My 1938 fat handle Tech was delivered, but I'm out of town. I'll be home tomorrow and give it a try within a day or two.
azscoob said:Purdy razor there! what did that set you back???
I follow up my shaves with a splash of witch hazel, to soothe any nicks and to keep my skin in good shape.
Anybody using the barber shop sanitizer stuff to soak their razors between shaves.
I find the first shave with a new blade is sorta rough, then the next ones are much smoother.
It's like the first shave knocks the burrs off the blade, so the second shave starts with a broken in blade maybe??
Any one else notice that here?
android said:damn, does that one say $75?? looks nice and all, but man, that's pricey.
Yeah. $75. I think I could make out some numbers on the handle. I am thinking that makes it a pre 1929 Gillette Tech. You can't really tell but it's in a really nice original case.
I was thinking of using phosphoric acid instead of Barbicide... is that not adequate?
Also, I'm buying a dremel tool today, and I'm wondering if I can use it to really restore and polish a dull-looking razor to gleaming and like-new. Anybody do this? I'm guessing the trickiest part is the knurled handles, but I really have no idea.
android said:as long as it's only dull looking and not heavily tarnished/pitted, etc, the dremel will do a pretty good job.
this is a great tutorial thread about using dremels to clean up old straights.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/167095-Easy-Razor-Polishing-Tutorial
you can just swab the razor in alcohol before you start, that should take care of any nasties on it, plus i feel like the polishing process would kill off anything with all those compounds/chemicals you are putting on the blade. i personally have never used any *-cide on any of my old restores.
Slim Adjustable came today. It's getting an OxyClean soak with the '38 Tech and both are going to get boiled shortly.
passedpawn said:As much as I dig this thread, I can't even consider shaving any other way than in the shower. So convenient.
On the other hand, if I happen across one of those fat boys, I know I will not be able to resist the urge. I hope it's at least after I've gotten the desire to make cheese out of my system.
Cheers guys. One day I'll join the club.
I have a shaving soap I'd like to try, but the consistency is really firm. How do you get it into the brush to build lather?
TomSD said:No reason you can't shave in the shower they have fog free mirrors and there are many people who shave without using a mirror at all. I prefer my feet firmly planted on the rug and staring into the mirror though when I shave.
Huskysibe said:Use shaving soap for slickness, and cream for cushioning. I use soap for straights and cream for DE safety razors. But to answer your question, just fill the container your puck is in with warm water while you shower, drain the water off the puck, load your brush up and face lather. Let the scruff on your face build that lather up. That's what I do. You could also load your brush and lather in a bowl while adding a few drops of water as you go to get your desired consistency.
Billy
android said:nice, slim is my favorite razor so far.
jeepinjeepin said:I shave my head in the shower. It's the only way if someone else isn't doing it for you. (I don't know about you guys but there is no way I could afford to visit a master barber 3+ times a week.) My face, I just don't shave it.
No reason you can't shave in the shower they have fog free mirrors and there are many people who shave without using a mirror at all. I prefer my feet firmly planted on the rug and staring into the mirror though when I shave.
jtkratzer said:I have a shaving soap I'd like to try, but the consistency is really firm. How do you get it into the brush to build lather?
What setting works best for you and where did you start, 3?
I have yet to decide which setting is more aggressive on my Futur. 1 or 6. They both feel the same. Despite trying different blades.
I need to figure out how to tell if the mechanism is broken. But the adjustment is so subtle I am not sure how.
Have been alternating between my Merkur classic barber handle and my Parker butterfly. Haven't decided yet if I like one over the other.
I really enjoyed the process this morning, I'm more awake and refreshed to start the day and my 1.5 hour drive to work. It's nice to get the brain going a little earlier in the morning.
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