Do any of you still use shaving soap and a brush?

[Bekeart]

Do any of you still use shaving soap and a brush?

I remember my grandfather using shaving soap and a brush.
That has been over sixty years ago.


That memory came to mind this morning while shaving.
Just got me curious.

 

[Harrison]

Yes, shaving soap, brush and double edged razor made in 1940.

 

[mrchick]

I use a brush and soap every day. I use straight razors or vintage safety razors as well.

 

[pharmer]

Funny you should ask. Last week I was in Indiana at our daughter's house and I didn't (couldn't) bring shave cream in my carry-on. Figured every man has Barbasol around. Except her future husband has a "ZZ TOP" beard. Did have a shaving kit he got as a gift with a jar and a brush. I remember how to use it and it gave a great, close, comfortable shave. I would use it more regularly but being a lazy American I'd rather shake the Barbasol can and get on with it. Joe

 

[UncleEd]

Not only a brush and shaving soap,
but I've also been known to use just
plain bath soap rubbed onto my face.

Today usually lather from a can followed
by an electric razor to go over sensitive
areas I've been known to cut such as
right under the lower lip.

 

[Rpg]

I too use a brush and soap: nothing is as comfortable. It’s a few minutes of comfort in the morning.

 

[DWalt]

When I first started shaving as a teen, I used my father’s shaving mug and brush. When I left home, I went with the spray can shaving cream. Back then, they were way less than a dollar a can. In my mid-40s, I got my first Norelco electric razor and never returned to wet shaving. I think I am on my fifth Norelco. The first couple were plug-in, the later ones were rechargeable. I tried a Remington for awhile, it was OK, but I returned to Norelco.

I wonder if Burma-Shave is still available?

 

[Bro. Dave]

I think I've tried almost everything to make shaving a better experience. Having started with the classic double edge and canned cream, I tried electric shavers with thin foil heads, rotating heads, etc. Even had a brief affair with mug and brush and straight razors.

After retiring, I've grown my first beard and wish I had done so earlier. The pendulum of fashion was swung to favor bearded men, halleluiah!

 

[Rustyt1953]

The follicles on my left cheek and most of my neck were permanently zapped by radiation.

Ten seconds with a Braun and I have completed the third "S" in my morning constitutional.

 

[Heinz]

I use a brush, a wide range of razors, but mostly high tech modern multi blade.

 

[Divere6106]

ABSOLUTELY... but I use a Track II with the double blades and slide strip. Note that if you use Sandalwood Oil as a pre-shave it really sets up the skin. But it is VERY expensive. Also to save money & trash, don't use a foam can but a bar of Pears amber transparent soap (like ladies use on face - there are other brands) as it is THE BEST shave soap for brushing on, but it is a little more than a regular shave soap. But much cheaper than foam and, like all shave soap, last a long time. I have two straight razors, but am leery of using an unprotected blade. I cut myself occasionally with a protected razor.

 

[riverrat38]

I use a brush and Musgo Real shaving cream in a tube. I have a Murker double edge razor and Personna medical prep blades. Finish with Dominica Bay Rum after shave. Also have 3 straight edge razors and the necessary sharpening tackle.

73,
Rick

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[RobertJ.]

Nope. Harry's for me.

But hey, some guys still prefer a flintlock for deer.

 

[Absalom]

Until not too long ago, I also used shaving creme from a tube, foamed up with a traditional brush in the face. This method was very popular in Europe, and moving to the US in the early 80s, I was surprised to find that hardly anyone used it here. Palmolive was the dominant brand, and even though it’s an American manufacturer, I had to have folks ship me the tubes from the old country for decades. Couldn’t find it here (pre-web).

 

[Truckman]

I used my Grandfather's shaving mug after receiving it when I got home from overseas (he used Burma Shave in a tube) but it broke during a move...I wore out his brush and two of my Dad's military issue from the 40's (I still have them)...In the late 70's Mom and Dad gave me a new mug with matching brush and holder for Christmas...The brush wore out after a few decades, and was replaced by my current Amazon purchase...The Christmas mug started to show cracks last year and was replaced by an old coffee mug I accidentally packed in my duffel bag when I was separated from the USAF...A girlfriend shipped me a straight razor when I was still overseas in the 60's (possibly hoping I would slit my throat)...After many years I got tired of sharpening it every day before work, and sold it at a gun show...I now use a Bic throwaway which I throw away and replace every month...

So to answer the thread title, yes I still make my own warm lather every day......Ben

 

[TXBryan]

Yes. Natural bristle, monogrammed mug, decent shaving soap, with Dollar Shave Club razor. Generally at the utility room sink I might add.

When in a hurry just soap on the second lather; but it has to be Duke Cannon beer soap. Works fabulous.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Electric rechargeable Norelco. I'll use a disposable with Barbasol maybe once every two months. Why? I'm not a hairy guy...

 

[Rustyt1953]

As a boy I remember dad having a white shaving mug while mom had a pink one.

 

[Maddog 521]

What is this shaving you speak of?