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    Hey guys, my first razor and strop is arriving later this week. I didn't buy a brush, soap, or cup because I'm leaving town for two weeks. I couldn't find a good answer online so here goes.

    I am curious if one could shave with just water applied to the shaving area. I don't have a thick beard or thick hairs, just a mustache with medium thickness whiskers. Is this possible for touch-ups and trimming?

    If this is ill-advised (to which I wouldn't be surprised), can "canned goo", like gillette gel or barbasol, suffice?

    I promise to buy a shaving kit when I get back from Vancouver, lol, but I reaaally want to try out my first razor.

    Thanks guys!

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    You could go with just water. I haven't tried this with a straight but I have with the fancy 3+ blade cartridge razors. It's not a great shave at all, but I suppose you could. You'd be better off applying some "goo", heck even soap would likely be better than plain water (I've also done this as a last resort), but I guess it really boils down to the quality/type of edge you have and your hair type.

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    Yeah I tried that with cartridge razors and I can't say it feels good... hopefully the "goo" won't be too bad. My skin isn't sensitive if it matters.

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    Why just water? any bar of soap would do at a pinch. Be sure to rub it in well for a couple of minutes.
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    Or conditioner.

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    Hell I'll use toothpaste. Brush teeth and trim whiskers, two birds one stone
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    Possible? Yes. Comfortable? NO.


    "Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
    - Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895

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    I've shaved with everything from hand soap to Barbasol and they worked fine. They'll provide all the lubrication your shave requires.

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    Funny I was talking to a buddy of mine about shaving with water cause all he shaves with is water. He doesn't use a straight though. Seems to work for him, but I wouldn't if I didn't have to.

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    You could but where's the fun in that?
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