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February 02, 2014

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— Gang of Gaming Morons!

This thread is for anything and everything.

That being said, was wondering if anyone else wet shaved? I've always been a once a week shaver with a crap disposable and foam out of a can (and hated it) but this past Christmas, I was given a Edwin Jager DE89, a jar of Proraso White, 100 pack of Astra Blades and a cheap badger brush and bowl. Have to say that I'm quite liking the experience and has become a daily ritual for me so far. Plus saving some cash doesn't hurt either.

Just curious on if there were more on here doing it.

Posted by: Gang of Gaming Morons! at 11:06 AM | Comments (106)
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1 First!

Posted by: Bill at February 02, 2014 11:08 AM (0AX8H)

2 I've always wanted to say that.

Posted by: Bill at February 02, 2014 11:09 AM (0AX8H)

3 Shaving is a form of oppression by the patriarchy.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at February 02, 2014 11:10 AM (O3OXW)

4 A year ago today, Chris Kyle died. Much sadder to me, even a year later than the PSH self medicating death.

Posted by: Seems legit at February 02, 2014 11:11 AM (A98Xu)

5 I always used to shave my legs for years with Saks Rose scented soap. They stopped making in years ago. I found Rose Scented Soap at Neiman Marcus online on sale a few years ago and bought several boxes. They donÂ’t make it now either. Now I use Yardley English Lavender soap, itÂ’s one dollar or a bit more at Stop & Shop. I am wet shaver.

Posted by: Carol at February 02, 2014 11:12 AM (z4WKX)

6 And yes, I've become quite the convert to wet shaving. My favorite blades are Derbys (made in Turkey) and I use a vintage Gillette Slim razor. A blade costs about $.08 and lasts at least a week (this is with three passes: with the grain, across the grain, and against the grain. I'm sure I'd get even longer usage with just one pass, which is perfectly adequate for daily shaving). I've tried various soaps and found a number of good ones, but there's one you can get at WalMart that is as good as any, costs about $2, and will last months. You can get a MUCH better shave wet shaving than with any of the expensive 5-bladed junk they sell.

Posted by: Bill at February 02, 2014 11:14 AM (0AX8H)

I recently bought a razor and blades from Harrys.com

You can get a starter kit with a handle, 3 cartidges and a tube of shaving cream for $15.00. If you order replacement cartridges 16 at a time they are about $1.50 ea with free shipping. They also will set you up with auto refills if you want.

I am pretty happy with them so far. Link in nic

Posted by: The Jackhole at February 02, 2014 11:14 AM (uOV6o)

8 I've had a beard - well, since 1981, my junior year in high school. It's better than shaving, you only have to hit cleanup on your neck to your chinline and you can use a dull, 5 month old razor for that. I buy one pack of 2 dollar disposables every other year like clockwork. And I use Irish Spring for lather. That, or sand.

Posted by: Inspector Cussword at February 02, 2014 11:14 AM (FApZx)

9 Depends on what I'm shaving. I have to say that open blades can be disturbing on some areas of the anatomy.

Posted by: tcn at February 02, 2014 11:15 AM (fwcEs)

10 Shave?

Posted by: Yip at February 02, 2014 11:15 AM (/jHWN)

11 I love football. I hate it when the season is over but this nonstop celebrity/musical celebrity/political tie in is enough to make puke. O'Reilly doing a puff interview with Obama before the game, why? Promoting movies on ESPN regular programming, why? The half time show is always crap. And punch yourself in the friggen face if you watch the Super Bowl, "because I just love the commercials." Really? Commercials? Dick.

Posted by: Seems legit at February 02, 2014 11:16 AM (A98Xu)

12 I just want to know, why we always have to "get willow". Let's leave her down there. Just kidding.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 02, 2014 11:16 AM (0FSuD)

13 Here's a weird question: How come guys don't wax their faces instead of shave? Seems like that would be less, IDK, scratchy?

Posted by: tcn at February 02, 2014 11:17 AM (fwcEs)

14 What is the half time show this year?

Posted by: OG Celtic-American at February 02, 2014 11:17 AM (vHRtU)

15 Shaving is a PITA, that is all. I wanted to do it so badly when I was young.

I'm mildly encouraged by what I've read about the meeting Boehner had with the GOP caucus. It appears he, Ryan, and the rest of the amnestias got their asses handed to them and are "considering other options".

