Is this razor ready to shave?
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They said it was, but it isn't. I took a great deal of effort to make it semi-usable-don't buy it.
605944
When purchasing a Conventional Straight razor, they should be honed and stropped in order to get a cutting edge for shaving. They arrive sharp, just not RAZOR sharp.
605945
No it isn't, while it is kind of sharp I had to send away to be sharpened and even then it wasn't as sharp as I would like. Hope this helps! :)
605946
No. It requires whetting on a stone, then stropping on a linen or canvas strop loaded with cerium oxide or Yellowstone Compound, then a leather strop. This razor is a shame to carry Otto Fromme's name on it. Don't buy it. A GOOD Otto Fromme costs about $150 and up (way up). I have a Red Head #56 I have used almost every morning for forty+ years, I paid $75 in '75 I think. I wouldn't use this thing to cut cheese.
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Hi Nicolas,Disappointingly, no, it was not ready to shave. I purchased it as a Christmas present for my husband. He liked it, but you almost expect it to be ready to use when it came out of the box. It is kind of like getting a toy on Christmas and forgot the batteries. So, my husband did have to use the leather strap to sharpen it. He did try to use it before realizing this. You can imagine that was not too comfortable. No major damage, but, again, you just awesome when you purchase it that it is ready to use.Other than that, it is a good straight edge razor.Hope this helps!Cathy Hi Nicolas,Disappointingly, no, it was not ready to shave. I purchased it as a Christmas present for my husband. He liked it, but you almost expect it to be ready to use when it came out of the box. It is kind of like getting a toy on Christmas and forgot the batteries. So, my husband did have to use the leather strap to sharpen it. He did try to use it before realizing this. You can imagine that was not too comfortable. No major damage, but, again, you just awesome when you purchase it that it is ready to use.Other than that, it is a good straight edge razor.Hope... » Read More Hi Nicolas,Disappointingly, no, it was not ready to shave. I purchased it as a Christmas present for my husband. He liked it, but you almost expect it to be ready to use when it came out of the box. It is kind of like getting a toy on Christmas and forgot the batteries. So, my husband did have to use the leather strap to sharpen it. He did try to use it before realizing this. You can imagine that was not too comfortable. No major damage, but, again, you just awesome when you purchase it that it is ready to use.Other than that, it is a good straight edge razor.Hope this helps!Cathy « Show Less
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I got the razor and it is not ready to shave. But I had to buy a 4000/8000 grit waterstone to hone it. It is really worth it. I have also bought through Amazon a 1000/6000 grit waterstone to sharpen my cooking knife set.
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I have heard others claim theirs were not, but mine was. I don't know if they stropped it properly before or not, but I have had no troubles with mine.
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No. No razor comes ready to shave straight out of the box. In fact, I ordered almost the same razor and when I sent it off to get honed I was informed that one side of the bevel was crooked so it couldn't be sharpened. $75 down the drain. If you want a decent beginner razor that comes sharpened from the company, I would refer you to google the website Straight Razor Designs. I ordered one from them and they pre hone it before shipping it to you. Hope this helps.
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Well, to be honest I bought this one a few months ego and I have not see the need yet!But see this response:No - see here: http://answers.remingtonproducts.com/answers/1205-en_us/category/PartsAndAccessories|ForMen|Groomers/men-s-groomer-parts-parts-and-accessories-remington-hair-care-shave-and-grooming-products-questions-answers/questions.htm?page=4 If you haven't bought this razor and replacing them is a priority, you'll want to reconsider. If you own this razor, a quick sharpening and re-lubrication of the blades will help.
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No. I don't know why you would want to. It's not a razor, but more like automated tweezers. I LOVE it.
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I would rate it as excellent. It takes a bit more shaving time in the neck area, but then again that is a bigger area. For the price this razor is about as good as one costing 3 to 4 times as much. I would buy it again knowing what I do now.
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Yes you can shave while the razor is plugged in and it will chage at the same time
674540
Yes, I would say it would be great for sensitive skin. I haven't shaved with a "razor" razor for years and this is a quick and easy shave for me in the morning. No razor burn at all.
687729
No, it's pretty basic. For the price, I'm glad I got it and I'll probably keep it to use as a travel razor. I'll be looking for a butterfly style razor, maybe adjustable.
265706
No, just let it glide over your whiskers, assuming of course you insert a sharp blade in the razor before you start to shave
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It does not hurt me! I really like this shaver. Seems to be a great value for Braun quality. I have not used an electric in decades...so true...not as close as a blade. But close enough!
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I like the razor and keep it charged most of the time.... saying that, you might want to keep the razor plugged in while shaving. There doesn't seem to be any loss of cutting power while you groom yourself.
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This is NOT a good razor for shaving your privates. It's way to powerful & sharp.
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I would say no because this model isn't "wet&dry;". Wet&dry; means you can use the shaver with gel or foam cream
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I purchased the "shave ready" one - and it is great - been lasting a long time. I just strop it each time. It's a great starter razor.
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Probably just me, but shaving in the shower with a DE razor would be like trying to drive while blindfolded. I need to see my face with the razor touching my face. If not, I have visions of "Sweeney Todd" flashing in front of my eyes. And as many say, the razor needs to be dried (and kept dry) after each shave. It's not a cheap plastic razor like we are all used to.
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Yes I have been using both. No problem. Just blow out the razor before you clean it to prolong the use.
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Not that I'm aware of. Just put the blade in, and there it is. Shaves really close, so be careful.
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Not at all. That's the appeal of the body shaver in my eyes. I also don't think it get as clean of a shave as a razor would. Just fyi