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RayR Offline
#51 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 3:18 PM EST
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
I wonder how many days before we have a "I castrated myself with a razor" thread?


Would that be like DIY gender transitioning?
Gene363 Offline
#52 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 3:25 PM EST
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It's all relative, some folks are real aficionados and love to go to the ninth degree. Then there are those of us that simply enjoy something better than average and maybe even less expensive (me), that works very well. We can consult an aficionado who does all the research and testing. We benefit from their experience and they get to discuss something they really enjoy. It's a win - win situation.

Just like cigars, guns, food, movies, music etc, shaving has it's aficionados.
MACS Offline
#53 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 3:40 PM EST
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
I wonder how many days before we have a "I castrated myself with a razor" thread?


Got the damn razor in the mail today. Will use it in the next couple days, but damn sure nowhere near my junk. Face shaves only... Herfing

I got Treet platinum super stainless blades. We'll see how it goes. Hope it works out because I got 100 of them. If not, I'm only out $10 for the blades... and the razor might make a nice gift if I don't like it.
RayR Offline
#54 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 4:08 PM EST
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Treet Platinum's are made in Pakistan, I never tried those.

You shouldn't swear at your razor...it might bite you.
MACS Offline
#55 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 5:16 PM EST
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RayR wrote:
Treet Platinum's are made in Pakistan, I never tried those.

You shouldn't swear at your razor...it might bite you.


According to the sharpologist article Gene posted in #43, they are some of the most consistent and one of 4 that article recommends. Which is why I figured I'd give them a go, first.
delta1 Offline
#56 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 7:17 PM EST
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you manly girls sound like the sorority sisters at Betcha Cumma Crudelis talking about maintaining their bikini lines...


being retired has freed me from the everyday shave...tried a beard but hated the itch and the Papa Smurf look (mostly white beard)

If it's been three - four days I'll use my 16 year old Gillette Fusion razor with hand soap (gasp...yes...hand soap)...refill cartridges are very cheap at Costco/Walmart/Target...never suffered a cut with this so I've stuck with it...

2 or 3 days and I'll use a Panasonic electric....12 -14 year old and still gives a decent shave
RayR Offline
#57 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 8:34 PM EST
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The best part about looking at the replacement cartridges going down the shaving aisle at Walmart and Target is I never have to buy any. What is it, like $35.00 for 12 5-blade Fusion cartridges..something like that? Even half that price wouldn't
be cheap. And they're a PITA, getting clogged up with hair and soap.

No thanks, I can buy 100 DE blades for $10.00 give or take a few bucks, and they keep their edge longer and I never had a problem with clogging, or getting razor bumps. I think the most I've paid for 100 blades was $20 for 100 Feather Blades a couple of years ago when they were on sale. I don't use them that often so I still have most of them.

The last cartridge razor I used was a Gillette Mach3 and it was a gift. I tried it, but never bought a single replacement cartridge for it. It's sitting in a drawer or a box somewhere here with some old Trac2 cartridges and a Schick cartridge razor handle.
MACS Offline
#58 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 9:06 PM EST
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I don't have to shave every day, either, Al. And I don't. Every 3-4 days, usually.

However, As Ray said... replacement blades are cheaper. If you do it right you get a closer shave, and who wouldn't want a cool razor that lasts way, way longer and only requires cheap DE razors to make it like new each time?

I'm hoping this works out for me and I like the razor. Report to follow whenever I feel like shaving again. Maybe tomorrow... it's getting stubbly.
HockeyDad Offline
#59 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 9:17 PM EST
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Maybe on the next vherf everyone can shave for each other!
Sunoverbeach Offline
#60 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 9:32 PM EST
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Ya perv
RayR Offline
#61 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 9:34 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Maybe on the next vherf everyone can shave for each other!


That would be weird. But you'd like that, wouldn't you?

Here's a tip: It's not a good idea to shave and smoke a cigar at the same time. Herfing
HockeyDad Offline
#62 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 10:15 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Ya perv


I lived in San Francisco. I’ve seen weirder.
Gene363 Offline
#63 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 11:41 PM EST
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Some people like Gurkhas. Sipping tea
Ram27 Offline
#64 Posted: Tue, Jan 10 2023, 11:49 PM EST
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Youse all need to turn in your "Man Cards ".Shame on you
MACS Offline
#65 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 7:03 AM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Youse all need to turn in your "Man Cards ".Shame on you


For using an old fashioned razor that the men from WWII era used? Think
RayR Offline
#66 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 9:44 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
For using an old fashioned razor that the men from WWII era used? Think


We anticipate reviews from all new users of fancy new-fashioned "old fashioned" razors. (men from the WWI era used them too)

Then we'll decide if yooze guys need to turn in your "Man Cards ". OK?
HockeyDad Offline
#67 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 10:25 AM EST
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All you need is your helmet, some soapy water, and your bayonet.
MACS Offline
#68 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 10:51 AM EST
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Well, used it this morning and only 2 small knicks. But I had to shave real slow.

