Any straight shavers here?

[DUCK]

Originally Posted by schnell987

I'm straight & I shave.

(You knew that was coming).

4th reply to the post - we all saw it coming....

~DUCK

[butterbeezy]

I used to use a Mach III for my head and face, now i use a Schick Quatro... it leaves alot less irritation on my dome. I'd love to have my head straight shaved 1 day, i just haven't had the time or occasion.

[Skinsfan]

I always wanted to but never found a straight razor that worked well for me. Occasionally at the barber shop I get a shave with my haircut and that is nice.

[Dan_]

I use the Merkur Heavy Duty:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F5u28JfnCM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fVg5PpWsUI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhIy9rgWQU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ezJNJfygw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPLfCyGMm9o

[livwire68]

Just went to the barber a couple weeks ago and had my first. Been thinking about it for a few years now just havent made the jump. I am a knife dealer and can get some dovo's dont know if they are any good or what size to go with. Maybe one day

[havana_lover]

straight shaver here.. I have too, otherwise I break out so bad. It looks like I have hives.

[CSmith]

Gotta' go with a straight razor. It's actually one of the few real traditions my family has - start learning with cheapo store brand safety blades, but for your 20th birthday you get a straight. Been two years now, and I doubt I'll be going back to safety razors on any sort of regular basis.

I'll admit I rarely take the time to do the whole brush and real cream thing, usually it's just Barbasol out of one of these. However, on the weekends when I'm not rushed I love the sort of zen feeling of taking my time with my morning routine. Granted, I also always keep a Gillette Sensor with fresh blades around for those times that I wake up late!

[catfish]

I have always wanted to get one of those shaves. Maybe if I can find a big breasted blond to do it for me.

[Cheeto]

Better not let my dad see this thread, he's crazy about shaving razors. I haven't counted his collection, but it wouldn't surprise me to find it reaches into the triple digits. I've never tried it myself, no need really. There is never much to shave

[Iacchus]

Originally Posted by livwire68

Been thinking about it for a few years now just havent made the jump. I am a knife dealer and can get some dovo's dont know if they are any good or what size to go with.

Dovo makes a fine straight. 5/8 is usually good to begin with. Hell, many times I still pull out one of my 5/8's to scrape the fur off my face with.


Glad to see some straight shavers on here. It is a wonderful tradition.

[ghostrider]

I've been cleaning up some in preparation for our move, and came across an old straight razor that might have belonged to a grandfather, or great grand father, wondering if anyone would be able to provide any information on it.

The handle is inscribed with an eagle holding a banner that reads "The IXL razor".

On the stem of the blade reads "George Wostennolm & Sons - celebrated IXL razor - Washington Works - Sheffield"

I don't see any dates or any other marks on it.

[hotreds]

Originally Posted by catfish

I have always wanted to get one of those shaves. Maybe if I can find a big breasted blond to do it for me.

You mean "blonde?" This forum is about straight shavers, you know!

[Fortunate_Son]

Originally Posted by ghostrider

I've been cleaning up some in preparation for our move, and came across an old straight razor that might have belonged to a grandfather, or great grand father, wondering if anyone would be able to provide any information on it.

The handle is inscribed with an eagle holding a banner that reads "The IXL razor".

On the stem of the blade reads "George Wostennolm & Sons - celebrated IXL razor - Washington Works - Sheffield"

I don't see any dates or any other marks on it.

It's likely a late 1800's razor with horn scales (handles).

These are well regarded when they're found in good condition, and can be candidates for regrinding as well since they originally have a pretty beefy blade profile. I have a number of older heavy blade Sheffield razors and they're nice shavers with a good balance in the hand and an ability to mow through tough chin whiskers easier than some others.

Is there any staining/corrosion on the blade, or damage to the scales?

[bwalker2us]

A straight razor with my shaky hand -- OH MY GOD!

[Sovereign]

I've been meaning to pick up a DE razor for a while now since I hate my mach 3 and cartridges are too expensive. Most DE razors are rather expensive though =/