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04-08-2010, 04:21 AM #1
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Thanked: 0I'm new to straight razors. Which should I buy?
I am new to straight razors and am looking to purchase one shortly. I am 24 years old and started out shaving with an electric razor as a teenager. I was not satisfied with the closeness of the shave and after a few years moved to a triple blade mach 3 razor. I was 95% satisfied with the closeness of the shave, but my neck then started looking a little rough from the mach 3. I am assuming I have sensitive skin. I am allergic to metal, but not stainless steel or gold. I wear a stainless steel ring everyday and have no problem. At first I thought the blades may be causing the slight bumps and redness, but the package says they are stainless steel, so I should theoretically be ok. I would like to start using a straight razor or straight safety razor for a closer shave and hopefully less redness. Does this move make sense? And if so, to perform this on myself should I use a straight razor or straight safety razor? My goal is a closer shave and little to no redness. Which brand of recommended razor would be the best choice and which products to go with it(shaving cream, after shave, etc. - if needed)? Also, after doing much research I come to another optional feature - disposable straight blades or non-disposable? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!