Thread: replacable vs nonreplacable

I have been shaving with a replaceable straight for about 7 yrs now and have decided to switch over to a traditional straight. I just bought 2 razors from whipped dog, 1 honed and 1 not so that I can give it a try. I have already made a giant oops by buying a kreiger razor off of ebay, which was an adventure honing. the shave was much like using an angry cat to shave with only a little more painful. My question to anybody who can answer it is, is it roughly the same.

It's pretty close. If you've mastered (assuming you have), the replaceable straight. You'll just have to play with the angles a bit using a traditional.

You probably kept the replaceable nearly flat, the traditional lays about 30 degrees from the face.

Your big advantage will be the light touch you've developed already. Practice will make perfect

Perfect. Been practicing lathering, and it seems really good. Never had to do that since I just shave dry with the disposables.

Originally Posted by kpirie

I have been shaving with a replaceable straight for about 7 yrs now and have decided to switch over to a traditional straight. I just bought 2 razors from whipped dog, 1 honed and 1 not so that I can give it a try. I have already made a giant oops by buying a kreiger razor off of ebay, which was an adventure honing. the shave was much like using an angry cat to shave with only a little more painful. My question to anybody who can answer it is, is it roughly the same.

The true straight should be easier to use because the blade is more forgiving. With 7 years experience shaving with a shavette, I think there will be little or no adjustment required. I have never heard a bad word about Whipped Dog straights, so you don't have to worry about another Kreigar experience.

Originally Posted by kpirie

Perfect. Been practicing lathering, and it seems really good. Never had to do that since I just shave dry with the disposables.

OUCH!

If I attempted to shave dry I would need to lie down in a dark room. Lie down to recover and the darkness so I didn't scare animals or children with the new darth maul/hellboy look I was sporting.

It's funny that when I was younger I could dry shave and my skin was tough as nails. Now that I'm older I have to use creams and aftershaves. Seems a little backwards.

No, an angry cat and a straight razor are not the same. Maybe similar to a disposable though.

What is the general consensus about shaving cream that doesn't foam. More like a thin layer that helps a razor glide across?

Originally Posted by kpirie

What is the general consensus about shaving cream that doesn't foam. More like a thin layer that helps a razor glide across?

I tried some Stephan shaving cream (can be found at barber supply stores online) that doesn't whip into lather and it was just fine. I prefer lather, but I really don't have a good reason for it.

I also tried Shave Secret, which is kind of an oily preparation that specializes in closeness, but when I followed directions it wasn't slick enough. It would have probably been OK if I had used more.