Shout out for sustainability!!

[Vulcan Bubbles]

One of the things I really love about this hobby is how environmentally friendly it can be. It’s one of the reasons I dropped plastic cartridge razors in the first place. That, and to save some money, which seems a bit laughable now!
I had no idea at the time just how enjoyable a switch it would be. I kind of zen out on my shaving now. I love the ceremony and preparation of it. Being mindful of the the scents of the soaps and splashes, and the feel of the brush and razor. I put on a good record and really appreciate every moment of it. And, I still love how environmentally friendly it is. It’s great how many products can be purchased without plastic packaging. I know I’m not the only one who appreciates this aspect of the hobby. So I wanted to send a little shout out for sustainability!! I bought this soap because it came in a tin and there was a great Earth Day blog post on Long Rifle’s website (check it out). Just wanted to highlight another great aspect of our hobby. Shave Long and Prosper everybody!!

 

[Adam18]

An absolutely beautiful posting ! So meaningful, and so true ! Yes indeed, "Shave Long and Prosper,"
and PLEASE ..... stay smart, safe, and healthy !

 

[Lightcs1776]

I don't consider myself an environmentalist, but I do believe in being responsible with the environment. I do save a lot by DE and SR shaving, but I also like knowing that I am being responsible by reducing waste.

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[nemo]

The aspect of using vintage razors adds to the non-disposable lifestyle I try to maintain. I relish my moment of using an old razor someone else bought new in the 1940s.

I will buy a refill puck wrapped in paper over one in a plastic tub. But I'm just one guy, my head spins when I see what the current pandemic is creating as far as plastic waste.

 

[McBlade]

I guess traditional straight razors are the ultimate for sustainability. All you need to keep shaving is to keep stropping & honing.

 

[Lightcs1776]

I guess traditional straight razors are the ultimate for sustainability. All you need to keep shaving is to keep stropping & honing.

And they can produce an incredible shave. [emoji16]

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[Tomo]

And after 10,000 shaves the scales are biodegradable and the blade can be recycled.

 

[BigJ]

Great thread! ‘Shave long and prosper.’

 

[sarimento1]

Welcome to B&B, Sir Vulcan Bubbles!

 

[thombrogan]

It’s not that I want to behave in an ecosystem-friendly/biome-compatible manner. It’s just that shipping costs for a soap made from the tallow of four extinct species of animal and the maintenance costs for stropping a straight razor on the tummy of a manatee or dugong are too rich for my blood.

 

[hairless wonder]

Welcome to B&B, Sir Vulcan Bubbles!

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Serious question, are synthetic brush hairs biodegradable?

 

[rbscebu]

Serious question, are synthetic brush hairs biodegradable?

Yes, if left exposed to UV light long enough.

 

[sarimento1]

Serious question, are synthetic brush hairs biodegradable?

frankly, i'm mostly a naturalist! only a couple of synths in the herd!

 

[sarimento1]

It’s not that I want to behave in an ecosystem-friendly/biome-compatible manner. It’s just that shipping costs for a soap made from the tallow of four extinct species of animal and the maintenance costs for stropping a straight razor on the tummy of a manatee or dugong are too rich for my blood.

do tell, where can i find the manatee tummy strop??
sounds like it would deliver a 'swimmingly' fine edge for the mammoth tusk razor!!

 

[sjblon]

Serious question, are synthetic brush hairs biodegradable?

In general, no. Synthetic brushes are typically made from non-biodegradable nylon or polyesters. Nylon is sensitive to photolysis from UV, however, this degradation still takes significant time or you would have to worry about leaving your brushes in the sun.

 

[thombrogan]

do tell, where can i find the manatee tummy strop??

Shoreline of Florida. The expensive parts would be the large-enough indoor pool and its massage table. Also, full-hollow and extra-hollow razors are a must as they limit the amount of steel directly touching the tummy. There’s no way to escape it being a full-blown evil action, but less cold steel equals less shivers.

sounds like it would deliver a 'swimmingly' fine edge for the mammoth tusk razor!!

I’ve heard that, before the majority of fossilized mammoth bark ivory was found in Siberia, it used to be extracted for La Brea in Los Angeles. In its heyday, a nearby bistro served a version of Crêpes Suzette that was flavored with a mixture of cognac and molasses instead of the more commonly chosen Gran Marnier liqueur. The result of the substitution was a very dark color and rich flavor.

People used to have breakfast in the bistro before embarking on sightseeing and many people blushedly agreed the Tar Pit matched the crêpes.

 

[andromeda673]

I ride a 2 stroke snowmobile.......I race 2 stroke go karts.....I drive a dinosaur burning truck......I'm trying to increase my carbon footprint, not make it smaller.

Anyone claiming that they are "saving" the environment wet shaving are just trying to rationalize the decisions to spend gobs of money on what is essentially a hobby.

 

[Old Hippie]

....the Tar Pit matched the crêpes.

Well played, Sir.

O.H.

 

[DrStrange]

do tell, where can i find the manatee tummy strop??

At this time, you can search ebay for "koken sea hog strop"

ANTIQUE SEA HOG BRAND KOKEN ROYAL 938 STRAIGHT RAZOR STRAP STROP LEATHER BARBER | eBay

STRAIGHT RAZOR STRAP STROP LEATHER BARBER. 27 1/4" OVERALL, 24 1/2 X 2 5/8" LEATHER. LET'S MAKE A DEAL. PART OF A LARGE NEW ENGLAND ESTATE LOT. GREAT CONDITION OVERALL, WEAR STAINS, THINNING. WONDERFUL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION.

www.ebay.com

 

[aldomarino]

I ride a 2 stroke snowmobile.......I race 2 stroke go karts.....I drive a dinosaur burning truck......I'm trying to increase my carbon footprint, not make it smaller.

Anyone claiming that they are "saving" the environment wet shaving are just trying to rationalize the decisions to spend gobs of money on what is essentially a hobby.

Both of my cars get over 42 mpg, and the motorcycle is a four-stroke. I can't save the planet, but I do what I can. I don't speak for everyone...recommend considering adopting that stance.