mjr
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Thats me on the right.
Anybody else think Jay looks a little like Robin Williams?
How do you shave?
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Anybody else think Jay looks a little like Robin Williams?
CAJUNLAWYER
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We just talking faces here or other body parts???
Makes a difference ya know.
Makes a difference ya know.
tlay
US Veteran
I can't believe I am reading this stuff, the next thing someone is going to ask is what color of undies do we wear? Grey.
I don't shave all that often but when I do I use a Gillette mach3, Barbasol shaving cream and Melaleuca aftershave gel.
The Fusion cartridges are too expensive but they're the only ones that I can get through a whole shave with. All the others I've tried get dented after the first couple strokes and do nothing but tug on my whiskers. I can't grow hair on top of my head but the hair on my face is like piano wire.
mjr
Member
You should probably start a new thread for that.
straightshooter1
US Veteran
Out West: Bic Metal are supposed to be the Cat's Meow for shaving, real sharp, and last "forever." I've not tried one.
About the only place one can find them is Amazon.com. At least I haven't seen them around here in a couple of years.
I don't have a heavy beard on the sides of my face (hence no full beard), though my goatee and mustache are thick and mostly white.
I hate, absolutely hate, to shave. I only do it every other day except if it's a Church day or on those occasions when I am teaching at the Police Academy-I shave every day then.
I can't make myself do all the prep use a brush and soap (hey, my heart is only programmed for so many beats, why would I waste any on something I hate?)
I use a Gillette disposable, get about 6 shaves with it, though I rise and dry it. I use some sissy sensitive skin cream that squirts out of the can, and get the horrible job over as quickly as I can.
I can't believe I wasted so many beats of my poor, sweet heart on this thread, either.
Bob
About the only place one can find them is Amazon.com. At least I haven't seen them around here in a couple of years.
I don't have a heavy beard on the sides of my face (hence no full beard), though my goatee and mustache are thick and mostly white.
I hate, absolutely hate, to shave. I only do it every other day except if it's a Church day or on those occasions when I am teaching at the Police Academy-I shave every day then.
I can't make myself do all the prep use a brush and soap (hey, my heart is only programmed for so many beats, why would I waste any on something I hate?)
I use a Gillette disposable, get about 6 shaves with it, though I rise and dry it. I use some sissy sensitive skin cream that squirts out of the can, and get the horrible job over as quickly as I can.
I can't believe I wasted so many beats of my poor, sweet heart on this thread, either.
Bob
Bkreutz
US Veteran
Last time I shaved was 1979, I do trim the beard from time to time though.
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
tlay
US Veteran
It's like you read an entire book hoping that when you get to the end it will make sense. Not.
I'm pretty much like blujax01 and a few others. I use either a Trac II or a Sensor razor. I either splash my face real well with hot water or, if I haven't shaved for several days, I'll cover my face with a hot, damp washcloth for about a minute.
I've used a mug and brush since 1967 and am too old to change now. I use a good quality glycerin shaving soap made by a little Mom-and-Pop store in Northern California. I finish up by slathering my face with Bay Rhum.
Personally, like some others have said, I don't seem to get a better shave with a three-blade, four-blade, or five-blade razor. They might shave faster, but I think it's more of a factor of technique than the number of blades. Two blades seem to work real well for me and are cheaper besides.
I've used a mug and brush since 1967 and am too old to change now. I use a good quality glycerin shaving soap made by a little Mom-and-Pop store in Northern California. I finish up by slathering my face with Bay Rhum.
Personally, like some others have said, I don't seem to get a better shave with a three-blade, four-blade, or five-blade razor. They might shave faster, but I think it's more of a factor of technique than the number of blades. Two blades seem to work real well for me and are cheaper besides.
Can somebody point me towards the exit for this thread? It got awfully weird very fast.
