Thread: Dont want to strop, just want to buy replaceable blades. Where to get shave ready?

Originally Posted by mikej411

there are two routes i can go. Use a razor and sharpen it all the time or just buy a shave ready one and keep buying replaceable blades. Is this true?

Pretty much, although how often you need to sharpen a razor and how often you need to buy blades will depend on how quickly your razor dulls.

Originally Posted by mikej411

Is there anywhere local in pittsburgh i can buy hand sharpened shave ready razors (wal-mart etc.)? if not, where do i buy online and can you recomend one?

Hand-sharpened straight razors can be purchased online - check our vendor forum for those who offer such razors

I don't think anyone hand-sharpens replaceable blades as a customer service though

Originally Posted by mikej411

Once i buy the initial razor, do i just have to keep buying the replacement blades that are shave ready

Yes, or you could just buy more initial razors

Originally Posted by MickR

Snapping razor blades is not my idea of a fun start to the day.

You don't have to snap them. They are thin enough to be cut with regular scissors and you could do that in advance, if you prefer, or buy already cutted blades:

http://www.moderngent.com/media/derb...ck_500x472.jpg

Razors which take a full blade are available too:

http://www.casadelparrucchiere.it/van_intera_0001.jpg

EDIT: You can cut a blade while still in its paper wrap.

Hello all !

Well I have been researching cut throat razors and shaving for a total of 60mins now and have just ordered this "Parker SRW Straight Edge Barber Razor & 100 Shark Stainless Professional Blades" from ebay (hopefully not a cheap copy, at least it is from the US). It cost about $30 and i thought i was the cheapest way to try out this "real" shaving thing.
I expect I will like it and I am looking forward to investing in a decent straight from someone here in the near future.
I like sharpening knives properly so I'm also looking forward to caring for the straight blade, and enjoying the shave (Im 30 and still dont have a lot of facial hair.. ah well)

This seems like a great forum and looking forward to spending some more time here.