Thread: Too soon to start with a straight razor?

I used a de for about 5 months before I switched. And it's great just using straights lately

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Start when ever you feel ready. Your own sense of self preservation will prevent any serious injury.

The men in my family always used straights. My first shave was with a straight. I had guidance because my dad shaved the weak hand side of my face to give me a feel for the pressure he used, angles and strokes. I still have a tiny scar on my cheek from my third tim going solo. At that age I only had to shave 2-3 times a week with one pass and he or my grandfather was on hand as a mentor for most of that first year. I think I still have some Kodachrome slides around of the big event.

I switched to DE's in college and again when I had small children.

Start with a straight and save yourself the money and time of learning the DE then learning the staight.

This was a helpful thread on SE. I will definitely put some time in before moving on from DE. Keep the wisdom coming.

The only SE razor I ever have used is a Rolls Razor, which is so different that I'm not sure if it counts, but always assumed that they would be used just like a DE. Now I know better.

Originally Posted by IrishShaver

Hi,
I've just started shaving with a safety razor (2-3 weeks) and really enjoy the difference from my old cartridge razor. Is it too soon to be thinking about moving to a straight razor? Should I continue to practice and hone my safety razor skills before moving on? Are the skills transferable?

Thanks
Dave

Well , they are really two different animals. Once you get good wit a brush and lathering, it will give you a few less things to worry about. When you do, do not try to learn shaving and hoeing at the same time.

Originally Posted by Utopian

The only SE razor I ever have used is a Rolls Razor, which is so different that I'm not sure if it counts, but always assumed that they would be used just like a DE. Now I know better.

Rolls is art

Originally Posted by zugbug

If I use a single edge razor or *shudders* even a cartridge, I get a few ingrown hairs on my neck, I do not with a straight. Some people may have the opposite reactions or different ones altogether. As they say, ymmv.

I don't think I can really shave well ATG on my neck with a DE, but I can with a straight. Of course, I've practised more with the SR and am more involved in the shave when I use a SR, so that could be part of it.

Originally Posted by benhunt

I don't think I can really shave well ATG on my neck with a DE, but I can with a straight. Of course, I've practised more with the SR and am more involved in the shave when I use a SR, so that could be part of it.

Soundvlike you need more DE shave time, its usually the other way around (can't do ATG with a st8 but can with a DE)