It's definitely something I will have to get used to. Shave didn't seem any closer than with the Mach 3.
RayR Offline
#69 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 11:19 AM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
All you need is your helmet, some soapy water, and your bayonet.


That was probably your only choice during WWI if you didn't get issued a razor set by the army.
Being clean-shaven was required during WWI because your gas mask had to fit tightly.

Some peeps say real men shave with an axe. Scared

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Shaving+with+an+axe
RayR Offline
#70 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 11:34 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Well, used it this morning and only 2 small knicks. But I had to shave real slow.

It's definitely something I will have to get used to. Shave didn't seem any closer than with the Mach 3.


Ok, you get to keep your Man Card. You sacrificed only a small amount of blood to the Gods.
Practice makes perfect. We've all been there.

Which one of those new-fangled mild "old fashion" razors did you get?

I shaved with a 1930's era Gillette open-comb razor this morning. You'd probably be crying like a little beatch using that.
No big deal to me, totally blood free, comfortable, and close. It's all in perfecting your technique.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#71 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 1:04 PM EST
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@macs that’s the thing I don’t love about a double edge. I have to go slower. I do use it when I feel like it and it’s a good shave but if you’re in the slightest hurry I’ll grab a different tool. You’ll get faster but it’s never as fast as the new razors. As far as closeness goes I don’t see any difference either way.

They’re cool though. Like I said earlier mine is my grandfathers so I’ll keep it and use it when I’m into it
RayR Offline
#72 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 1:52 PM EST
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Chill Jake. What's the hurry all about? Master the tool, don't let the tool master you.
Stogie1020 Offline
#73 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 2:47 PM EST
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Ray, stop telling people what to do or how awesome you think you are...
RayR Offline
#74 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 3:11 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Ray, stop telling people what to do or how awesome you think you are...


Stogie, be one with the razor. Let the shaving force be with you...and don't hate me because I'm awesome.Mellow
LOL LOL LOL
Ram27 Offline
#75 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 3:28 PM EST
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Here ya go fellow shaver peeps:

Legacy Shaving Cream Brush.
As seen on Shark Tank. Think

LEGACYSHAVE.COM

Maybe out of stock. Shame on you
Good luck.Applause
RayR Offline
#76 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 4:22 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Here ya go fellow shaver peeps:

Legacy Shaving Cream Brush.
As seen on Shark Tank. Think

LEGACYSHAVE.COM

Maybe out of stock. Shame on you
Good luck.Applause


Hey! What kind of Shark Tank scam is this? My antivirus blocks me from going there, says it's a phishing site.

So I found:
https://twitter.com/LegacyShave/

https://2paragraphs.com/2022/11/can-legacy-shave-brush-get-a-mark-cuban-dude-wipes-deal-on-shark-tank/

I've got one of those brush attachments for that canned foam that I got sometime way back in the 80's.
Evolutionary Legacy Shave! What a joke! They're looking for suckers to buy that chit?
Well, there are always plenty of suckers.








HockeyDad Offline
#77 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 4:27 PM EST
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Gillette Fusion5.

Embrace technological advancement.
RayR Offline
#78 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 4:40 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Gillette Fusion5.

Embrace technological advancement.


I heard Gillette has a video on how to shave your pubes with those 5 blades.
HockeyDad Offline
#79 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 5:03 PM EST
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Sounds like an interesting Google search!
RayR Offline
#80 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 5:21 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Sounds like an interesting Google search!


For some peeps I guess.
I heard you can't do it unless you have the Gillette Pubic Razor with 5 blades too.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#81 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 5:42 PM EST
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Ray sometimes I’ve gotta go to work man 😂. Nah if I’m not in a hurry it’s fine. I’ll cut the crap outta myself now but it’s been a while since I last cut myself shaving with it. Just saying I think you can get the task done faster with some of the newer razors.

I do still like my old one. I’ll continue using occasionally
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#82 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 5:45 PM EST
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Example my messican homie shaved his head. He asked about those razors (safety razor) told him I dig He didn’t care much for them. I can imagine shaving your head blind could be tricky with one.
RayR Offline
#83 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 8:10 PM EST
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Don't know much about head shaves, but guys do it with all kinds of DE and SE razors,

A newer alternative that was introduced a few years back for peeps that really like a pivoting head design and multiple blades is the LEAF Razor. Instead of expensive cartridges, It uses up to 3 DE half blades. A DE blade will snap into equal halves safely if you bend it while still in its paper wrapper until it snaps. Or you can buy half blades already made but there are a limited number of manufacturers who offer them.

https://leafshave.com

Cris shows the razor and how to snap the DE blades in half and load the razor

https://youtu.be/FvfJd0SZxi0

and...

