cut throat shave anyone?

i'm getting one tomorrow!

always wanted one, what should i expect?

.......daft responses when you post it on a car forum?

paul_c said

…….daft responses when you post it on a car forum?

this be the first of many no doubt.

cheers paul, i love posting random stuff on here, get some good responces after all

to cut yourself at least twice in the first 3 weeks.

are you getting an actual cut throat or one that takes half a razor blade.
(i have both but tend to use the latter more as it's simpler)

shave in quiet for the first few weeks till you get at it. it does take practice.

basic tips are
1. warm water on the face first
2. bowl of water to rinse the blade
3. lots and lots of lubrication
4. start on the side of your face pull the skin tight and shave down.
repeat

never put the blade flat against your skin. it will cut.
never put the side of the blade flat against your face. it wont cut hairs but it will cut you.

and clean it fully after ever use and dry the blade.

if your on a proper one then you'll need to sharpen it every time. the first time you sharpen it you will nick the strop. (everyone does)

if you have a local old time barber go in and ask him for advice. he will no dowt not use one anymore but may still have on laying about that he can show you how to sharpen correctly.

and remember that shaving with a striaght stops being something you have to do and becomes an event. enjoy it. take your time and use it like meditation.

oh and dont forget the balm for aftershaving (nivea do a good one)

hope that helps. and welcome to the club.

expect blood and lots of it

Nova.: i'm getting  it done at the barbers. so should be old styleee.

Sweeny Todd springs to mind!

Watch for the Trap door, dont need to say anymore

Peddersgolf said

Watch for the Trap door, dont need to say anymore

i'll be checking, honest

whatalotafun said

Nova.: i'm getting  it done at the barbers. so should be old styleee.

fiar enough mate. miss understood.

enjoy.

cheers for the advise tho nova. i might look into the flat blade tho

It takes ages! The last one I had took about 50 minutes. They shave you about 3 times, 3 hot towels, 1 ice towel, face wash, face clense, lubrication, moisturiser…..

Apart from that after a few days you'll have no idea they had done anything and decide it's not worth the effort more than once every year or two.  You'll enjoy it though for the novelty if nothing else.

i usually have to shave every couple of days and heard about my uncle having a cut throat and saying he didnt have to shave for a while so thought id try it.
really random having someone shave for you but its awesome how close it is.
i did not have to shave for about a week which to me was a fantastic feeling. hate shaving so much

Damn dat sounds wicked guys, becuase i hate shaving especially 3 times in the week as i have a beard so have to lol

marshy said

hate shaving so much

Ditto.

Thats why most photos of me im sporting stubble. My problem is that i get bald patches from my cheeks to my ears so it looks stupid.

I dont know if i could trust someone else to shave me. Defo not with a naked blade.

was going to get it done today, but due to the hospital messing aboot…..i didn't get time. but i'll be doing it soon.

i usualy trim the start of my beard back with the clippers, cos i suffer with acne and shaving with a normal razor is near imposible. so i thought i'd give a naked blade a go!

I have it done all of the time when i have too ( ie weddings etc ) very realxing takes ages and i go into a trance like state.

I had one done when on holiday in Turkey the guy was literally slapping me across the face i nearlly punched him back, but boy did it feel good after he had finished.

Had one done in manchester a good few years since, two italian blokes, sat me down chatted for a while, cut my hair (no guard on the clippers), trimmed my eyebrows, ear hair & nose hair (sound like an ape, but i'm not) proceeded to give me a cut throat shave, then massaged my chin & head 8)

I had one done the night before my wedding.woke up next day with stubble had to get the mack 3 out.  Worth having it done just lying there for an hour relaxing letting the world go by.(make sure the barber has a steady hand).Try not to scream when he puts the aftershave on (ouch)

i went this morning for my shave, i was well chuffed, it's the first EVER wet shave that i have ever had and not cut myself.

as well as that i almost fell asleep in the chair. hot towels are just so comfy.

i would definatly recomend this to anyone who hasn't done it before, it cost ?15 but was worth every penny.

even got a face massage in there.

funny thing is that when i went in the guy said that they do those in the basement, i laughed at his funny joke, only for the guy then to lead me down into the basement, i was a little woried to start with but all was good.

i can't believe i had a good pampering this morning. but like i say, you gotta try this, even if it's just once.