Zaydok Allen
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I'm not sure this thread will be considered appropriate for THR, but it seems given our stropping and sharpening threads it kind of makes sense. None the less, if the mods feel it should go, then lock it on up.
I shave every day, and I am getting entirely sick of how short lived all the 11 blade razor cartridges last. I mean I feel like I am going through one every 10 days at this point. Now part of that is my fault as I am always in a bit of a hurry and refuse to buy shaving cream. I just wet the blade and go to town. Well, I'm guessing the lack of lubrication is probably helping dull my blades up a bit faster, but it definitely feels like the steel being used is softer. I used to get three weeks out of a blade before it started getting annoying and needed to be replaced.
I've been considering switching to a straight razor, and obviously slowing down and using proper lubricant. It seems like it could save me some money in the long run, and given that you can tune up the blade to keep it going strong, it seems like the right idea.
So a few questions:
Do you use a straight razor and if so, do you feel it saves you money in the long run?
If so, how often do you strop? Sharpen?
What steels are being used in straight ravors? I looked at Blade HQ out of quick curiosity and all I saw was "stainless steel". Really? Come on.
Is this going to piss me off due to needing a lot of time I don't really have? Maybe the real question is if you use a straight razor, how long does it take you?
Is there a particular brand you prefer?
Considering I have to drop $40 about every 100 days, I don't mind spending a bit more. I mean I'm probably already spending $120-$160 a year. One year and it looks like it's paid for. Assuming you can get many years of service out of it..........
Like I said mods, if this isn't appropriate for THR please excuse me. I'll go try and dig up info on Google instead.
I shave every day, and I am getting entirely sick of how short lived all the 11 blade razor cartridges last. I mean I feel like I am going through one every 10 days at this point. Now part of that is my fault as I am always in a bit of a hurry and refuse to buy shaving cream. I just wet the blade and go to town. Well, I'm guessing the lack of lubrication is probably helping dull my blades up a bit faster, but it definitely feels like the steel being used is softer. I used to get three weeks out of a blade before it started getting annoying and needed to be replaced.
I've been considering switching to a straight razor, and obviously slowing down and using proper lubricant. It seems like it could save me some money in the long run, and given that you can tune up the blade to keep it going strong, it seems like the right idea.
So a few questions:
Do you use a straight razor and if so, do you feel it saves you money in the long run?
If so, how often do you strop? Sharpen?
What steels are being used in straight ravors? I looked at Blade HQ out of quick curiosity and all I saw was "stainless steel". Really? Come on.
Is this going to piss me off due to needing a lot of time I don't really have? Maybe the real question is if you use a straight razor, how long does it take you?
Is there a particular brand you prefer?
Considering I have to drop $40 about every 100 days, I don't mind spending a bit more. I mean I'm probably already spending $120-$160 a year. One year and it looks like it's paid for. Assuming you can get many years of service out of it..........
Like I said mods, if this isn't appropriate for THR please excuse me. I'll go try and dig up info on Google instead.