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I think it's preference. I started out using electric when I first started shaving when I was like 16 or something. As soon as I tried actual razors I couldn't

I think it's preference. I started out using electric when I first started shaving when I was like 16 or something. As soon as I tried actual razors I couldn't go back. Been like 26 years now.

jader201 4y ago
I guess it’s hard to imagine the upsides of straight razors justifying the (apparent) downsides. I mean, other than a somewhat closer shave, it seems like everything else about them is worse (expense, waste, time/effort, mess, cuts/removing skin, ingrown hairs).
- bluejekyll 4y ago
  It’s a little pedantic, but what you’re calling “straight razor”, you probably mean “disposable razor” or “cartridge razor”. There is also “safety razor” which has replaceable blade, shown in the article. The “straight razor” looks like a long foldable knife.
- pacaro 4y ago
  So TFA addresses the expense/waste issue. If you're using a safety razor (or a leaf[1] if you prefer the multi blade style), and are buying blades from feather or similar. Technique will eliminate ingrown hairs/cuts etc, The exfoliation provided by using a razor (disposable, safety, or straight) is something some people find desirable (see also microblading) YMMV Time and effort is more interesting to me. For me the time spent shaving (and on other parts of self care) is part of the value of shaving in the first place. This isn't a process that I choose to speed up As for travelling, I use a soap puck rather than shaving foam or cream, so TSA doesn't care about that, blades are more of a crap shoot. [1] https://leafshave.com https://leafshave.com — I use one of these for armpits and back hair, and then a traditional style merker for face
- juve1996 4y ago
  It's not about "closer shave." Electric razors never get close enough for me. Complete areas of my face they do nothing to and it just causes irritation on my skin. Frustrating, takes way too long vs my DE razor. > (expense, waste, time/effort, mess, cuts/removing skin, ingrown hairs). Eh, shaving isn't that hard. I know we've gotten lazy but holy crap. A DE shave never results in any of that for me. Shower, lather, apply, shave. 5 minutes.
  - pmoriarty 4y ago
    Here's a video of a guy shaving with a double-edged safety razor in 5 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyU9qItBMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyU9qItBMA It could be done faster too, because he does a lot of stuff that is unnecessary.
    - Krasnol 4y ago
      You need to have the skin for it. I have a DE razor and am using it for the weekend or other special occasions only because the fast way is too fast for my skin and beard (beard is like steel...). I need it properly prepared and that takes more time than I want to spend in the morning on normal days. I use an electric one than. And I mean, why not? I quite enjoy to take some time if I don't have to wake up early for it. I listen to my audiobook and do it properly.

I think it's preference. I started out using electric when I first started shaving when I was like 16 or something. As soon as I tried actual razors I couldn't go back. Been like 26 years now.

jader201 4y ago

I guess it’s hard to imagine the upsides of straight razors justifying the (apparent) downsides. I mean, other than a somewhat closer shave, it seems like everything else about them is worse (expense, waste, time/effort, mess, cuts/removing skin, ingrown hairs).

bluejekyll 4y ago
It’s a little pedantic, but what you’re calling “straight razor”, you probably mean “disposable razor” or “cartridge razor”. There is also “safety razor” which has replaceable blade, shown in the article. The “straight razor” looks like a long foldable knife.
pacaro 4y ago
So TFA addresses the expense/waste issue. If you're using a safety razor (or a leaf[1] if you prefer the multi blade style), and are buying blades from feather or similar. Technique will eliminate ingrown hairs/cuts etc, The exfoliation provided by using a razor (disposable, safety, or straight) is something some people find desirable (see also microblading) YMMV Time and effort is more interesting to me. For me the time spent shaving (and on other parts of self care) is part of the value of shaving in the first place. This isn't a process that I choose to speed up As for travelling, I use a soap puck rather than shaving foam or cream, so TSA doesn't care about that, blades are more of a crap shoot. [1] https://leafshave.com https://leafshave.com — I use one of these for armpits and back hair, and then a traditional style merker for face
juve1996 4y ago
It's not about "closer shave." Electric razors never get close enough for me. Complete areas of my face they do nothing to and it just causes irritation on my skin. Frustrating, takes way too long vs my DE razor. > (expense, waste, time/effort, mess, cuts/removing skin, ingrown hairs). Eh, shaving isn't that hard. I know we've gotten lazy but holy crap. A DE shave never results in any of that for me. Shower, lather, apply, shave. 5 minutes.
- pmoriarty 4y ago
  Here's a video of a guy shaving with a double-edged safety razor in 5 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyU9qItBMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyU9qItBMA It could be done faster too, because he does a lot of stuff that is unnecessary.
  - Krasnol 4y ago
    You need to have the skin for it. I have a DE razor and am using it for the weekend or other special occasions only because the fast way is too fast for my skin and beard (beard is like steel...). I need it properly prepared and that takes more time than I want to spend in the morning on normal days. I use an electric one than. And I mean, why not? I quite enjoy to take some time if I don't have to wake up early for it. I listen to my audiobook and do it properly.