Anybody use a straight razor?

[Hawkeye OG]

I agree. I do like a straight razor for edge work, but they require a lot of maintenance.

That’s why I primarily shave with a double edge safety razor, and use a shavette in lieu of a straight razor, the times I need one.

I go for vintage Gillettes. Even my wife uses a Super Adjustable 109 (AKA “Black Beauty) with Gold Plating.

I have a Short Handle Super Adjustable, a Ball End Tech (made in the 40’s before Gillette moved to Zamak caps) and a pristine, restored, rhodium plated Gillette Slim Adjustable.

The Super Adjustable is now my daily driver, though I used the Tech for years. Plan on sending the Tech in for rhodium plating eventually.

Can’t stand Merkurs and virtually all modern safety razors. If they contain ANY Zamak, you can have it. Simply NOT worthy of ownership imho.


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I'm just going to continue to not shave