Quote Originally Posted by MistressNomad View Post
As far as razors... how about seeing if they'll go for a compromise?

Maybe they'd let you get a safety razor, or "DE." Because it doesn't pull the skin the way modern cartridge razors do, that might also be more comfortable for you, and since the blade is held in the head of the razor, rather than being completely un-encased, it is "safer" (or at least, if you cut yourself, it's not going to be as deep).

Maybe they'd go for that. Give it a shot.

I think this is a very good suggestion. First off, I can attest to the smoothness and closeness of a DE compared to the cartridge or "throw away" razors. Though I later moved to straights, I still have my TTO (twist to open) Gillette (Fat Boy adjustable) and will probably never get rid of it. Weishe makes a very mild TTO for $15 or so and can be had on many on-line vendors. There are other vendors (some on other DE related forums such as Badger and Blade or the Shave Den or Shave My Face) who sell the Weishe (or restored Older Gillettes or Parkers) with a starter brush and a selection of different blades. Merkur I have found are too agressive shavers for my tastes FWIW. That is where I would start if I were 16 with parents that (in their eyes) feel they are justifiably concerned for your safety. (as a grandpa, I can say sh*t like that!)


Meanwhile,work on shaving prep. Getting a good lathe up with soap and brush. (stay away from the canned goo. There is enough chemical propelants in it to make any tree hugger shudder). There is a vast amount of shaving information on all the forums. Good luck with your journey. I am sure that someday, we will see your post on your first straight razor shave, that I'm fairly certain of......