Why old school shaving is better. - Page 6 - The Orange Mane

bendog · 04-25-2006, 12:06 PM

But sixty five bucks for a brush?

Boobs McGee · 04-25-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Manscaping!

Aha, look what I found:

My husband has a safety razor and loves it. He uses sandalwood shaving soap and I spend a lot of time smelling his face after he shaves - I suppose that could be a plus if you want women all up in your grill smelling your face.

As an aside to the ladies: A shaving brush, shaving soap, and a safety razor works amazingly well for legs and armpits, too, and is a bazillion times cheaper than the Venus and its offshoots, plus I get a closer, more comfortable shave with that set up. The only downside is that you have to shave slowly, and I am usually in a mad hurry in the mornings. But even if I occasionally revert to modern multi-blade shaving for speed, I will never give up the brush and soap. It's so cheap and creates less trash and smells so good and the brush feels really nice.
posted by jennyb at 6:41 PM PST on October 23
http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/25988

well, ya gotta be lookin groomed for the ladies

Good find, looks like leanne won't have to go through a trial by fire. now YOU'LL have to give us a full report.

If I'm not mistaken, you can find some nice razor's at antique stores for pretty cheap (15-30$). Might be worth a look

Kaylore · 04-25-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bendog

But sixty five bucks for a brush?

You buy it once, use it every day, and never need to get a new one.

watermock · 04-25-2006, 12:48 PM

I bought that "just a trim" thingy and wound up going Kasper for amusement, but it's growing in even thicker...I must have the King Kong gene (except for the head). I was amused tho. You get a little older and you don't have problems with hair in your eyes, it's your eyelashes.

Mtbrncofn · 04-25-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bronconia

well, ya gotta be lookin groomed for the ladies

Good find, looks like leanne won't have to go through a trial by fire. now YOU'LL have to give us a full report.

If I'm not mistaken, you can find some nice razor's at antique stores for pretty cheap (15-30$). Might be worth a look

I might have to check it out. I wonder if they make ladies scented shaving soap?

Bronco in TN. · 04-25-2006, 07:43 PM

you got any recomendations for the brands on that brush and soap?

"Williams Mug Soap" is a very good low cost soap. Lathers up pretty good and is easy to find in most pharmacies and grocery stores.

http://www.williamsmugsoap.com/

As far as brushes, you can find a good badger hair brush for $30. But I would probably go ahead and splurge on a slightly more expensive one. No need to go over $60. Just make sure it's badger hair and not boar hair. BIG difference. Amazon.com has a decent selection. I bought a complete set (Brush, bowl, soap, razor and stand) for $80 bucks.

This thread caught my attention when it was started and I decided to give it a try and I'm very glad I did. I still use a Mach 3 but I'll never go back to shaving gel or cream.

Kaylore · 06-12-2007, 01:37 PM

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm onto my second stack of razors. Remember I paid for $15 for two packs. Well that was about a year ago and I still haven't needed to buy razors and they still cut very well. So it is definitely, if nothing else, a money savor to use an old-school safety razor.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm onto my second stack of razors. Remember I paid for $15 for two packs. Well that was about a year ago and I still haven't needed to buy razors and they still cut very well. So it is definitely, if nothing else, a money savor to use an old-school safety razor.

Are you using the fusion?

Kaylore · 06-12-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Are you using the fusion?

No way. Go back and read the first part of the thread. It's an old-school safety razor. You can get a few packs of platinum plated razors for fifteen dollars. They last over a year and cut closer than the uber-expensive multi-bladed razors.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

No way. Go back and read the first part of the thread. It's an old-school safety razor. You can get a few packs of platinum plated razors for fifteen dollars. They last over a year and cut closer than the uber-expensive multi-bladed razors.

Nice, my grandfather shaved that way to. He saved all the old bars of soap that wore down over time. He used a old school razor that he stood by for fifty years. I on the other hand use the fusion now. Mainly because i shaved my head every other day. I buy the eight packs of the fusion for 12 bucks at the swap meet.

Kaylore · 06-12-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Nice, my grandfather shaved that way to. He saved all the old bars of soap that wore down over time. He used a old school razor that he stood by for fifty years. I on the other hand use the fusion now. Mainly because i shaved my head every other day. I buy the eight packs of the fusion for 12 bucks at the swap meet.

Well I wouldn't shave my head with a safety razor. Jason In LA posted some kind of razor that is designed just for the scalp you might want to look into. It's supposed to be really good and they have a special lotion for up there as well.

Jason in LA · 06-12-2007, 02:03 PM

I think I'm going to give it a try. I'm sick of shaving and spending money on razors. I was thinking about trying that head blade razor.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Well I wouldn't shave my head with a safety razor. Jason In LA posted some kind of razor that is designed just for the scalp you might want to look into. It's supposed to be really good and they have a special lotion for up there as well.

Its called headblade, ive never used it but ive used the head lotion which is really good for you're scalp.

