Mecky Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 In westerns I think they shave with Bowie knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manlinose Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Turkish barbers (proper ones, not season-only-beachfront-for-tourist-ones) aren't allowed anywhere near a customer with a cut-throat until they've served years of apprenticeship. Obviously, I know such a proper one and know him very well indeed. His son is in his mid-30s and cuts hair, has been working with his dad for 15 years, and has only been allowed to shave customers with a cut-throat in the past 2 years. Been to see Mehmet regularly for the past 6 years (Easter and/or summer), and witnessed this first-hand. Tells you all you need to know, really to be fair, if i was letting someone else brandish a cut-throat around my neck, i'd want to be comfortable that they knew what they were doing - if i was doing it to myself i'd be a lot more relaxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 It'll end in tears ..... Confusing typo there ... I'm sure you meant to say 'It'll end in ears ... and half a nose ... and an upper lip ... tooth ... ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamo Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 It is a skill... don't do it. Think how easy it is to cut yourself with a cheap bic that positions the blade at the right angle for you and has a plastic guard... imagine what happens if there is no guard and you get the angle wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manlinose Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 where's the spirit of adventure gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogey Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Tried with one for 6 months, couldn't get on with it. Was never a very close shave for me and a lot of messing about with all the stuff to care for the blade, whetstone and strop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw47 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Bypassblade. If you supported the other lot I'd be all for you giving it a go! My advice would be don't even think about it. I was given one as a present about 45 years ago & wound up giving it away without using it. The advice I was given by the man who gave it to me was to blow up a balloon, lather it with shaving cream & practice shaving the balloon without bursting it. So if you're determined it might be an idea to try that first before blood is spilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikes10 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 See this video and become a professional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Before growing a beard I was very tempted to get one as the price of disposable blades is pretty extortionate. If it was me, I'd have one. Yeah, you will no doubt cut yourself a few times but remember, men were using them for hundreds of years before safety razors came along and we seem to have survived pretty well as a species. jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I have my beard shaped once or twice weekly by a barber. I thought I'd try doing it myself to save the hassle of getting there - and obviously some money. After buying a good quality cut throat kit, all I can say is...never again! It was a nightmare. The guys that shave and shape my beard earn every penny! It's all about directions and angles - and it's just not easy to do yourself. I certainly wouldn't want one of my kids doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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