Thread: Why a Straight Razor

Originally Posted by bpave777

the deal for me though. This site is just as inspiring for me as everything else that goes along with the hobby. Actually I can't separate SRP from any part of the hobby.

I totally agree with all of that.

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I started shaving with a straight razor because of bad razor burn with cartridges.
 I started looking into other methods (electric razor, DE, straight) I ended up finding B&B 
which led me to this great place! (SRP) and I decided to try out straights. It has now
become a hobby for me :D

Hello. I am new to this site and to the world of straight razor shaving in general. I am so excited to begin shaving and learning everything I can! I wanted to learn for many reasons, I believe that the american barbershop is something truely special and I think that they are disappearing and will soon be lost forever. The traditions of a true barber in general and straight razor shaving specificly are skills, and more than skills they are artforms that should not be lost or forgotten. I am only 25 years old, but I believe I was born in the wrong time, or possibly reincarnated from someone who loved the 1950's more than anything else...I just can't imagine a greater time to have lived. The speach, the cars, the clothes, the music...just something special about it. I currently am a professional body piercer and I am apprenticing to be a tattoo artist, which provides me with the freedom to really express myself and explore things which I find important and interesting. I have ordered two straight razors now, and I see more gorgeous razors every day. The two I have thus far are; a Robert Klass Star Shaver (vintage German razor) and a Worcester Razor Co. 3/4" width razor with ivory celluloid handle. I have yet to purchase a strop or honing stone. I am still hoping to learn these skills though, and I need a little help finding the right tools. I do have a Mohawk boar brush, and a vintage shaving brush. If anyone can help me please send me a message. I am so happy to be part of this forum and to learn from all those who have the years of experience I can only hope to obtain.

My reason after 10 or so years of electric shaving was purely comfort and I admit, it looked cool to do. Mach 3's always pull my whiskers and electric always gave me irritation and razor burn. I shaved before showering so I could jump right in and sooth my poor neck with the hot water. Now, even though I'm still very new to this (4 months), I now own, shave with, hone and strop my own straight razors. It is a good feeling knowing I am in complete control over my shaving.