| Author | Message | ||
     B00stzx3 |
Anyone else into wetshaving? It's what my grandfather and dad used to do... Double edged razor blades, safety razors, shave soap and badger hair brushes. Started out wanting to save money on those RIPOFF Gilette cartridges (like $15 for 5!!), now its more than that. Leaves my skin skilling better, is more of a fine "ritual" (good for my OCD haha) and just feels better. Plus it saves a TON of $$$ and I've gotten to the skill level that I get a better shave than my Gilette Fusion. I'm 24 btw and no one else my age seems to do it. Anyone? | ||
| Nobuell |
When the riding season starts here and I disappear many weekends, I do not want to have something that sharp near my wife. | ||
| Pwnzor |
 Been using one of these for a lot of years now. My brush isn't beaver hair though, it's synthetic. +10000 it feels a lot better than a disposable. | ||
| Glitch |
Double edged razor blades, safety razors, shave soap and badger hair brushes. Do not remind me! I hate to shave any kind of way. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Yeah... well I don't always shave either.  | ||
| Glitch |
I just buzz mine off. I guess you could say, I'm in a constant state of 5 o'clock shadow... | ||
| Buellkowski |
The local barbershop around the corner from me still offers a straight-razor shave. I wish I could sit back and enjoy one, but there's that "Sweeney Todd" anxiety... | ||
| 99buellx1 |
Same here Glitch. I use my trimmer and just mow it down, constant stubble. Hell, I shaved once, and the GF didn't like it. Easier for me! | ||
| Hex |
Yup, I use a straight razor as well. It's become a rewarding personal ritual for a couple of years now. You really have to focus, and that sharpens me up for the upcoming adventure. pwnzor, that blade is beautiful, did you make it yourself? I've got tons of Abalone from our coast. Thanks for my next project. | ||
| Geforce |
I've always wanted to get into it. My dad used to do it and he still has his soap dish and lather brush. Just don't know where one can walk into a store and purchase a straight razor... Prolly have to order one online I suppose. Anyone have any pointers/tips on a particular brand of razor, etc? | ||
| Ourdee |
I use the Gillette Mach 3s till they don't cut anymore. Hurts sometimes. All because I'm cheap and hate how much it costs to change the cartridge. My wifes razor is sharper than mine. | ||
| Hex |
I got both of mine at antique stores. $20 for the first, $40 for the second. I made my own strop from a sheet of leather, I set it on a towel on my counter. I oil my strop sometimes with neatsfoot oil, and always oil my blade before I put it away in the cabinet. High carbon steel tends to rust instantly. I also keep up to date on the tetanus boosters. I don't like shaving soap, good old foamy from a can works best for me. I do use a brush to apply. | ||
| B00stzx3 |
Knew I would see some peeps with good taste in shaving, as we have the best tastes in bikes around here  I like the synthethic brush idea, better than badger hair? For yall using the "modern" razors, dipping your gillete/mach/whatever in some metal oil is supposed to keep it from oxidizing Thats why those $$$$ cartridges wear out,they don't get dull, they oxidixe like Hex said. The cartridge companies won't tell ya that though, profit margins and all  I use vintage Gilette tech, badger hair, and Van Der Hagen(maybe mistaken) soaps, with some modern aftershave/spf janks, might replace with some "old school" aftershave. Also Derby Blades, sharp, quality and cheap. Not American made but eh they're razor blades not motorcycles. AMazon has nice safety razors, Merkur is the Buell of razors Da best. As far as straight razors go, http://www.classicshaving.com/Home.html sells old school shaving supplies, and also www.badgerandblade.com is a wetshaving forum with reviws, tutorials, tips, etc. (Message edited by b00stzx3 on May 12, 2010) | ||
| Xb12xmike |
Shave every other day and your razor will last 2x as long. Same with soap.  | ||
| Pwnzor |
The picture of the blade with abalone is not actually mine, but it is very similar. Same material, but mine is not so curvy in the handle area. I bought my Dovo-Inox blade at Advanced Cutlery in Lakewood, Ca. It was around $200. They didn't have any natural hair brushes, but I got a synthetic brush with a simulated bone handle. Also got a strop to keep the edge as it should be. I must admit that I use a Mach III for the back of my head. I refuse to use a straight blade on anything I can't actually SEE. I prep with a hot towel, then put on some mentholatum gel, let it set for a minute, wash it off, then another hot towel and then lather, then shave. I use Old Spice aftershave lotion, regular scent. Best stuff around IMHO. (Message edited by pwnzor on May 11, 2010) | ||
