My Fatboy is on 3 for the first 3 shaves. I kick it up one each shave after that. maybe it's just the angle I need to work on?
With my Fatboy and Injectors I have always just done a single pass and a little touch up here and there. this razor may be too mild for me. I'm...
I bought a Super Speed at a yard sale a couple years back and threw it in a drawer. I ran across it last week and thought I'd give it a test...
I would tell them I don't have an account at either site, ( I don't ) but how would they know if you told them you didn't? this is a...
with a Gillette Fatboy. I have always used 3 for the first 2 shaves, then the next 2-3 of the blades life I kick it up a notch. I.E. 3rd shave...
Is engraving, rather than scrimshawing, meaning a different materiel would be needed? I am looking at having a "Bonded Ivory" for grip materiel.
The Shick injectors are Gods gift to us mere mortals. you WILL of course realize this after a brief epiphany. I have shaved ONLY, in my 47...
Looks great. how long have you been doing this? in the future, I am thinking of having some 1911 grips scrimed. are you doing work for clients yet?
Right good shave Mate. Oh. you missed a spot... and good "punk" music to shave by should include the Ramones. _p-HMo1UPfc
Thanks for the replies. I will probably pick up that Dovo strop. the price is right. it will, unfortunately have to wait for a while now, as my...
Where can I find a decent strop for cheap? haven't shaved with a straight for the last 6 or 7 years. I had a cheap paddle strop that worked...
That's a nice jukebox phone. the easy clean finger wheel is pretty rare isn't it? is that a Stromberg Carlson fat boy in the second photo?
If the blades wont "inject" into the razor normally, I just remove one from the blade pack and then insert the key normally. you can then slide...
This seems to be a labor of love. I commend you on the know-how and effort put into this. with that said, how are you valuing items?...
My new go to, since I wore out the last one. :) what look like scratches is just a reflection.
Very interesting. when i use a cake soap, Williams is what I use I never get it to foam like you have in your video. this is very informative....
Shaver X, I am 47 and have never shaved with anything but a DE, or my old injector. my old bakelite injector has been my everyday razor for...
Thank you for your response. what blades would you suggest I buy in a bulk, type purchase? 25-50 at a time? I am sorry I am so new at this. I...
Cool contest, and I'm sure the shaving soaps are cool, but I'll stick to my ivory soap rub regimen. GREAT FORUM! thanks for the offer.
Thanks for the welcome! I am originally from Chicago myself, I moved to Milwaukee over the last summer.
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