Hey guys, I enjoy shaving. Right now i am using a Gillette Fusion pro glide and some Nivea Canned Poop, I am ready to take the plunge straight into straight razor shaving, I've got my order ready and just waiting for an order to fall through so then i can purchase it. Just got a couple of questions... 1) The Shave Shack . com Trusted website? And how long does delivery take to mainland UK? (From Experiences) 2) I ALWAYS seem to have pulling when i shave, No matter what ive used and how much i prep, Any ideas if a Shavvette will stop this?, 3) Other than everything on this list: Anything else ya recommend? I have a Synthetic hair brush... 4) Is that Razor and Cream any Good? 5) Point me towards SR shaving guide please? Thanks
The shave shack is a good site, they aren't too far from where i live. So you still shave with a cart, personally i wouldn't go straight into learning a straight, that's a very steep learning curve. Why not start off using a de razor, much safer and more importantly teaches you to get the basics right. The cream is good, personally id start off with a good soap and a good badger brush.
I'm curious to know why, even though TOBS has been reformulated its much easier to use than most soaps for the inexperienced.
I did try a D.E a while back, And it went ok, I just have this urge to shave with a straight razor... Ya know what i mean? Also ive Tried Palmolive Shave cream in a tube and Wilkinson sword shave soap, Much preferred the cream
Preference plus he's going to want to try soaps sooner or later, may as well start off now. Or he can buy both.
I'm still looking for a reason to dissuade him from the cream other than preference, in the end soap or cream you still wind up with the same results, its just easier to use a cream.
Like i said just preference, i enjoy working up a good lather plus soap doesn't go off and is much friendlier on the wallet. Im not against creams as i have several here.
I've been told that the regular straight is much easier than the shavette type to learn to shave...Although I have several young friends here in Turkey who can't even use a DE razor without a blood bath, but are good with a shavette...So go figure... I quess whatever you want to do....To quote someone far wiser than I..."It's your shave...Have it your way" If you want the shavette with disposible blades so you don't have to deal with honing and stropping. And you have the patience and stick to-itiveness... Go for it...but be cool and go easy and slow and watch the straight shave videos...
Lloyd is right. Also, there are many vids just for shavettes too, watch those as well. I personally would go with a real str8 first though. Good luck in whatever path you go down though.
Yup. I figure it doesn't really matter what you learn to start with. Our ancestors were able to use the straight for many years before the DE came out. If they could do, then you can to! But be warned - as has been said, go slow and careful and watch all the videos you can. As for cream or soap, take your pick. I started with soaps and really enjoy them. Regardless of what you pick, soap or cream, you still have to figure out the perfect water/product ratio for a good lather, so what difference does it make? Many will say creams are easier, and they may very well be right. But it's your shave. Enjoy it your way. And don't give up! Stick with it and you'll do fine. (that goes for straight shaving and whipping up a good lather)
Ive talked to a few folks that highly recomend this shavette http://www.coolblades.co.uk/miraki-cut-throat-razor.html It a company long blade plus it can take the dovo inserts all in all allowing it to take a wide variety of blades , unfortunatlry I personally wont get mine till some friends go to the UK on vacation since shipping is so high , there are dealers on ebay uk and maybe even uk amazon , it suppossed to be heavier that a dovo and the parker all metal , but again im going with info 2nd hand I got from forums and pms I got from satisfied owners
I don't intend to burst any bubble, but a shavette is not a straight razor. It looks similar and is held the same way, but that is where the similarities end. Of course there are people who enjoy shaving with shavettes and you may be one, but if you are looking for a straight razor experience it will be different than what you will get with the shavette good luck!
At first there is a rather decent learning curve, but you will not regret learning to shave with a straight razor. Or just old fashion wet shaving in general. I know have little to no face issues any more and I dont hurt after shaving any more either. So glad I made the switch. Im sure you will be too.
