Wet Shaving

[odie1234]

[We have a lady in my hometown that still does genuine straight razor shaves on request.

I have been told by two different barbers in Florida that they are not allowed to shave customers anymore. Both said it was against the law. I would have no idea if true or not. Maybe they just did not want to do it, but with AIDS/Hepatitis scares, I can see where it is possible there was such a law. I am old enough that straight razors were just going out of style when I started shaving (nuns sent me home from 7th grade to shave before I returned). Graduated to safety razors and then disposables.

I hated shaving so much that I quit when I was 25 and only a small part of my face and neck have seen a razor since, except once. My original passport photo was with me unshaven at age 24. When I tried to cross the border from East Berlin to West Berlin while wearing a beard, the East German guards and their Russian adviser would not let me cross until I shaved so they could verify the passport photo. I was extremely nervous, the razor they gave me was dull, there was no shaving cream or soap available, and I was so unused to shaving I really botched it. The nicks and cuts on my face must have looked like I had lost a fight with a tom cat when they finally let me go. Except for my neck area I have never shaved again.

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[bucks2]

In my state barbers and beauticians are licensed by the state. I'd imagine each state would have their own rules and so some would allow it and some wouldn't. It's been a couple of years since I was there so they may have shut it down by now too. You know the goverment always knows what's best for you.

Ken

 

[jmugs]

I have worn beard since '65 when I discovered shaving made hamburger of my face in bootcamp. The act of shaving seems like such a daily waste of time anyway.

Oddly enough, I used to collect/sell vintage and antique shaving gear.

 

[Ernie n Tara]

Grew beard in '68; found GE trimmer, haven't shaved in 45 years!

Ernie

 

[Molaker]

Grew beard in '68; found GE trimmer, haven't shaved in 45 years!

Ernie

Grew a beard in '73.  Itched for 2-3 years then shaved it off.

 

[Frizlefrak]

On the 8th day, God invented electric razors.  2 minute buzz in the AM, and good to go.  More time for the second cup of coffee.

 

[M1894]

A couple of years ago my grandson found my old straight edge that I used until I went into the service. [Not allowed in basic training.] He said he couldn't even dream how we used them without cutting our throats.



Lee

 

[Larry N.]

I started with the Schick Injector as a teenager, and that's still what I use. The blades have gotten better, stay sharper for much longer, and I probably only use three or four blades a year.  I started with shaving cream, and used various kinds over the years, but now I just use Dial soap to lather my face. Of course I need to wash my face thoroughly to get the whiskers wet, then I lather with Dial. If I don't do the first step it's almost as bad as dry shaving.

I do have a Norelco that I use on occasion, but if I don't use a blade most of the time, I wind up with pimples, loose dry skin, etc.

 

[PancakeBill]

Friz, I'll stick with His original plan.

 

[Icemaker]

Friz, I'll stick with His original plan.

I too have not shaved in a while....

 

[Frank Hurst]

My dad used the mug, brush and straight razor. But the thing that I remember the most was the strap. Now days my dad would be under the jail. Now you know why I say "Yes Mam & No Sir, Thank You & Please".

Remember the World Series... "Look sharp, feel sharp... Gillette Blue Blades".

 

[Frizlefrak]

Friz, I'll stick with His original plan.

I did for a while too, but once it started growing in salt & pepper, I wiped it clean.  Maybe when it returns to all one color (albeit, quite a bit lighter)again.....I'll give the original plan another shot. 

 

[PancakeBill]

I have had my beard from the time it was all one color to once again, just about all one.  I had maybe 5 years in 40 without, so pics through the years show the progress.

 

[Just Lou]

I've had my beard for 33 years.  They were not just unpopular in my early days with IBM, but were not allowed.

 

[PancakeBill]

Nor my NCR days.  I started just after they required we wear a hat.

I worked with lots of IBM guys over my years in systems. 

Ever mess with the Series 1?

 

[jmugs]

Remember the World Series... "Look sharp, feel sharp... Gillette Blue Blades".

I'm sure many of us remember the Burma Shave signs.

 

[Just Lou]

Nor my NCR days.  I started just after they required we wear a hat.
I worked with lots of IBM guys over my years in systems.
Ever mess with the Series 1?

Bill, by the time the Series 1 came along, I was tied up with the larger systems and "In House" Data Center Support.

 

[Larry N.]

I did for a while too, but once it started growing in salt & pepper, I wiped it clean.  Maybe when it returns to all one color (albeit, quite a bit lighter)again.....I'll give the original plan another shot. 

I earned my salt and pepper, so I'm proud to show it.

 

[Joezeppy]

I'm in the minority - I've been rockin' a mustache since I was about 16. Have only shaved it off twice - once at about 18 and another in my early 20's when Kim & I were dating and I was told never to shave it again!

I do sport a beard every once in a while but keep it short - maybe a week's growth. These days, though, I don't like it - I'm thining up top, remaining hair is still jet black, mustache is black but the beard is 75% salt and 25% pepper...not a good look!

 

[bucks2]

I earned my salt and pepper, so I'm proud to show it.

My daughter gave me my salt and pepper as a gift when she was about 16...........