InfantryWeaponsOfficer
Member
By my barber, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A fresh haircut and hot towel shave. In between I use a Remington.
snowman
Member
I hate, absolutely hate, to shave. I only do it every other day except if it's a Church day or on those occasions when I am teaching at the Police Academy-I shave every day then.
I can't make myself do all the prep use a brush and soap (hey, my heart is only programmed for so many beats, why would I waste any on something I hate?)
I can't believe I wasted so many beats of my poor, sweet heart on this thread, either.
Bob
I'm with you, my friend. Lately I've been shaving only twice a week, which isn't too oppressive. I'm partly disabled and can't stand in front of a mirror, so I use a Norelco rotary here at my desk. I can see from reading all the other responses that shaving costs me considerably less; my Norelco has held up for years without needing to replace the shaving heads, so the initial purchase was the only expense. And mine is a corded model, so the cost was quite low.
Andy
The only razor that doesn't leave my neck and face bloody is the Fusion. I have been shaving for over 50 years. Electric razors just left my face red and sore without cutting much of the beard. Used a Norelco with the cream for awhile, but it took 30 minutes to get a decent cut. The Fusion changed all that. Yeah, the blades are expensive, but I get about 3 months shaving out of one blade, so it is certainly worth the blood savings.
jaykellogg
Absent Comrade
Yellow and brown...
mjr
Member
Apparently no one else does, either.
williamlayton
Member
THE END
Credits to follow---but not here.
Blessings
Credits to follow---but not here.
Blessings
finesse_r
Member
The Way I Shave
To my mind there are three steps more important than all the others. It took me many decades to finally figure this out and I expect many people knew it from the start.
1. I soak my beard with a steamy hot, wet, face cloth for several minutes. A step I overlooked for most of my life. I see many people accomplish this by shaving in the shower, something I never do.
2. I rub the shave cream lather in with my hand, not a brush, as I find I can do a much better job of getting the lather worked into the beard with my hand. To me it matters little about the type or brand of shave cream used, what is important is to work it into the beard while the beard is still hot from the soak.
3. I use a sharp razor (I still use a very old Schick injector single blade safety razor), but the type or brand of razor really does not matter as long as it is sharp. I don't use electric razors at all.
I have found if I follow steps one and two above, the razor's edge will last longer and will not have to be nearly as sharp for a close shave as it has to be if I don't follow steps one and two.
I have tried using a straight razor, but the cost of band aids was just too great to continue that practice and I could never keep the blade sharp enough. LOL My skill with a straight razor was even worst than my accuracy with a handgun.
To my mind there are three steps more important than all the others. It took me many decades to finally figure this out and I expect many people knew it from the start.
1. I soak my beard with a steamy hot, wet, face cloth for several minutes. A step I overlooked for most of my life. I see many people accomplish this by shaving in the shower, something I never do.
2. I rub the shave cream lather in with my hand, not a brush, as I find I can do a much better job of getting the lather worked into the beard with my hand. To me it matters little about the type or brand of shave cream used, what is important is to work it into the beard while the beard is still hot from the soak.
3. I use a sharp razor (I still use a very old Schick injector single blade safety razor), but the type or brand of razor really does not matter as long as it is sharp. I don't use electric razors at all.
I have found if I follow steps one and two above, the razor's edge will last longer and will not have to be nearly as sharp for a close shave as it has to be if I don't follow steps one and two.
I have tried using a straight razor, but the cost of band aids was just too great to continue that practice and I could never keep the blade sharp enough. LOL My skill with a straight razor was even worst than my accuracy with a handgun.
Eaglestroker
Member
I use an old Fatboy, a brush, and some Taylors cream. Cheaper to use and a much better shave.
I use Gillette Trac II blades with the lube strip, in the same holder I've been using for over 40 years. As someone mentioned, it's hard to find the blades now; there are some look-alikes that don't fit the old holder, and some look-alikes that don't shave as well. So I buy the blades in bulk on line; saves a trip to the drug store and frustration. I generally get about 2 weeks' use out of a single blade. I shave after getting out of the shower in the morning; I've used various brands of shaving cream, but right now get Edge gel at Sam's Club. I shave every day - hard habit to break; I can't stand the feel of stubble.
