Comments on: Wet Shaving, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blade http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/ distributed humor Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:38:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: redshift http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10824 redshift Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:18:58 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10824 <p>Great comment - I do the same with my double-edge razor blades. The blades are already cheap, but blowing them dry really extends the life.</p> Great comment – I do the same with my double-edge razor blades. The blades are already cheap, but blowing them dry really extends the life.

]]> By: Daev J http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10823 Daev J Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:19:50 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10823 <p>Any cartridge or multi-blade or disposable even etc razor will last literally 10 or more times longer if you just thoroughly (blow) dry it immediately after use.</p> <p>Such razors don't actually 'wear out', the water/moisture left behind on the blades each time we use them actually corrodes and warps the blades each time we fail to blow dry it, thus causing the painful cuts/razor burn that prompts us to have to throw it away and line the big-disposable company's pockets with that much more of our ever-scarcer disposable cash.</p> Any cartridge or multi-blade or disposable even etc razor will last literally 10 or more times longer if you just thoroughly (blow) dry it immediately after use.

Such razors don’t actually ‘wear out’, the water/moisture left behind on the blades each time we use them actually corrodes and warps the blades each time we fail to blow dry it, thus causing the painful cuts/razor burn that prompts us to have to throw it away and line the big-disposable company’s pockets with that much more of our ever-scarcer disposable cash.

]]> By: Nick http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10402 Nick Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:22:38 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10402 <p>"The kind your barber shaved you with as a kid."</p> <p>Was the barber shaving me when I was a kid? Or, was the barber a kid when he was shaving me."</p> “The kind your barber shaved you with as a kid.”

Was the barber shaving me when I was a kid? Or, was the barber a kid when he was shaving me.”

]]> By: Fendrihan http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10288 Fendrihan Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:31:43 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10288 <p>We should also be aware that not all shaving creams are meant to be used by all men. We are unique and so is our skin type. One must choose wisely on what to put on his face. <a href="http://www.fendrihan.com/taylor-bond-street-m-6.html" rel="nofollow">Taylor of Bond Street </a> has created different aftershaves and shaving creams for men who have sensitive skin.</p> We should also be aware that not all shaving creams are meant to be used by all men. We are unique and so is our skin type. One must choose wisely on what to put on his face. Taylor of Bond Street has created different aftershaves and shaving creams for men who have sensitive skin.

]]> By: BloodGain http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10159 BloodGain Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:32:47 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10159 <p>One of the other comments mentions "the Bic original disposable" razors. These ARE still available (or similar ones are), but are now sold under the name "Bic Sensitive".</p> <p>These are an excellent replacement for those horrible cartridge razors. I haven't gotten around to buying a nice Merkur Hefty Classic, despite switching to wet shaving a couple of years ago, mostly because I was so impressed by the improvement of the Bic Sensitive disposables.</p> <p>There is a single blade, with a decent space under it, so it doesn't clog so easily. From what I've learned, you do have to apply light pressure to make up for its lack of weight, and it will still trap hair under the blade if you let it grow a little. On the positive side, they're pretty easy to find in drug stores if you forgot your razor, and you don't have to worry about losing them when you travel.</p> <p>In response to Peter's comment about the sound of the hairs being cut, I fully agree. The big deal hear is that you're HEARING the hairs being cut instead of FEELING them being cut!</p> One of the other comments mentions “the Bic original disposable” razors. These ARE still available (or similar ones are), but are now sold under the name “Bic Sensitive”.

These are an excellent replacement for those horrible cartridge razors. I haven’t gotten around to buying a nice Merkur Hefty Classic, despite switching to wet shaving a couple of years ago, mostly because I was so impressed by the improvement of the Bic Sensitive disposables.

There is a single blade, with a decent space under it, so it doesn’t clog so easily. From what I’ve learned, you do have to apply light pressure to make up for its lack of weight, and it will still trap hair under the blade if you let it grow a little. On the positive side, they’re pretty easy to find in drug stores if you forgot your razor, and you don’t have to worry about losing them when you travel.

In response to Peter’s comment about the sound of the hairs being cut, I fully agree. The big deal hear is that you’re HEARING the hairs being cut instead of FEELING them being cut!

]]> By: Peter http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-10157 Peter Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:18:06 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-10157 <p>I liked your post although you missed one point, the sound of shaving with a good razor. That was the first thing I noticed the good solid sound of the hairs being cut. I have tried a range of shaving products oils, gels, foam, mach3, fusion etc and so far the best shave I have had is with G Trumper shave cream lathered with a best badger brush using a double edged safety razor. Yes initialy costs more but as you use less it turns out to be a similar price to the gels and cartrages over time.</p> I liked your post although you missed one point, the sound of shaving with a good razor. That was the first thing I noticed the good solid sound of the hairs being cut. I have tried a range of shaving products oils, gels, foam, mach3, fusion etc and so far the best shave I have had is with G Trumper shave cream lathered with a best badger brush using a double edged safety razor. Yes initialy costs more but as you use less it turns out to be a similar price to the gels and cartrages over time.

]]> By: bill oddie http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-9895 bill oddie Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:10:17 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-9895 <p>I've been shaving with a straight razor for about 18 months now and love it. Takes a bit of getting used to, but it's a good shave and there's something nice about taking time to learn how to use the old fashioned tools.</p> I’ve been shaving with a straight razor for about 18 months now and love it. Takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s a good shave and there’s something nice about taking time to learn how to use the old fashioned tools.

]]> By: McCow http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-9382 McCow Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:14:52 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-9382 <p>My favorite razor for years, has been the Bic original disposable, but they are no longer available....It was a single blade, that worked real well.....I already have a mug & brush...just need to decide on a new razor.</p> My favorite razor for years, has been the Bic original disposable, but they are no longer available….It was a single blade, that worked real well…..I already have a mug & brush…just need to decide on a new razor.

]]> By: redshift http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-9281 redshift Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:58:40 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-9281 <p>Have fun, and feel free to come back if you have questions! Another great resource is <a href="http://badgerandblade.com" title="Badger and Blade" rel="nofollow">Badger and Blade</a>, if you get into it.</p> Have fun, and feel free to come back if you have questions! Another great resource is Badger and Blade, if you get into it.

]]> By: Dumdum http://halffull.org/2005/09/21/wet-shaving-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-blade/comment-page-1/#comment-9280 Dumdum Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:24:20 +0000 http://halffull.org/?p=230#comment-9280 <p>On the other hand, you're lucky you can grow a thick, manly beard! Mine would be not-so-manly I'm afraid.</p> <p>I have to admit I'm tempted to try the safety-razor/shaving soap routine anyway.</p> On the other hand, you’re lucky you can grow a thick, manly beard! Mine would be not-so-manly I’m afraid.

I have to admit I’m tempted to try the safety-razor/shaving soap routine anyway.

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