Thread: Howdy!

Hey there. My name is Brandon. I am going to be getting into the world of straight razors, primarily to shape my beard (shave my neck and cheeks). Does anyone else out there just use a SR for shaping?

Quite a few members maintain a goatee, Van Dyke and fuller beards. I maintain a Van Dyke. Some shavers prefer a 5/8 or 6/8 razor for this purpose. Others prefer a 4/8 and a few, a 3/8. In actuality, a decent DE razor can do the job just as easily with less of an outlay and upkeep. A decent DE can range from $30 to $80 and a 100 package of blades for about $15. That is after trying sampler packs to see what blade works for you. There is a section on the forum for DE and SE shavers, exploring all the aspects of that area.

There are two SRP members in Minnesota that are available for help.

• HNSB (Brainerd, St. Cloud, etc...)
• randydance062449 (Minneapolis / St. Paul)

PM the one closest to you and see what he can help you with.

Although I will never understand people who use straights to maintain facial hair, they are definitely here! For me, once I realized how good the shave is, NO hair is safe!!

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

Although I will never understand people who use straights to maintain facial hair, they are definitely here! For me, once I realized how good the shave is, NO hair is safe!!

I've been using electric razors to shave my neck for years, and with a straight razor it will be 100 times smoother, and I will have to shave less.

Ok... so I do "understand" it - for others. But I couldn't do it. I had a goatee for years - but now I can't even go 24 hours without being clean shaven. And even when I shaved with disposables while in the military I would often go a day or two without shaving over the weekends or on leave. No more. All stubble is gone by 4PM daily, and I love it! I rub my face all day and it's like it's mocking me/challenging me. I look forward to cutting it all off every day.

Is really the only place to buy a nice SR online?