Posted by: pep at February 02, 2014 11:17 AM (6TB1Z)

16 14 What is the half time show this year? Posted by: OG Celtic-American at February 02, 2014 03:17 PM (vHRtU) Strange fucking band that someone said does not wear shirts. I'll be napping.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 02, 2014 11:19 AM (0FSuD)

17 Real men use Duct Tape, not Wax.

Posted by: garrett at February 02, 2014 11:19 AM (K73ax)

18 Best half time show: Al Hirt in N.O.

Posted by: tcn at February 02, 2014 11:19 AM (fwcEs)

19 17 Real men use Duct Tape, not Wax.

Posted by: garrett at February 02, 2014 03:19 PM (K73ax)

I meant as hair removal.

Posted by: tcn at February 02, 2014 11:20 AM (fwcEs)

20 I don't shave. Or plug.

Posted by: Bleeding Free at February 02, 2014 11:20 AM (Aif/5)

21 20 I shave with Conair Haircut clippers every few weeks.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 02, 2014 11:21 AM (6bMeY)

22 I meant as hair removal So did I.

Posted by: garrett at February 02, 2014 11:22 AM (K73ax)

23 I've been shaving my legs for something like 50 years. I'm more than a little tired of it. Maybe I'll go European.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 02, 2014 11:22 AM (P6QsQ)

Posted by: Bill at February 02, 2014 03:14 PM (0AX8H)

have some Feather blades coming, that should be interesting.

If you have a Bath and Body around you, they have Proraso Green cream for $5 a tube under their C.O. Bigelow name

Posted by: The Dude at February 02, 2014 11:22 AM (bStrg)

25 I wet shave. Proraso Sensitive soap, Gillette Sensor blades, Nivea Sensitive Post-Shave balm. A cheap badger brush, too. The key is HOT water. I used the Williams and Colgate soaps for years, and then tried the Proraso after reading a review. Excellent move.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 11:22 AM (JBggj)

26 I always wondered why the facial Brazilian never caught on.

But then again, Mrs IA's beautician waxed a small spot on my back, justto give me an idea of what it felt like.

Give me the razor.
In the shower.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 02, 2014 11:23 AM (w3OHe)

27 How come guys don't wax their faces instead of shave?

If my husband tried that, there would be no skin left on his face.

Posted by: no good deed at February 02, 2014 11:24 AM (vBhbc)

28 Has anyone else ever noticed that after you eat a sandwich over your laptop keyboard, your spacebar starts to shit the bed?

Or is it just me?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 02, 2014 11:25 AM (w3OHe)

29 for a bit of cologne, I've gone to using Thumpers Eucris

Posted by: The Dude at February 02, 2014 11:25 AM (bStrg)

30 I've always rocked a beard. I'll shave the first time I need to run from authorities.

Posted by: garrett at February 02, 2014 11:25 AM (K73ax)

31 I wax Barry's asshole.

Posted by: Reggie Love at February 02, 2014 11:25 AM (vHRtU)

32 Women wax everything, given the opportunity. I can't figure it out. Hurts like hell, and doesn't last all that long. Although, I will say my legs are getting less hairy by the year.

Just keep that wax away from the poot. Some things were never meant to deal with that kind of ouchie.

Posted by: tcn at February 02, 2014 11:26 AM (fwcEs)

33 Funny story. I once got into a verbal altercation with Craig Stadler in LaJolla CA. We were arguing over bar chairs. His stance was, "Do you know who I am?" I did, and didn't care. Turns out his kid is a pro golfer and is playing in Phoenix right now. Who knew?

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 02, 2014 11:27 AM (jucos)

34 I now only shave when I go out in public. Don't want to scare the small children.
I am saving money and water.

Posted by: navybrat at February 02, 2014 11:27 AM (AW7Gr)

35 I can guarantee any and all shavers the best shave of your life will come when you use Paul Mitchell The ONE conditioner as the lubricant. I have been using it for 20 years, and never get razor burn. Never. My Mach 3 blades last around a month, with tri-weekly full shaving.

