Your Razor Choice (for the partially or fully bald-faced)

[artificer]

Based on the recent thread regarding kilts and facial hair;

What is your razor of choice for harvesting the face-fungus?

For leisurely weekend mornings when I must shave, I use a vintage (1910's) German steel straight razor.

After one disastrously rushed morning's attempt at a "quick shave" with the straight razor (and there is a reason they call them "throat slashers") I'm picking up a safety razor for the day to day busyness.

I refuse to go back to shaving creme or an electric razor though, and disposables are WAAAAAY to expensive (a head cartridge lasts 2-3 shaves).

There's something too pleasant about a mug & brush and a face-full of REAL lather for me to give up.

SO, when you must shave at least part of your ugly mug, what do you use, or what would you like to try?

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[Jordan]

I'd like to try the brush with a real lather and a cut throat razor, but I have absolutely no confidence in my ability to not kill myself doing so.

[LANCER1562]

I'm with Jordan on that my nerves may not be up to the task of using a "cut throat" razor.
Gillette disposables work fine for me.

Does anyone know if they still make the blade for the old fashioned brass handled razors that your father or grandfather probably used? Now I'm curious if I can find one of those on ebay or something.

[J_Mimbs]

Does anyone know if they still make the blade for the old fashioned brass handled razors that your father or grandfather probably used? Now I'm curious if I can find one of those on ebay or something.

If you mean double edged razor blades for safety razors, yes they do. Look in any grocery store or just google "classic shaving".

[gary meakin]

Does anyone know if they still make the blade for the old fashioned brass handled razors that your father or grandfather probably used? Now I'm curious if I can find one of those on ebay or something.

Check this place out.
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/home.jsp


I use a Remington electric razer.
As a young man I thought I was cursed with a light beard.
Now that I've been shaving for 35 years, I consider it a blessing.
I imagine an electric razor wouldn't work as good on a heavy beard.

[Mickey]

Long ago I used an Atra, but a few years back my wife bought be a brush and a Geo Trumper safety razor, and I haven't looked back. Much better shave and I can get a years supply of blades for about 10 bucks.

When I'm feeling brave, I give it a go with a straight razor that uses disposable insert blades. I'm not very good at using it, but I'm getting better.

I've tried many electrics over the years for quick morning shaves, but those things really tear me up. I can dry shave with a blade without a single problem, but one run of an electric and my skin is in terrible shape for a week.

[Spartan Tartan]

I have an electric shaver that I keep for emergencies. I normally use a Mach 3 razor with shaving gel. I would LOVE to get a straight razor for times when I really want a decent shave and have the time. But for every day, I'll stick with my Mach 3.

[Bill aka Mole]

Before I joined the Navy I used a straight razor and mug and brush. Then I broke the wrist, the elbow and damaged the shoulder. I'm lucky to hit black on a target with a pistol. But I still use the mug and brush with an old Atra. Unless I oversleep; then I use a can of foam.

[Really a McQueen]

Have been using a mug and brush since university. Bought both a Gillette Atra razor and a straight razor my freshman year. Still use both on a daily basis, however the straight razor has had a bit of the metal worn away after 32 years of use.

[auld argonian]

Since I never throw anything out, I recently found my old Gillette adjustable regular old razor for the old two sided traditional razor blades and put it back into service. I find that I have to pick up some Merkur razor blades from a "classic" drugstore that's now in the Macy's store in downtown Chicago but that gives me a good excuse to take a run downtown.

I went back to this old guy because most of the disposable multi-blade thingies were irritating the skin on my neck and it was getting a bit annoying. The single blade doesn't irritate while still shaving well and I've always been a bit of a fanatic about getting a very close shave...figure that as long as I'm going through the trouble, might as well get the maximum results.

I've also taken to using Aveno shave gel...as I said, the irritation got to be a drag so I've taken measures.

As to the "I just use a good ol' mug and soap and brush and straight razor" crowd...hey...whatever works.

Best

AA