Thread: should i get rid of the straight for a de?

I hear what you're saying, but you've got a nice little setup there, that you'd probably take a good hit on if you sold it.

I've seen new DE set's for under $50 new if you look around. I'd keep the straight set-up, you never know when you'll want to pull it out again, and you don't know if you'll like the DE shaving experience, it's different than a straight and a cartridge, and has it's own learning curve depending on the razor.

Good luck either way!!

Cheers!

the only reason to sell the straight is because im on a budget, otherwise id just buy a de.

do people buy des based on hair structure? i need something thatll tackle my thick hairs without killing my face.

I use both. Once you master the straight, that will solve most of your shave problems. As far as convenience, a straight shave can be done in under 15 minutes. Don't shoot for BBS but comfortable.

One advantage a straight has over the DE is that a straight never clogs up with hair

I am not too sure if a DE clogs up like cartridge razors but I remember shaving a week old beard with a cartridge was a chior having to go at it with a pair of clippers 1st to thin it down then I could shave.

I have shaved week old beards with out any issue with straights.

Just my 2 cents

maybe i just cant get my straight sharp because it always tugs at one point or another on my beard, mainly on my sideburns when im making a straight line and also next to my lips and chin on the sides. stropping hasnt helped much either.

thats another thing. id rather not have to strop and maintain the edge, since i apparently suck at it, popping out a dull blade for a sharp one in a more familiar type of shaver sounds more appealing.

Go to the classified section & trade your straight razor equipment to someone, for some DE equipment in return.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Go to the classified section & trade your straight razor equipment to someone, for some DE equipment in return.

Doh! Excellent idea Hirlau!!!

Originally Posted by V3nom

maybe i just cant get my straight sharp because it always tugs at one point or another on my beard, mainly on my sideburns when im making a straight line and also next to my lips and chin on the sides. stropping hasnt helped much either.

thats another thing. id rather not have to strop and maintain the edge, since i apparently suck at it, popping out a dull blade for a sharp one in a more familiar type of shaver sounds more appealing.

Sounds like you want a Dovo Shavette or a Feather straight with disposable blades? maybe.....
All the danger of a straight - without the fuss

Originally Posted by V3nom

maybe i just cant get my straight sharp because it always tugs at one point or another on my beard, mainly on my sideburns when im making a straight line and also next to my lips and chin on the sides. stropping hasnt helped much either.

thats another thing. id rather not have to strop and maintain the edge, since i apparently suck at it, popping out a dull blade for a sharp one in a more familiar type of shaver sounds more appealing.

Give shavette a try

Originally Posted by buzzhave7

Give shavette a try

I tried a shavette and it bit me! Two days of great shaves then my attention wandered...

Proceed with caution!