I apply a small amount on my face and neck in the shower after I have scrubbed my face, and shave at the sink once my shower is done. Or, you can wash your face, apply the conditioner, and wait about 2 minutes before shaving.

I recommend you to try it, regardless of the razor you utilize.

Posted by: sithkhan at February 02, 2014 11:28 AM (F7qjM)

36 6 You can get a MUCH better shave wet shaving than with any of the expensive 5-bladed junk they sell. Posted by: Bill at February 02, 2014 03:14 PM (0AX8H) I don't shave, so I don't have a dog in this fight. I use a battery-operated trimmer every week or two to leave slightly more than stubble. But I think the 5-bladed razors are hilarious. I remember back in the 70s when twin-bladed razors were the new hotness, and SNL did a commercial parody featuring the "Triple Trac". A 3-bladed razor was so obviously absurd that the very idea was mocked.

Posted by: rickl at February 02, 2014 11:28 AM (sdi6R)

37 Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers are the half time line up. I hope the power goes out again. Dealing with unwanted hair is probably the worst part of being female. I'm saving up for laser.

Posted by: L, elle at February 02, 2014 11:29 AM (0xqKe)

38 I dry shave.... and stitch my own wounds

Posted by: John Rambo at February 02, 2014 11:30 AM (jucos)

39 I'm an almost-daily shaver, and I was using the brush and what not... it's great stuff, but got to be more than I could afford. The Harry's stuff is excellent.

Posted by: tmi3rd at February 02, 2014 11:30 AM (cxomr)

40 Phillip Seymour Hoffman was 46? He looked older than that... I hit 43 next week. Damn, the world wants me feeling 83 lately.

Posted by: Brother Cavil at February 02, 2014 11:30 AM (m9V0o)

41 I like safety razors much more than the multi-blade crap. Gives me a much better shave and its a hell of a lot cheaper.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 02, 2014 11:30 AM (g1DWB)

42 Craig Stadle The Walrus!

Posted by: garrett at February 02, 2014 11:31 AM (K73ax)

43 Anyone got Harry Reid's phone number?

Posted by: Woody Allen at February 02, 2014 11:31 AM (oFCZn)

44 My grandpa used to shave with a straight razor. I remember the leather strop he hung on a hook by the mirror. Does anyone still shave like that?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 02, 2014 11:32 AM (P6QsQ)

45 Red Hot Chilli Fuckers are VERY Anti-2A. Fuck them sideways with a pineapple dipped in seething Hanta Virus...

Posted by: Reggie Love at February 02, 2014 11:33 AM (vHRtU)

46 "My grandpa used to shave with a straight razor. I remember the leather strop he hung on a hook by the mirror. Does anyone still shave like that?"

No, but I have bought one of those shaves in a barber shop.
It is an intense experience every man should have.

Posted by: navybrat at February 02, 2014 11:34 AM (AW7Gr)

47 I use a straight razor and strop for sideburn trims.

Posted by: Reggie Love at February 02, 2014 11:34 AM (vHRtU)

48 My grandpa used to shave with a straight razor. I remember the leather strop he hung on a hook by the mirror. Does anyone still shave like that? Posted by: grammie winger

You have no idea. Just do an internet search on "straight razor". Fanatics! One of the fun topics in sharpening circles is straight razor repair and sharpening. On and on and on ...

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 11:34 AM (JBggj)

49 >>My grandpa used to shave with a straight razor. I remember the leather strop he hung on a hook by the mirror. Does anyone still shave like that? I used to have an ole timey italian barber than would give me a shave with a straight razor and then the hot towel. Loved it.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 02, 2014 11:36 AM (g1DWB)

50 I haven't shaved in months. Not even the neckline. When I do, I'm like rickl. I use an electric trimmer & leave a little stubble. I'll bet I have packs of "mach 3" or whatever in the bathroom closet from when they we're first introduced. Ever see the Modern Family episode where Phil one a lifetime supply of razors on a Gameshow?

Posted by: shredded chi - tired of shoveling FACTs out of the driveway at February 02, 2014 11:36 AM (VyQBa)

51 " Does anyone still shave like that?"

When we were stationed in Italy, I would walk down to the little one chair barber down the street from our house for a haircut.

