rockajs]

you seriously need a steady hand for this type of maneuver

 

[rockajs]

you seriously need a steady hand for this type of maneuver

 

[jc619er]

No thanks. That looks mad dangerous to do yourself. 

 

[jc619er]

No thanks. That looks mad dangerous to do yourself. 

 

[mplsdunk]

ya'll are soft.  yea i use one.  nothin to it but to do it... seriously you'll cut yourself a few times then it's easy as hell.