Take the pledge, I'm never going back to disposables !!!

I started wet shaving (Straight Razor) early last year. By March 2011 my Gillette Fusion was gathering dust.

Since then I have learned proper beard prep and shaving. I now exclusively wet shave using both straight and DE razors.

Out of curiosity I dusted off the old Gillette Fusion and wondered how it would shave with proper beard prep. So I popped in one of the new blades I had left over.

I showered and prepped my beard as usual. I didn't use the pre-shave oil, because I figured that would just gum up those 5 closely set blades.

Hot towel and plenty of uberlather. My usual three passes WTG, XTC and ATG.

I have to say it was the best shave I ever got out of that razor! :)

However, it was still not as smooth as my straights or DE razors. No BBS I have become accustomed too. :(

My face even felt drier than when I normally shave without the pre-shave oil. (Had to be that mysterious blue strip!) :thinking:

While I am going to keep (as a momento) the Gillette Fusion. It is hence forth relegated to the curios section along with the Gillette coin and the rusted antique hand crank DE blade stropper.
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At this time I take an oath a Wet Shavers Pledge if you will.
I hence forth will use only tried and true implements that provide unmatched shaving and result in a truely smooth shave.
I shun the rough hewn landscape left by an electric razor.
I avoid the damages of the disposible razor.
I turn away from the dissapointing results or the multi-blade cartridge.
I promise to never again purchase or use another mass produced disposible, or cartridge type shaver.
I promise to spread the truth garnered from the skill and wisdom provided by mastering actual Tonsorial Tools.
I now live by the Zen like experience of a wet shave.
I dedicate my worthy endeavors to crush the lies that lay waste to the environment and the family budget.
I vow to teach my brethren and bring them to the tabernacle of the Shave Den to experience the true meaning of a Baby-Butt-Smooth face.

... can I get an A-MEN!!! HALLELUJA! :y

How many of you are man enough to join me and take the pledge?

OK, so I got a little worked up. It's not like I'm dressing in brown sack cloth and carrying a cardboard sign (yet)!

What happens if they break the pledge? Is there some cool curse or something like all their whiskers fall out permanently?

Even worse. Their shave den is permanently populated with pink Fusions.

I, RNMike, hereby take the "Wet Shavers Pledge" whole heartedly, and promise to shave with a pink "girl-parts" shaver for the rest of my life if I ever break my vow!

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

What happens if they break the pledge? Is there some cool curse or something like all their whiskers fall out permanently?

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That'd be preferable to using a disposable. Something else is gonna have to fall off.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

What happens if they break the pledge? Is there some cool curse or something like all their whiskers fall out permanently?

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Whiskers falling out would be tragic! :dropjaw:

I'd have to take up something crazy like meditation or yoga to replace the Zen like peace a good shave leaves me with.

Fortunately now the only thing I have falling out if the hair on the top of my head. If that continues I will probably start shaving it too!

I'll take it for my face. Can't swear off the disposables completely though. I have a few weird hairs growing out of my shoulders of all places that I can't really do with the straight, I still use my Fusion for that. Literally a few, 5 on one side and 6 on the other and widely spaced. When they first popped up a few years ago I couldn't help but remember Brundelfly lol.

Dig the Brundelfly reference!

I took The Vow as I have called it last year on the sixth of June. I did 'soften' it a little by using a DE, but I wouldn't use a plastic piece of shit even if there was nothing else to shave with, ever, full stop end of story...

yes, there may come a day when for health reasons one just cant use a straight razor any more.. upon such an occasion a good DE and good blade should surely suffice.

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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I took The Vow as I have called it last year on the sixth of June. I did 'soften' it a little by using a DE, but I wouldn't use a plastic piece of shit even if there was nothing else to shave with, ever, full stop end of story...

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Hmmm, perhaps I'll buy a DE for those Brundelfly hairs

Dear self---


Why did yoou spend 30 years...some of those in the Navy every day....shaving so it hurt, cause IG hairs, break outs, etc.?

I do pledge...to ME...to have fun while shaving...for the forseeable future!


Scott

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Once my skill with a SR gets to the point where I won't have to touch up with my fusion that thing will be immolated (well not really...I'm sure SWMBO might get a little pissed if I start lighting plastic on fire in our condo...) But I swear when I do have to touch up with it now a little part of my soul dies opening up the cabinet to pull it out.

I just bought the new ProGlide Styler, and it's pretty sweet. What pledge was that?

Oh Cavere, you need DE RAD too! Then you can rid yourself of that nasty fusion!

I pledge to continue having a kick-ass time shaving with straight razors. I pledge to continue feeding my SRAD and HAD and any other ADs that strike my fancy.

Is that cool? :D

Do not take vows.....simply let your yes be yes and your no be no.

