Classic Wet Shaving

Nice, uncle @Rob Fisher let us know how it goes with the shavette, I really want one because they would be amazing to shape different beard styles with but they also pretty intimidating at the same time, looks scary to use

Will do! Just need to pluck up the courage to try it! :p
 
Nice, uncle @Rob Fisher let us know how it goes with the shavette, I really want one because they would be amazing to shape different beard styles with but they also pretty intimidating at the same time, looks scary to use

Well, I tried it today and I didn't slice my head off and no blood was spilt... however, they are very uncomfortable and hard to use... I think these are made for barbers to use on customers and not so much for a customer to use. I got a quarter of the way and switched back to my safety razor... much much easier to use and be accurate... well for me anyway.
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Well, I tried it today and I didn't slice my head off and no blood was spilt... however, they are very uncomfortable and hard to use... I think these are made for barbers to use on customers and not so much for a customer to use. I got a quarter of the way and switched back to my safety razor... much much easier to use and be accurate... well for me anyway.
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That's a good looking one... I prefer this method of shaving above all else.
 
That's a good looking one... I prefer this method of shaving above all else.

I will persevere... I will also watch a few YouTube video's because I find it hard to stay accurate with it.
 
Well, I tried it today and I didn't slice my head off and no blood was spilt... however, they are very uncomfortable and hard to use... I think these are made for barbers to use on customers and not so much for a customer to use. I got a quarter of the way and switched back to my safety razor... much much easier to use and be accurate... well for me anyway.
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I heard it is quite difficult to do yourself, maybe give it a few more tries

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I will persevere... I will also watch a few YouTube video's because I find it hard to stay accurate with it.

Luckily for me my growth only requires weekly maintenance and it’s just a neck and cheekbone clean up. The rest just gets a trim with a machine.


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Well, I tried it today and I didn't slice my head off and no blood was spilt... however, they are very uncomfortable and hard to use... I think these are made for barbers to use on customers and not so much for a customer to use. I got a quarter of the way and switched back to my safety razor... much much easier to use and be accurate... well for me anyway.
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I think it's what one gets accustomed too Uncle @Rob Fisher , I find the safety Razors much easier to use than a shavette and because of that I actually nick myself more with a safety razor than I do with a shavette.

I personally dont mind using either though but I do find with a shavette I have much more of a better feel to my shave as I can see where the blade is cutting.

But i love both shavettes and safety razors.
 
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I ordered a Mortar and Pestle for the granite bowl... I think it will make an awesome shaving bowl!
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@Rob Fisher - NOW, I am curious , are we tired of the scruffy look and are going ''modern man'' or are we trying to look 19 again ? , without following this thread , I ordered a mug , blades, brush and some vanilla soap , the bushy beard is gone and a goatee remained so now I have to shave daily again and as I know myself , a week or six and that will be gone too [the goatee]. The razors in the cupboard are 2 double edged ones , a steel one from Dad, and a turn the bottom and the double doors flap open one from later in the 20 th centuary , from step dad . Lets see where this is going . :cool:
 
@Rob Fisher - NOW, I am curious , are we tired of the scruffy look and are going ''modern man'' or are we trying to look 19 again , without following this thread , I ordered a mug , blades, brush and some vanilla soap , the bushy beard is gone and a goatee remained so now I have to shave daily again and as I know myself , a week or six and that will be gone too. The razors in the cupboard are 2 double edged ones , a steel one from Dad and a turn the bottom and the double doors flap open one from later in the 20 th centuary , f

@ARYANTO I still dress like a tramp... but my beard is well trimmed and smart! :p
 
When you going to join the Ecigssa Classic Wet shaving Club @Silver?

Ah, thanks for the nudge @Clouds4Days
I must admit I have been tempted on a few occasions after looking at some of the posts in this thread.

But I guess I am quite lucky - my facial hair is not too tough, so my Mach 3 and my soothing Gillette Gel does a great job and gives me a very smooth shave. I have a home office and only go out to meetings a few times a week - so I can easily go for a day or two without shaving and still feel ok. Maybe its because I dont shave every single day that my hairs are not too tough. I don't know.

But I know my system and it works well for me - I dont have the time now to get involved in another rabbit hole. So for now I will have to watch you guys - but I am enjoying it. One day....
 
Jaco's beard mail arrived today , here is a re visitation of my youth , growing up and shaving lessons from Dad , still have the old razors , a Wilkenson sword and a Gillette from UK. [Thank you Dad]
A big vanilla soap that fits perfectly in my green enamel mini soup bowl , selection of blades, mini soap gift and chrome black badger brush.
Let the games begin ...
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Jaco's beard mail arrived today , here is a re visitation of my youth , growing up and shaving lessons from Dad , still had the old razors , a Wilkenson sword and a Gillette from UK. [Thank you Dad]
A big vanilla soap that fits perfectly in my green enamel mini soup bowl , selection of blades, mini soap gift and chrome black badger brush.
Let the games begin ...
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Very nice. Good memories

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Jaco's beard mail arrived today , here is a re visitation of my youth , growing up and shaving lessons from Dad , still have the old razors , a Wilkenson sword and a Gillette from UK. [Thank you Dad]
A big vanilla soap that fits perfectly in my green enamel mini soup bowl , selection of blades, mini soap gift and chrome black badger brush.
Let the games begin ...
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It's nice to relive those memories. I hope you have a ball!
 
Ah, thanks for the nudge @Clouds4Days
I must admit I have been tempted on a few occasions after looking at some of the posts in this thread.

But I guess I am quite lucky - my facial hair is not too tough, so my Mach 3 and my soothing Gillette Gel does a great job and gives me a very smooth shave. I have a home office and only go out to meetings a few times a week - so I can easily go for a day or two without shaving and still feel ok. Maybe its because I dont shave every single day that my hairs are not too tough. I don't know.

But I know my system and it works well for me - I dont have the time now to get involved in another rabbit hole. So for now I will have to watch you guys - but I am enjoying it. One day....

Hope to see you join us soon @Silver , it's not only about the shave it's the whole experience of classic wet shaving.

Give it a go and if you uncertain I can ship you some goodies on loan for a month or two too try out before you invest in anything. :)
 
Jaco's beard mail arrived today , here is a re visitation of my youth , growing up and shaving lessons from Dad , still have the old razors , a Wilkenson sword and a Gillette from UK. [Thank you Dad]
A big vanilla soap that fits perfectly in my green enamel mini soup bowl , selection of blades, mini soap gift and chrome black badger brush.
Let the games begin ...
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That's some awesome goodies right there, let us know how the shave goes.
Nothing better than using a Razor passed down from your Pops. Enjoy brother
 
Interesting Q , safest/best way to dispose of used blades if you don't have a old piggy bank ?

I will usually just put inside something like a coke can or a bottle.

There is a cool video were GeoFatBoy actually makes a blade disposer from a old bottle of pills.

Basically you cut a slot on the bottom side where you chuck in the old blades.
 
Had a great shave this evening and used Sorbet Man post shave balm which I received as a gift from my sister last weekend.
It smells really great.
If you looking for a post shave that you just wanna grab quickly from a mall this stuffs awesome.

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