Thread: hey peeps a newbie skinhead with a beard lool -_-

Originally Posted by Gasman

Welcome to SRP.
I think a handful of us use DE safety razors mainly because the hands don't work so well anymore, or for travel now and then. But 99.9% of what you will find on this forum has to do with Straight Razors. Or Cutthroats as you all call them across the pond. As Rez said, we have a head-shaving section too. You're more than welcome to join in on the fun. And we would be very happy to teach you how to use a Straight razor. Trimming up the face and having a neat and tidy beard is a fine thing.

you know when it comes to sharpening the straight razor (horning) can you use a rotary tool or is it better to use those sanding blocks or whatever theyre called to sharpen?

Originally Posted by celestino

Welcome to the forum.

thanks mate

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Welcome. Lots of good men and a few women here to help you find what you are looking for. Post some pics of your gear. We love pictures. Look around, check out the library and don't forget to use the "New Posts" tab at the top left under the SRP logo and the "Home" tab to see what is current in the discussion.

thanks mate i'll check out the new posts feature

yea i'll post some pics but my stash is nothing special i bet compared to you guys lol

[QUOTE=saj1985;1925379]you know when it comes to sharpening the straight razor (horning) can you use a rotary tool or is it better to use those sanding blocks or whatever theyre called to sharpen?[/QU

Honing is done by hand only. Your scaring me!

,no I think you should get out a rotary tool and become a bonifide honemeister

[QUOTE=Gasman;1925390]

Originally Posted by saj1985

you know when it comes to sharpening the straight razor (horning) can you use a rotary tool or is it better to use those sanding blocks or whatever theyre called to sharpen?[/QU

Honing is done by hand only. Your scaring me!

just asking because i see loads of peeps who use the rotary tool to sharpen knifes etc so was wondering if you can use it on a straight razor...

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

,no I think you should get out a rotary tool and become a bonifide honemeister

haha

Welcome to SRP.

Use the rotary tool for sharpening garden tools and keep it away from the straight razors! Take a look at the honing threads and watch some of the Youtube vids by gssixgun to get an idea of the equipment that should be used to put a shave-ready edge on your razors.

I also have a beard, but not full and use my straight razors to form it the way I want. I do not shave my head, mostly because getting older is doing a lot of that work for me, but there are many members here who do and can provide advice if you want to try using a straight razor to do that.

Originally Posted by DZEC

Welcome to SRP.

Use the rotary tool for sharpening garden tools and keep it away from the straight razors! Take a look at the honing threads and watch some of the Youtube vids by gssixgun to get an idea of the equipment that should be used to put a shave-ready edge on your razors.

I also have a beard, but not full and use my straight razors to form it the way I want. I do not shave my head, mostly because getting older is doing a lot of that work for me, but there are many members here who do and can provide advice if you want to try using a straight razor to do that.

yea i'll keep it well away lol!

yea i need get a bit more clued up about honing etc

yea well the cut throat razors are brilliant for the beard line on the cheeks,
you might laugh but what i also found that was good is the eyebrow razors, you know those cheap ones like this...

I have never seen eyebrow razors before. Interesting.

I’m not sure I would bring a sharp blade that close to my eye with my eye shut. I wonder if it is being used by a hair dresser.

It looks like a small shavette, which is essentially a straight razor with a disposable single edged blade. There are some posts on SRP dealing with shavettes you might want to read through just to see if that is a good choice for you before going full bore into cut throat razors.