And just to indulge myself, I would occasionally get the full straight razor shave from him.
After a half hour of warm water, facial massage, shaving and what-not, I felt like I was in heaven.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 02, 2014 11:36 AM (w3OHe)

And I use Irish Spring for lather.
That, or sand.

Is that you, Special Ed?

Posted by: Infidel at February 02, 2014 11:37 AM (6bvBO)

53 Phillip Seymour Hoffman was a great actor with tremendous range who made every movie he ever appeared in that much better. And he was old enough to know that you can't play around with H and win. Yeah, I know he was a NYC hipster/Hollywood lib, but that's just the way it is. RIP.

Posted by: JoeyBagels at February 02, 2014 11:38 AM (AIGTY)

54 I use a Norelco triple header shaver. And sometimes I shave in the car, because I'm a rebel. Sometimes I wet shave with one of those 5-bladed razors, for the fun of it. I still have a straight-edge razor to shave with. Using that is a real skill, and you can hurt yourself if you do it wrong. Never do it when you are in a hurry.

Posted by: Ribald Conservative riding Orca at February 02, 2014 11:39 AM (+1T7c)

55 50 JackStraw My son started going to Sports Clips for his haircuts. They cater to men, so I thought maybe they offer shaves like that there, but he said they do not. Pity.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 02, 2014 11:40 AM (P6QsQ)

56 37 Preach it sister! BTW. Been having microdermabrasion on my face and one of the results is that all that peach fuzz is gone.

Posted by: Tuna at February 02, 2014 11:40 AM (M/TDA)

57 I wish I could let my facial hair grow back out. But I hate wearing a beard net at work.

Posted by: buzzion at February 02, 2014 11:40 AM (LI48c)

58 My son started going to Sports Clips for his haircuts. They cater to men, so I thought maybe they offer shaves like that there, but he said they do not. Pity.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 02, 2014 03:40 PM (P6QsQ)

That's because they're not a barber shop. Its just Great Clips with a bit of a sports bar atmosphere over the top. And possibly an emphasis on more attractive stylists.

Posted by: buzzion at February 02, 2014 11:44 AM (LI48c)

59 Good lord CNN is acting like a president died.

Posted by: Adam at February 02, 2014 11:44 AM (Aif/5)

60 Phillip Seymour Hoffman was a great actor with tremendous range who made every movie he ever appeared in that much better. And he was old enough to know that you can't play around with H and win. Yeah, I know he was a NYC hipster/Hollywood lib, but that's just the way it is. RIP. *** And he wasn't bound by vanity to always looking good doing it. He was a complete asshole and moron in that crappy Ben Stiller/Jen Aniston movie but was the best part about it.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 02, 2014 11:44 AM (DmNpO)

I wish I could let my facial hair grow back out.

You can have mine. Shit, I hate getting older.

Posted by: Infidel at February 02, 2014 11:45 AM (6bvBO)

62 Oh hell A guy is letting nck shoot his Barrett I'll get video for later

Posted by: Bad ncj advice at February 02, 2014 11:45 AM (027eb)

63 I miss those safety razors like my dad used to use. They still have those kinds around? I had a relative by marriage who was a retired barber - he used straight razors and had this leather honing strap. Not someone to cross lightly.

Posted by: Votermom at February 02, 2014 11:45 AM (GSIDW)

64 I wish I could let my facial hair grow back out. But I hate wearing a beard net at work. Posted by: buzzion Do you work in a clean room or medical facility? Years ago when I worked in a microelectronics plant, they were introducing face masks for the men with facial hair, to reduce particulant contamination. One of the old guys there had been wearing a mustache for over 30 years (his wife had never seen him without it) and went home at lunch and shaved off his mustache. Then they found the masks actually had worse particle contaminant than facial hair, and got rid of them the next day. His wife almost didn't recognize him after he shaved off the 'stache. Needless to say, he grew it right back.

Posted by: Ribald Conservative riding Orca at February 02, 2014 11:45 AM (+1T7c)

65 52 Link for projected snow accumulations across Pa on Monday. That other state to the north gets slammed, too. http://tinyurl.com/Minx07AlphaSucks Posted by: Regular Moron at February 02, 2014 03:36 PM (oGrEy) I hadn't heard about that. I just checked my local forecast. It's 56Âº here now, and won't go below freezing until tomorrow night, when the snow should be over. I think I'll probably see little or no accumulation. It might be a different story further inland.

