Gonna try something new...

[csaws]

I am leaving the multi blade razor fiasco for a razor more manly. I am currently looking at either a Gillette Tech or a Super Speed.

Does anyone else here use a safety razor and have suggestions on where to start?

 

[bluewraith]

I've toyed with the idea of using a straight razor.. but I honestly think I'd have better luck sticking my face into a lawn mower. Certainly have the same effect..

 

[mrjarrell]

Be really manly and get a straight razor. Then you don't have to buy blades. I used one for a while, many years ago. Didn't mind the results. Have thought about acquiring one again, as a simple SHTF solution to shaving. As for the safety razors, it's been decades since I used one and I must admit I never cared much for them. They tended to cut the crap out of me every so often. Nowadays I stick with the expensive multiblade razors and haven't had so much as a nick in ages.

 

[slyton]

I actually shave with a straight edge, Thought about going ot safetly razor but kinda skipped that step: Here are two great links from the AOM website. great site btw. They have links in there that can help you with what you are looking for.

http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/06/how-to-straight-razor-shave/

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/

 

[steve666]

I've almost always used a Gillette double-edged safety razor. Currently -

Though my favorite was/is which lets you adjust the blade gap-

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

the top one looks similar to one my uncle had. i used it a few times when i stayed at their house when i was in college. i really liked using a safety razor, but i am lazy and just buy a bag of gillette good news (cheap blue disposables). they work good enough for me. i have used the 2 and 3 blade cartridge razors, but those things get so damn expensive i quit using them and have never tried any of the newer types.

i've had a straight shave at the barber before; feels great but i never looked into getting one. i know i wouldn't take the time to keep it sharp enough to be useful. if you find a good safety razor you like, let us know. i might be interested in a change as well.