Lost art of manly-ness?

[Beefcake]

I'm a wuss,  I use an electric razor. However, if it gets me any points I only shave every 3-4 days. 


My barber does straight razor shaves though and I gotta admit, they do a great job.

[4440]

Gave up on the whole razor thing. Just throw the clippers on close and knock it back to stubble when I can't stand looking at the gray anymore.

My women like it rough so stubble is just A OK with them

Now Von,  based on those recipes you gave me, I hope your operating that thing prior to taste testing.

[VonMessa]

Gave up on the whole razor thing. Just throw the clippers on close and knock it back to stubble when I can't stand looking at the gray anymore.

My women like it rough so stubble is just A OK with them

Now Von,  based on those recipes you gave me, I hope your operating that thing prior to taste testing.

Steadies the hand   

[4440]

Ah, so the practice swipes do indeed happen on the sheep

[APDrone]

Norelco Electric Razors.

They last about 8 years, on average.

Get the ones that charge and can run while charging.

They're a good as blades, if you tighten your face and go against the grain.

The replacement blade prices are a racket for the non-electrics.

[maddafinga]

I've been looking for a good straight razor and strop around town here for years with no success at all.  Where did you come up with those?  As fast as my beard grows I go broke on razors if I shave every day.  I usually knock it back with clippers and then shave once a week.  I have a good Braun electric but I don't really ever use it, it seems to cause as many problems as it solves. 

[bagrat]

you wanna talk about manlyness ok...  i gotta walk 15 miles up hill, in the snow! just to get to the nearest shaving area. it is at this place that i begin sharpening 1 rock against another till its razor sharp, i know when it is because i kill a grizzly bear with the sharpened stone and my bare hands before i even use it...just for fun, after im finished shaving  i walk back home another 18 miles up hill in a damm blizzard! i do this routine about 6 times a day, yes my beard is that beastly.

[druski85]

you wanna talk about manlyness ok...  i gotta walk 15 miles up hill, in the snow! just to get to the nearest shaving area. it is at this place that i begin sharpening 1 rock against another till its razor sharp, i know when it is because i kill a grizzly bear with the sharpened stone and my bare hands before i even use it...just for fun, after im finished shaving  i walk back home another 18 miles up hill in a damm blizzard! i do this routine about 6 times a day, yes my beard is that beastly.

Just remember Greens, imitation / flattery and such. 


Anyway, I would use a straight blade but I don't at all trust myself early in the morning.  Takes me a good long time to wake up, and mixed with my shaky hands it would be a mess.  I get enough crap on my shirts (the collars, especially) as is.   

[AirFlyer]

you wanna talk about manlyness ok...  i gotta walk 15 miles up hill, in the snow! just to get to the nearest shaving area. it is at this place that i begin sharpening 1 rock against another till its razor sharp, i know when it is because i kill a grizzly bear with the sharpened stone and my bare hands before i even use it...just for fun, after im finished shaving  i walk back home another 18 miles up hill in a damm blizzard! i do this routine about 6 times a day, yes my beard is that beastly.

Ridiculous, this story is obvious fake... Who ever heard of blizzards in Texas.

 

[redman555]

I just use normal razor.


-BigBOBCH

[FiLtH]

   I cant use electric razor cause it pulls me whiskers out. I dont trust myself with a straight razor. For years now Ive used the green razor..cant remember the name, but it vibrates and really seems to help cut down the trees. That and soaking them with a hot towel before I start.

[VonMessa]

I've been looking for a good straight razor and strop around town here for years with no success at all.  Where did you come up with those?  As fast as my beard grows I go broke on razors if I shave every day.  I usually knock it back with clippers and then shave once a week.  I have a good Braun electric but I don't really ever use it, it seems to cause as many problems as it solves. 

Antique shop 

Blade is a hollow grind made by Geneva Cutlery.

The name is worn off the strop, and it was kinda beat up (a few nicks in it, etc) but a good oiling and once-over with a pumice stone brought it to serviceable condition.  Try E-Bay.

A good hone or white Arkansas stone is goof to have, also.

A styptic pencil is a must also, as you WILL cut yourself at some point while practicing.

As far as time goes, I've cut it down to about 20 mins, but it's not something you want to rush 

Proper prep is the key.

[MrMeanie]

end of story.

[VonMessa]

Indeed.

Must really take some magic to sharpen that non-carbon steel blade properly.....

 

[Wayout]

Blades?  BLADES!  We don't need no stinkin' BLADES!!!



(hehehe...  sorry, but I just love that movie)