It seems that these are having a resurgence of late. Has anyone tried shaving with one? Does it shave better than a so called safety razor like a Gillette? I've had a shave at the barbers with an open razor and it was truly phenomenal, however he used a disposable open blade changing the blade for every customer. I just wondered if anyone has any experience with these things.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWobbie,
It seems that these are having a resurgence of late. Has anyone tried shaving with one? Does it shave better than a so called safety razor like a Gillette? I've had a shave at the barbers with an open razor and it was truly phenomenal, however he used a disposable open blade changing the blade for every customer. I just wondered if anyone has any experience with these things.
I suggest you using one. Watch not to slice your throat of course. 😉
-VR
I get a haircut, shave and head massage every few weeks from one of the many Indian barbers in Brunei. Thoroughly brilliant. They also use one of those disposable cut-throat jobs and when they are done, it feels like you won't need another shave for a week. Not sure I'd like to try using one myself though - It'd be sure to get messy.
The whole process takes an hour and is way, way better than anything I've had in the UK. The cost? £2. I tip very heavily on top because these guys don't earn a great deal.
Originally posted by LarkieYes they are the ultimate. Here many traditional barbers are offering the service although the Turkish are reputed to be the best. I think if one learned to use one it might not be so difficult.
I get a haircut, shave and head massage every few weeks from one of the many Indian barbers in Brunei. Thoroughly brilliant. They also use one of those disposable cut-throat jobs and when they are done, it feels like you won't need another shave for a week. Not sure I'd like to try using one myself though - It'd be sure to get messy.
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Originally posted by LEURDear sir,
My Mexican barber was the very best at haircut and shave...the [b]very best I say...
But unfortunately, he has been deported...
Oh, yeah, my lawn guy too...
And my maid.[/b]
We write to provide further clarification on the deportation of your barber, maid and lawn guy:
1. Your barber, Sweeney Todd Sánchez, was deported due to the suspicious contents of his pork pies.
2. Your maid was deported due to her affiliation with a notorious bandit (Robin Hood)
3. Your lawn guy was deported for being a goat.
Yours sincerely
Mr Red Tape
Chief Immigration Officer
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeCool, wish I could do five thumbs up.
Dear sir,
We write to provide further clarification on the deportation of your barber, maid and lawn guy:
1. Your barber, Sweeney Todd Sánchez, was deported due to the suspicious contents of his pork pies.
2. Your maid was deported due to her affiliation with a notorious bandit (Robin Hood)
3. Your lawn guy was deported for being a goat.
You ...[text shortened]... Red Tape
Chief Immigration Officer
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
-Removed-I suspect not anymore than a conventional safety razor. From what I can discern the trick is to buy a good razor, not a cheapo, this will last a lifetime and the leather belt thing that goes with it. There are loads of videos on the proper technique. As others have testified when I have received a shave from someone using an open razor it feels like it would last a week. Truly awesome.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYou are probably right - but it does require practice.
I suspect not anymore than a conventional safety razor. From what I can discern the trick is to buy a good razor, not a cheapo, this will last a lifetime and the leather belt thing that goes with it. There are loads of videos on the proper technique. As others have testified when I have received a shave from someone using an open razor it feels like it would last a week. Truly awesome.
My own barber seems to spend an age lathering my chops with a good old-fashioned badger brush first, really working it in - I guess it opens the pores properly before the razor. I think this process is also key to the closeness of the shave. It ain't a rush job!