| Pwnzor |
I'd like to point something out to everyone before "somebody" complains about this thread not being motorcycle related. Scroll up and you will see a bearded individual sitting on a Buell motorcycle.  | ||
| No_rice |
i had such high hopes for this thread when i opened it... damnit! anyway, i also just trim the areas i would shave if i shaved, and leave it. | ||
| Fast1075 |
I keep my neck and cheeks hacked down...but my beard and mustache only get trimmed up when they get messed up...last time was a flash off from my BBQ grill..I shaved it completely off...started over. | ||
| Sifo |
For yall using the "modern" razors, dipping your gillete/mach/whatever in some metal oil is supposed to keep it from oxidizing Thats why those $$$$ cartridges wear out,they don't get dull, they oxidixe like Hex said. What's the best oil for my parallel twin blade? It had to be asked! | ||
| Fahren |
I'm with NoRice: the words "wet" and "shaving" just got me interested. pretty quickly. But if we're back to just talking about scrapin' off the whiskers, I used to have the brush. Had a straight razor, but never felt comfortable with it. The brush lather is great, though. I went for a shave in an old, "all-guys" old world barber shop in Sicily, and the barber's apprentice was in charge of lathering up the customers - he put me to sleep, it was so relaxing - taking his time, getting a really thick foam on the beard. Now I have a beard, so I save a lot on blades. | ||
| Slaughter |
Uhhh WHET shaving? as in Whetstone? Whet the edge on the blade?? Who shaves DRY with a blade? (Message edited by slaughter on May 11, 2010) | ||
| Hex |
I know a lady who shaves...I've offered her a new shared shaving experience, hint hint, wink wink...Kat might even like to watch. Gotta play these delicate situations juuuuust right. shhhhhhh, mum's the word.  | ||
| Pwnzor |
All the ladies I know shave regularly... Or else I just don't bother "knowing" them. I have carpet in my house, I don't need it on the playground! | ||
| Just_ziptab |
I have this triple header Norelco lectric shaver my Dad gave me for confirmation. Been shaving with it neart everyday for 40 (FORTY!) years. What the hell? Put a couple sets of brushes in it and a couple sets of cutters. Soldered a few times, the resisters that come loose from banging it on the sink to remove the whiskers.It must be American made.......simply amazing. | ||
| B00stzx3 |
hahaha, this thread is nuts. From what I've read... mineral oil, vinegar, barbicide (jank that barbers put their blades in) and rubbing alcohol will all make those cartridges last longer. Give a double-edged safety razor a try, learning curve but after a week you'll get the hang of it. Good blades like Derby's cost $12 shipped for 100, enough to last ya a couple of years. | ||
| Buellkowski |
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| Ft_bstrd |
I have actually been researching this and am planning on taking my hand at shaving the old fashioned way. I will probably NOT go the straight razor method but will look at the safety razor set up. | ||
| B00stzx3 |
good call, straight razors have a very sharp learning curve, pun itended. http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/FAQ <---- Wetshaving FAQ and another http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/07/10/a-guide -to-the-gourmet-shaving-experience/ You can start off with a vintage double edged safety razor off of ebay, works and cheap, like a Gilette Tech. Some blades and soap from CVS or Walmart (Van Der Hagen is good, cheap and at local pharamcies). Blades are whatever until you learn the form. And youtube has some pretty badass tutorials, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI This guys pretty dayum good for 10-minute shave. | ||
| Hex |
I have a real steady hand, excellent close up vision, patience and focus...and I still accidentally cut myself about once a month. I've use STYPTIC from the dog nail shear kit more than once. Still no lasting scars. As a ritual now, I always use the straight razor first. Sometimes I miss some stubble, so most times I'll shave twice. If I'm rushed for time the second shave will be with the Gellete Mach3 (donated now to Kat for her legs and arm pits). A hot towel is the reward. Refreshing. | ||
| Cochise |
....better than badger hair? Badgers? Badgers?!!! We don't need no stinking badgers!!! If I'm going to learn to shave with a straight razor I'll need to practice with a rubber blade first. I tried to shave with a square box blade....didn't work too well. |
