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    what i like about straight shaving is that you can take a 100 plus year old razor and shave and get the best shave you ever had, then you get to play with all kinds of cool tools, to rebuild and not to leave out ,making your on soap, razor brush, and strops, so lets see a bick that is 100 plus year old shave not only you but your kidsas well.

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    Adam-

    Thank you very much for taking the time to read the replies and respond. I cant help feeling that you have been very unfairly treated. Too soon came the calls of 'troll', to me it seemed you became the verbal punchbag and seemed destined to not respond. I am VERY glad you did.

    Yes I do think you'll find that a proper straight razor is far better. And it may be the case that you could benefit from some attention to your technique. But there isnt a person who has posted here who wouldnt benefit from the same. I am VERY glad you have no intentions of ditching straight razor shaving but I urge you to try a proper straight razor asap.

    Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. You are IMO as welcome here as anyone else.



    PS. Garry- I bet you're the type that likes Marmite too...... *boak*

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    Again, the closest shave isn't always the best shave. For me I generally get some irritation over the next 24 hours when I use a cartdridge where as I don't with a straight. The cartdridge is closer and a bit more comfortable while I'm shaving. The straight isn't quite as baby butt smooth but the result is much better over the next couple days.

    What's best for your face isn't necessarily best for everyone else. No convincing needed here. Just an understanding that everybodys face is different.

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    I think str8 razor shaving is badass.Once I got it down I really enjoy it.I consider it a way to relax,take my time.There is a lot of things to learn about this art,trying it a couple of times and saying it is rubbish sounds like life living in the fast lane,not trying to offend anybody,but to each their own.To me the shave is only a part of it.I like vintage str8s,some razors are very interesting to look at,I keep mine in display cases,pick the one I feel like using for that shave,clean her up and put her back.One shave for me could be up to a half hour,not including warming up my soap mug.It is definitely not for the man on the go.I take care of my razors like I care for my guns.Working on them is an excellent way to pass my time,when I have nothing to do.I sold razors to expand my collection but it got hard to let them go after i finished one.I still have a small collection of DEs,about forty or more.I sold some of my prized DEs and kick myself in the ass for that.I think it should be given a chance,if it isnt for you,oh well.Str8 razors,fast cars,pretty women and cold ass beer FOREVER!!!!!

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    Whether you decide to stick with straights or not, welcome. I find that a big reason people prefer straights is the comfort factor. If you do 3 passes with a Mach 3, that's 9 times a blade has been scraped across your face versus 3 times with a single blade straight. Plus, you can't really beat the amount of control you have on adjusting the angle of a straight in order to hit every spot just right, though that's one of those things that only comes with practice.

    Now if you have the type of skin that doesn't get razor burn or in-grown hairs from using a disposable than cool, you probably won't notice a huge difference between the two just after shaving, it'll be baby butt smooth either way. I know for me personally I got a plenty smooth shave after a mach 3. The massive difference came at the end of the day, when I use a str8 I have noticeably less re-growth.

    The other thing to consider is that you're comparing the shaves of a new blade with that of a new disposable. Pick up a mach 3 you've been using for a month and compare that shave to a str8 you've been using for a month. I promise, assuming you've been properly stropping, there will be a world of difference.

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    Hmmm, I shaved with rubbish again this morning and was once more so very pleasantly surprised how close trash cuts the stubble. Smooth too.


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    Adam, from noob to noob.
    I'm glad that you came back and read and replied. At first I thought you were a troll, as did others. I to have been practising this forgotten art for a short time, I have seen improvement. At the same time I see an improvement when using a cartridge razor. IMO I would give it another couple months, but with a non disposable straight.

    Either way good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidneykidney View Post
    Adam-

    Thank you very much for taking the time to read the replies and respond. I cant help feeling that you have been very unfairly treated. Too soon came the calls of 'troll', to me it seemed you became the verbal punchbag and seemed destined to not respond. I am VERY glad you did.

    Yes I do think you'll find that a proper straight razor is far better. And it may be the case that you could benefit from some attention to your technique. But there isnt a person who has posted here who wouldnt benefit from the same. I am VERY glad you have no intentions of ditching straight razor shaving but I urge you to try a proper straight razor asap.

    Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. You are IMO as welcome here as anyone else.



    PS. Garry- I bet you're the type that likes Marmite too...... *boak*
    I went to the bakery this morning annd said to the baker: "Man, you sell rubbish!" Then I said to the other customers: "You all must be fooling yourselfs, thinking this man's bread is any good". Then I asked for his recipe...

    Adam, you ARE more then welcome as far as I'm concerned. (no sarcasm here). But I do think you blew your enterance.

    Now, to the point: I have a difficult beard. I know this, because electric shavers don't work for me. They hurt, as if my whiskers are pulled out of my skin. With a straight razor I can shave with an absolutely smooth result ("baby butt smooth", we call it), without any nicks (most of the time) and without any irritation. Can I also do that with a MachIII or with a DE? I don't know. And frankly, I don't care. I couldn't do it with a DE for the first 20 years of my shaving career, but that's mainly because I knew nothing about shaving. The bottom line is: I get perfect shaves with my straight razors, and since I started doing it, it became, totally unexpected, a fun hobby.

    If you want to learn about using straights, you've come to the right place. But we're all real people here, and I would like to suggest the same common courtesy as when you go to the bakery.

    Respectfully,
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    Quote Originally Posted by adamround View Post
    Thats what im trying to say! I think maybe everyone is!? its just because you take more time and care over it with a straight one. suddenly going to spending twice as long shaving and going over more than once is clearly going to give a closer shave wether its with a straight razor or disposeable.

    Not so. I used a Mach 3 for the first time in many years last week. I thought the results were rubbish. I could have shaved smoother & quicker with a Str8. So using your logic I can say Mach 3's are rubbish.


    I use a disposeable straight blade one (think in mentioned that before) its a sanguine x-d20 probably not really worth selling. Do non-disposeable straight razors shave better? I was thinking about maybe getting one. I got this one first so i could try it and see if i liked it.

    Some str8 razors shave better & for longer but a poorly honed razor will give you a bad experience as may one not suited to your beard type. Do your research & ask questions.

    I do difinately enjoy using straights more, theres an art to it. But it takes longer and seems to give if anything worse results!
    Thanks for the replys. I mainly asked cus i want it to be better! so if anyone can convince me id b very greatful.

    Adam
    Sounds like your convincing yourself if you enjoy it.
    It will take longer until your skills improve but look at it like driving a car. 2 months doesn't qualify you to drive Formula 1.
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    Nice......

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    Hey,

    What razor + equipment do you have?

    If your interested in getting rid of it, give me a PM

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