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[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Do you like the Barbarossa now?

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don't know - it's a razor I feel safe with. It's still a bit uncomfortable to handle, and the blade could be longer, but it's not too bad. I clearly prefer it to my Soviet straight.

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh, I don't think I've seen your Soviet razor, I'm intrigued now 🙂

The Barbarossa is an interesting animal. Just feels like it should be a good idea, IMO

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'll make a photo later tonight of my rocket razor from the CCCP.

The Barbarossa is probably a good idea, I just need to get used to its size - it feels nothing in the hand like a regular straight, or even a shavette 🤷‍♂️

[–] djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Thanks!

Have you ever used a Kamisori? It has a similar edge length as a Barbarossa (albeit a very different geometry)

I have a kamisori style shavette, but I 've never tried the real thing 😂