Thread: Traditional Shaving Products for Our Troops

It is wonderful to see that so many individuals are willing to support us troops. I bought a Dovo Shavette in an attempt to learn to shave with a straight razor (I read somewhere that this razor is a good starter) but I quickly gave it up because I learned the hard way that this was not a smart idea. I am in California right now training up to deploy, yet again, and have wanted for years to learn the in's and out's of straight razor shaving but have no clue which products to buy (and certainly not enough $$$ to play the whole trial and error game since I am supporting a wife and several children). Any assistance that could be offered would be greatly appreciated because I would like to have all of the necessary gear and also to have perfected the art of straight razor shaving prior to heading into the sandbox for another year.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
(and yes, we can carry straight razors on deployment)

Originally Posted by SSGMorris

It is wonderful to see that so many individuals are willing to support us troops. I bought a Dovo Shavette in an attempt to learn to shave with a straight razor (I read somewhere that this razor is a good starter) but I quickly gave it up because I learned the hard way that this was not a smart idea. I am in California right now training up to deploy, yet again, and have wanted for years to learn the in's and out's of straight razor shaving but have no clue which products to buy (and certainly not enough $$$ to play the whole trial and error game since I am supporting a wife and several children). Any assistance that could be offered would be greatly appreciated because I would like to have all of the necessary gear and also to have perfected the art of straight razor shaving prior to heading into the sandbox for another year.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
(and yes, we can carry straight razors on deployment)

My dear Staff Sergeant Morris,

Believe me, I get the whole support of wife and kids on E-6 pay thing. If you will PM me with your address, I will send you a shave ready straight razor and some accoutrements. The learning will take some time and effort on your part....best not to do this while deployed. Spend some time here with the shave wiki. It will shorten your learning curve dramatically.

Thank you for your service and return home safely.

Sincerely,
oldschooltools

Although I've recently retired from the military, when I was with the special forces there was no time to shave with a SR except when at the base. Otherwise it was a DE and cold water when on the field (twice a day), not the best for you're skin. But I think some of the guys would love to receive some shaving material that they can use in there little off time they got. When you're gone that long it can help you to pass time and it always feel nice to receive something, just the thought that people do think about the ones that are fighting for others freedom can make a huge difference on a guys mindset.

I have to say, I was completely thrown aback by how many of you guys are/were in the service. I'm active duty for just over 2 years now and only using the straight for less than one. I had all but given up hope of taking it to Afghanistan (which I will be there starting in Dec.) and just sticking to a disposable or possibly electric in the meantime... This thread has given me hope! lol Even if it's a small thing, I understand how the simple things that make you feel like you're at home are appreciated over there. It's been years since I've been active on any forum, but I'd just like to say thanks for all being so outgoing even if it's only a notion and never comes to fruition.

@ Aceqwety I hope you have a safe tour over there. I don't know about razor stuff but on the smoking forums we regularly send out pipes, tobacco and snuff overseas to the troops. Don't know if it's allowed to take SR with you?

Not sure if it is or not. I'm not much of a smoker though so I may be a bad one to ask, lol.

It is still permitted to smoke, for now. They are trying to stop it, as it seems that a bit of smoke it more dangerous than a IED or a bullet.

Go figure.

Allbeit a little slow, but for the record I am allowed to have a staright over here. I'm not out in the field everyday so it obviously wouldn't apply to all. However I thought I would chime back in once more as I browse for a new razor to buy and have shipped out here! SRE sets in...