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Posted by Dave, I can't do that on September 28, 2008, 3:31 pm
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Hi guys,
OK, a bit if a cheeky Subject to keep it metalworking oriented.
I have had a full beard for around 40 years. About 6 months back I
shaved it off and had been using a Braun electric razor up until a few
weeks back.
Since then, I have been using a disposable double blade (20 for 2-
bucks) for about 4 weeks and it still seems to cut fine. When I last
shaved 40-years back I seemed to recall changing blades in the old
Gillette screw handle every few days.
So, finally to the Subject, how do I tell when these disposable things
need tossing?
Every few days I take a single swipe with a new one and still cannot
tell the difference in cut or feeling.
Dave
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Posted by Ed Huntress on September 28, 2008, 3:55 pm
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> Hi guys,
>
> OK, a bit if a cheeky Subject to keep it metalworking oriented.
>
> I have had a full beard for around 40 years. About 6 months back I
> shaved it off and had been using a Braun electric razor up until a few
> weeks back.
>
> Since then, I have been using a disposable double blade (20 for 2-
> bucks) for about 4 weeks and it still seems to cut fine. When I last
> shaved 40-years back I seemed to recall changing blades in the old
> Gillette screw handle every few days.
>
> So, finally to the Subject, how do I tell when these disposable things
> need tossing?
>
> Every few days I take a single swipe with a new one and still cannot
> tell the difference in cut or feeling.
>
> Dave
You'll notice the drag increasing. I get about two weeks out of a dirt-cheap
Gillette Good News. When I have to make all passes on a bias, I take out a
new one.
And if I'm out of them, I get out the strop and my straight razor and try to
remember to take it slow. I rub the 41-year-old scar on my right pinky as a
reminder. d8-)
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Ed Huntress
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Posted by Wes on September 28, 2008, 8:20 pm
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>And if I'm out of them, I get out the strop and my straight razor and try to
>remember to take it slow. I rub the 41-year-old scar on my right pinky as a
>reminder. d8-)
I have two of grandpa's straight razors. Been meaning to get the courage to try
them.
Wes
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Posted by Ed Huntress on September 28, 2008, 9:22 pm
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>
>>And if I'm out of them, I get out the strop and my straight razor and try
>>to
>>remember to take it slow. I rub the 41-year-old scar on my right pinky as
>>a
>>reminder. d8-)
>
>
> I have two of grandpa's straight razors. Been meaning to get the courage
> to try them.
>
> Wes
They're interesting to try just for the heck of it, but mostly they just
make you appreciate what we have now. I keep mine around for those types
when I foolishly threw out the last disposable and forgot to get new ones.
Otherwise, they're good for trimming around a beard. That's what I used mine
for most of the time, but I haven't had a beard for ten years.
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Ed Huntress
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Posted by Larry Jaques on September 28, 2008, 11:46 pm
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On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:20:13 -0400, the infamous Wes
>
>>And if I'm out of them, I get out the strop and my straight razor and try to
>>remember to take it slow. I rub the 41-year-old scar on my right pinky as a
>>reminder. d8-)
>
>I have two of grandpa's straight razors. Been meaning to get the courage to
try them.
I used one for a couple years. They give -great- shaves. All you need
to be careful about is to pull the edge across your skin precisely
perpendicular to the length. If you start slicing, it starts slicing.
I gave it up because of the time it took to shave my miniscule amount
of fur. 12 minutes vs. 30 seconds with a Norelco. No contest, but the
closeness of the shave is no contest, either. The blade cut real
close. I keep one in my bathroom drawer and use it on occasion (when
I need a quick adrenaline rush.) <g>
I found a locally made (SoCal) shaving gel which worked really nicely.
The remainder has lasted forever but it's in a new container with no
label. I can't remember what it was called. It's slightly greener than
turquoise Aqua Velva. http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120117.html
--
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all
progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw
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>
> OK, a bit if a cheeky Subject to keep it metalworking oriented.
>
> I have had a full beard for around 40 years. About 6 months back I
> shaved it off and had been using a Braun electric razor up until a few
> weeks back.
>
> Since then, I have been using a disposable double blade (20 for 2-
> bucks) for about 4 weeks and it still seems to cut fine. When I last
> shaved 40-years back I seemed to recall changing blades in the old
> Gillette screw handle every few days.
>
> So, finally to the Subject, how do I tell when these disposable things
> need tossing?
>
> Every few days I take a single swipe with a new one and still cannot
> tell the difference in cut or feeling.
>
> Dave