The day will arrive when my hands will deteriorate far enough to preclude wielding anything sharper than a crayon. Even now there is the constant threat of a tick, shiver, shake, or tremor sending my open blade towards the depths of my flesh and into the bone.

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Originally Posted by jaswarb

Do not take vows.....simply let your yes be yes and your no be no.

The day will arrive when my hands will deteriorate far enough to preclude wielding anything sharper than a crayon. Even now there is the constant threat of a tick, shiver, shake, or tremor sending my open blade towards the depths of my flesh and into the bone.

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Then I'd either use a DE or grow a beard. LOL

The SRST (Straight Razor SWAT Team) breaks down your door and confiscates your straight razors and drinks all your beer and liquor.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

What happens if they break the pledge? Is there some cool curse or something like all their whiskers fall out permanently?

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Just plead temporary insanity.

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Originally Posted by ace

I just bought the new ProGlide Styler, and it's pretty sweet. What pledge was that?

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Sorry but my wife likes smooth tackle & bits for play time.No way am I putting a straight or a DE down south!A Mach III will always have a place in my shave routine.lolSo I can't take the pledge.:p:D

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Originally Posted by pmburk

The SRST (Straight Razor SWAT Team) breaks down your door and confiscates your straight razors and drinks all your beer and liquor.

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and urinates in your lather...

Ruthless buggers aren't they?

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Originally Posted by Ingiald

and urinates in your lather...

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Originally Posted by Edwardd

Sorry but my wife likes smooth tackle & bits for play time.No way am I putting a straight or a DE down south!A Mach III will always have a place in my shave routine.lolSo I can't take the pledge.:p:D

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:gaah: T. M. I. :dropjaw:

Simply adding "from the neck up" would have been adequate!

Unless of course when you said "tackle & bits" you meant equipment for horseback riding (with real horses).

I'll take that pledge. Been using st8 razors for about three years now and haven't been back to disposables, Fusions or any other such crap since.

God help us all then.

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Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll

I started wet shaving (Straight Razor) early last year. By March 2011 my Gillette Fusion was gathering dust.

Since then I have learned proper beard prep and shaving. I now exclusively wet shave using both straight and DE razors.

Out of curiosity I dusted off the old Gillette Fusion and wondered how it would shave with proper beard prep. So I popped in one of the new blades I had left over.

I showered and prepped my beard as usual. I didn't use the pre-shave oil, because I figured that would just gum up those 5 closely set blades.

Hot towel and plenty of uberlather. My usual three passes WTG, XTC and ATG.

I have to say it was the best shave I ever got out of that razor! :)

However, it was still not as smooth as my straights or DE razors. No BBS I have become accustomed too. :(

My face even felt drier than when I normally shave without the pre-shave oil. (Had to be that mysterious blue strip!) :thinking:

While I am going to keep (as a momento) the Gillette Fusion. It is hence forth relegated to the curios section along with the Gillette coin and the rusted antique hand crank DE blade stropper.
:soapbox:

At this time I take an oath a Wet Shavers Pledge if you will.
I hence forth will use only tried and true implements that provide unmatched shaving and result in a truely smooth shave.
I shun the rough hewn landscape left by an electric razor.
I avoid the damages of the disposible razor.
I turn away from the dissapointing results or the multi-blade cartridge.
I promise to never again purchase or use another mass produced disposible, or cartridge type shaver.
I promise to spread the truth garnered from the skill and wisdom provided by mastering actual Tonsorial Tools.
I now live by the Zen like experience of a wet shave.
I dedicate my worthy endeavors to crush the lies that lay waste to the environment and the family budget.
I vow to teach my brethren and bring them to the tabernacle of the Shave Den to experience the true meaning of a Baby-Butt-Smooth face.

... can I get an A-MEN!!! HALLELUJA! :y

How many of you are man enough to join me and take the pledge?

OK, so I got a little worked up. It's not like I'm dressing in brown sack cloth and carrying a cardboard sign (yet)!

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Yeah, I had about 40 bad years of disposables, cartridges, and electrics before I discovered DE, SE, and Str8 shaving and it has been a wonderful two years. But I'm kind of like you in that I wondered, with my new-found expertise, if I would get a first class shave if I went back to the equipment that gave me so much misery for most of my life.

I think I'll probably give a Fusion, Mach III, or whatever have you one more try just to see if I have progressed as a shaver and then take the pledge. I never plan on becoming dependent on that crummy stuff again.

Funny thing, though. I've been planning to try one for about the last 6-8 months for old time's sake but somehow never get around to it. The reason is because, I'd skip shaving on the weekend whenever possible so I could shave in comfort on Monday. Tuesday it began getting uncomfortable. Wednesday my face felt chapped and the shaves deteriorated.

Yes I take the pledge

AMEN!!! HALLELUJA!!!