Thread: If shaving one's self with a straight razor is practical, then why were barbers used?

Originally Posted by ironman9889

Why did people employ barbers if straight razors are safe with enough practice and proper technique as it's claimed on this forum?

Could it be because it's extremely dangerous and one mistake could mean a slit carotid artery and a slow death in a pool of your own blood?

How many of you actually shave solely with a straight razor?

extremely dangerous - No, I have not heard of one single person that have died from shaving with a straight. Have you?


shave solely with a straight razor - I shave with a straight razor every day. See SOTD. I own a De that I use maybe once a month or so.

I have my great grandfather's razor. He shaved himself.