Once in a while I use a Braun electric razor, but it does not shave as close, requires a very dry beard, and is almost as much trouble to use as a blade.
When I was in the service I used a twin-blade safety razor, but found I could get only one shave per side. My beard was tough and the blades were pitiful then.
I have straight razors that belonged to my paternal grandfather, but for the life of me, I could never learn how to use one properly, and how the folks of that era used them without maiming themselves amazes me...
John
Once in a while I use a Braun electric razor, but it does not shave as close, requires a very dry beard, and is almost as much trouble to use as a blade.
When I was in the service I used a twin-blade safety razor, but found I could get only one shave per side. My beard was tough and the blades were pitiful then.
I have straight razors that belonged to my paternal grandfather, but for the life of me, I could never learn how to use one properly, and how the folks of that era used them without maiming themselves amazes me...
John
SmokewagonSD
Member
I used to use a Mach 3 and canned lather and I hated shaving. Then I received a double edge razor for Father's Day last year. Bought a few more vintage double edge razors. I use Astra blades at $15 a hundred on line. They last me about two weeks each. I use Mama Bears shaving lather applied with a badger hair brush. Shaving is no longer a burden.
Alpo
Member
Something to consider.
Even the shaving companies harp on how "hot water softens your beard". But if your whiskers are soft, it's like trying to cut the grass with an axe. The whiskers lay down when the blade touches them. You want them to be stiff enough that they will stand up and let the razor cut them.
Cold water will give you a closer shave. Blade might not last as long, but you get closer shave.
Even the shaving companies harp on how "hot water softens your beard". But if your whiskers are soft, it's like trying to cut the grass with an axe. The whiskers lay down when the blade touches them. You want them to be stiff enough that they will stand up and let the razor cut them.
Cold water will give you a closer shave. Blade might not last as long, but you get closer shave.
Sven
Member
I've heard about that cold water thing. I just as soon shave straight out of the shower with a Gillett Sensor Excell. They sent my son one in the mail when he was 18, I think. He had just bought one for himself a couple of months before, so being the nice Dad that I am, I bought his free one from him. I had quit shaving back in 1972, but 20 years later, the company interpreted OSHA rules about wearing respirators to mean no beards, period. Eventually a few of us started to sport goatees, which is what I'm wearing right now. One cartridge lasts me about a month, so at least shaving's fairly cheap. Last fall I grew a full beard back, but I had a hard time with it -- it was mostly white! A white goatee is bad enough!!! Funny thing is, no one in management said a thing about it. I'll probably try it agian this fall. If they don't like it, I'll just retire!
Nobody has mentioned the old Shick injector razor. That's what I first cut myself with. I still have the old Shick "4-speed" I got as a novelty back about 1971. Can't find blades for it any more.
Nobody has mentioned the old Shick injector razor. That's what I first cut myself with. I still have the old Shick "4-speed" I got as a novelty back about 1971. Can't find blades for it any more.
Schick Extreme 3 disposable razor in the 8pack on Amazon.
Many have hit on the key! do not let water dry on the blade. It is the minerals and solids in the water that mess up a sharp edge.
I usually find them for about $1.50 a razor. They last a bout a month, in the shower. So if kept dry, who knows.
Chuck
Many have hit on the key! do not let water dry on the blade. It is the minerals and solids in the water that mess up a sharp edge.
I usually find them for about $1.50 a razor. They last a bout a month, in the shower. So if kept dry, who knows.
Chuck
In the shower
,with a bar of soap and a razor I should have replaced 3 days ago
,with a bar of soap and a razor I should have replaced 3 days ago
mjr
Member
Aren't there any machos here who use a butane torch?
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