OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

By the way guys, I'm out razor hunting for my very first time. Wish me luck!

 

Good luck

 

Just found a rolls in box for 36$. What do you guys think

 

soft pass....I think rolls are good for collectors, but haven't heard people say that they are good actual shavers.

 

I paid $8.00 for mine at an antiques fair. Keep looking.

 

There you go...lol

I wonder if the Den has an actual thread that focuses on hunting for razors in the wild?

 

I don't know, it'd be helpful. All I've found is that, a couple Bakelite Schick SE, a valet, an injector, and 2 ball end techs. But they wanted over 40 for all of them

 

Sounds like a fun idea!

 

It will if you start one....

 

I've learned to take a pass on anything that isn't a good deal. The deals still show up and I'm not going broke from RAD anymore

 

I keep walking back to that Injector. It's in its original box, original little blade injector, looks almost NOS 39$

 

October wrap up:

1) The 1959 Fat Boy I tested all month is an efficient and brilliantly designed razor. I found that the dial settings needed on a given day are unique to the blade sharpness and the level of beard regrowth.

2) I had an urge to just set it on 9, and go for it. Doing this daily would make my face quite sore. For a daily two-pass, 6, 7, or 8 is right for most blades.

3) Feather is a very sharp blade. The shaves were smoother and longer lasting than with other blades. GSB is a close second. I really need to do a formal blade focus with this razor.

4) Techniques still trump tools, and that statement cuts both ways. Poor technique still yields a bad shave, no matter the quality of the tools.

5) Skin stretching is still the best way to get smooth on the chin and jaw.

I really enjoyed this focus. How I went a year without trying the FB is a mystery. It's really a joy to use. Kudos to the 30DC for another great month!

 

Still a little expensive, depending on model. I spent $12.00 a couple of weeks ago on a G in box with the original injector.

 

We need a pic to help you....

 

+1

 

I took yalls advice and moved on to the next antique mall. Hunting in the wild is about bargains right? Couldn't justify that much for a Bakelite handle razor

 

You will find some that will clean up nice for better prices. Just Be careful, because sometimes the blades are still loaded.