Old fashioned Shavers unite!
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Old fashioned Shavers unite!
That is, if you use a brush and lather a cream or a soap, and use a safety razor that involves a razor blade or an injector, or a straight razor.

I switched to this method nearly three years ago and love it. People who started shaving in the 70's, do you still use these? Does anybody's Dad? Let's talk!

I switched to this method nearly three years ago and love it. People who started shaving in the 70's, do you still use these? Does anybody's Dad? Let's talk!
#5
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I use soap in a mug and a brush, but I use modern razors.
DE "safety" razors weren't really safe; you were just less likely to bleed to death from your wounds than with a straight razor. I switched when Gillette Trac II came out and never looked back. I currently use Gillette Custom Plus disposables. I have tried the 3 to n-bladed razors and not seen an advantage.
DE "safety" razors weren't really safe; you were just less likely to bleed to death from your wounds than with a straight razor. I switched when Gillette Trac II came out and never looked back. I currently use Gillette Custom Plus disposables. I have tried the 3 to n-bladed razors and not seen an advantage.
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You were right the first time.
#9
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I shave both my head and face with a German made safety razor and I use Alum blocks(the original after shave). I'm also using a good quality badger hair brush to lather up.
These guys are pricey but i like them. www.theartofshaving.com
These guys are pricey but i like them. www.theartofshaving.com
#12
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This is what I use :
Parker 22R safety razor
Shark or Feather blades
Tweezerman badger brush
Col. Conk glycerine shaving soap

#13
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inri:
Feather blades are the ultimate, I used to use them, want to get back into them, but yeah they're awesome. I had a Parker Butterfly, and I LOVE Mr. Taylor's cream.
#15
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I used an old safety razor from the 70s for a year or so a few years back. Geoff was really promoting his, so I thought that I'd try it out. The old guy at the pharmacy was impressed that I was buying double-edge razor blades.
But when the plastic collar on the razor disintegrated I threw the razor away and returned to my SensorExcel. The lightweight razor really is a lot easier to use. And it shaves just as well.
But when the plastic collar on the razor disintegrated I threw the razor away and returned to my SensorExcel. The lightweight razor really is a lot easier to use. And it shaves just as well.
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I was talking to the guy that works at The Art of Shaving store and he said that safety razors are making a big comeback because the blades are so much cheaper. I think I am going to switch to a safty razor soon.
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I use a Merkur classic, and blades that i bought in bulk on ebay. my face is smoother than a baby's ass, which i was never able to achieve with an electric or a Gillette triple blade. i am working my way up to using a DE on my head, still use a regular stop and shop knock off of Gillette for that.
for me using a safety razor is the experience. it is like a mini spa visit every other day. I like the ritual of it, and it gives me time to not think about the crap my day will hold. i lather three different times and go three different directions. final rinse cycle use warm then ice cold water (and pretend i am a Navy SeAL undergoing drown proofing).
i end using either aqua velva for every day after shave, lilac vegital (and pretend i am Al Swearengen) for days where i have more fun stuff going on, Clubman for social outings, and will try some sort of Bay Rum if i ever feel like dating again.
i use ugly mug shaving soap, forget the scents off hand. one for everyday, like soulless ginger lime, and cool water or something for special days.
if i had to run out in morning i couldn't do this, as takes too long. But again, for me it is an experience, so i don't mind gettin up earlier to devote some time to myself and improve my mood.
someone used to say safety razor shaving was akin to driving stick versus automatic.
for me using a safety razor is the experience. it is like a mini spa visit every other day. I like the ritual of it, and it gives me time to not think about the crap my day will hold. i lather three different times and go three different directions. final rinse cycle use warm then ice cold water (and pretend i am a Navy SeAL undergoing drown proofing).
i end using either aqua velva for every day after shave, lilac vegital (and pretend i am Al Swearengen) for days where i have more fun stuff going on, Clubman for social outings, and will try some sort of Bay Rum if i ever feel like dating again.
i use ugly mug shaving soap, forget the scents off hand. one for everyday, like soulless ginger lime, and cool water or something for special days.
if i had to run out in morning i couldn't do this, as takes too long. But again, for me it is an experience, so i don't mind gettin up earlier to devote some time to myself and improve my mood.
someone used to say safety razor shaving was akin to driving stick versus automatic.
#20
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Got a shave a few years ago in a high end barber shop with a straight razor. Was terrified the entire time the guy was going to slit my throat. No joke.
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#22
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thanks to this thread, I went and bought a safety razor. I hate how expensive the mach3 razor heads are, especially since I only get a few decent shaves out of one head.
I bought one of these and love it. The shave is comparable, if not in some ways better than disposable head razors. I love how easy it is to clean to get all of the hair and gunk out from the razor. This particular model is made very well, looks gorgeous, although I do wish the handle was a bit longer as I have larger hands. I plan on picking up another brand, perhaps this or a longer handled Merkur, as I'd like to at least have two so I could pass one onto each one of my boys as a possible heirloom when the time comes.
I bought one of these and love it. The shave is comparable, if not in some ways better than disposable head razors. I love how easy it is to clean to get all of the hair and gunk out from the razor. This particular model is made very well, looks gorgeous, although I do wish the handle was a bit longer as I have larger hands. I plan on picking up another brand, perhaps this or a longer handled Merkur, as I'd like to at least have two so I could pass one onto each one of my boys as a possible heirloom when the time comes.
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Yes! Glad you like it man. I would also highly recommend checking out samplers from the three T's, which are the ultimate in shaving creams. They are Trumper's, Truefitt and Hill, and Taylor's. At lest two of the companies have them. I'll try to dig up links for sample packs. T&H gives you little vials of every type of cream, and also their associated colognes, lotions, and other stuff.
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Yes! Glad you like it man. I would also highly recommend checking out samplers from the three T's, which are the ultimate in shaving creams. They are Trumper's, Truefitt and Hill, and Taylor's. At lest two of the companies have them. I'll try to dig up links for sample packs. T&H gives you little vials of every type of cream, and also their associated colognes, lotions, and other stuff.