Thread: differnce when shaving with Fromm hair shaper and actual straight razor?

Could always go for a Parker or Dovo Shavette style. Basically its the fromm hairshaper, except it is meant for shaving. I just got mine today so can hardly speak to its longevity, but gave a quick shave with it today after work and was very impressed. There are definitely some things to keep in mind. It will be harsher/less comfortable likely than a straight razor, you still have to deal with disposable blades, and the build qualities are minimal at best (people prefer the Parker overwhelmingly, and picking this thing up you can feel it reaks of cheap). Of course there are perks too, you can get the setup for $20, you can always pop a new blade in for that sharp edge (no stropping or dulling to worry about).

Definitely the majority prefer the true straight blade, but if you are enjoying the hairshaper EXCEPT for that tug, why reinvent the wheel? A shavette will replicate it with less tug and pull.

I am a noobie too, but from my research and now having the parker though I would offer that option. I will definitely be picking up a true straight blade and sort of see the shavette and straight as two separate razors for separate needs. Not interchangeable.

I've been str8 shaving for about 3 months.

I started with a Dovo shavette using a DE blade snapped in half.
Then just before christmas I ordered from Larry at whipped dog.

Gotta say it's an amazing shave with the sight unseen deal. I have shaved only with this and I'm achieving DFS every day.

Vova,

I would go as far to say that I enjoy the fromm. I enjoy the nostalagic feel of shaving with a str8 and so far that is the only one that I have. I'm the type of guy that loves to do things the old traditional way and it is part of my goals to get the WHOLE package, Razor, quality brush, strop, and all the stones need to hone a razor. being 20 and out of work just doesn't let me be the happy shopper the I want to be.

I am looking at your account name and can't help but wonder, are you russian. If you are then dobro pozhalivat. It's nice seeing a fellow russian enjoying the same things that I do.

Artyom, you had more success than I with a Fromm. 'Used it once to see if str8s were for me. After cleaning up the blood, I was convinced that with a suitable tool, I could learn it. You have MANY benefits from using a Fromm so long. You have a feel for your beard & how to stretch and stroke, you feel how light a touch must be used. Others don't have any tactile experience there.

You don't have to spend a wad to get and excellent (not just good) shaver. If you can forego the eye candy, you'd be amazed. It sounds like you're about to have alot of fun & great shaves.

Originally Posted by Artyom

Vova,

I would go as far to say that I enjoy the fromm. I enjoy the nostalagic feel of shaving with a str8 and so far that is the only one that I have. I'm the type of guy that loves to do things the old traditional way and it is part of my goals to get the WHOLE package, Razor, quality brush, strop, and all the stones need to hone a razor. being 20 and out of work just doesn't let me be the happy shopper the I want to be.

I am looking at your account name and can't help but wonder, are you russian. If you are then dobro pozhalivat. It's nice seeing a fellow russian enjoying the same things that I do.

I agree with you on that, I just do not have time in the day for that right now, not to fully enjoy it. But I am not necessarily looking for a better shave than my cartridge on a daily basis, more like a cooler more satisfying way to get the same-shave, with the ability to get a better quality shave when I want to put the time (IE a three-pass shave, which would kill my skin on a 5-blade cartridge).

So far my parker shavette style is doing just fine. Definitely still want the real blade option, maybe I will put that on my birthday list .

Ah and Спасибо. Yes my grandfather was russian, my russian is quite incredibly poor unfortunately. I have been a couple times and moved last year to moscow briefly but the poor paying job was not worth the great time I was having so I returned stateside. I would love to make it over again long-term, moscow was great, but also really loved kyiv when I was in ukraine a couple years ago.