how do you shave

[bigred1951]

anybody on here still use the old safety razor or straight razor? 9 times out of 10 i just use my electric beard trimmer because i dont worry about how close of shave i get. But every once in a blue moon ill pull out my grandpas old Gillette safety razor and lather up and  shave. Its quiet an experience especially for the first time

[Texas Ranger]

Braver man than I, Gunga Din, I did use grandpa's once, for about two strokes.  Stopped the bleeding,  smiley_ignore waited a few days, and shaved regular.  Use a Fusion now, much nicer.

[celliott]

I don't  ;D

I do shave my neck every now and then, usually when I trim my beard. Use a regular disposable razor.

[LeeB]

I started off with a safety razor and later went to the Gillette single blade and stayed with them through the multiple blade additions up to the 5 bladed one. Switched to an electric razor for quite some time, quit shaving for several years and then went back to the gillettes. I now use the three blades because I find the 5 bladers clog to easy and cost to much for little or no improvement. I would grow a beard again if I could but have to shave for work.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I don't  ;D

I do shave my neck every now and then, usually when I trim my beard. Use a regular disposable razor.

Celliott.....I gots to ask......a life vest, flotation device......Where's the water?  say_what

[LaneC]

Old time straight/cut throat. They produce an awesome shave. I used to shave every other day with them (they cut that close) but my back kills me so now I shave inside the beard and neck etc. There is a steep learning curve that you will go through. 2 things that I can tell you that will save you some blood is 1DO NOT GET IN A HURRY and 2-Let your wife know when you are shaving. If they holler at you or sling the door open when you are shaving, you will pay for it in blood hahahah. There are more things that go along with it like stropping, honing etc. Anywho, I would suggest it to anyone. It is really worth it and it is an amazing shave. If anything ever happens and you run out of razors and cannot get any more what will you do? The wives can also use them and everyone can be clean shaven.

[thecfarm]

@POSTONLT40HD,remember the canoe trip??

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

@POSTONLT40HD,remember the canoe trip??

:D :D :D :D Banjos.

[thecfarm]

Good boy!! I'll put the link in now.  ;D

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,74322.0.html

[LaneC]

I also forgot to mention about how many millions of razors and plastic are thrown away every year.(Don't throw anything, I am just saying hahaha) I read one time how many and I was shocked, especially at the amount of disposable ones. I can use 1 razor for years and years.

[Magicman]

I use a Remington Electric and grind um off.....sorta.   :

[LaneC]

MM, I used to use those also. They are quick and rip em right off ;D . I saw a picture once of the stubble in a microscope of an electric shaver and one smoothly cut with a razor, and it is very clear how it basically shreds the hair. If you have never had the chance to get a shave with a straight, I highly recommend it. Depending on your face, you may not have to shave for 2 to 3 days.

[beenthere]

Lane

you may not have to shave for 2 to 3 days.

Takes longer than that to heal   ;D

[LaneC]

beenthere  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D. Maybe that is why it lasts 2-3 days :D :D :D :D :D :D

[sandhills]

I think we should send one with Poston to the beard challenge contest  ;D, he can judge'm n cut um!

[Magicman]

Heck no,  : he would shave his legs with it. 

[redprospector]

I generally use a shard of broken glass.

[gspren]

  Somebody, not me, should be shaving with an axe!

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I use a Remington Electric and grind um off.....sorta.   :

Saw 'em and leave 'em.  :D :D :D

[yukon cornelius]

I don't! I had to be clean shaved for my job for 15 years and for the last 3 years I have been letting it hang. I do clip both of the hairs on the top of my head though.

[Dave Shepard]

I use a two blade cartridge. Anything more, and it's like shaving two or three times with every stroke. I have straight razors, and have tried them, but haven't taken the time to get the hang of it. I often go a week or two, then trim it with a beard trimmer then finish the the cartridge. I've spent plenty of money on electrics, but haven't found one that would actually cut anything at all. There is a big forum about "wet shaving" called badger and blade. I haven't been there in a long time, however.

[clww]

I have shaved zero times since 21 June 2012. Today marks two years since I retired. After 26 years of required shaving and haircuts, it is one of the things I miss the least. ;)

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I have shaved zero times since 21 June 2012. Today marks two years since I retired. After 26 years of required shaving and haircuts, it is one of the things I miss the least. ;)

Bet you look like "BIG FOOT".  :D :D :D

[Magicman]

He don't shave his FOOT  ???   

[mad murdock]

I use a clamshell safety razor. Talk about shaving on the cheep! Mug soap is about a buck a puck, and a brush lasts me over a year sometimes 2. I used to use electric, but the safety razor is almost as good as a straight. Would like to get one, but good straight razors cost a few bucks, unless I can find one at a garage sale for a good deal. I do the same shave pattern with the safety as you would with a straight blade, lather up, shave all down, then lather up again and go in for the "close shave" against the grain. Way smoother than any electric and will last easily 2 days, plus I can do it quick. Mug soap is the best. I like it better than any shave cream in a can. I use Williams.