So I was disgusted with my Norelco in that I was needing to get another set of blades because this latest set wasn't cutting it. I also got tired of the gnarly 5:00 shadows that would be useful for sanding a final coat of varnish. I dug out of the back of my bathroom drawer the Gillette spaceship with a handle and 13 or something blades that I hadn't used for some time. I woke it up one morning with a can of foam and re-learned how close a wet shave is. I enjoyed the clean feeling and remembered reading some stories somewhere where the old school safety razors were cheaper and performed better in many opinions than their modern, multi-bladed generation.
With that thought, I set off and bought a Super Speed from Ebay and a package of blades and gave it a whirl. I learned the hard way that pushing down is a no-no and read about the proper techniques through this very forum. I have kept with it and have enjoyed it greatly. I also had an old shaving brush that I had attempted years ago to try to use but failed miserably. Again, through this forum, I learned the techniques of bowl lathering and enjoy a lather that no can will supply. I've lurked for several weeks and have learned a ton from you guys and appreciate it a lot.
Now, I'm trying to stay reasonable with this "hobby" and not become a c*llect*r as I already have a garage full of other distractions, but it is becoming hard to do. See, I collect and restore old Coleman camping and lighting equipment and also restore and use old woodworking equipment. I have always enjoyed taking something apart that is a basket case, learn it's inner workings, restore it to new or as new as possible without spending a lot of $$, and use the darn thing. I don't know what it is about the old razors, but like the title says, this has talked to me. I've already scored a Fatboy and a Slim Adjustable and reworked both of them for use (again with much help from this forum). The Fatboy is my go to razor right now because I like the thick handle with coarse knurling.
So now, I wake up earlier each day in anticipation of another hot lather session. The only pain is I have to wait a whole day to try something new.
With that thought, I set off and bought a Super Speed from Ebay and a package of blades and gave it a whirl. I learned the hard way that pushing down is a no-no and read about the proper techniques through this very forum. I have kept with it and have enjoyed it greatly. I also had an old shaving brush that I had attempted years ago to try to use but failed miserably. Again, through this forum, I learned the techniques of bowl lathering and enjoy a lather that no can will supply. I've lurked for several weeks and have learned a ton from you guys and appreciate it a lot.
Now, I'm trying to stay reasonable with this "hobby" and not become a c*llect*r as I already have a garage full of other distractions, but it is becoming hard to do. See, I collect and restore old Coleman camping and lighting equipment and also restore and use old woodworking equipment. I have always enjoyed taking something apart that is a basket case, learn it's inner workings, restore it to new or as new as possible without spending a lot of $$, and use the darn thing. I don't know what it is about the old razors, but like the title says, this has talked to me. I've already scored a Fatboy and a Slim Adjustable and reworked both of them for use (again with much help from this forum). The Fatboy is my go to razor right now because I like the thick handle with coarse knurling.
So now, I wake up earlier each day in anticipation of another hot lather session. The only pain is I have to wait a whole day to try something new.
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