Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 So....the last couple months I decided to try the double edge safety razor with a Mekur 23C over my many-bladed Schick (and previously Gillette) and Barbasol..... and wow! It takes a little more time, but really enjoy shaving. It’s almost therapy!! GG Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,965 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Can’t do it anymore. Old skin doesn't Take well to the blade these days. Norelco floating heads suffice. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Can’t do it anymore. Old skin doesn't Take well to the blade these days. Norelco floating heads suffice. Hope I get to have the privilege to enjoy the Norelco someday GG Link to post Share on other sites
Perro Del Diablo 5,410 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I learned to shave with safety razor but used barbasol now I use brush and soap. Teaching my 14 year old son this way Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 33,629 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Years ago I went away from shaving cream and razors to an electric razor. I tried the old style of shaving for a while but I just like the convenience of electric shaving. I have been using a Braun cordless shaver for over 15 years now. The same shaver. You can’t beat that for savings over blades and cream over years. The battery is finally giving up and I will probably buy another one. My son-in-law was trying to talk me into going with a straight razor, brush and soap a while back. Some folks take this “Manly-Man” thing a little too serious. I’ll be skipping the straight razor thing. I don’t have enough good luck to be tempting death by a thousand cuts every morning. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 39 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Years ago I went away from shaving cream and razors to an electric razor. I tried the old style of shaving for a while but I just like the convenience of electric shaving. I have been using a Braun cordless shaver for over 15 years now. The same shaver. You can’t beat that for savings over blades and cream over years. The battery is finally giving up and I will probably buy another one. My son-in-law was trying to talk me into going with a straight razor, brush and soap a while back. Some folks take this “Manly-Man” thing a little too serious. I’ll be skipping the straight razor thing. I don’t have enough good luck to be tempting death by a thousand cuts every morning. I don't know about this "Manly-Man" stuff - just know that going from a Gillette type to what I am doing now is more enjoyable...i tried an electric when i was younger, it was ok. Went back to a Gillette type as it was a closer shave. As UB points out it may be back in my future IF I reach the future GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Kid #4631 21 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Straight Razor!!!!!!!!!! Save on blades...…. Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 7,730 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have a beard so I only shave my neck and a little part of my face so it doesn't grow all the way up to my eyes! I have a Braun electric that does just fine! Quick too!! Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 33,629 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Gunner Gatlin, SASS # 10274 said: I don't know about this "Manly-Man" stuff - just know that going from a Gillette type to what I am doing now is more enjoyable...i tried an electric when i was younger, it was ok. Went back to a Gillette type as it was a closer shave. As UB points out it may be back in my future IF I reach the future GG ~ My "Manly Man" comment wasn't a slight on anyone. Lots of 20 and 30 year old guys are going retro and using straight razors for shaving and hair gel in their hair. It's a fad. I call it the "Manly Man Fad". Link to post Share on other sites
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth 7,355 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Unfortunately for me, blade razors of any kind are not my friend. Like Utah Bob, electric floating head razors give me the smooth shaves the wife . Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: My "Manly Man" comment wasn't a slight on anyone. Lots of 20 and 30 year old guys are going retro and using straight razors for shaving and hair gel in their hair. It's a fad. I call it the "Manly Man Fad". Didn't take it that way - just don't know about "Manly-Man" stuff. Hope these 20 and 30 year old guys enjoy this "retro" thing - and good for them for bringing back an enjoyable way of shaving. I wish I found this fad sooner . Instead I found it right here on the Wire a few years ago! GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Smoky Pistols 686 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 53 minutes ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Unfortunately for me, blade razors of any kind are not my friend. Like Utah Bob, electric floating head razors give me the smooth shaves the wife . Well, well, looks who's back on the Wire again! Welcome back FKCGG! Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 8,799 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Unfortunately for me, blade razors of any kind are not my friend. Like Utah Bob, electric floating head razors give me the smooth shaves the wife . Hey, who are you, total stranger? Glad to see you back. You were missed. Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 8,799 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 13 hours ago, Gunner Gatlin, SASS # 10274 said: So....the last couple months I decided to try the double edge safety razor with a Mekur 23C over my many-bladed Schick (and previously Gillette) and Barbasol..... and wow! It takes a little more time, but really enjoy shaving. It’s almost therapy!! GG I use Colonel Ichabod Conk's shaving soap (has a hint of Bay Rum to it) in an old fashioned rubber shaving cup. I use a Merkur brand safety razor with either Wilkinson Sword or Astra brand blades. Astra is harder to find, but it's a great blade and costs less. My brush is a generic shaving brush that I bought at Wally World. Look up Col. Conk's on line. I buy nine cakes (three packs of three each) at a time. I put two in a Pyrex measuring cup, and melt it before pouring it into the rubber cup. I finish off the shave with Grand Bay Bay rum. I liked Dominica better but they stopped making it a couple of years back. Another good choice is Penaud's Clubman Virgin Islands Bay Rum, but it smells "sweeter" to me. I don't do much to pamper myself, but a real hot old fashioned shave is one of my luxuries. A good shave takes about 25 minutes total and it's worth it to me. PS: I tried a straight razor many years ago. It didn't suit me very well, but the artificial ear isn't very noticeable. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: I use Colonel Ichabod Conk's shaving soap (has a hint of Bay Rum to it) in an old fashioned rubber shaving cup. I use a Merkur brand safety razor with either Wilkinson Sword or Astra brand blades. Astra is harder to find, but it's a great blade and costs less. My brush is a generic shaving brush that I bought at Wally World. Look up Col. Conk's on line. I buy nine cakes (three packs of three each) at a time. I put two in a Pyrex measuring cup, and melt it before pouring it into the rubber cup. I finish off the shave with Grand Bay Bay rum. I liked Dominica better but they stopped making it a couple of years back. Another good choice is Penaud's Clubman Virgin Islands Bay Rum, but it smells "sweeter" to me. I don't do much to pamper myself, but a real hot old fashioned shave is one of my luxuries. A good shave takes about 25 minutes total and it's worth it to me. PS: I tried a straight razor many years ago. It didn't suit me very well, but the artificial ear isn't very noticeable. Thanks pard for your post GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 6,814 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Uh... What is this "razor" thing of which y'all speak...? Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 639 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Uh... What is this "razor" thing of which y'all speak...? You look pretty GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Perro Del Diablo 5,410 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Unfortunately for me, blade razors of any kind are not my friend. Like Utah Bob, electric floating head razors give me the smooth shaves the wife . Welcome back stranger Link to post Share on other sites
punxsutawneypete 324 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Since my retirement 3 1/2 years ago my shaving requirements have gone down by about 2/3. Link to post Share on other sites
Raylan 11,718 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Grew up on the old safety razor. But the new disposable triple blades work better for me, closer smoother quicker shaves. Maybe if I had time to make it a ritual I would consider going back to a nice metal safety razor. Tried the electric razors twice over the years and they never worked well for me, never as clean or smooth as a shave, took longer, and would always get the occassional yank. Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,210 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 These are the ones I make. Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 7,572 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 1:58 AM, Raylan said: Grew up on the old safety razor. But the new disposable triple blades work better for me, closer smoother quicker shaves. Maybe if I had time to make it a ritual I would consider going back to a nice metal safety razor. Tried the electric razors twice over the years and they never worked well for me, never as clean or smooth as a shave, took longer, and would always get the occassional yank. I guess an epilator is out of the question then. Link to post Share on other sites
Seamus McGillicuddy 418 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Some of that stuff looks pretty cool but I just bought a $3 bag of BIC razors that will last me at least a couple of years. $2 can of Barbasol will last six or eight months. That’s shaving the half my face not permanently covered by whiskers every few days. YMMV. Seamus Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 8,799 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 12:24 PM, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Uh... What is this "razor" thing of which y'all speak...? So THAT'S what Gabby Hayes looked like with his teeth in. Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 6,814 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: So THAT'S what Gabby Hayes looked like with his teeth in. Yessiree Bob! Yer durn tootin', ya young whippersnapper~! Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 8,799 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Yessiree Bob! Yer durn tootin', ya young whippersnapper~! x 10. Link to post Share on other sites
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