Posted by: rickl at February 02, 2014 11:46 AM (sdi6R)

66 I haven't used a single-blade safety razor in decades, but the German-made Merkur brand has a good rep.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 11:47 AM (JBggj)

67 I miss those safety razors like my dad used to use. They still have those kinds around?

Posted by: Votermom at February 02, 2014 03:45 PM (GSIDW)

yep, it's what I'm currently using

http://www.leesrazors.com/

Posted by: The Dude at February 02, 2014 11:47 AM (bStrg)

68 IIANM you can no longer get a shave from any of the barbershops here. I think they have been regulated out of existence due to aids and other blood born diseases.

First they made them go to disposable razors with rubber gloves. That killed the customers desire for it and then they issued regulations for disposal of the razors similar to what hospitals have to do with sharps.

So it just became too expensive for something that was no longer popular.

Your State may vary.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 02, 2014 11:48 AM (T2V/1)

69 A guy is letting nck shoot his Barrett I'll get video for later Yessss!

Posted by: Marv Albert at February 02, 2014 11:50 AM (K73ax)

70 Do you work in a clean room or medical facility?

Years ago when I worked in a microelectronics plant, they were introducing face masks for the men with facial hair, to reduce particulant contamination. One of the old guys there had been wearing a mustache for over 30 years (his wife had never seen him without it) and went home at lunch and shaved off his mustache. Then they found the masks actually had worse particle contaminant than facial hair, and got rid of them the next day.

His wife almost didn't recognize him after he shaved off the 'stache. Needless to say, he grew it right back.

Posted by: Ribald Conservative riding Orca at February 02, 2014 03:45 PM (+1T7c)

Food production.

And yeah facial hair and face masks don't mix either. I've gone through refinery training and even though you aren't wearing one while going around the plant they have pretty strict standards on the allowed facial hair because if there is an incident that requires you to put a face mask/breather on you can't have your facial hair get in the way of the seal.

Posted by: buzzion at February 02, 2014 11:51 AM (LI48c)

71 Try snorkeling with a beard. Not gonna go well unless you have goggles instead of a full mask.

Posted by: navybrat at February 02, 2014 11:53 AM (AW7Gr)

72 Thanks The Dude.

Posted by: Votermom at February 02, 2014 11:54 AM (GSIDW)

73 And just to indulge myself, I would occasionally get the full straight razor shave from him. After a half hour of warm water, facial massage, shaving and what-not, I felt like I was in heaven. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 02, 2014 03:36 PM (w3OHe) Did the same thing, on liberty, in a tiny South Korean town. Haircut, steaming hot towel straight-razor shave, girl sat to the side and gave what amounted to a total body massage in the chair. Some kind of facial cream treatment to top it off. 500 Won. (A buck in the late 70's). Fucking dreamland, I swear.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at February 02, 2014 11:56 AM (apWU9)

74 Today is the day to #HonorChrisKyle. Gov Perry, Sen. Cruz, Gov. Palin, and the state of Texas are honoring him today. IÂ’ve read that Joe Namath will mention him at the Super Bowl coin toss.

Posted by: stace at February 02, 2014 11:57 AM (9PXzx)

75 Yeah Garret... The Walrus started taking bar chairs away from my table without asking me. I said give them back f-ing asshole. I then proceeded to go and take them back. I think he was a bit taken aback. Funny. he was an a-hole

Posted by: John Rambo at February 02, 2014 11:58 AM (jucos)

76 http://tinyurl.com/mtap4qo

Posted by: OG Celtic-American at February 02, 2014 12:00 PM (vHRtU)

77 Today is the day to #HonorChrisKyle. Gov Perry, Sen. Cruz, Gov. Palin, and the state of Texas are honoring him today. IÂ’ve read that Joe Namath will mention him at the Super Bowl coin toss. *** Just read on twitter that Namath will honor him at the SB as well.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 02, 2014 12:01 PM (DmNpO)

78 Just read on twitter that Namath will honor him at the SB as well. *** Damnit. You just mentioned that!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 02, 2014 12:02 PM (DmNpO)

79 46 Red Hot Chilli Fuckers are VERY Anti-2A. Fuck them sideways with a pineapple dipped in seething Hanta Virus...

