Thread: I finally found a way to enjoy shaving

Oh, and one other update. I wear a flat top and when I used to get my hair cut off base in Thurmont, MD the guy there would shave my head with a straight razor. Last night I decided to try it myself. It scared the crap outa me, but I did manage to survive. Had to use the disposeable straigh though, mine just wasn't quite sharp enough. only niced myself twice, right behind the ear in the exact same spot on both sides. I have cut my own hair for years so I was used to holdingf a mirror in my habd for that, but doing the back with the stright was a real challenge.

Anyway thought I would let you know it can be done, heh. My uncle used to run a barber school and he said there was no way I could shave my own head with a razor, guess I took that as a challenge.

Welcome to SRP! That's a great heirloom and a great story. Keep us posted on the pics!

Only one way I think I can 1-up your story and I don't think I'll be giving it a try.

Originally Posted by Homebrew

Oh, and one other update. I wear a flat top and when I used to get my hair cut off base in Thurmont, MD the guy there would shave my head with a straight razor. Last night I decided to try it myself. It scared the crap outa me, but I did manage to survive. Had to use the disposeable straigh though, mine just wasn't quite sharp enough. only niced myself twice, right behind the ear in the exact same spot on both sides. I have cut my own hair for years so I was used to holdingf a mirror in my habd for that, but doing the back with the stright was a real challenge.

Anyway thought I would let you know it can be done, heh. My uncle used to run a barber school and he said there was no way I could shave my own head with a razor, guess I took that as a challenge.

yea, I'll pass on that one. I am willing to risk a lot in the name of fun and all, but you do that and you are a braver man than me.

So what do you think of the engraved scales idea with my name and all. I have to admit part of me likes it, but I am afraid it just will not look right on the actual razor.

Originally Posted by Homebrew

So what do you think of the engraved scales idea with my name and all. I have to admit part of me likes it, but I am afraid it just will not look right on the actual razor.

I think it could look nice, but I personally would try to keep it more elegant looking. What I mean is a more subdued engraving. I think that is what you are thinking, but the picture with black font seems to flashy to me. Just engraved, maybe smaller on the font and it's better. Probably best to use less of the space. IMHO, that is.

I could not find my camera, but I put the razors in my scanner and got a descent image. The bottom razor was his main razor and has his initial scratched on it. It was in great shape and all have not polished it. The top one was rusted pretty bad and I had to get the dremel out and sand it down. Havent shaved with the top one yet, it has a slight smile to it and I had some trouble learning to sharpen that one. I hope these pics aren't too large, I do not seem to be able to reduce the photot after I have insertesd it and may have to go back and reduce the original.

Thanks again for the help guys, I could not be shaving with this razor today without the great info i found here.