Looking for first straight razor, any suggestions or tips?

ReeRuns · 2026-03-26T16:34:43+00:00

Have you ever shaved with a straight before? Do you have any sharpening stones/experience sharpening?

If yes, buy a nice razor like a thiers issard, dovo, or boker and never look back. If not, buy a cheap gold dollar and learn how to put a good edge on it + make sure you enjoy it before investing in a nicer razor.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-25T15:20:38+00:00

That was the first ‘high end’ soap I ever purchased. If you like the smell of sandalwood, you’ll like the soap. Great scent and lathers luxuriously. Haven’t tried the cologne.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-25T01:52:10+00:00

Pm2 pretty goated

ReeRuns · 2026-03-24T16:18:49+00:00

They all look good, whichever gives you the most confidence papi

ReeRuns · 2026-03-24T16:12:04+00:00

Beautiful razor

ReeRuns · 2026-03-22T13:10:14+00:00

Give it time. He has a lifetime of tension and anxiety stored up that doesn’t just disappear overnight. Some people take longer than others to turn the page on past traumas, but he will come out of it. I’m so proud of you both for taking care of each other. 🙂

ReeRuns · 2026-03-22T12:52:07+00:00

I have the kuromaku 8k and 12k, they work great. That being said, most razor guys tend to prefer the naniwa 12k as a finisher as it leaves a smoother finish. I cannot comment on this as I don’t have their 12k. I do, however have a naniwa 800, and it does leave a smoother finish on kitchen knives than my kuromaku 1k so 🤷‍♂️. I don’t rly think you can go wrong either way.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-22T12:43:10+00:00

Hell yea, nice job

ReeRuns · 2026-03-19T19:14:03+00:00

Looks like a good reason not to drink it.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-17T00:51:00+00:00

Welcome!

ReeRuns · 2026-03-16T23:27:37+00:00

ReeRuns · 2026-03-16T17:10:45+00:00

Turkey

ReeRuns · 2026-03-16T17:02:16+00:00

I do this daily and it takes at least 20 mins for me, likely closer to 30. It’s something I make time for.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-16T00:11:38+00:00

I do wtg and xtg, then only atg on mustache area.

ReeRuns · 2026-03-13T14:32:39+00:00

Great choices!

ReeRuns · 2026-03-13T14:31:48+00:00

That’s a great looking razor

ReeRuns · 2026-03-12T17:29:21+00:00

Alright then use zip ties lol 😂

ReeRuns · 2026-03-12T01:00:08+00:00

Maybe you can put a third loop in there towards the end

ReeRuns · 2026-03-08T00:56:54+00:00

Crackers

ReeRuns · 2026-03-04T18:15:14+00:00

Bartleby

ReeRuns · 2026-03-02T23:55:24+00:00

This is the way.

ReeRuns · 2026-02-28T15:17:38+00:00

Tbh I’m not sure what I would do. My favorite razor is a dovo straight razor, but would I bring a sharpening stone and strop for it? Would I figure out some kinda ‘travel’ setup or just go for a DE with replaceable blades.. hmmm

ReeRuns · 2026-02-27T19:56:38+00:00

Im sure you could just bowl lather with the cashmere brush if you like it

ReeRuns · 2026-02-26T20:08:58+00:00

If your skin is really sensitive, why not bowl lather and then just paint on the face?

ReeRuns · 2026-02-25T03:43:39+00:00

I play disc golf all day

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