I was just recently awarded permanent guardianship over my four-year old grandson. That means I will raise him up to adulthood.
Among many firsts, such as starting school, Cub Scouts, playing catch with his first baseball and glove, investing for university, etc., I have been giving some thought about his very first razor when he becomes man enough to shave for the first time.
I've been thinking of purchasing, ahead of time, a Gillette Blue-Tip Super Speed as I understand it is a mild razor for a young lad just starting out.
If not that, have been thinking of passing on to him my NDC, notched Super-Speed (1948-1950?) or my mint C4 (fourth quarter), 1957 Tech (my birth year and quarter razor) in their original cases, since I already have those on hand.
Somewhat unfortunately for him, he has a deep cleft in his chin like his late father - and I mean deep, sort of like "Dudley Doright". That might make shaving something of a challenge for the young man when he just starts out.
If I should purchase something, I figure I might as well go ahead and do it now before prices become outrageous for nice razors in another twelve years, or so.
Should I go with any of the above? Any other suggestions?
BTW, like his late father, my grandson is a British South African. Might I even go all out and acquire something very esoteric and look for a beginners British manufactured razor - just for "giggles and grins"?
Like what my grandson might have used had he grown up in South Africa like his father did.
Warmest Regards,
David
Among many firsts, such as starting school, Cub Scouts, playing catch with his first baseball and glove, investing for university, etc., I have been giving some thought about his very first razor when he becomes man enough to shave for the first time.
I've been thinking of purchasing, ahead of time, a Gillette Blue-Tip Super Speed as I understand it is a mild razor for a young lad just starting out.
If not that, have been thinking of passing on to him my NDC, notched Super-Speed (1948-1950?) or my mint C4 (fourth quarter), 1957 Tech (my birth year and quarter razor) in their original cases, since I already have those on hand.
Somewhat unfortunately for him, he has a deep cleft in his chin like his late father - and I mean deep, sort of like "Dudley Doright". That might make shaving something of a challenge for the young man when he just starts out.
If I should purchase something, I figure I might as well go ahead and do it now before prices become outrageous for nice razors in another twelve years, or so.
Should I go with any of the above? Any other suggestions?
BTW, like his late father, my grandson is a British South African. Might I even go all out and acquire something very esoteric and look for a beginners British manufactured razor - just for "giggles and grins"?
Like what my grandson might have used had he grown up in South Africa like his father did.
Warmest Regards,
David
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) I'm sure he will always treasure the razor.
