Thread: New to straight shaving

Hello all!

Can anyone recommend a straight razor for a woman? All the ones I see are rather manly. The razor is just the blade right..... I was once told that I can change the handle. Do they make them in pink? If so, where do can I buy it from?

Help!!

Michelle

Check through some of the leg shaving tutorials here:

Ladies Corner - Straight Razor Place Forums

to see what some of the other ladies are using.

Also, this might help:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/ladie...d-you-buy.html
Viola, Lilith Parker, and Silver all posted there with their preferences in razors.

As for getting a razor rescaled, it is totally possible and when you get a blade, you may want to check the classifieds for one of our restoration nuts and see what they can do for you.


-Rob

Hello Michelle welcome to the forums. Razors for ladies? As far as I know they don't make gender specific razors. That said you'll have to decide on a with of the blade you want first. I suggest going with a smaller width because it will be easier to maneuver around those hard to reach or delicate areas. I think a 4/8ths or 5/8ths would be your best bet. Next you'll want to decide whether to go new or used. If you want new check out ( classic shaving.com). Used I would check out the classifieds here. There are some great shavers to choose from. I don't think anyone makes a pink handled straight though I could be wrong. You might have to have them custom made. There are those that would probably do that for you. For a nominal fee of course. Just have to search the other forums and ask around. Thanks for joining.

Welcome Michele,

I haven't seen any pink razors, but they do have Mother of Pearl which is neutral. You may want to check the "Ladies Forum" They may be some help...Rich

Originally Posted by zib

Welcome Michele,

I haven't seen any pink razors, but they do have Mother of Pearl which is neutral. You may want to check the "Ladies Forum" They may be some help...Rich

I hate to say it, but I got a pink scaled razor. Someone threw it into a deal on ebay. Not sure if it was a cruel joke, or they actually thought I might like it. Maybe I'll take a pic and post it to show ya.

i own a pink scaled razor although this spring it became a leg shaver so it is not always in my possession

the scales are pink ivory

Dmanit Jim! I'm a doctor...sorry I can't help but say that.

Your razor is all nice and sh*t. Now mine is going to look comical. Anyway, I'll send a pic shortly. You'll see what I mean.

Of course, check out the Ladies Corner forum for the real thing on advice that is presumably gender specific and precise.

Pink scaled razors show up on E-Bay occasionally, just keep watching and you will see them once in a while.

No reason you can’t have any blade rescaled in any color you want. Like so many things in life, if money is no object you will encounter no limitations. Not that rescaling a razor is that dollar intensive.

I have a few blades called “corn razors”. They are tiny little things, maybe 2/8” wide and 2” long. Their intent is to shave corns and callous off ones feet. The shapes can be just like regular full sized razors, some are curved like a samari sword, some are square/spike-esque, some have a point that make full sized Spanish point razors look like real sissy stuff. I’ve not actually honed and used them, I was buying them for a while because they are just so darned cute (now I am so embarrassed). But I can tell they can fit into some pretty unconventional places and move around some not necessarily manly topography. Of course, properly honed and stropped, razor sharp is still scary sharp in half the size.

Michelle (nice name, my daughter's name too), there is also a Ladies only forum where we guys aren't allowed in. Not sure how you get in, but you can check that info in the General forum above. Hope that helps you...

There are a few vintage blades currently for sale at the invisible edge that are a bit more femme than your average straight - Shave-Ready Vintage Razors