One of the questions I often get asked about is how do I use a traditional straight razor or a shavette like this one without getting cut? :
^ This is a barber's shavette made by Parker. It uses 1/2 of a DE blade. The only difference between this and a real traditional straight razor is the fact that this item uses disposable blades and requires no maintence while the traditional straight razor requires stropping and honing on occasion and is not disposable. ^ This is about the same cost as a DE safety razor is only a shade cheaper because you're only using half of a DE blade. The traditional straight razor is the cheapest of them all in the long term because you're not buying disposable blades. Both this and the traditonal straight razor require alot more skill than a safety razor does. So how do you go about learning this skill? The first way is the most painfull and requires use of alum blocks and styptic pens. Here's an easier and less painfull way to learn how to use either a shavette or traditional straight razor. Now this method works best with a ballon instead of what you see in this photo:
Once you can remove all of the shave cream or soap without the ballon or bag busting, then you've mastered the art of shaving with a straight razor or shavette. This method will show you the proper angles and not cause any nicks or cuts. It will also let you when you made a mistake as well without any pain being involved. Now I can no longer use either of these items due to a medical condition. This method can also teach you how to properly use a safety razor as well. You should be able to remove all of the cream or soap from the bag without it busting in 10 to 12 shaves give or take. Just remeber to apply the shave cream or soap by hand and not with brush because it can cause the ballon or bag to burst.
^ This is a barber's shavette made by Parker. It uses 1/2 of a DE blade. The only difference between this and a real traditional straight razor is the fact that this item uses disposable blades and requires no maintence while the traditional straight razor requires stropping and honing on occasion and is not disposable. ^ This is about the same cost as a DE safety razor is only a shade cheaper because you're only using half of a DE blade. The traditional straight razor is the cheapest of them all in the long term because you're not buying disposable blades. Both this and the traditonal straight razor require alot more skill than a safety razor does. So how do you go about learning this skill? The first way is the most painfull and requires use of alum blocks and styptic pens. Here's an easier and less painfull way to learn how to use either a shavette or traditional straight razor. Now this method works best with a ballon instead of what you see in this photo:
Once you can remove all of the shave cream or soap without the ballon or bag busting, then you've mastered the art of shaving with a straight razor or shavette. This method will show you the proper angles and not cause any nicks or cuts. It will also let you when you made a mistake as well without any pain being involved. Now I can no longer use either of these items due to a medical condition. This method can also teach you how to properly use a safety razor as well. You should be able to remove all of the cream or soap from the bag without it busting in 10 to 12 shaves give or take. Just remeber to apply the shave cream or soap by hand and not with brush because it can cause the ballon or bag to burst.
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