Did any of you see the "The 1900 House" show? I was reminded how the father couldn't get the hang of the straight razor, and the historian told him that most professional gentlemen from the era would stop at the barber daily for their shave. He was so happy after that.That was a good series, except for them picking a family with a mother who was a vegetarian and hated the idea of household servants. Really took away from the authenticity...
Quote from: turnsouth on October 11, 2011, 07:11:31 PMDid any of you see the "The 1900 House" show? I was reminded how the father couldn't get the hang of the straight razor, and the historian told him that most professional gentlemen from the era would stop at the barber daily for their shave. He was so happy after that.That was a good series, except for them picking a family with a mother who was a vegetarian and hated the idea of household servants. Really took away from the authenticity...Was that the British one where the husband was in the military?
Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 09, 2011, 10:38:44 PMIt's all Kenneths fault!! I've just ordered one of those shavette jobbies and an alum block. Luckily I've recently got some superglue off Neil through EDCSource so I can reattach anything that falls off.Ironic that the Medic is the one who is instigating self administered facial lacerations really Wow! And all I did was post a few links. You are easy to persuade my friend. Now go and buy me a Leatherman MUT as a Christmas gift
It's all Kenneths fault!! I've just ordered one of those shavette jobbies and an alum block. Luckily I've recently got some superglue off Neil through EDCSource so I can reattach anything that falls off.Ironic that the Medic is the one who is instigating self administered facial lacerations really
Quote from: Gareth on October 11, 2011, 07:27:57 PMQuote from: turnsouth on October 11, 2011, 07:11:31 PMDid any of you see the "The 1900 House" show? I was reminded how the father couldn't get the hang of the straight razor, and the historian told him that most professional gentlemen from the era would stop at the barber daily for their shave. He was so happy after that.That was a good series, except for them picking a family with a mother who was a vegetarian and hated the idea of household servants. Really took away from the authenticity...Was that the British one where the husband was in the military?Yea that was the one. He was really struggling with keeping shaved for his position (although it seemed that his Commander was giving him quite a bit of leeway on it). That's when the historian did some research and realized that there used to be a barber shop in every neighborhood.
Thought so and I do remember the slightly annoying wife. I'll be the first to admit the woman's lot at the time was less than appealing, but I don't suppose she went into it without being warned it would be hard.
I also felt sorry for the maid; got hired, wife felt bad about having a servant, so the servant gets fired and booted off the program. What the wife seems to have missed was that she had effectively thrown the girl into the poor house (if it was really 1900 that is).
Quote from: Gareth on October 11, 2011, 07:42:55 PMThought so and I do remember the slightly annoying wife. I'll be the first to admit the woman's lot at the time was less than appealing, but I don't suppose she went into it without being warned it would be hard. Her complaining didn't bother me, what I would have liked to see is her come around to the way of life (at least a little). She just could not get into the spirit of the experience, her attitude ruined the whole thing for me.QuoteI also felt sorry for the maid; got hired, wife felt bad about having a servant, so the servant gets fired and booted off the program. What the wife seems to have missed was that she had effectively thrown the girl into the poor house (if it was really 1900 that is). The other part of it was how hurt the maid was in real life. Housekeeping was her career of choice, and the woman made her feel as if her job was second class and demeaning. That girl was really ticked off when she left.
Yeah, plus the fact she only got to be on TV for one week. In seriousness I totally agree, she was really quite upset IIRC.
I don't think you'll regret it Captain.
Good ratings on this one (especially for a "first timer"):Amazon - Parker 22R
Quote from: turnsouth on October 12, 2011, 02:47:55 AMGood ratings on this one (especially for a "first timer"):Amazon - Parker 22RThat was my first razor and I wouldn't recommend it to someone that never have used a safety razor before since it's quite and aggressive razor. I used it only 6 times before I ordered the razor I have now and it 's only collecting dust right now. So if anybody want's it they can have it.I would recommend going with a razor from Muhle or Mercur or an old Gillette razor since the quality is better than Parker and it shoulden't be a problem selling it if shaving with a safety razor is not for you.Sent from my HTC Desire Z using Tapatalk
Quote from: Medic82 on October 12, 2011, 10:21:46 AMQuote from: turnsouth on October 12, 2011, 02:47:55 AMGood ratings on this one (especially for a "first timer"):Amazon - Parker 22RThat was my first razor and I wouldn't recommend it to someone that never have used a safety razor before since it's quite and aggressive razor. I used it only 6 times before I ordered the razor I have now and it 's only collecting dust right now. So if anybody want's it they can have it.I would recommend going with a razor from Muhle or Mercur or an old Gillette razor since the quality is better than Parker and it shoulden't be a problem selling it if shaving with a safety razor is not for you.Sent from my HTC Desire Z using TapatalkHey if your just giving it away I have a perfect place for it.
Quote from: captain spaulding on October 12, 2011, 10:23:48 AMQuote from: Medic82 on October 12, 2011, 10:21:46 AMQuote from: turnsouth on October 12, 2011, 02:47:55 AMGood ratings on this one (especially for a "first timer"):Amazon - Parker 22RThat was my first razor and I wouldn't recommend it to someone that never have used a safety razor before since it's quite and aggressive razor. I used it only 6 times before I ordered the razor I have now and it 's only collecting dust right now. So if anybody want's it they can have it.I would recommend going with a razor from Muhle or Mercur or an old Gillette razor since the quality is better than Parker and it shoulden't be a problem selling it if shaving with a safety razor is not for you.Sent from my HTC Desire Z using TapatalkHey if your just giving it away I have a perfect place for it. If your going to try it out, you gotta let me in on how you like it.. not necessarily the razor but how shaving with one is.. JR
Just remember that you should only use minimal pressure when shaving and you need to get used to using a safety razor.
I learned a lot from reading the shaving forum and watching Mantic59 on YouTube. But other than using minimal pressure it's also good if you shave right after you shower or use a pre-shave cream. You will not get a smooth as a baby bottoms shave with only one pas with the razor, at least I don't, so the norm is that you use 3 passes. First pas is with the grain, second pas across the grain and third pas against the grain. I don't go against the grain on my neck since I get a slight razor burn when I do so I rather go an extra pass across the grain and the result is the same minus the razor burn.I would recommend that you use an aftershave balm or cream rather than aftershave that you splash on your face.
Ohhh, and after you are finished rinse your face in cold water so you can close the pores. But if you want to learn about shaving http://badgerandblade.com/ is the MTO of wet shaving
Feels good, doesn't it? Congratulations.
Quote from: Gareth on October 16, 2011, 12:43:13 AMFeels good, doesn't it? Congratulations. Thank you. I have always said that the (NEW) shaving industry is all a scam. This one blade worked better than a 5 blade. They just slam new names on the same product and say it is the new model and better because it has mare blades. I am very happy I went the Safety Razor route.