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I don’t know what it’s called in English, but it’s amazing. I shave with this everywhere except downstairs. I need apply NO pressure whatsoever thanks to its own weight and thanks to the sharpness of these Japanese blades. I love it. :3 ⚔️🎌

Edit: you obviously don’t have to present your equipment on your hands like a psychopath. 🤣

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    2 days ago

    First time I tried, my face looked like I was put in a sack with a cat and thrown into a river, but in fewer attempts than I expected I got good at it. Now I almost never cut myself. One time, and it was the last, I rushed and cut myself quite deep on my chin to the point I had a few layers of skin hanging, but nothing that couldn’t heal without stitches. I just snipped it with some small scissors I keep in the bathroom and continued shaving, though it was bleeding quite a bit and quite stingy.

    I also keep a pack of the regular single use Gillette’s on hand for times I’m in a rush, and for the downstairs area since theres no way the other sharp blade is going anywhere near there.

    I foam with a horsehair brush and regular cheap cream that comes in a tube.

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      22 hours ago

      my face looked like I was put in a sack with a cat and thrown into a river

      I laughed hard and loud at this. GREAT description! 🤣

      I really would like to try one of these straight razors one day. Have you tried those that use disposable blades? For instance, those that I use, you could actually fold into two, right in the middle, and use it in one of those, they say.

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        21 hours ago

        Yeap thats what i do. My handle (dont know its proper name) will only fit the blades if you snap them in half. I just buy the cheapest ones since i only ever use each half for one shave anyway. I also just got the cheapest handle I could find on the internet that ships to me, so you definitely dont need anything fancy i think. I guess in a year I could invest in something nicer, but for now it gets the hair off my face so im not worried

        Also, glad to know my misfortune at least made you laugh 😂