Straight Razor Shave!

[Pappers_]

Looks like a lot more work, time, etc to me. I would have been done shaving by the time you were done with the shaving creme. But if you guys think it is fun go for it.

Wet shaving (not necessarily straight razor shaving, but with a double edged safety razor) is also much, much, much more economical. I bought a pack of 100 high quality Shark razor blades for $17 on Amazon (bundled it with something else I needed, so free shipping). That's less than a five pack of Mach 3 blades.

I have a goatee, so I have a little less area to shave, and it takes me no more than five minutes.

 

[azscoob]

Looks like a lot more work, time, etc to me. I would have been done shaving by the time you were done with the shaving creme. But if you guys think it is fun go for it.

I am also bored....normally I wouldn't even comment.

The same could be true about brewing beer, too much work, time etc, you could just buy an 18 pack at the corner store.


I look at it this way, I used to hate shaving, to the point that I would shave once a week maybe. since I have a 5 o'clock shadow by 9am, I looked homeless by midweek.

Since switching to wet shaving, I get a MUCH smoother shave, less irritation, and I find the process very relaxing, I take that time to gather my thoughts and prep for the day ahead.

 

[FoundlingOfDollar]

Wet shaving and a straight razor cleared up a patch of bad skin that I had for 10 years. It turned out to be a constant patch of bad razor burn. I partially cheat though. I have to admit that I've started using a shavette (straight razor that uses disposable razor blades) and by far prefer it to my straight. Cheap refills like my double edge, but no irritation. Always sharp (sharper than my straights) and quicker shave time with lower maintenance. It is a lot less forgiving on bad or careless technique though.

 

[jgln]

Any of you guys use the straight razor to clean up downstairs?

 

[jonmohno]

Shave smave.b jesus

 

[jonmohno]

Any of you guys use the straight razor to clean up downstairs?

Cuz it makes the weiner look bigger? errrr....

 

[jgln]

Cuz it makes the weiner look bigger? errrr....

Because she says this="You know, if you clean up down there, I mean shave, I can do a lot more for you when I am down there."

 

[Hex]

Gutter ball?

 

[Hex]

...however I would head to Target and grab yourself a shea moisture brush, it is a badger brush for nine dollars, swing by Bath and Body Works on the way back from Target and pick up a tube of CO Bigelow shave cream for five dollars. as for the lather bowl, I used a ceramic rice bowl before I got my scuttle...

I stopped by Bath and Body Works yesterday evening and picked up a big tube CO Bigelow (5.2 oz) $10. It should last me the rest of the year. Nice stuff. It took a bit to work into a lather compared to the foamy in a can that I am accustomed to, but it is worth it. My straight glided effortlessly across my skin both with and against the grain. It left my face cool and clean. Thanks for the recommendation!

As promised earlier, here is my current shave kit:

 

[azscoob]

Glad you like the shave cream suggestion! I wait till it goes on sale and stock up, I have 8 small tubes and 6 large tubes in my stash.