Straight Razor / Cut Throat Razor Lessons?

2dizzylizzie · 27-11-2017 06:37PM #1

Are there any courses available in Dublin where you can learn to use a straight razor? I have found plenty of courses aimed at barbers and hair dressers, but none for the average man looking to learn this skill. My brother is interested in learning, and a course in it would make a great Christmas present, but I just can’t find one! Any advice welcome.

hitemfrank · 28-11-2017 12:31AM

I would be hugely surprised if there was. For many people it's just a case of getting a shave ready straight razor and having a go at it.

There are plenty of videos on YouTube that would explain it all. It's really not difficult as long as you possess some hand eye coordination.

Jurgen Klopp · 28-11-2017 03:08AM

Blow up a balloon or rubber jonny and tie it. Lather in shaving soap and practise shaving the balloon without bursting it

Not even joking know a couple barbers who used this as part of their training

tunney · 04-12-2017 04:57PM

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Blow up a balloon or rubber jonny and tie it. Lather in shaving soap and practise shaving the balloon without bursting it

Not even joking know a couple barbers who used this as part of their training

Just don't use ribbed or studded.

2dizzylizzie · 11-12-2017 11:30AM

Thanks for the advice gents. I guess I’ll be getting him a nice straight razor and and a bag of balloons for Christmas!

Straight Razor / Cut Throat Razor Lessons?

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