Thread: Returning to soap and blade

I've been away for a while and finally dropped the electric razor in the drawer. Since my return, I've been playing with all my razors, cleaning, sharpening, and putting in new blades. The last few shaves have been with the straights, but today I gave my old trusty Gillette a try with a brand new Silver blade in place. MDC soap, my favorite badger brush, and the Gillette made for a wonderful baby smooth shave. It's true, the quality of the oldies shines through because they just get better with age. I know the wife really likes it.

Welcome back to SRP and a return to wet shaving.

Welcome back. Now take that electric out of the drawer and put it in the trash. Lol
Then put the DE in the drawer. The straight is the way to go! Enjoy being back and join in when you can.

Thank you, most kind. This razor is special as it was manufactured the year and quarter I was born. That it still produces such a beautiful shave is a true testament. I'm actually considering having it restored and Rhodium plated. It should last until my Grandson's Grandson learns to shave. That would make a heck of a story.

Welcome--I could never use an electric, they just didn't work for me, but I tried everything else. Like you, I'm back to DE and in my case the occasional straight razor. Nothing compares to real edges.

Welcome back!

Actually, as good as the vintage DE's are the new crop of DE's which use way more precision in manufacture and better materials give better shaves. Mated with the right blade you can now get a DE shave that comes so close to a straight that....well....

Welcome back!!

Welcome back

Bob

There is something magical about a razor sharp piece of steel. Fortunately, shaving technique is based largely on muscle memory, so like riding a bicycle, you skill should return quickly.