Well I wouldn't shave my head with a safety razor

Jason in LA · 06-12-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Well I wouldn't shave my head with a safety razor. Jason In LA posted some kind of razor that is designed just for the scalp you might want to look into. It's supposed to be really good and they have a special lotion for up there as well.

http://headblade.com/

I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard good things about it.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason in LA

I think I'm going to give it a try. I'm sick of shaving and spending money on razors. I was thinking about trying that head blade razor.

Heres the link man.

http://www.headblade.com/index.html

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason in LA

http://headblade.com/

I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard good things about it.

They came out with their own blade thats suppose to be better than like say a fusion blade. I might have to give it a try but the cost will be much greater then what im spending now.

RkyMtnThunder · 06-12-2007, 02:14 PM

to each their own, but I spend maybe $50/yr on shaving supplies - Mach III refills last me 4-6 weeks. I dont see how I personally would save much money at all going 'old school' - quite the contrary it would seem

btw - its not 'old school' till you use a straight razor and hot towel! But who has time for that anyway?

Requiem · 06-12-2007, 02:41 PM

Trimmer for my pubes, regular black and green Gillette for my face. Mock is back, **** YEAH!

Kaylore · 06-12-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Mock is back, **** YEAH!

That post is over a year old.

Requiem · 06-12-2007, 02:53 PM

You got my hopes all up Kaylore Khan.

Jason in LA · 06-12-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Trimmer for my pubes

TMI

Requiem · 06-12-2007, 03:18 PM

Jason, but it's FYI!

ZONA · 06-12-2007, 03:20 PM

I use a slim twin every day with no creame or soap - just dry. It will feel odd at first and your skin has a bit of a burn to it but within a week you get used to it and some aftershave gel usually soothes if you still feel burning. It does go through blades fast but I spend about 30 seconds shaving so it's fine. You have to do it every day though, you miss a day and it's harder. The hairs never get stuck on the blade because it's not wet so you don't have to worry about cleaning. Also if you try to make a blade last too long, ouch, it's like yanking your hairs out. I just grit my teeth and bare it. I like the slim twin best because you can get under your nose really easy.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

That post is over a year old.

Los Broncos · 06-12-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Requiem

Trimmer for my pubes, regular black and green Gillette for my face. Mock is back, **** YEAH!

Gotta go with the fusion for the pubes.

04-25-2006, 07:43 PM	#131
Bronco in TN. Solid Starter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: TN Posts: 120	you got any recomendations for the brands on that brush and soap? "Williams Mug Soap" is a very good low cost soap. Lathers up pretty good and is easy to find in most pharmacies and grocery stores. http://www.williamsmugsoap.com/ As far as brushes, you can find a good badger hair brush for $30. But I would probably go ahead and splurge on a slightly more expensive one. No need to go over $60. Just make sure it's badger hair and not boar hair. BIG difference. Amazon.com has a decent selection. I bought a complete set (Brush, bowl, soap, razor and stand) for $80 bucks. This thread caught my attention when it was started and I decided to give it a try and I'm very glad I did. I still use a Mach 3 but I'll never go back to shaving gel or cream. Last edited by Bronco in TN.; 04-25-2006 at 07:45 PM..

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04-25-2006, 12:06 PM	#126
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	But sixty five bucks for a brush?

04-25-2006, 12:48 PM	#129
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I bought that "just a trim" thingy and wound up going Kasper for amusement, but it's growing in even thicker...I must have the King Kong gene (except for the head). I was amused tho. You get a little older and you don't have problems with hair in your eyes, it's your eyelashes.

06-12-2007, 01:37 PM	#132
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,010 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm onto my second stack of razors. Remember I paid for $15 for two packs. Well that was about a year ago and I still haven't needed to buy razors and they still cut very well. So it is definitely, if nothing else, a money savor to use an old-school safety razor.

06-12-2007, 02:03 PM	#137
Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,252	I think I'm going to give it a try. I'm sick of shaving and spending money on razors. I was thinking about trying that head blade razor.

06-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#142
RkyMtnThunder Perennial Pro-bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 899 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	to each their own, but I spend maybe $50/yr on shaving supplies - Mach III refills last me 4-6 weeks. I dont see how I personally would save much money at all going 'old school' - quite the contrary it would seem btw - its not 'old school' till you use a straight razor and hot towel! But who has time for that anyway?

06-12-2007, 02:41 PM	#143
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,516 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Trimmer for my pubes, regular black and green Gillette for my face. Mock is back, **** YEAH!

06-12-2007, 02:53 PM	#145
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,516 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	You got my hopes all up Kaylore Khan.

06-12-2007, 03:18 PM	#147
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,516 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Jason, but it's FYI!

06-12-2007, 03:20 PM	#148
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,363 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	I use a slim twin every day with no creame or soap - just dry. It will feel odd at first and your skin has a bit of a burn to it but within a week you get used to it and some aftershave gel usually soothes if you still feel burning. It does go through blades fast but I spend about 30 seconds shaving so it's fine. You have to do it every day though, you miss a day and it's harder. The hairs never get stuck on the blade because it's not wet so you don't have to worry about cleaning. Also if you try to make a blade last too long, ouch, it's like yanking your hairs out. I just grit my teeth and bare it. I like the slim twin best because you can get under your nose really easy.