[EmperorMagus]

Captain Needa, on 16 October 2016 - 11:49 AM, said:

Pretty much anything that has a guard is actually a 'safety' razor, as opposed to a cutthroat *shudder*.

That's a truly old school style. I think my Grandad used something like that.
Are those the sort you put an actual razor blade into with a guard over the top? As opposed to the conventional multiple microblades styles I use and linked to?

But hey, if it works for you - cool.

Ugh, that reminds me - work tomorrow, got to shave in the morning. Monday shaves are always good, Tuesday to Friday not so much. I wish I could shave when I wanted to because that would be every 3 days for that lovely soft smooth finish. Babies bums are rough by comparison.

EDIT: I think yours is actually called a 'double edge razor'. Huh, I've learned more about razors in the last 20 minutes than the previous 25 years of regular shaving. There you go.

Yeah the one I use is a double edged safety razor. Somewhat funnily, I distinctly remember my grandfather using this style too.

Shaving with the double edge takes a little bit longer and needs more care/experience. If you perfect it though, it's a closer shave than the multiple blade ones and is far far gentler on the skin. I could never shave everyday with the 5/6 blade razors because they made my face bleed. I can use these everyday if I want to.

I have kept using this razor mostly because using it is fun though. Nothing beats fun.

This post has been edited by EmperorMagus: 16 October 2016 - 12:16 PM

[amphibian]

I use a razor like Emperor Magus describes. I also use my father's badger brush that he still had lying around from his younger days in Nepal before he came here.

It's much better for me than the disposable razors. I was never tempted by the straight razors though. Those need to be so sharp and welded by another person - ie a barber.

Mine is a Merkur long handled razor and I like the weight and length of it very much. Gave my older brother one too.

[Kruppe of Darujhistan]

I'm mostly bald and refuse to pay someone simply to run a clipper through the little hair I've got, so all my haircuts are self-inflicted.

I hate shaving, and am lucky enough that it's not required for work more than 2 or 3 times a week. I just use crappy disposable razors. Three or four times a year I treat myself to an oldschool hot shave at the barbershop. Damn near better than sex.

[worry]

Shaving sucks and they should ban it. If I wanted the experience of seeing your bald face I'd dive eyeball-first into Hell.

[Abyss]

Disagree. A face or head straight razor shave by a professional is a glorious thing.

[Mentalist]

I can usually get away with shaving twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for work, with quick touchups on sideburns and moustache every morning, purely because I don't like having hair there.

Unless I have a hearing during the week- then I shave properly as well. Or if i have to go out- then I might also shave.

I've been using Gilette Mach 3 ever since I started shaving when I was..... 19 maybe?


On topic: 2 wins for my soccer teams this week. Today had an early game, so may have a productive evening AND go to bed at a decent hour.

[Andorion]

Mentalist, on 16 October 2016 - 10:32 PM, said:

I can usually get away with shaving twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for work, with quick touchups on sideburns and moustache every morning, purely because I don't like having hair there.

Unless I have a hearing during the week- then I shave properly as well. Or if i have to go out- then I might also shave.

I've been using Gilette Mach 3 ever since I started shaving when I was..... 19 maybe?


On topic: 2 wins for my soccer teams this week. Today had an early game, so may have a productive evening AND go to bed at a decent hour.

Absolutely the same here. I started shaving at 19, use Gillette Mach 3, and I shave twice a week, unless I have a presentation.

My father used to have a safety Razor like the one EM was talking about. Problem is its pretty tough to get good blades here

[EmperorMagus]

Andorion, on 17 October 2016 - 01:58 AM, said:

Mentalist, on 16 October 2016 - 10:32 PM, said:

I can usually get away with shaving twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for work, with quick touchups on sideburns and moustache every morning, purely because I don't like having hair there.

Unless I have a hearing during the week- then I shave properly as well. Or if i have to go out- then I might also shave.

I've been using Gilette Mach 3 ever since I started shaving when I was..... 19 maybe?


On topic: 2 wins for my soccer teams this week. Today had an early game, so may have a productive evening AND go to bed at a decent hour.

Absolutely the same here. I started shaving at 19, use Gillette Mach 3, and I shave twice a week, unless I have a presentation.

My father used to have a safety Razor like the one EM was talking about. Problem is its pretty tough to get good blades here

I just use amazon. There is always a guy shipping 100 for $10 from somewhere in Asia. Far far cheaper than Gillettes however you look at it.

[Andorion]

EmperorMagus, on 17 October 2016 - 02:36 AM, said:

Andorion, on 17 October 2016 - 01:58 AM, said:

Mentalist, on 16 October 2016 - 10:32 PM, said:

I can usually get away with shaving twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for work, with quick touchups on sideburns and moustache every morning, purely because I don't like having hair there.

Unless I have a hearing during the week- then I shave properly as well. Or if i have to go out- then I might also shave.

I've been using Gilette Mach 3 ever since I started shaving when I was..... 19 maybe?


On topic: 2 wins for my soccer teams this week. Today had an early game, so may have a productive evening AND go to bed at a decent hour.

Absolutely the same here. I started shaving at 19, use Gillette Mach 3, and I shave twice a week, unless I have a presentation.

My father used to have a safety Razor like the one EM was talking about. Problem is its pretty tough to get good blades here

I just use amazon. There is always a guy shipping 100 for $10 from somewhere in Asia. Far far cheaper than Gillettes however you look at it.

You know I genuinely have not considered using the online option. Guess I am just so used to buying this stuff at the local shop, it never crossed my mind.

[worry]

I forgot to mention that yesterday I got Umami Burger and a new (used) car. Quite a day!

[Nicodimas]

I'm officially reporting from Vegas .. My enforced Sabiitcal starts tomorrow. I am job free for the first time since 16...!

No idea what's next, but I'm strangely excited and freeeeeeee

I am probably gonna go back to school and volunteer a ton. Or workout for like 4 hours a day..and read omg I could read everything!

[Loki]

*happy dance*



...wait, wrong type of happy dance!


<-- that's the one!


The owner of our local comic store is giving the family free passes to Supernova. I haven't been in years. There's just one condition - the new girl is dressing as Scarlet Witch and I'm not allowed to rant at her about how much I hate Scarlet Witch. So I've been focusing my rage towards Medusa instead. Hopefully, that'll be enough (it won't be enough).

[Macros]

I haven't wet shaved in... shit I don't know actually several years anyway.
I just run an electric trimmer over my face like once a week set at number 2 on its dial, whatever that length is. Usually friday evening and it does me well, wet shaving is a ballache that no-one needs. constant stubble is the easiest way to live.

[Tattersail_]

Bickering. I love to see a good bicker.

[Macros]

Just realised I've broken 1000 rep.

this makes me happier than it really should

[worry]

Congrats!

[Tiste Simeon]

Macros, on 17 October 2016 - 02:34 PM, said:

Just realised I've broken 1000 rep.

this makes me happier than it really should

Kind of want to neg rep you just to drop it down again.

[King Lear]

Drinking wine with Starling

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

It's the awards do tonight! Our falconry centre is up for Best Yorkshrie Attraction in a York radio station's awards, and there's 17 of us off to the ceremony tonight. No idea how well we will have done (we're up against some much bigger things in the top five) but just making the top five is pretty awesome. If you're in the top three you have to walk on stage and collect something. Wish us luck!

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 18 October 2016 - 05:37 AM

[Centzon Totochtin]

Left work at about 2pm for lunch and afternoon drinks with a friend visiting from Brisbane, was awesome to catch up and also awesome to finish work 3.5 hours early instead of 3.5 hours late for once!