Thread: I only need one razor, I only need one razor!

Though it is possible to get along with only one razor, I think it is much more practical/convenient to have two.

If you don't plan on doing your own honing, it will involve being without your razor for a week or two every few months. If you do plan on doing your own honing, having a second sharp blade for comparison could prove helpful.

I understand not wanting to acquire tons of razors or just having one, it is where I started out too. I got a second one for the above reasons. Food for thought.

As long as you have a barber hone, which requires only a few strokes for a touch up, you can get by just fine with a single razor.

Sure! You only NEED one razor.

So far as beard growth, I can't speak to the capabilities of a straight on that yet. But the simple physics of it make me think that a straight will take care of business quicker and easier than the alternatives. I grow out my beard each winter. I do a lot of work outside in the winter and having a beard just makes sense. Shaving it off in the spring involves getting out clippers, trimming it down, then shaving--dealing with clogging cartridge(s) every half swipe as I've got thick and wiry whiskers, and then for me, dealing with the irritation of my skin when it's gotten used to not shaving for a while. From the vid's I've watched and the simple principle that a single blade won't clog, can be stropped if needed midway, etc. I'm looking forward to "the cleanse" next spring (no beard this winter--and I miss it).

First off the straight is great for taking off a heavy beard, if it quite long I suggest using an electric clipper to take it down to 1/4" or so so its easier to see what your doing. As far as one razor is concerned, you kind of have two choices. If you have one razor you need honing equipment, if you buy two you and keep one sharp & send one out for honing as needed & use the other, and just keep staggering them. Cost is perhaps the same if you dont want or need fancy or new razors to start. To decent starter razors or simple restorations will work fine and can often be had for slightly more than say a 5/8 Duvo (a common starter kit razor).

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