Thread: Traditional Shaving Products for Our Troops

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