mylo
Well-known member
There seems to be a recent trend that is romanticizing the shaving days of yore, when all this fancy (and expensive) 5 blade, vibrating shaving cartridges didn't exist (blah!). A friend of mine convinced me to try "wet shaving" (dumb name, I know... most shaving is "wet") - using a badger brush, shaving soap, and a double-edged safety razor.
I found a nice specimen on fleaBay (a one piece Gillette from the 60's with the little trapdoors to secure the blade). I found some really nice smelling natural soaps from Mama Bear, and a nice brush from Amazon.
I have to say that it definitely takes a little longer, since I have to make three passes (and re-lather between each) - with the grain, across the grain, against the grain. Also, it's easier to hack yourself up pretty good - if you apply too much pressure - or try against the grain too soon... But the shave is definitely more comfortable and very close (baby's bottom). It feels a little bit like pampering - and I definitely don't have time to do it before work each morning - but I really enjoy it. Another benefit is the cheap blades... a pack of 10 is like $5 (compared to like $25 for the new stuff).
Many of you guys must have started shaving with those razors. I'm a little younger, and perhaps slightly wiser than other in my generation... What's new is not always better... Cheers!
Mylo
I found a nice specimen on fleaBay (a one piece Gillette from the 60's with the little trapdoors to secure the blade). I found some really nice smelling natural soaps from Mama Bear, and a nice brush from Amazon.
I have to say that it definitely takes a little longer, since I have to make three passes (and re-lather between each) - with the grain, across the grain, against the grain. Also, it's easier to hack yourself up pretty good - if you apply too much pressure - or try against the grain too soon... But the shave is definitely more comfortable and very close (baby's bottom). It feels a little bit like pampering - and I definitely don't have time to do it before work each morning - but I really enjoy it. Another benefit is the cheap blades... a pack of 10 is like $5 (compared to like $25 for the new stuff).
Many of you guys must have started shaving with those razors. I'm a little younger, and perhaps slightly wiser than other in my generation... What's new is not always better... Cheers!
Mylo