My Old-Timey Shaving Odyssey

[1930artdeco]

I was cruising the bay and I saw something that blew my mind. A NOS 1950's Presidential Gillette razor went for $315 I believe. IT shore was purdy and shiny.

Mike

 

[TomS]

I was cruising the bay and I saw something that blew my mind. A NOS 1950's Presidential Gillette razor went for $315 I believe. IT shore was purdy and shiny.

Mike

Yes, some of those vintage razors command TOP prices.

 

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Shave Oil

Thought I'd give this thread a bump with something I just discovered I'd been missing!

I'd always heard of shave oil, (not pre-shave, but shave), and always used it as a base coat for soap lather. I never thought it would work for me as a shaving soap/cream standalone substitute.
Then, a problem! I needed to shave but didn't have time to build a nice foamy lather. Since I have by alum block and aftershave lotion, I figured "what the hell, try the oil by itself!" So I did. I did ONE pass, with the grain, and it came out smoother than any 1-pass with grain shave I've ever had with a cream. Sure, doing my 2nd and 3rd passes across grain weren't so nice (dunno why), but, gents, if you need a quick shave, try shave oil with the grain!