Shaving,Sometimes older is better

Anyone switch to a gentleman's way of shaving?

As a 18 year old I played around with a straight razor but liked this setup best.

It's what I currently use, nothing compares if done properly. Hope some of you give it a try.




Edwin Jagger Double Edge Razor De89lbl


100% Pure Badger Bristle Shaving Brush


Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand


Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream


Stainless Shaving Lather Bowl

reply to post by kinglizard


I stick with the Mach III...

Only problem is the price of razors is greater then gold these days...

i remember being a kid and my grandfather had this set up for shaving. Now i use an electric shaver and its basically crap. The cut throat razors are suppose to be best though i don't think i would feel to comfortable using one around my jugular. An old barbers i used to go to used one on the back of the neck, i always sat perfectly still and was affriad he would cut me, though i never heard of the old dog cutting anyone, ever. Guess you get used to doing, might take a while a a sore face first

Decent reason to switch. I bought a 100 pack derby extra double blades for under $10.

I hate shaving, have not touched a razor since I was 17 or so. Nature gave me a beard, why waste money and time to look any different. I trim with a pair of scissors/buzzer. I havent gone to a barber since then either, grow it to my shoulders, buzz it bald, repeat.

reply to post by thedarktower


lol I remember my dad used to take me to a really old school barber, I was scared to death when he pulled that blade out, and sure enough, the old man always nicked me.

Originally posted by thedarktower
i remember being a kid and my grandfather had this set up for shaving. Now i use an electric shaver and its basically crap. The cut throat razors are suppose to be best though i don't think i would feel to comfortable using one around my jugular. An old barbers i used to go to used one on the back of the neck, i always sat perfectly still and was affriad he would cut me, though i never heard of the old dog cutting anyone, ever. Guess you get used to doing, might take a while a a sore face first

tbh ive not put a razor to my face for about 5 yrs
i grow it for a week
and then go over it with my old remington hair clipper

yrs ago wen i was about 20
there was an old indian barber shop hed shave my head
and then level it with a cut throat
he was in 70s and in the shop he had a 1920s radio playing an old station
anyway that closed down yrs ago
and just recently a shop opend offering wet towell shaves near me
i might give them a try

I think it's time you guys started pampering yourselves a little. I do, every day. Pamper pamper pamper.

I own two hierloom straight edges, the shave with these is like nothing else.

If interested in striagt edge shaving check out this sight:The Badger and Blade, this is a forum for experienced and in-experienced DE and straight edge users. There is a huge amount of really great advice and vast array of product reviews.

Just a warning Straight edge shaving is a time consuming process along with the care of your blades, but it can also be rewarding and relaxing.

i got one of these as a groomsman gift. Its weighted perfectly so that you just let gravity do the work and you get a perfect shave every time. problem is I cant find where to get replacement blades.

I use just about the same stuff as the OP.

I use a blue Gillette razor handle from 1963 so I'm sure its built well, Wilkinson Platinum DE razors, a Wilkinson brush, William shaving soap, and Aqua Velva Musk after shave.

Nothing beats the feel of the hot shave soap and the sound of and all metal razor smoothly slicing the hairs from your face. It makes you feel like a king.. every time


Here's a (strange) shaving video I did that I'm sure will please many of the "weirder" ATS people lol..


I used Barbasol in the video to add to the grittiness and 70s Duel style I was going for, but usually I dont use that junk unless I'm traveling.

think after watching a few vids and reading a few comments i might just switch to an old fashioned DE like my papa did

reply to post by knightsofcydonia

Durby Double Edge Blades