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So far I have not got carried away with the "tools" of this hobby. I have with shave creams and soaps but I am looking for that just right combo of comfort in the shave + scent. I would like to think I am close lol.

I have 3 razors but only 1 is usable right now with another soon. If the other is better then I think I will be done with razors (we will see but don't want alot)

I have 1 hand made brush which I like

3 soaps that I never use because I don't like and a bunch of samples. If I get enough samples I will never have to buy a full one heh

Josh,
You are not a New Yorker!!!!

First kiss - drunk streetwalker, First love the same.. First paycheck went to same... Shot a gun the same.... No actually that was her at me..

Shaving is almost as good!!!!!!

Nice posts guys. When I shut the door and start my shave, I feel like a kid that just found his dads Playboy's. I feel like I'm getting away with something every time I strop a razor. It's a great pleasure to have this hobby and to have this great forum.

Yes, amongst the greatest pleasures in life is a straight razor shave and a new pair of cowboy boots.

Nice job of writing, RT...

Come on over 'n' help me edit this dang CD update

What's in my shaving den ?.

Well, I nearly have as many items as my wife, which says alot. There is now definitely a his and hers side.

Why do I use a straight. Well in fact RT, you started it by stating that a man that uses vintage Conway Stewart fountain pens should shave with a straight. Call it a challenge, whatever but there ain't any going back now. So my sincerest thanks RT for introducing me to this wonderful world of straight shaving and for a whole bunch of great mates on SRP.

Shaving for most men is a chore, something to be done, usually a hurried scrape and off you go.

For me, now, it's a pleasurable ritual and one of lifes great indulging treats. Think of how many men (and probably a few women ) are missing out.

When I mention it to other friends they can't believe it, why bother they say ?. Well I'll leave that up to them but I walk out of the door every morning with the proud knowledge that I've groomed myself well, in traditional fashion and feel all the better for it.

Gary

Originally Posted by garythepenman

What's in my shaving den ?.

Well, I nearly have as many items as my wife, which says alot. There is now definitely a his and hers side.

Why do I use a straight. Well in fact RT, you started it by stating that a man that uses vintage Conway Stewart fountain pens should shave with a straight. Call it a challenge, whatever but there ain't any going back now. So my sincerest thanks RT for introducing me to this wonderful world of straight shaving and for a whole bunch of great mates on SRP.
Shaving for most men is a chore, something to be done, usually a hurried scrape and off you go.

For me, now, it's a pleasurable ritual and one of lifes great indulging treats. Think of how many men (and probably a few women ) are missing out.

When I mention it to other friends they can't believe it, why bother they say ?. Well I'll leave that up to them but I walk out of the door every morning with the proud knowledge that I've groomed myself well, in traditional fashion and feel all the better for it.

Gary

Gary, I'm glad I could contribute to your involvement, because your involvement with the scale making is an inspiration. Hell, I can't whittle a match stick!

RT

Thanks RT, now what can I get you involved in..hmmmm..extreme skiing...freefall...

Gary

Originally Posted by garythepenman

Thanks RT, now what can I get you involved in..hmmmm..extreme skiing...freefall...

Gary

Pocket Watches!

RT

I know how you feel I wonder how I have wound up with so many razoes ,over 20 in 6 month ,half needed to be fixed all needed to be honed 4 strops 5 hones,bugger me ,what Happened ?
regards Peter