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**Marshal Moroni** · 10th May 08, 04:59 PM

Congratulations on a fine razor.
I got the bug to use a straight razor about 20 years ago, got one from my Granddad, had it professionally sharpened and promptly ended up with about a 3" nick. Back to safety razors for me! I still use an old gillette double edge butterfly razor, unfortunately mine does not have acool piper inlay.

Best of luck,

Marshal Moroni

**ardchoille** · 10th May 08, 05:07 PM

Very nice looking razor.. I like the piper.

**JerseyLawyer** · 10th May 08, 05:17 PM

Ah, so I'm not the only SRP alum here.

I shave with a straight razor. They're fun. They're not really as dangerous as you think. I cut myself far more often with some cheap bic razor.

They are addictive, though!

**Arlen** · 5th January 08, 10:44 AM

That's a beautiful razor.

I shave with a straight razor sometimes and it gives a wonderful, close shave.
They do take a bit of practice, but I think you will love it.

**Oldhiker** · 5th January 08, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

I should probably pull my hair back today and have someone take my picture, so everyone will be able to see me with both ears. I'm likely to lose at least one in the next week or so.

Have you seen the movie Sweeny Todd?

Put 911 on your voice activated speed dial haha

my barber has a collection of old straight razors and other antique barber equipment, amazing stuff.

**James MacMillan** · 5th January 08, 06:20 PM

I learned to shave on one of those. It's not hard at all. You hold the blade almost at 90 degrees to the face. If the razor is sharp, you can get the closest shave in the world. I don't use my two anymore, but you'd have to beat me up to get them from me.

Nice purchase!

**PaulX608** · 5th January 08, 07:18 PM

Very cool, I like it! I've always wanted to try one of those. I use an old Gilette adjustable myself. I only wish I could trust myself around my throat with ane of those. Love the piper!

**GMan** · 5th January 08, 09:45 PM

I can sense that that is a perfect item for your life, it is a great thing of beauty.

**Fox** · 8th January 08, 07:29 AM

<wince> I agree with everything save for the ninty degrees part. One would do better at about thirty degrees.

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

I learned to shave on one of those. It's not hard at all. You hold the blade almost at 90 degrees to the face. If the razor is sharp, you can get the closest shave in the world. I don't use my two anymore, but you'd have to beat me up to get them from me.

Nice purchase!

**James MacMillan** · 8th January 08, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Toddo

<wince> I agree with everything save for the ninty degrees part. One would do better at about thirty degrees.

Mind you, I never took a protractor to my face, so you could be right. The trick is holding the razor, and as you can see from my face, I haven't done that in a long time!

But once learned, shaving with a straight razor is a joy and pleasure. The shaving cup, brush, lather, etc etc - - ALMOST makes me want to shave again - NOT!