Shaving

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In another thread, the topic of shaving came up.

It actually was one of the most unexpected thread diversions I've seen. The contributors to the diversion really outdid themselves. Bravo!

Anyway, I decided to create a thread for it.

When it comes to shaving, I go old-school. I use an old-fashioned single-blade "safety" razor. I love that thing. The little blade dispenser comes with five blades, and only costs $2.76. My facial hair doesn't grow really fast and it's not too coarse, so I can go quite awhile on one blade.

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Using one of these is a little like using a Bigsby. You've got to develop a light touch or you'll get undesirable results!
 
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i got one of those kind of razors and a soap cup thing that was my Grandfathers but im not sure about using it.i have when i was younger but now i just use those cheapo blue disposable ones.half the time i dont even bother with shaving cream.just dont let the stubble get to long lol
 
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After that shaving diversion, I looked up the model sp8ctre mentioned. Then I watched some videos. I found the demos by the enthusiasts unsettling to say the least. I was frightened. I wonder if that is how us gear heads look to others!
 
 
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Who knew that facial hair grooming could be so diverse.
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LOL and to think until I got these 2 straight razors, I think I may have paid a total of a couple hundred for a lifetime of shaving between ages 16 and 53. Having a beard for most of my adult life, and using one of those barber clippers to cut my own hair keeps my frugal side happy.

My choice to get the 2 blade disposables and the new straight razors I got, gives me that little tool in my arsenal for the times I say Feck it and go for a change of pace just for the heck of it. Oh and who'd a thunk it how my bringing up that detour in the other thread would grow this much interest.

Nice shave shop, Don. Wonder if they do mail order to the US.
 
I use this:

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Hair clipper with 3 different sized combs, plus an adjustable comb, electric razor head, nose/ear hair clipper, "monobrow" clipper... Everything the modern metrosexual needs.... ;)
(I only actually use the razor, hair clipper and adjustable comb - the rest of the bits are still in the bag!)
My kids gave me this as part of my Christmas present last year.
It all sits on a recharging station and takes up almost no room.
And I must confess, the last electric razor i used, a PhiliShave, was crap. This one actually does cut my beard!!!
 
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Razors---WTF is all the deal with Razors these days--- they send them to your door now --- (because getting out to buy them is SOOOO complicated??) BE part of the RAZOR of the MOnth Club--- and get some shaver gel lube in fancy packaging for 8.00 (same crap is for sale at wlamart for 4) --- the commercials make you think they are obviously VERY expensive (razors that is) and you can get electrocuted/tazzed for trying to BUY them at store!

----I am also somewhat offended (regularly) by how STUPID men --mostly-- (because God forbid you insult anything other than a man/father/husband--seriously WATCH commercials--men are made to look like complete ignorant morons who cant pick yogurt--find their own shoes--- or --obviously BUY RAZORS) are made to look.

PEOPLE--disposable razors come in a 15 pac at the Dollar store---- for a DOLLAR-- 1 razor will last a month or more shaving daily---- so --- for 1.00 I am good for a year......life goes on...............next..........rant....shave cream--- WHY? -- use the soap --- lather it in your hands and rub it on your face--- shave--- done--- aftershave? cream? lotion? WHY? (because THEY tell you to) razzor burn wakes your ASS UP--- Suck it up buttercup.....get yer ass to work.......bunch a metrosexual goobers.....

Shave Club for men--- right up there with amway and rainbow vacuum cleaners on the SCAM list........


wow that ran long ---
 
Unlike Mr eSGEe who rubs his face on the rocks in the creek running past his front door to remove facial fuzz I do use a foaming lube.
I use the cheapo disposable and usually shave every second day.
I'm always in such a hurry even with the disposables I usually cut myself. It's the follow through that gets me, hacking bits of ear or nose off.
After a shave if I'm not dripping blood on the bathroom floor I feel I've failed at manhood.
 
For the Norwegian & Irish side of me, I use an old German made straight razor with an equally old mug with a badger hair brush. When done Mennen Skin Bracer, just like my old man used before me. Why fix what ain't broke?

I did recently buy an $80 plus Brün super dooper rechargeable job that was horrible! I threw it in the trash!:mad:
 
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