Hey Chris, It sounds like I could have written what you wrote about your experiences. I have a few straights and I haven't used them in about 5 years and just...
Hi everyone. I am new to straight razors, in fact I haven't bought one yet but am researching them to get the best one I can afford. Can you offer any advice...
You can get a new WAPIENICA on ebay for 20 bucks with shipping and they shave quite well Issy **************************************Check out AOL's list of...
Do yourself a favour and leave the "Blue Steel" alone.The steel is just crap. When learning, stick to 5/8 blades or you'll slice yourself to pieces. I started...
Thanks for the advice. I'm either going to buy the Dovo 5/8 Bismarck or the Thiers-Issard "Le Dandy", 4/8. They seem reasonably priced and are of the two...
Just my $0.02 but I would buy the Thiers-Issard and have is honed by Lynn Abrams as he is the sharpening person for Classic Shaving. You can have it sharpened...
Both Thiers-Issard and Dovo are world-class brands. I recently bought the Dovo Ebony + Silver Steel for $80. It's not only a great razor, it is a beautiful...
Hi, Where do I buy a straight razor and have it sharpened by a pro in the USA? Do you think I would do better with this type of razor in the shop where I do...
Elizabeth, I forgot to mention, for shaving in your shop, it's currently illegal in most states (if not all) to use a regular straight razor. Health ...
Well, I had a nice, long, relaxed shave on Saturday morning. The good news is that I'm getting better with the razor, was actually able to get it to cut hair,...
Hi all! Just a note to say hi again! I pulled-out (after almost a year's layoff due to medical stuff!) one of my SPR Specials this weekend, and being unsure,...
To get in touch directly with Lynn Abrams you'd write to " adjustme69@...". This time of year is probably extremely busy for Lynn, both in his real life ...
Hi Chaaz, I know what you mean. With our new move we've got issues, one of which is no hot water heater. The wife wants a cook stove first, then water...
Hi Christopher, If you want I will sharpen your razor for you. Just email me at my personal email address and we can talk. Bill Christopher Westfall...
... Yes, and with a well prepared beard, you can use a light touch and glide right over any facial pimple or imperfection you may have with out slicing it...
... Do you have a microwave? I like to microwave some water and get it almost boiling and let my brush soak while I shower. Another option is to pick up an...
I don't know about you, but there is a limit to how much time I have to spend in the bathrroom each morning. Sometimes I'll shave the night before for that...
Hi Andrew, How long do you think is appropriate when you are being shaved professionally in the shop? ... Andrew Shaw <shawandrew@...> wrote: I don't...
Thank you for the web sites, Glen. I contacted the Barber Board in Michigan and sanitation laws only require that the blade be wiped with 70% alcohol and...
I have treated myself to a professional barber shop straight razor shave, (Shaving Grace- barbers) they spent what seemed almost as much time on the prep as...
Elizabeth, Another thing to consider is maintenance. From what I've gathered over the last couple of years, a razor used for a single shave every other day ...
Has anyone tried Ultra Shave from the UK? I love this stuff. I bought it online from Modern Gent. I have no desire to use a straight razor on my self (only on...
... far as I know, regular straight razors can be used in Ind. also as long as they are sanitized. In addition to the alcohol, I would submerge the blade in...
Andrew - We are talking Apples and Oranges here, methinks! Of course if one needs a fast shave in the morning to head to work, then unless one is very skilled...
... grandmother's life than my grandfathers. She had 8 children, all but one born at home, she cooked on a cookstove & baked bread every other day, washed...
Hi Chris, I just read your post & feel sorry for you, first, your razor is definately not sharp enough & you need to strop every time you shave, I'm not a fan...
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