Graduation and the Gift of Traditional Wet Shaving

[Boyd]

My neighbor’s son graduates from high school tomorrow. He is an aspiring farmer, raising beef and grain under his grandfather’s tutelage, and will pursue a degree in agribusiness at a local college. Under the influence of Grandpa, he has an affinity for red tractors and a clean shaven face, so I thought:

Not pictured are some smaller items: Personna Reds (as well as others), red dice, an alum block, a Styptic pencil, a blade bank, and others. In case you thought I forgot, I also included a stick of Arko (good thing it’s red not green).

His tremendous work ethic will carry him far in life and I am truly inspired and extremely proud to be a friend and mentor to this incredible young man!

 

[Alum Ladd]

A Fantastic graduation gift! Every young person needs a mentor, and you have provided great encouragement and advice, it very much seems.

I hope the young Gent thrives and prospers in his chosen calling, and his DE hobby likewise!

 

[Titleist]

Fantastic Gentlemanly Gesture and Generosity!

Good show!

 

[cryhavoc]

What a great graduation gift!

 

[rbscebu]

Lovely gift. I just wish that I had started traditional straight razor shaving in my teens.

 

[hugosf]

Beautiful act. One of the most important thing is pass knowledge to another generation.

 

[RayClem]

When I graduated from high school, cartridge head razors had not yet been invented. I received a Schick Type L injector razor as a promotional gift. I tried using the razor, but I had such bad acne that it tore up my face. The shaving soaps available then were not nearly as good as the ones now available. The only way I could shave was with a Norelco rotary electric. Over the years, my Type L was lost. I continued to use the Norelco for most of my shaving career, but also used cartridge razors. Once I retired, I ditched the electric shavers and started wet shaving. I now use cartridge razor for shaving the back of my neck.

I now have a large collection of DE razors, SE razors and straight razors and am getting better shaves than I ever got while I was still working. Along the way, I was able to pick up a NOS Schick Type L injector razor and vintage blades like the ones I got when I graduated. The vintage blades were not sharp enough for my old man beard, but I do like the modern Chinese made Schick blades. I wish I had gotten into traditional wet shaving as soon as I outgrew teenage acne.

 

[BigJ]

My neighbor’s son graduates from high school tomorrow. He is an aspiring farmer, raising beef and grain under his grandfather’s tutelage, and will pursue a degree in agribusiness at a local college. Under the influence of Grandpa, he has an affinity for red tractors and a clean shaven face, so I thought:

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Not pictured are some smaller items: Personna Reds (as well as others), red dice, an alum block, a Styptic pencil, a blade bank, and others. In case you thought I forgot, I also included a stick of Arko (good thing it’s red not green).

His tremendous work ethic will carry him far in life and I am truly inspired and extremely proud to be a friend and mentor to this incredible young man!

Great present for a fine young man!!

 

[Frinstance]

Congratulations to both of you. This is the way it should be.

 

[DEgeezer]

Very thoughtful gift!

 

[Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker]

My neighbor’s son graduates from high school tomorrow. He is an aspiring farmer, raising beef and grain under his grandfather’s tutelage, and will pursue a degree in agribusiness at a local college. Under the influence of Grandpa, he has an affinity for red tractors and a clean shaven face, so I thought:

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Not pictured are some smaller items: Personna Reds (as well as others), red dice, an alum block, a Styptic pencil, a blade bank, and others. In case you thought I forgot, I also included a stick of Arko (good thing it’s red not green).

His tremendous work ethic will carry him far in life and I am truly inspired and extremely proud to be a friend and mentor to this incredible young man!

If I was just graduating, this would be the best graduation gift that I ever could get! This is what I call the motherload of equipment! This right here, has everything he needs to get him started off right. Lots of Stirling Orange Chill I see, I don't recognize all those bottle types though, just the splash and the balm, maybe one of those is a witch hazel IDK.

You also got him a selection of Proraso products, you can't start a wet shaving hobby off, without some of that, good deal. Nice red handled brush and razor, and you even got him a model tractor! And don't think for one second, that a Captain's Choice enthusiast like me, didn't notice that Obsidian bowl sitting right there, NICE!!!

And good on ya for getting him all the other small things one needs. Like I said, best graduation gift ever!

 

[sarimento1]

Wonderful!!
Love the tractor!
Why not Proraso Red rather than green?

 

[Kyle89]

Wonderful!!
Love the tractor!
Why not Proraso Red rather than green?

If he ends up getting hooked down the line he will most DEFINATELY get curious and buy a tub of Red. Then white....then blue... In both cream and croap....

 

[Boyd]

Wonderful!!
Love the tractor!
Why not Proraso Red rather than green?

I certainly thought about it, that and some Stirling ”Red Delicious”.

Ultimately he seems to prefer sweeter vice earthy fragrances. I think Proraso Green‘s eucalyptus and menthol is a classic clean refreshing scent, perfect for a young man (or an old one ). When he’s ready for sandalwood, I’ve got him covered!!

 

[Boyd]

If I was just graduating, this would be the best graduation gift that I ever could get! This is what I call the motherload of equipment! This right here, has everything he needs to get him started off right. Lots of Stirling Orange Chill I see, I don't recognize all those bottle types though, just the splash and the balm, maybe one of those is a witch hazel IDK.

You also got him a selection of Proraso products, you can't start a wet shaving hobby off, without some of that, good deal. Nice red handled brush and razor, and you even got him a model tractor! And don't think for one second, that a Captain's Choice enthusiast like me, didn't notice that Obsidian bowl sitting right there, NICE!!!

And good on ya for getting him all the other small things one needs. Like I said, best graduation gift ever!

The razor is a Rockwell 6S and the brush is an Alpha Outlaw 26mm synthetic. Good eye on that witch hazel, the other is pre-shave oil.

 

[profileshocked]

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[profileshocked]

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It's also so interesting that such a young guy interested in this field

 

[BanjoCowboyMartaTobes]

Well done on this assortment sir! Perhaps bigger compliments on the ping pong setup.