Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thinking with the cost of razor replacement these days it looks like an interesting and cheaper way to shave. Anyone use them on a regular basis? Would much rather have the skill to use one than always chucking away old razors. The only problem is the practice, would like to still have a face by the end of it ! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 my grandad used to use 1 i tried it once and very nearly slit my face wide open..i didnt realise how sharp they were wen i was younger dont bother shaving in the iwnter..abit extra fur keeps me warm when out 'fowling and ferting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I do believe trainee barbers used ballons to practice on - you could try that -- I only used one in 60's and 70's when I was a rocker dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 and this guy makes it look so easy!! Would be a shame for the skill of using one to die out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I do believe trainee barbers used ballons to practice on - you could try that -- I only used one in 60's and 70's when I was a rocker dave Good idea! That might save a skin graft or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke2 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Havent used one myself but have had a barber use one on me, best shave you can get and lasts a lot longer he reckoned its down to getting the blade angle right and how you sharpen it my brother once tried one and still has the scars :lol http://www.shaving-shack.com/how-to-use-a-straight-cut-throat-razor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 what's wrong with an electric razor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Go for a double sided safety razor as a compromise. blades are cheap if you buy through amazon etc. Less chance of a blood bath!!. Cartridge razors are convenient but an absolute rip off. Edited December 4, 2010 by Dibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Gawd,i wouldnt dare!!! One i chap i used to work with had a proper shave with a cut throat by a blind man in India.He reconed it was the closest shave he'd ever had and he didnt cut him once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Think I paid about 7 pounds for 4 last time! Was also thinking of the safety razor, but after looking at some of the straight razors they looked rather stunning. I think it was more the charm to it and being a bit different to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Gawd,i wouldnt dare!!! One i chap i used to work with had a proper shave with a cut throat by a blind man in India.He reconed it was the closest shave he'd ever had and he didnt cut him once. Must have been desperate for a shave!! They say its the closest shave you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) You can buy a cut thoat with a throw a way shape edge just like changing a blade. its been used since Aids & Hep reared their ugly heads. Had some great shaves in India but you need to see a new blade fitted everytime. If you want to practise lather up a balloon. Edited December 4, 2010 by caballero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Get the ambulance on speed dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schern Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I keep meaning to go to London and go to Trumpers to have a cut throat shave done. Just never got round to it due to time/funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 there's a little italian barbers in norwich that'll do a wet shave, a tad dear at £25 but it's about the best shave i've had, hot towels, the works! nice expensive aftershave afterwards too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) there's a little italian barbers in norwich that'll do a wet shave, a tad dear at £25 but it's about the best shave i've had, hot towels, the works! nice expensive aftershave afterwards too. Had a wet shave every Friday night in Brum after work and before going out when I was a kid. Great start to the weekend. Edited December 4, 2010 by caballero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Get the ambulance on speed dial! Might just practice in A&E to save them a trip! The only time Ive had a shave with a cut throat was also in India, not sure I had a choice in the matter. Only went it for a hair cut and ended up with a shave, an eyelid massage :blink: and a head massage that was done with a massive vibrating cube which he strapped to his hand and got some small child to hold the bare cable in the socket as it had no plug! Good old India! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Might just practice in A&E to save them a trip! The only time Ive had a shave with a cut throat was also in India, not sure I had a choice in the matter. Only went it for a hair cut and ended up with a shave, an eyelid massage :blink: and a head massage that was done with a massive vibrating cube which he strapped to his hand and got some small child to hold the bare cable in the socket as it had no plug! Good old India! Must have been to the same barber in Delhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Go for a double sided safety razor as a compromise. blades are cheap if you buy through amazon etc. Less chance of a blood bath!!. Cartridge razors are convenient but an absolute rip off. I switched to one of these a year ago and I'll never go back. Nice saftey razor and a good badger brush and you'll get a better shave then you ever have and the blades cost about 10 cents US each. If you want to learn more about what to use and how to use it check out: My linkhttp://badgerandblade.com/ and Classic Shaving All the stuff I use is made in the UK so you shouldn't have any problem getting well kitted out. I like the Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving creams and bath soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 No chance,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baikal boy Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 i carry one in my coyboy boot and always have a can petrol handy in the back of the caddy paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 one of the best way to shave **** my self first time i had one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted December 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 one of the best way to shave **** my self first time i had one Did it take you long to get used to it? and how many scars do you currently have on your face?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 i carry one in my coyboy boot paddy Coyboy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I fancied having a go until I saw Mississippi Burning when Gene Hackman gets that bent cop in the Barbers Chair. I use a double sided safety razor and a good quality shaving cream. The blades are cheap enough. Its not possible to get an edge on a cutthroat with a strop as sharp as a modern razor blade. The trick is to get a good lather and really soften the bristle before shaving.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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