Grooming and Hygiene
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I've been using de and a shavette (didnt want to invest in honing stones and a strop till I knew it was for me) for awhile. The traditional kamisori is only one sided though, and requires a special technique to shave yourself with…..I may just look into the ground iwasaki, but was just interested in opinions on the traditional method, if anyone was going that route.
The straight razor route is a steep learning curve . I stuck with it and finally after some time,
got it right . I hear you on not wanting to go baboonbonkers on hones / strops . I was interested in that way
since years ago it was the only way to shave . It doesn't get more "manly" than dragging a super sharp
blade across your face , hard to go back to the plastic two bladed contracptions .Feel free to ask any questions , check out this site :
http://straightrazorplace.com/forum.php
Very helpful .
To start on the cheap go here :
Cheers
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Thanks again man, the shavette does a fairly good job at replicating the straight razor feel from what I can gather, but I'd imagine the weight difference could switch up the feel a bit.
Will have to look around that whipped dog site more. It looks like there could be some good value finds on there.
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DFC , whippeddog had what he called " poor mans straight razor kit " ( if memory is correct ).
How I got started …had a razor , leather strop and balsa wood strip with two sides . One a green paste , the other
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Will do, thanks
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JDL….can you show a photo of the gillette ? Assuming it is a DE blade model ?
Cheers
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For those interested :
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@4c:
Just thought I’d put this here:
My dad swears by this stuff… (for dry cracked hands)
http://www.badgerbalm.com/p-14-badger-balm-for-dry-cracked-hands.aspxAnd here’s some quality “man care”
http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-52-organic-mens-grooming-products.aspxThanks had a look and emailed them .
Cheers
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JDL this bloke may sort you out :
http://shavenook.com/thread-custom-double-edge-razor-handles-by-akasl
His fbook ….
Or :
http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving/shaving-razors-dehandles.html
What sort of brush and soap/cream do you use ?
Cheers
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Still playing with soaps, brushes, and my routine. Have actually been looking through the thread trying to pick up ideas. I actually saw both links previously, and neither were quite what I want. Looking for something like these, but again unsure on quality and the longest I see is 3.875, though the diameter increase would likely solve some of my issue.
http://www.eliterazor.com/product-category/razors/razors-wood/
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JDL ..the AKASL bloke may be able to custom make your handle to spec .
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If you have the DIY skills and tools …why not . Just do it as a famous shoe trainer company preaches .
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Taking a close look at AKASL stuff is kind of what is pushing me. His are little more than various threaded and compression fittings slipped together, which almost anyone could obtain the raw materials for a few bucks. Even looking at the general way the wood handles fit together, I am certain I have the skill for, the finish I am unsure on though. However my buddy puts in hardwood floors and does amazing finish work
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Well between you and yer hardwood floor mate - you will achieve a decent handle .
Photos later when you can . I'll post pics of my straight razors once back in Vancouver ( June or August )Cheers
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didnt realize you were from van….maybe one day ill have to buy you a beer at the alibi room to thank you for the advice.
have you ever been shaved by farzad in yaletown? went there before my girlfriends brothers wedding, it was a real treat.
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Not originally from Van , but will take you up on the pint mate . When i'm back i'll give you a PM.
Can probably donate a straight razor to your battle against the follicle reduction later.Going to get a natural stone for honing from here before leaving . Prices for them outside
of Japan are horrendously inflated .Cheers
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Not been to Farzad , does he use a real straight , or shavette ?
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real straight, if i remember correctly. i was definitely pretty lost in the full experience though. he is a big motorcycle enthusiast and was telling me about all the trips he has taken in canada and the us west coast, had a couple bikes setup in the shop as well.
id put him in his 40s and he told me he started barbering on a stool at a young age in his grandpas shop. it was a nice experience. (edited for age and starting age, as i cant remember the actual number)
i actually just dug out an older henckels straight when doing some organizing the other day that i picked up a ways back at a antique shop which i had almost forgotten about. going to take it in to get honed soon and pick up that poor mans strop kit to try out the straight.
