Comments on: Shave Like Your Great Grandpa: The Ultimate Straight Razor Shaving Guide

By: Randy Palmer

Randy Palmer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:39:29 +0000

Man, how the razors have came a long. As a thirty year old, I have used them all. To this day, still have not found a favorite.

By: The Minimalist Guide to Saving Money

The Minimalist Guide to Saving Money — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:07:33 +0000

[...] 9. Don’t purchase cosmetics, wear minimal make-up, and use a straight razor. [...]

By: jdreyfuss

jdreyfuss — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:06:05 +0000

Oh, also http://www.vintagebladesllc.com is where I got mine. It’s a 5/8″ Dovo with a resin handle and it came with an heirloom strop for $130. They’re prices are more expensive if you want a showier handle, but for utilitarian purposes I don’t think you can do better than the deal I got.

By: jdreyfuss

jdreyfuss — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:03:03 +0000

I just got mine earlier this week. I’ve used it twice and I’ll say this: I have never gotten a closer shave out of anything. I know it will take some practice, so I’m shaving at night right now in case I cut myself and wouldn’t have time for it to stop bleeding before I go to work. By the way, my first attempt left me looking like I’d gotten into a fight with a badger, but my second attempt only yielded one cut, though it is prominent and right on my cheek.
As far as face sides, if you are at all ambidextrous, switch hands. It’s easier than trying to find a way to hold it upside down without cutting yourself.

By: Panos the Greek

Panos the Greek — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:49:33 +0000

just going through some of the old aom articles, and while this one recommends warm water, while other articles promote cold water shaves. some clarification about where aom stands on the issue?