Thread: Noob Two Razor Dilemma

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I have to agree with Alan, it does not matter what kind, size or grind the second razor is, as a matter of fact I suggest a little variety.

I haven't been straight shaving for long but I have 6 sr and another two on the way.

I just can't help it, I think I need counselling.

I choose what I get by how pretty they are, I always try to get something I don't have, usually different scales actually. I already have black scales and white scales, I have ebony wood scales so I need tortoise and pearl and other pretty stuff.

Don't think I would want any identical razors.

Steve

Razors, where DE, SE, Cartridge or Straight, or even electric shavers/trimmers, are all tools to get a job done. I have all of them and use them all at one time or another. I use an electric trimmer to trim sideburns, eyebrows and my mustache. I use a cartridge razor in the shower to shave the back of my neck. I use straights, DEs and one SE to shave my face.

I agree with you that using and maintaining straight razors is fun. I get my best shaves using straight razors, but I also have difficulty getting a close shave on my chin and jawline using only a straight, so if I shave with a straight razor, I often do a clean-up pass using a DE on the parts of my face that are difficult to shave with a straight.

If you are like most of the SRP forum members, you will probably end up with a few or a few dozen straight razors in your collection, but as long as you have some other razor to fall back on should your straight razor be in need of resharpening, a single razor will suffice.

Sometimes I have started my shave with a straight razor only to find that the edge it is not quite up to my standards. My beard is pretty tough, so I have to refresh the edge frequently. Should that happen, I can grab the finishing hone I keep handy and refresh the edge before resuming my shave. If I am in too big a hurry to do that, I simply lay the straight aside and grab a DE razor to complete my shave.

when i started, i wanted to learn to hone too so i had to buy enough razors so that the money i saved not sending them out would pay for the expense of buying the stones!

Oh I have fallen down so many rabbit holes. I wanted to try everything. I have many strops, hones, brushes and yes straight razors. Truly two is sufficient, one if you have a great barber hone and lived a minimalist life style. I’m no Spartan.

Ok mister Collector Pants… Just try and only buy just one razor…

You are talking to a World Wide Group of enablers, itching to spread the virus.

Love the old 5 screw Smith & Wesson’s, own several and carried a 6-inch bull barreled, tack driver with a glass action for years.

Yea you can live with just one, but why?

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