Straight Razor Place Forums

Get help getting started. Be sure to introduce yourself in the introductions subforum.

Sub-Forums: Member Introductions

gugi, Bill S, sensei_kyle 

A place for the ladies to talk

Sub-Forums: Ladies Only

sicboater, Doc, Silver 

Post your questions, comments, and suggestions concerning site operation to the Moderators, Admins or Webmaster here.

Bruno 

Discussions on preparing your face for shaving

 

Discussions on shaving with a straight razor

RichZ, Doc 

Discussions on shaving with single edge (SE) and double edge (DE) razors

sensei_kyle, str8razor, Bill S, thebigspendur 

Discussions on caring for your face after shaving

 

Discuss everything about razors here: their history, manufacturers, sizes and types, models, blade & scale materials, daily care and rust prevention, sanitizing agents, etc.

Sub-Forums: Razor Clubs, Reviews

str8razor, Doc 

Exchange information here about classic barber hones, waterstones, natural stones, leather hones, etc. Discussions on using these hones are held in the Honing forum.

Sub-Forums: Reviews

 

Discuss topics related to all types and styles of strops -- how to condition & care for them, the details/merits of various strop styles, materials, pastes, etc. Discussions on using these strops are held in the Stropping forum.

Sub-Forums: Reviews

eggman 

Use this forum to exchange information about brushes, mugs, scuttles, soap containers, hot pots, etc.

Sub-Forums: Reviews

gssixgun 

Discussions of shaving soaps and shaving creams

Sub-Forums: Reviews

gssixgun, RichZ 

Sub-Forums: Reviews of Aftershaves, Reviews of Colognes

gugi 

Everything shaving related that does not fit into any of the other forums in this section

Sub-Forums: Reviews

 

How to use strops

 

How to use hones

Sub-Forums: Advanced Honing Topics

OLD_SCHOOL, Jimbo 

This forum is for information regarding anything having to do with cleaning, repair, and restoration of straight razors.

Sub-Forums: The Forge, The Gallery

gssixgun, Maximilian 

Show off your work here!

 

Display your recent acquisitions here!

sensei_kyle, sicboater 

Had a good shave? Share your setup with the rest of the forum. Pictures welcome!

eggman, RichZ 

A place for members to buy, sell, and trade their hobby wares

Sub-Forums: Buy/Sell/Trade Archive

 

Share information and comments about specific items currently listed on various auction sites, classifieds, etc., including questions/comments about the description, price, and seller.

str8razor 

Where commercial vendors may promote their stores

Bruno, dwessell 

This used to be the general forum. Discuss everything related to razors and shaving that is not topical to the individual forums: razors in movies, experiences, etc.

Sub-Forums: Videos, Get Togethers and Meetings

thebigspendur, coachmike 

This is a forum to discuss some of our other passions. Cigars, pipes, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, food, knives, guns, books, dogs, pens, watches, etc.

Bill S 

JimR 

savvas 

Area for discussion of shaving topics related to the Belgium / Netherlands / Luxembourg area