Shoutout to the guy who pushed me to try a straight razor shave

Christopher Wilson · 2026-04-01T20:35:05.438692+00:00

I was sure it was just a gimmick for show, but after he did my neckline with one in Chicago last month, the finish is way cleaner. Anyone else made the switch and have a good blade brand to start with?

sandraflores6mo ago

Feather blades are sharp, but Astra Platinums are way more forgiving for beginners.

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kaid476mo ago

My barber in Philly swears by Feather blades. They're stupid sharp but give a great shave once you get the hang of it.

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bennett.mason6mo ago

My buddy in Denver tried a straight razor after his barber talked him into it. He cut himself pretty bad with a Feather blade, so I agree with @sandraflores that a milder blade is smarter to learn on. He switched to a Derby blade and his shaves got way better without the blood.

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