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darxus ([personal profile] darxus) wrote2007-05-01 08:07 am
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straight razor

I ordered a carbon (not stainless) steel straight razor made by Dovo in Solingen. I used it for the first time last night. Bringing that blade to my flesh for the first time was more scary than I expected. I achieved a terrible shave, and only one tiny nick. I'm happy, I expected this to take practice. I strongly recommend hitting youtube before trying this.

Another thing I've been wanting to try for years off the list.
Yes, I'm coating it with mineral oil after each use, have a strop, and watched a video on that too.

I totally blame Fahrenheit 451 and Snow Crash.
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[identity profile] inseriatim.livejournal.com 2007-05-01 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I am totally fascinated. Definitely keep us updated. Do people use straight razors on areas besides their heads?

[identity profile] darxus.livejournal.com 2007-05-01 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Other than the comments here I've only heard of them being used to shave faces and shape hair.

[identity profile] darxus.livejournal.com 2007-05-15 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
After having shaved with this thing about 5 times it seems like it would work really well on legs. Want to come over and let me try?
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