Thread: A straight and nothing but a straight

I've been doing this for some time now [on and off for maybe 20 years or so] and I've become so comfortable doing it that I'm now doing all my shaving in my "own" bathroom. You see, I used to carry my shaving supplies to the childrens' bathroom, as the lighting was better. So, while I'm not yet ready to [SR] shave in the shower w/o a mirror, I'm fairly confident in my ability to shave quickly and in a fine manner and not nick or cut myself.

Been using a straight exclusively since August 2010. I was fortunate in that, with a bit of planning, my schedule allowed for a little extra time early on while I was getting my technique together. Nowadays it doesn't take as long as it used to - like anything else, the more you do it the better you get at it - and I've got the routine down well enough that I can get an acceptable result within a reasonable time.
Even though I use a straight every day, I still enjoy pulling out all the stops every now and then - perhaps on a Saturday morning? - to give myself a full-bore "Hollywood" shave! One of life's small luxuries.

Originally Posted by strtman

I am now straight shaving for about nine months. Three shaves a week.

Only if I do not have enough time I get back to a disposable. But I try to limit that as much as I can.

What I am curious about is, are there Forum members that never use anything else than a straight?

Thanks in advance for all input.

Almost. I probably used a DE razor twice this month and once the previous two months. There were times when I had to use a DE razor because I was spending 30-45 minutes straight shaving during the learning process. Now with 15 minute shaves, there are fewer occasions when I don't have time to straight shave.

I have not gone back to the multiblades and cartridges. Honestly, I've toyed with the idea of trying one with all the shaving knowledge I've gained by going to the traditional equipment, but never quite gotten around to doing it. I'll pass by the shaving section of a store and say, "No, I really don't want to do this." Shaving was such a miserable experience with the multiblades.

I've been with straights since march 2011 but I have a Merkur DE for when there is a big hurry. For medium to small hurries, I do a good one pass and touch-up with the straight.

I've only used a SR on my face & throat for a year now.I have also used everything I've learned here about wet shaving to improve what I do below the belt with a Mach III.

Dropped the disposable the day I bought my brush, soap bowl, and shavette. Have never thought about going back. Not sure i could now if I wanted to.

From August 2012 I work out my STR8 skill
Only 1 time I miss it when I was in the long trip (near 5 000 miles) I've used disposable. Once. No more.
Now I have 3 STR8 in rotation - 1 Sheffield 7/8" and 2 Solingens for USA 6/8". That's gooooooood for me and my whiskers

Not quite. It's good for you and really bad for your whiskers.

I'm with MickR on this one because that's what I do. I SR shave Mon-Fri, usually take Saturdays off, and Sundays I'll either use a DE or SR depending how heavy my beard is that morning.

Originally Posted by MickR

Cut-throats or DE's are my go to razors. You should get yourself a DE for those days when you're a little short on time. Ditch the Bic.


Mick

If and when I do travel for work and use the airline, I'll throw a disposable into my checked baggage; I hate doing it, but I figured if I forget the razor and leave it behind in the hotel, no big deal. So it's better safe than sorry.

Originally Posted by Matt69

I started using straight razors in January this year, and haven't used anything else since. I don't have to be clean shaven for work, so I normally shave every other day in the evening.

I'm mildly curious about DEs, but I don't intend to use disposables again (unless I go abroad and carrying a straight through customs/baggage check might be a problem.)