Thread: Anyone still shave with DE on a regular basis?

i do because of time factor, it takes longer with str8 so i use d/e , but when i pamper myself i go for the str8t, just feels good...

Originally Posted by Ben325e

Man... I wish I could have been the third poster in this thread..... three ben's in a row!! I think when there are three ben's in a row we all win something, kinda like a slot machine and cherries...... Quick! Ben.mid! Post something.... There's still time!

Only 2 cherries on the slot again.

I feel kind of guilty. I bought my DE at the same time as my straight, early in December. Used the DE a few times and got great shaves, but then I dipped my toes in the water and started on the straight. Now my poor DE lies unused, as do the various brands of razor blades I planned to try out but may now go forever unused.
How long can you keep razors before rust affects the edge? I better stick them in an airtight container with some silica gel.

Originally Posted by Rajagra

I feel kind of guilty. I bought my DE at the same time as my straight, early in December. Used the DE a few times and got great shaves, but then I dipped my toes in the water and started on the straight. Now my poor DE lies unused, as do the various brands of razor blades I planned to try out but may now go forever unused.
How long can you keep razors before rust affects the edge? I better stick them in an airtight container with some silica gel.

well. the DE blades should be stainless steel.

This thread makes me cry. I still love my Futur. It doesn't hurt me like the Straights still do...

I gave my old Gillette a try after having shaved for a while with the straight. No comparison!!! The DE gave me irritation and it hurt. The Straight= No irritation and it feels great!

I sold the DE I had had for 2 or 3 weeks the day I got my straight razors back honed by Bart.

Originally Posted by Cornelius

I sold the DE I had had for 2 or 3 weeks the day I got my straight razors back honed by Bart.

I mainly use single edge Gem's,and if I can get a closer shave with 'anything' else I would be very surprized.They are much better than a d/e in my hands.

I never know for sure rather I'll use my Str8, DE, or Feather AC/DX. More often than not I'll shave with the Str8, then follow up with the DE to clean up.Some days though I'll shave with the DE than follow with a pass with the Feather, or maybe even a Str8..
It's anyones guess what I'll use on any given day. Did I mention that I'm retired, so there seldom is any rush. I send the wife off to work, then take my time.
Ken.
I didn't like retirement for the first few years, but I've kinda caught on...;-)

I only use my DE when I'm in a rush in the morning. I use to try to rush with my straight but got awful results.