Safety Razor Shaving

[bhpdrew]

Since a few of you were wondering...
This video covers the basics pretty well. So take a look if you're interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Also, here is my personal set up. When I started three years ago 2 razors (both from the 1950's), one shave soap and a 5 count pack of blades set me back $15 from eBay. The badger hair brush can run from $8 to over $50 for the REALLY nice ones. I spent $20 and it has lasted 3 years. Blades, if you buy them from Walgreen's are about $7 for ten. But, if you look on Amazon or elsewhere on the web you can get 100 for about $15. A 12 pack of Mach 3 blades is $25.One blade will last me one shave. But, I have thick, heavy facial hair that beats the shit out of blades. If you have a thinner beard, the blades will last longer. Nice thing about it though, is I have a fresh blade every shave, it's cleaner, I don't butcher my face and it's a shit ton cheaper than cartridge razors.

[rayjax82]

+1 on the safety razor shaving. I love it. Progress is great, but there are some things that our fathers and grandfathers had that were better than what we have now. This is one of them.

[olydemon]

Yea, but if you actually shaved your whole face they wouldnt last nearly as long.... Haha.

[bhpdrew]

Yea, but if you actually shaved your whole face they wouldnt last nearly as long.... Haha.

One shave. One blade. Either way. When I was clean shaven it was the same story. Mach 3's or blades. All only lasted one shave.

[Mohawk13]

Been a Safety razor Shaver for over 30 Years. My Only Razor is a Brass Gillette that was issued to My Great Uncle in WW1!!!! Buy My Blades in bulk off line from Egypt...Cheaper and they last 7-10 Shaves...Use the same Soap, But My Mug and Brush are Vintage Burmashave...Let Me get a quick Pic...

Last edited by Mohawk13 on Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[SeattleBenito]

My father gave me a shaving kit is HS - needless to say I didn't have to shave as much back then. I could muster up a spare goat tee but that's pretty much it.

It came with just a new style razor, brush and soap dish. Kinda bummed I left it all in Ohio when I moved here. I loved the brush.

I can't find shit that works well now aside from wicked high priced Mach whatever and the super cheap razors made in where the fuck ever, suck horribly and leave me with a murder scene in my bathroom.

I never have shaved with a safety razor. I had my Grandfathers - for whatever reason I thought I would cut the hell out of my face with it - so I never used it. That too is in Ohio.

Can you use Safty Razor to manscape? or is that whole another thread? Lol




Sent via a piece of string and two cups.

[hauntedxpast]

My father gave me a shaving kit is HS - needless to say I didn't have to shave as much back then. I could muster up a spare goat tee but that's pretty much it.

It came with just a new style razor, brush and soap dish. Kinda bummed I left it all in Ohio when I moved here. I loved the brush.

I can't find shit that works well now aside from wicked high priced Mach whatever and the super cheap razors made in where the fuck ever, suck horribly and leave me with a murder scene in my bathroom.

I never have shaved with a safety razor. I had my Grandfathers - for whatever reason I thought I would cut the hell out of my face with it - so I never used it. That too is in Ohio.

Can you use Safty Razor to manscape? or is that whole another thread? Lol



Sent via a piece of string and two cups.

Rofl..

[bhpdrew]

Can you use Safty Razor to manscape? or is that whole another thread? Lol




Sent via a piece of string and two cups.

You might be gay. Or at least a puff.

[dlap]

I went old school about six months ago and my wallet loves it so does my face. One thing I found out the hard way is you have to take your time. A styptic pencil is also handy.

[SeattleBenito]

Can you use Safty Razor to manscape? or is that whole another thread? Lol




Sent via a piece of string and two cups.

You might be gay. Or at least a puff.

Hahahha. Puff is kinda a gay word. Gay word user.


Sent via a piece of string and two cups.

[calshands]

I'm a fairly recent convert to the safety razor. Been a mug/brush guy since I was 18.

I have to say, it was something of a learning curve to shave my head with the safety razor -- looked like I had the pox for a while there -- but I have since gotten the hang and it's MUCH nicer than the Mach 18,568.74 or whaterverthefuck nonsense they're selling.

And a thanks to Mohawk... I am going to order up a box of those blades and save even more $$. Which I'll probably spend on a new brush; 18 years takes its toll on 'em, I tell ya.

[StatlerandWaldorf]

I use disposables, but I run them for about 3 months a piece. Must have sissy facial hair. Looks like fun, but I cut myself up enough as it is.

[Mohawk13]

I've tried alot of blades, But the Sharks from Egypt seem to hold an edge really well. Get them From Ebay..Usually with free shipping...You will like them..Last a long time..even with a thick beard...

The soap from Wal Mart is really good quality. Has Shea Butter in it and I don't get Many nicks. Only have to buy 2-3 bars a year..last much longer than the canned stuff...Thicker lather also..


Is It Frigging Gay to be talking about this kinda stuff????

[bhpdrew]

Only if you're SeattleBenito.

[Mohawk13]

OK I feel better now