Thread: Ebay - Thiers Issard

Guys - this came through the post Friday (ebay ref 6271644108) , spent a little time Saturday cleaning up (few spots & stains) & honed up, finally got around to the first shave today, got to say, absolutely awesome .

I can now see why TI have such a good reputation, the blade rings clear when you rub your thumb across, I swear you could use it as a tuning fork.

I have a bit of a problem that I don't think has been covered in the forums yet, which is , after showering I put a towel round my waist and tuckin, what is the procedure for making sure it doesn't drop off ?, I have tried double tucking , tucking at the other side and all sorts but can I hell as like keep it on. Anyone else suffer this syndrome ? perhaps I should go commando ?

thoughts\advise Gentlemen gratefully received.

Dunk

Originally Posted by dunkmiller

Guys - this came through the post Friday (ebay ref 6271644108) , spent a little time Saturday cleaning up (few spots & stains) & honed up, finally got around to the first shave today, got to say, absolutely awesome .

I can now see why TI have such a good reputation, the blade rings clear when you rub your thumb across, I swear you could use it as a tuning fork.

I have a bit of a problem that I don't think has been covered in the forums yet, which is , after showering I put a towel round my waist and tuckin, what is the procedure for making sure it doesn't drop off ?, I have tried double tucking , tucking at the other side and all sorts but can I hell as like keep it on. Anyone else suffer this syndrome ? perhaps I should go commando ?

thoughts\advise Gentlemen gratefully received.


Dunk

I learned this from a Samoan friend of mine: Pull the towel around to the side, grasping one side in each hand. Take the corners and cross/twist them over/under one another. Take the lower one and tuck that one in. Shouldn't ever come off now.

whatever you do, I wouldnt recommend going commando. One "oops" and you are half the person you used to be.......

Use a large belt with plenty of buckle adjustment holes. Then you can focus on the shave. Wear slippers.
Monte

Aggghhh my favorite subject. Shave like you were born; bare assed naked. I do everyday. I have not damaged the nether region yet and it is a great feeling. In addition when your family knows you shave naked they don't burst into the bathroom anymore. I have been surprised by members of my family bursting in and my biggest nicks are when they did.

Thanks All, I will attempt the Samoan rope trick first and see how I go on with that. Belt definitely worth thinking about, slippers? I'll risk a toe first.

Commando or "Bare Ass Naked", Have you ever watched the chain of events that happens on CSI ? well that would be me and you can guess the result (you can call me Bobbit). so thats a no, I'll lock the door to keep the Family at bay.

Many thanks again for your suggestions Gentlemen,

Dunk

Originally Posted by dunkmiller

Thanks All, I will attempt the Samoan rope trick first and see how I go on with that. Belt definitely worth thinking about, slippers? I'll risk a toe first.

Dunk

A bit late, but in this case, better late than sorry Just suck your belly in, and tuck the end of the towel in. release belly, and you have strong lock, depends on your current weight. Shaving in your birthday suit has its good sides, but after reading here some time, and think of it (the weight and sharpness of the razor) for a while, I decided to wear the towel...

Nenad