Thread: Practice Straight Razor - Blunt

I see where you are coming from. I think must of us see where you are coming from and we are trying to advise you that are talking about trying to practice playing golf using a tennis ball. It's close to the same ball, but in both cases you may develop a wicked slice (pun intended).

Ultimately, it is your shave and your face and your decision. We are just offering some advice from people who have been doing this for a while. If you think the practice razor will help you, then do it. The practice razor will definitely help with stropping and that is where you really need to develop the muscle memory.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

I see where you are coming from. I think must of us see where you are coming from and we are trying to advise you that are talking about trying to practice playing golf using a tennis ball. It's close to the same ball, but in both cases you may develop a wicked slice (pun intended).

Ultimately, it is your shave and your face and your decision. We are just offering some advice from people who have been doing this for a while. If you think the practice razor will help you, then do it. The practice razor will definitely help with stropping and that is where you really need to develop the muscle memory.

I like your "pun"! You, and most of those that commented, never said anything about training/practicing with your non-dominate hand. This is where I need to develop some "feeling of confidence" when using my left hand to shave my left side. Using the practice razor to develop muscle memory when stropping is also a great side benefit! Thanks again for all your advice! I did purchase the "Gold Dollar Practice Straight Razor - blunt edge" this morning from Straight Razor.com. I will post my experiences with it once I get it. I do not intend to have this razor honed in the future . . . . it will always be my practice razor/toy!

A lot of beginner's actually have less problems with their non dominant hand. I think it is because that they (we) actually pay more attention to what we are doing with our off hands. I have yet to nick myself with my off hand, it's always my dominant hand that gets me - just ask my left ear.

It seems I am late to the party, I was going to suggest that if you really want to to go down the blunt razor path buying a gold dollar or other razor for about $6 from eBay and running the edge over something to really blunt it.
I wouldn't suggest taping the edge as I imagine the tape will provide a fair bit of resistance when shaving.

Hi edhewitt, You are not too late to join the "party" (just bring a liter of single malt scotch with you)! I agree with you and I wasn't planning on taping the edge for exactly the reason you gave! Thank you for posting!

Originally Posted by ironmaned1987

Hi edhewitt, You are not too late to join the "party" (just bring a liter of single malt scotch with you)! I agree with you and I wasn't planning on taping the edge for exactly the reason you gave! Thank you for posting!

I taped the edge when I did it and it doesnt increase the resistance at all. It does negate any possibilities of slicing an ear off however.
Ps. can I havce a dram?

Originally Posted by AlanQ

I taped the edge when I did it and it doesnt increase the resistance at all. It does negate any possibilities of slicing an ear off however.
Ps. can I havce a dram?

Hey Alan! I don't plan on slicing off my ear . . . . .I do have some sideburns, so I don't go that close to the ears! You are welcome to enjoy a dram or two of my single malt scotch, however you will have to come down to Franklin, Wisconsin (suburb of Milwaukee) to the party! Take care!