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Straight Razor / Cut Throat Razor Lessons?

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  • 27-11-2017 6:37pm
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    2dizzylizzie
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    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.
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    hitemfrank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    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.


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    Jurgen Klopp
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    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


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    tunney
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    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.


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    2dizzylizzie
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭2dizzylizzie


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


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