Thinking about the lost art of the straight razor shave

Modern quick shaves just don't capture the careful skill we practiced back in the day.

3 comments

3 Comments

loganthompson1mo ago

Looks like my face missed the memo about it being an art form.

the_joel1mo ago

Proper prep is everything for a straight razor shave. I mean, you gotta soak your face with a hot towel first to really soften things up. Keeping the blade sharp with regular stropping makes a huge difference. It might take a few tries to get the angle down, but it's worth it for that smooth feel.

markthompson1mo agoOG Member

My first try was a bloodbath.