Guitar Gear Forum

Ryandistortion wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:07 pm If you have never tried a straight razor, I suggest you do it once or twice. Can always go back to mach 5s or whatever. I didn't know I had irritable skin until I used a straight razor and my neck has thanked me ever since.

I followed Broslinger's advice and got a shower mirror. Saved me a lot of time.

Did someone say straights???

Ryandistortion wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:07 pm If you have never tried a straight razor, I suggest you do it once or twice. Can always go back to mach 5s or whatever. I didn't know I had irritable skin until I used a straight razor and my neck has thanked me ever since.

I followed Broslinger's advice and got a shower mirror. Saved me a lot of time.

Just curious about what you're using to sharpen your straight?
Rocks are a pain in the arse... polishing film is a lot easier.

I'm an idiot. I meant safety razor. I have a hensen.

Ryandistortion wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:13 am I'm an idiot. I meant safety razor. I have a hensen.

lol
No worries mate!!!

I'MAPUNKROCKERDAMNIT wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:03 am

Ryandistortion wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:07 pm If you have never tried a straight razor, I suggest you do it once or twice. Can always go back to mach 5s or whatever. I didn't know I had irritable skin until I used a straight razor and my neck has thanked me ever since.

I followed Broslinger's advice and got a shower mirror. Saved me a lot of time.

Did someone say straights???

I think I'd kill myself with that blade.

Kinda wanna try a straight razor.

greatmutah wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:03 pm Kinda wanna try a straight razor.

Straights are definitely interesting... and very scary at first. They take nerves of steel, intense concentration and lots of maintenance.
Just some random thoughts:
-It's an absolute must to watch a few how-to vids before giving it a go.
-You can sharpen with honing stones or, with polishing film on a precision granite slab. Polishing film is a lot easier.
Polishing Film: https://www.thorlabs.us/NewGroupPage9.c ... up_ID=1350
Precision Granite Surface Plate: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/wood ... 12-grade-a
- Kanayama strops are the best. I bought mine in 2013 when prices weren't so crazy.
- Carbon steel gets a sharper edge than stainless. Stainless holds its edge a bit longer.
- Carbon steel starts rusting almost immediately so, you have to put mineral oil on the blade after each use.
- A block of Alum is needed to rub on your fingers - it allows you to get a grip on lathered skin so you can pull it tight.

Hope this helps!

Ended up buying some Schick razors today. We'll see how well they do. Still not fancy like you guys, but one day!!!

Broke out the Charcoal Goods razor this morning... it does the job well.
Midnight Dreary was my fav until Seaforth! knocked it out of first place... nevertheless, it's still in my top 10.
9/10

I love all the Seaforth! stuff.... so, when this dropped earlier today, I immediately ordered a tub of soap and a bottle of skin toner.
Fucking YAY!!!
https://spearheadshaving.com/