Thread: Underbelly: Razor

Of course many of the Australian and British fanatics use cut-throat or open razors, leaving most of the straights for our Brethren in the U.S...


Mick

Originally Posted by baldy

So I walk into an Antique store today and ask the lady if she had any cut throat razors, and she says "Oh you haven't been watching that dreadfull Underbelly show have you?"

Did something similar yesterday. The old lady behind the counter was surprised to hear that I actually shaved with them.

Only shaving stuff she had was a scuttle, a very good scuttle at that, but I aint paying $60 for a scuttle when the $2 soup mug from Crazy Clarkes does the same job.

Originally Posted by RickyBeeroun222

One of the mentions Bruhn wanted a dozen of the barbers finest Bengalls
I think Bengalls are a fine razor anyways

At least the show producers have not got to graphic with the razor cutting action - yet
One wonders about the negative effect this could cause in the public eye
Our efforts to have Straight Razors recognised as a real alternative to cartridges
Could end up taking a public opinion hit with shows like this

The show itself offers some entertainment value
Too bad it loses some believeability at times
The producers call it creative license I think
I await the next episode if only to see what happens to the bad guys

Have a good week

Rick

It will have the opposite effect, it will be like when Johnny Depps version of Sweeny Todd came out, everyone wants in.

Yeah, but then the cheap operators will flood the market with rubbish and end up putting people off. That's of course assuming the do-gooders don't bleat like wounded sheep and get straight razors declared a "prohibited weapon".

Originally Posted by MickRussell

Yeah, but then the cheap operators will flood the market with rubbish and end up putting people off. That's of course assuming the do-gooders don't bleat like wounded sheep and get straight razors declared a "prohibited weapon".

Do-gooders ? You mean politicians with vested interests ?

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Do-gooders ? You mean politicians with vested interests ?

Well in this case I was referring to the anti-gun lobby (OMG it's more dangerous than bubble wrap, we must ban it!), but in general your assessment holds.