Posted by: Reggie Love at February 02, 2014 03:33 PM (vHRtU)

Agreed. They've been Obama fellators from the get go to boot.

Anyway, I shave maybe twice a week with disposables--each of which last me approximately a month as I dry them thoroughly post use. In order to reduce razor-burn, I use Edge Ultra Sensitive gel and, for aftershave, I apply hydrocortisone cream. I've got wussy skin--especially on my neck. I'll even get razor-burn from electrics as I've got to make so many passes due to the wildly varied hair growth directions.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 02, 2014 12:05 PM (M5T54)

80 Time for the concussion emphasis on the Pre-game show.

Posted by: buzzion at February 02, 2014 12:08 PM (LI48c)

81 A little Shave Secret oil before you put on the Proraso really helps if you get razor bumps. The shave isn't quite as close as just Proraso but it glides better.

Posted by: tHE dURD at February 02, 2014 12:09 PM (Ch27O)

82 Haven't watched a halftime show in years. I keep the TV on but hit the mute button, then do something else until the cavalcade of suck has concluded. I did see Janet Jackson's boob that one time. Stupid Super Bowl people need to get the Zac Brown band, Then I would watch, and they would make all the other acts look like the overrated twats that they are.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Hibernian Hooligan at February 02, 2014 12:10 PM (qTirZ)

83 Ugg. Schell, Hoffman...the trifecta is in play...

Posted by: Brother Cavil at February 02, 2014 12:10 PM (m9V0o)

84 I've been circling on buying some of Thumper's Skin Food, kinda pricey though

Posted by: The Dude at February 02, 2014 12:10 PM (bStrg)

85 New Liam Neeson movie. Taken on an Airplane. Official title "Non-Stop"

Posted by: buzzion at February 02, 2014 12:11 PM (LI48c)

86 I am an Electrologist, permanent hair removal using AC/DC current. Don't wax your face, it makes the hair grow back thicker and darker and deeper. Try Electrolysis, it takes a regime of about at year but, hey, you never have to do it again, and you'll have to wax FOREVER!

Posted by: Lurk u longtime at February 02, 2014 12:11 PM (mdg8n)

87 Disposable Gillette razor and a sink full of hot water. 64 Oh hell A guy is letting nck shoot his Barrett I'll get video for later Posted by: Bad ncj advice at February 02, 2014 03:45 PM (027eb) Nice work, you just made me hate your kid. *turns green with envy*

Posted by: BCochran1981 at February 02, 2014 12:13 PM (Ciorn)

88 I used to shave with a straight razor- had two at 102 Hamilton st. When Mom sold the house in 1991 I went to get them? Two lines of rust and handles. Salt air...

There seems to be a trend to going back to double-edged safety razors- I got one each for the first and second floors. Via Amazon, natch. They do give a nice shave- but you have to be careful not to nick yourself.

Posted by: backhoe at February 02, 2014 12:13 PM (ULH4o)

89 They do give a nice shave- but you have to be careful not to nick yourself.

Posted by: backhoe at February 02, 2014 04:13 PM (ULH4o)

Alum will teach you how much you suck as shaving

Posted by: The Dude at February 02, 2014 12:15 PM (bStrg)

90 You can reduce your shaving drama with a stick of shaving soap (Arko, Palmolive) -- you wet your face, rub it with stick of soap, the used your wet shaving brush to lather up your face, then shave.

Posted by: Jean at February 02, 2014 12:16 PM (4JkHl)

91 Alum will teach you how much you suck as shaving
Posted by: The Dude

Yeah, I had a styptic pencil many, many moons ago.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 12:18 PM (JBggj)

92 new one

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 02, 2014 12:19 PM (T2V/1)

Posted by: Lurk u longtime at February 02, 2014 04:11 PM (mdg8n)

But expensive and painful. Mom had that done.

