Thread: Women and Straight Razors

Originally Posted by Magpie

I have a tough beard, I cant get more than 3 shaves from a safety razor. When shaving legs, I have encountered some legs that the hairs were neigh invulnerable in comparison. But even normal hair will require extra stopping at the very least. Keep in mind just how much area one is shaving. a face is about the skin on the back of a small womans calf. You have two legs there. So figure you are shaving at least 4 faces worth.

You make a very good point that I had not thought of, area of a face versus a woman's calf. In saying that, I forgot that you were talking about your using a safety razor. A few shaves and out they go. I can use a straight razor for a month or two or three with only having to strop the blade a bit before having to touch up the edge with CrOx on a felt strop. Yup, a straight razor is the way to go for legs in my opinion.


Mike

Originally Posted by mglindo

You make a very good point that I had not thought of, area of a face versus a woman's calf. In saying that, I forgot that you were talking about your using a safety razor. A few shaves and out they go. I can use a straight razor for a month or two or three with only having to strop the blade a bit before having to touch up the edge with CrOx on a felt strop. Yup, a straight razor is the way to go for legs in my opinion.


Mike

Actually, talking about BOTH safety and straight. hence why I mentioned needing to stop and strop =)

oh, and when I say "safety razor" I mean a DE