10+ day head shave smashed by the Leaf Razor!

https://youtu.be/LaSdcPz498Q
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#84 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 8:39 PM EST
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Thanks ray. I’ll tell my friend about it. He is looking for a nice razor that’ll work for him. This might fit the bill.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#85 Posted: Wed, Jan 11 2023, 9:44 PM EST
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Funny I text ese. He owns that exact razor ray. He likes. Told me I need one
RayR Offline
#86 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 2:55 PM EST
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
Funny I text ese. He owns that exact razor ray. He likes. Told me I need one


So he already bought one and likes it? That was fast.

The Leaf is unique in that you can use 1,2, or 3 blades in it and it has that pivoting head design. For someone who wants to escape the expensive cartridge razor game but maybe is afraid of learning traditional Double-Edge or Single-Edge shaving at this point, it's a great option. I'm not that guy but that is the market that Leaf is playing to.
Abrignac Offline
#87 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 3:38 PM EST
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So this is the razor Santa brought me for Christmas:
https://dovoonline.com/dovo-straight-razor-inox-5-8-ebony-german-solingen-415835/

FYI, I did a little research and they are not shave ready out of the box. I guess they don’t want to send out something that a novice user may slice thru his jugular on his first use.

So I opted for the additional synthetic stone sharpening service. If you get this, the factory sends the razor to an outside knife maker who puts a final edge on the blade. When I send it back to be re-sharpened I’m going to opt for the natural stone progression. It costs a tad bit more, but I’m thinking it will be even sharper.

The Strop:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QPXSLF9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Strop Dressing:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DYHMK8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

The Soap:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007MW2ZW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

The Badger Brush:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FO74ME?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

And the Lotion:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FGTTTW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

There was a slight learning curve to using it as I cut myself every time for the first week. But, after that it’s been smooth sailing. Never in my life have I ever had such a close and smooth shave. Since there aren’t any appendages attached to the blade it’s easier to get those hairs just below the nose.

I’ve had a few women tell me the absolutely love the Sandlewood scent of the soap. The lotion is essential since the shave is so close you want to nourish the skin.

Overall, totally satisfied.
Stogie1020 Offline
#88 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 4:15 PM EST
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That TOBS is great stuff. The sandalwood made my entire bathroom smell like the soap after about a week... I had to switch to a different flavor that didn't have such a lingering scent.
Abrignac Offline
#89 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 4:26 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
That TOBS is great stuff. The sandalwood made my entire bathroom smell like the soap after about a week... I had to switch to a different flavor that didn't have such a lingering scent.


It really is good stuff. As a test I shaved one side with TOS and one side with Edge. No comparison. As far as the smell, it’s not a problem. The tub has a screw on lid so it’s not exposed and giving off scent 24x7.
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#90 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 4:31 PM EST
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For me , I could NEVER rinse my brush enough to get the scent off, and then the brush would scent up the whole bathroom... Peppermint or Almond for me, now...
HockeyDad Offline
#91 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 5:22 PM EST
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Mental Note: get some of that sandalwood soap but not that folding machete!
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#92 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 6:07 PM EST
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^same thoughts hockey.

Ray no my friend owned the razor before. I didn’t know he had it until I text him the link.


His response was I have that exact razor in that color.

We had discussed razors 6 or so months ago. He asked what I liked and if I ever used any traditional razors. Basically a one time discussion.

Pretty confident he bought it after we had originally talked razors. Just never mentioned it
RayR Offline
#93 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 7:42 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Mental Note: get some of that sandalwood soap but not that folding machete!


Are you afraid of the sight of BLODD or something?
HockeyDad Offline
#94 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 7:50 PM EST
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I’m holding out for an 8 blade cartridge
RayR Offline
#95 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 8:07 PM EST
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I have TOBS Sandalwood but the hard puck is in the wooden bowl, not the soft cream. I got it for cheap a few years ago off an eBay auction from one of the British retailers. It's not straight sandalwood, the scent is stronger, what I would call oriental, with floral and herbal notes.
I suppose they smell the same I would guess. The only TOBS cream I have is "The Barber Shop", which is a lightly scented traditional barbershop fragrance.
RayR Offline
#96 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 8:17 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
I’m holding out for an 8 blade cartridge


I thought 5 closely spaced blades were too much. 8 blades yanking on those hair follicles will kill ya son.Scared
The S. Korean company DORCO makes a 7-blade cartridge razor, that's insane!
frankj1 Offline
#97 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 9:56 PM EST
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are you ladies done in the bathroom yet?
Abrignac Offline
#98 Posted: Thu, Jan 12 2023, 11:05 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
are you ladies done in the bathroom yet?


Waiting on you to drag in.
RayR Offline
#99 Posted: Fri, Jan 13 2023, 8:09 AM EST
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Frank doesn't like us talking about MAN STUFF. Sad
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#100 Posted: Fri, Jan 13 2023, 6:02 PM EST
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hey...youse guys gots any ideas about jock itch or athletics foot???
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