What do you use to shave?

[esteban68]

They work great coupled to old Gillettes, got a good stock of them in fact they're the only blade I now buy!

 

[ChrisT]

This is safe razor from my great grandfather. Quite interesting system.

Yes very interesting system. I have never seen this one

 

[Feraud]

I use a vintage Gillette "New" model as a daily shaver. It gives a great shave. I love the simple three piece design.

 

[BR Gordon]

The only modern razor that I have is a Merkur, and I use it as my travel razor, similar in concept to the one above. My absolute favorites are the vintage Gillette "NEW" and they don't leave home.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Where are the pictures of someone using a razor sharp Bowie knife? lol!

 

[HudsonHawk]

Where are the pictures of someone using a razor sharp Bowie knife? lol!

How's THIS for "vintage"?

 

[LuvMyMan]

How's THIS for "vintage"?

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Oh my GOD! LOL!

Oh no...the man shaving the other man, have no idea an actual leprechaun is standing a few feet behind them!

 

[Mr Oldschool]

How's THIS for "vintage"?

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That is the funniest thing I've seen in ages!

 

[dh66]

 

[DesertDan]

I recently picked up a bowl of Taylor of Old Bond Street Lemon & Lime shaving cream.
It is a bit pricey but WOW, Great stuff! I'm going to add a bowl of their Sandalwood to my inventory too.

Also been using Astra platinum blades to good effect. Much better than the Wilkinsons I'd been using.

 

[dh66]

I recently picked up a bowl of Taylor of Old Bond Street Lemon & Lime shaving cream.
It is a bit pricey but WOW, Great stuff! I'm going to add a bowl of their Sandalwood to my inventory too.

Also been using Astra platinum blades to good effect. Much better than the Wilkinsons I'd been using.

Taylor of Old Bond Street make an outstanding product. I haven't tried the lemon-lime yet, but I might make it my next purchase.

 

[HudsonHawk]

My dos centavos...I love Taylor of Old Bond Street stuff, but don't care for the lemon-lime flavor. The sandalwood is fantastic though. They make one for sensitive skin too, that I love, because...well...I'm a sensitive guy.

 

[DesertDan]

I went to the Tobacconist today and in addition to some nice stogies, picked up a tub of Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood. Can't wait to get up and shave tomorrow!

Yes, my tobacconist is this towns most well equipped wet shave products merchant. They are also a great magazine store too! If they sold bourbon I'd probably never leave!

 

[Seb Lucas]

How's THIS for "vintage"?

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This is of course, a traditional idea. Being able to shave with one's axe has always been held to be the hallmark of a great woodchopper.

 

[Shangas]

Reading this thread and looking at the stuff that my older brother uses to shave with is just sad...

 

[HudsonHawk]

I went to the Tobacconist today and in addition to some nice stogies, picked up a tub of Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood. Can't wait to get up and shave tomorrow!

Yes, my tobacconist is this towns most well equipped wet shave products merchant. They are also a great magazine store too! If they sold bourbon I'd probably never leave!

My tobacconist doesn't sell bourbon, so I keep a bottle in my cigar locker.

 

[DeaconKC]

My tobacconist doesn't sell bourbon, so I keep a bottle in my cigar locker.

Shades of W. C. Fields!

 

[Brother cavefish]

My shave den

 

[Mr Oldschool]

Nice setup, Brother C!

 

[deMelo]

Gentlemen's shaving habits

So, lads:

how about a little chat about shaving?

Many of us share a taste for the old ways, and a good kit is always handy.

To me it is a very pleasant part of the day, helps me relaxing, especially because most days I can do it in no hurry, listening to nice jazz music. It actually takes me back in time.

How do you do, and what sort of razor/soap/lather do you fancy?

I myself am an enthusiast of Edwin Jagger's safety razors.