Posted by: Infidel at February 02, 2014 12:20 PM (6bvBO)

94 My favorite shave now uses a multiple blade razor with hot water (microwave hot) and a brush with soap in a bowl.

Once you start hot soap shaving you will never go back to canned cream crap.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 02, 2014 12:20 PM (T2V/1)

95 Once you start hot soap shaving you will never go back to canned cream crap.
Posted by: Vic

The idea of having one of those "instant hot" faucets has a lot of appeal.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 12:25 PM (JBggj)

96 91?

First thing I got was a styptic pencil....

Posted by: backhoe at February 02, 2014 12:34 PM (ULH4o)

97 O'Reily is a douche but he's giving Obama more shit on the Libya issue than I've ever seen a journalist do before. Barry is getting testy.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 02, 2014 12:40 PM (g1DWB)

98 I have had a Mac for two years now & I love it. I turned on old Dell Laptop at 11:30, that damn thing has been doing stupid stuff since then. Updating Norton Security Suite (free from Comcast) & some windows junk. I last used it in mid January. I get the emails everywhere and I deleted one I need, off ComcastÂ’s server, Mac & iPad. I thought it might be on Dell email too but I must have opened email once & deleted all to December 30. I think IÂ’m going to cancel it all & put it back under the couch.

Posted by: Carol at February 02, 2014 12:42 PM (z4WKX)

99 99 JackStraw

Also surprised at O'Reilly's perseverence.
Pres is lying to beat the band.

Posted by: NCwoof at February 02, 2014 12:46 PM (aUQgu)

100 97 The idea of having one of those "instant hot" faucets has a lot of appeal.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 04:25 PM (JBggj)

The problem with normal hot water is that it doesn't get hot enough. I heat a coffee cup full of water in the microwave for 2.5 min. I soak my saving brush in the water while I am taking a shower. Then use the brush and soap to lather up with afterwards. You have to be careful because the water is very hot but it is a better shave and nice.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 02, 2014 12:58 PM (T2V/1)

101 From Insty:

http://pjmedia.com/
instapundit
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Now, Pelosi was surprised by this because ( I think) she was surprised Jon Stewart brought it up. And she was surprised because no one in the regular media would bring this up. And no one in the regular media brings this up because they are going through that revolving door.

Quite a subversive thing he did there.

Posted by: Mikey NTH -Scurrilous Rumors - Get Yours Today at the Outrage Outlet at February 02, 2014 01:09 PM (gmoEG)

102 I miss those safety razors like my dad used to use. They still have those kinds around?

Ace had an advertiser a ways back...The Art of Shaving ... something or other. They had straight and safety razors. I bought some stuff. The pre shave oil and a sandalwood shaving cream are the best. I will reorder when they run out.

Posted by: Paladin at February 02, 2014 01:20 PM (h7ORv)

103 Then use the brush and soap to lather up with afterwards. You have to be careful because the water is very hot but it is a better shave and nice.
Posted by: Vic

Thanks for that, Vic. When I get hot water at the top of the heater cycle, I get pretty close to the perfect shave. After what I go through for my coffee, it looks like microwaving my shaving soap water is just one more thing to do

For those interested in shaving with soap and brush, skip the boar bristle brushes. Not worth the time and smell. Save your pennies if you have to, because the badger brushes are better by an order of magnitude, even the cheap ones.

Posted by: mrp at February 02, 2014 01:43 PM (JBggj)

104 Wet shaving is the least expensive AND most comfortable shave I've found. Try Feather blades. So sharp & smooth I can hear the razor rubbing across the whiskers more than I can feel it. FWIW I have curly hair & get ingrown whiskers if I'm not careful. Ugh.

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at February 02, 2014 02:08 PM (BsFH0)

105 My husband wet shaves. He LOVES it. He had all the things and cremes and blades and bowl heater and menthol and witch hazel and every fragrance under the sun that turns into shave creme somehow in that specially shaped bowl.

I was bitching about shaving my legs one day and he chirps up and offered his services with all his gear and that scary looking razor. I declined.

My equivalent is to get the occasional hour long facial - but I find those to be rather hit or miss depending on the products they use.

Posted by: GrandeMe at February 02, 2014 05:25 PM (o5drD)

106 Check out BadgerandBlade.com, and Theartofmanliness.com and look at their shaving videos.

Posted by: TJ at February 03, 2014 06:58 AM (PFZ4Q)

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