Thread: Starting out with a cheap straight

Originally Posted by red96ta

This means that the razor is not made for shaving...it's a 'razor-shaped-object'. It will never be able to hold an edge worthy of shaving...sorry to break the bad news. If you're looking for something to shave with, check the classifieds, you can get razors completely worthy of a great shave for about $30-$40 at times. You can also check out whippeddog.com for more entry level razors.

Why does that mean it's not viable to use for shaving? Essentially, buying a better razor is something I'm going to do, but then I would like to keep this one to practice sharpening on or whatever other stuff there is before I get down to business with the better razor.

Originally Posted by flyman

86 that thing and, if you really are interested in str8 shaving, start reading up on the wisdom within this forum, especially the sticky notes on the beginners forum. As far as not liking the XBOX, are you serious???

Well, the original Xbox is a fine console once modded. The xbox360 does not appeal to me in the least bit. Don't get me wrong, neither does the PS3. It would seem that nowadays companies put so much effort into making everything look and sound nice, which I guess is ok for the companies producing those consoles, but the games that come out are only nice to look at (majority anyway).

Originally Posted by jbcohen

I repectfully beg to differ with my coleages on this forum. I have run the name past yahoo and come back with a store called Rockland Knives that re-sells these things to the general public and yes they are made for shaving. They are ment for men who like to get abck to basics when the go camping they are referred to by Rockland as "wilderness straight razors" and I think that its worth an attempt to make it "shave ready". I would recommend sending it to someone like Lynn Abrams to get it done right while you learn the art of sharpening a straight.

I've seen some "respectable" reviews on Amazon and whatnot, but there is plenty of idiots posting on the internet, so I wanted a little more interactive (detailed) opinion from the forum XD

Originally Posted by shiznix

But if you like old, classic stuff and have objections against the (extremely unecological) disposable cartridge razors, then straight razor shaving might be something for you.

/EDIT: If the edge is bowed and the razor had been used for actually cutting guitar strings, then it's definitely ruined. Don't bother with a broken china razor. Hate to say this, it might make me sound a like a racist, which i am not, but true quality artisanry can only be found in western europe. when it comes to steel stuff, the japanese are probably just as skilled.

Well, as far as the old, classic stuff goes, I really have no objection to the modern ways. They're a convenience which is widely available and seems to be the norm. I just like to put more effort or sentiment (for lack of a better word) into whatever it is that I'm currently referring to (ie. manual transmission in cars). Disposable isn't really my thing, not because I'm polluting the environment and whatnot, I just don't get too much "fun" if I have to replace a vital part of my tool all the time.

Speaking of Japanese steel... talk about shaving with a katana >.> There's just something about having a giant atom-splicing sword around your face, freshly in the morning, cutting off facial hair ;D

Thanks for all replies guys