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Offline mark

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Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« on: January 24, 2011, 05:54:20 PM »
Well i ventured into the world of straight razors a couple months ago. Its great, i love using it and i have gotten good with it pretty fast. In fact, i shave my entire head with it, i just go by feel on the back.

It can be done!
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Offline buddha

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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 08:55:02 AM »
You're a better man than I.
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 12:27:20 PM »
You must have plenty of time on your hands.
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Offline mark

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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 01:15:30 PM »
I can actually shave my head in about 5 minutes or less.  Its not as scary as one may think. I can do my face and head in ten min or less depending on my mood and time constraints. 

Really, it you have a steady hand, id say try it.
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 03:46:37 PM »
Pass.
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 04:30:22 PM »
I am very interested in this. I just joined today, and found this site looking for advice or what to expect in using a straight razor to shave my head. My mother is a beautician/barber and has some straight razors. I am thinking about borrowing one to use, but it is a bit intimidating.

Are the advantages of using a straight razor that much more noticeable? Is it easier/smoother/more comfortable?
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 12:47:39 AM »
I use a straight razor with a disposable blade so I don't have to worry about stroping and honing and all that stuff. I get a closer shave and less irritation that with the multiblade cartridges. I did cut my self (superficial cuts) the first two times, but once I learned to hold it correctly I had no problems.
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Offline Darren67

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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 01:52:03 AM »
its something that looks appealling but i dont think i'll give it ago lol ive pretty much got my routine and weapon of choice sorted, how ever if your interested in straight razor head shaving: try this

Darren :)
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 05:41:35 AM »
Quote from: xnewyawka on January 25, 2011, 12:27:20 PM
You must have plenty of time on your hands.

And maybe a bit of blood.
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 07:57:30 AM »
reminds me of that movie, "There will be Blood".
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 10:30:34 AM »
Hmmm... Sounds a bit terrifying and out of my league...

Besides, I don't have that steady of a hand!!... 

I think I'm going to have to pass on this one and stick with the Schick.  
                        
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 11:45:47 AM »
I have a friend who uses a straight razor and he gets a real close shave  -  best shave ever  - and only every other day  - - -

I love to feel a real smooth  melon
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2011, 02:01:18 PM »
I love shaving my face with a straight razor, but I haven't tried my head yet. I might have to try it. Granted, there is no way I can do it in five minutes.
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Offline Magoo

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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2011, 08:31:17 PM »
Sure is a close shave, but for me too time consuming .
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Re: Shaving my head with a straight razor.
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2011, 09:12:02 AM »
I am afraid of the little issues this could cause---like decapitation... :o
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