@snuffster: Except in the case of your razor, in which case it’s always bad.
Yes, my razor has been in a drawer for 20 years:)
Hehe, I’m a member of B&B myself, although I don’t visit there often. Given my limited budget, I’d rather stock up on snuff than razors! In the event of the Apocalypse, I’d rather be bearded and calm than clean-shaven and having nic fits…
Lol I agree
Daily razor is Gillette 1949 Superspeed, with Astra blades. My day off / Weekend razor is a Thiers-Issard Straight Razor, and or my Wapi. Brush and Soap seems to be my preference i’m a huge fan of mitchels woolfat, and tabac, Neither have a fabulous scent, but hey I normally have some Kendel brown or Santa Domingo in my nose so who cares about scent of the cream!.
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I have a new appreciation for the wet shave experience. After decades of using disposables, i really like the feel of a solid tool like the old Gillettes. It makes me nostalgic for the way we used to make things in the USA. With a little practice, these old relics will deliver an astonishingly close shave. The extra time it takes is a luxury in today’s hectic world. But there is something meditative about the routine, and I find it time well spent. I have my dad’s old Gillettes, a '50 superspeed black tip with aluminum handle. Also his '66 flair tip. I bought a few others on ebay and really don’t think I’m in danger of amassing a huge collection.
@cstokes4 I had a look at the badgerandblade forum and the result … I ordered some quality material to replace my old no name brush and blade. Great forum with lots of good advice/reviews btw. On it’s way to my doorstep: DE Razor Edwin Jagger DE89L Edwin Jagger Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush Truefitt and Hill Luxury Shaving Soap Mama Bears Patchouli Glycerin Shaving Soap Taylor of Old Bond Street Rose Shaving Cream Derby, Astra and Feather blades (got them for free from Traditionalshaving in the UK)
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@snuff-belgium: B&B does the same thing to me! Looks like you have some very nice stuff on the way. Right now I am focussing on expanding my blade selection and buying more antique DE’s and SE’s, I just picked up an Ever Ready on ebay today for a whopping $7.
@cstokes4 I wanted to start with some good stuff but I definitely can see my interest expanding in the future. Looked up the Ever Ready, very nice and at that price a steal. I’ll start with the blades I get with my order and might try some feathers, crystals an personna next. If I find some I like I’ll probably order a pack of 100 from someone on the forum. The selection of blades available here in the shops is limited to Gilette. I find wet shaving one of the maybe more old traditional things but it gives great satisfaction, taking some time for yourself in this superfast society. Enjoying some Neffa Ifrikia at the moment.
Go easy with those Feathers.
I have a very old Wilkinsons “cut throat”, wonder if it’s worth anything?
I was just browsing around over at badgerandblades and I think I will refrain from going there again as I do not need another costly habit at this time, once I get my finances back to normal however I just might look into it some more.
There is also a UK based eurocentric shave site called “The Shaving Room” (one word) - why not pay us a visit?
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I am a wet shaver. Started with Dovo straights but am currently into the 1904 classic DE by Merkur.
I’m a non shaver. Very economical, more money for snuff.
I tried straight razor shaving 30 years ago but didn’t like it, it just didn’t work. Now I learned that was because the razor wasn’t shave ready. But now that I’m retired I have more time and started reading on some forums and as expected I’ve parted with some of my money. Just yesterday I received a package from Neil Miller in the UK with 2 very nice vintage razors and a strop. Had my first shave, the cheeks went ok, no cuts, the rest I did with my DE razor, it will take lots of practice but should be fun.
Wooah, I could never trust myself, I reckon my jugular would be through in 10 seconds flat.
Shaving doesn’t normally make me wet…errrm not quite the same topic
@snuff-belgium: I am slowly building my straight supplies. I have a hone and a razor, now I just need a strop. Right now I am still too tied up on collecting DE’s to worry about it.