Thread: Shaving with disposables

I started with a vintage Wadsworth BOSS that was handed down to me. I had it sent out to one of the honemeisters listed in the classifieds here. I also bought my own norton 4000/8000 stone and a 1200 grit bevel setting stone and made a strop from some good quality leather. After shaving with my straight for a couple of weeks I bought some more vintage razors and I maintain them myself now. I couldn't be happier. be sure to buy German, English or American razors.

Jim

Many members here use both Str8 and DE razors. I travel with a DE and also use one when pressed for time. I will tell you that there is a difference in the shave between a properly hones, stropped str8 and a DE. I don't know why, but there is. My issue is that is you start with a DE edge razor, you will have to learn to shave with a Str8 once you switch.
You get a good shave with a DE or DE blade, but it seems to me to be different than the quality of a good Str8 Shave.

Either way, Enjoy. If you live near Northern NJ, I'd be happy to lend you a proper str8 to start off with.