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How do you sharpen a straight razor?

I bought a straight razor and it isn’t as effective as when I bought it a few weeks ago. How can I sharpen it myself without having to take it somewhere? [avhamazon locale="US" asin="B001DYM5TG" linktype="pic" picsize="large"] [avhamazon locale="US" asin="B001DYHMK8" linktype="pic" picsize="medium"] [avhamazon locale="US" asin="B000TPALWS" linktype="pic-text" picsize="medium"]

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Sat, July 3 2010 » Straight Razors » 1 Comment

Introduction to Straight Razor Shaving Tools and Supplies

Introduction to Straight Razor Shaving. By the way, you need a shaving brush too! In my opinion, the best and most cost effective way to shave. [avhamazon locale="US" asin="B002P9ISYO" linktype="pic" picsize="large"] You may also like: Scuttling Along… « "Not Yet Published" Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush | RinSite.Com – Beauty And Skin Care

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Tue, June 8 2010 » Straight Razors » 15 Comments

Looking for a straight razor and need suggestions

I am looking for a straight razor (never tried one before). I don’t want the type that has replaceable blades, I would like to get a good one that sharpens. I don’t want a used one because they all seem to be chipped.

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Thu, May 27 2010 » Straight Razors » 3 Comments

Straight Razor Vs. Safety Razor

I want to get my boyfriend a shaving set that has one of those badger brushes and a straight razor but the sets I’ve found are so expensive! I have seen sets that are a lot less expensive but they include something called a safety razor, which seems to be sharper than your average Gillette [...]

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Sun, May 23 2010 » Safety Razors » 5 Comments

Straight Razor Information

Joel (the shaver on the video) would like me to note to you that normally the strop would be held much more taut. It was set up temporarily for the video shoot. See also: www.straightrazorplace.com http users.mikrotec.com www.badgerandblade.com The Men’s Grooming Blog comment: I believe this is the best instructional video on straight razor shaving [...]

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Fri, May 21 2010 » Straight Razors » 23 Comments

Where can I find a straight razor?

I need to find one for a costume party next month. I am going to go as Sweeney Todd and would like to know if there is a store that sells them somewhere. I can’t get one on the computer so if there is a store that has one I would love to know where, [...]

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Thu, May 20 2010 » Straight Razors » 1 Comment

How to Shave with a Straight Razor: Finishing a Straight Razor Shave

Learn how to finish a men’s straight razor shave with expert skin care tips in this free hair removal video clip. Expert: Joyce Moreno Contact: www.majorleaguetrim.com Joyce Moreno is a licensed barber at Major League Trim in Los Angeles. Filmmaker: Traci Holsey[avhamazon wishlist="DEKOO1JBWX5P" locale="US" asin="B001LYAQK8" linktype="pic" picsize="large"] You may also like:

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Sun, May 9 2010 » Straight Razors » 24 Comments

Where to buy a straight razor

Where can I get a straight razor?I’d like to buy one in a store like Rite Aid but I haven’t seen any. Related Discussions Rite Aid: Using $1/2 Coupons with BOGO Sale Rite Aid May Video Values Coupons New Ad Perk Coupons for Rite Aid! : My Frugal Adventures

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Sat, May 1 2010 » Straight Razors » 2 Comments

Straight Razor Shaving Video

I’m Shaving with a Pierre Thiers straight razor forged in France in 1885. Technique sucks; wasn’t used to the camera. Music is playing while I shave, not dubbed. Related Discussions Related Discussions

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Fri, April 30 2010 » Straight Razors » 25 Comments

Where can I get a straight razor?

I want to try to do my own shapeup but I can’t find a straight razor. What store sells them? Related Discussions

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Thu, April 29 2010 » Straight Razors » 4 Comments

Shaving with a straight razor

What a great experience to shave with a straight razor. Special thanks to www.straightrazorplace.com and www.vintagebladesllc.com. Related Discussions Thanks to Alphainventions, and Special Thanks to My Readers … DAVID APUZZO, PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG » Blog Archive » Special Thanks…

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Tue, April 27 2010 » Straight Razors » 21 Comments

Do you get a better shave with a straight razor then you do with a Gillette or Shick razor?

I see some barber shops still offer that. with a straight razor does the stubble grow back slower? I’m thinking of going and getting a shave. Related Discussions Ted's Barber Shop closing means retirement for one veteran barber … The key to successful stubble « Suits to Boots: A Gentleman's …

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Tue, April 27 2010 » Straight Razors » 3 Comments

What are good reasons for shaving with a straight razor?

I have been thinking hard recently about learning how to use a straight razor. I have heard that using a straight razor gives a closer and longer-lasting shave, and I am fascinated with the fact of using a straight blade. I was wondering if it is true that shaving with a straight razor does provide [...]

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Sun, April 25 2010 » Straight Razors » 3 Comments

Learn how to shave with a straight razor- narrated video

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Sat, April 24 2010 » Straight Razors » 25 Comments

Does anybody actually shave with a straight razor anymore?

If so, what are the perks of shaving with a straight razor? Related Discussions

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Fri, April 23 2010 » Straight Razors » 3 Comments

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