Major Changes in Shaving Since 1960? 1970?

[Vitt]

Back then you would be taught by a father or grandfather and there was no way of knowing if that person really knew what they were doing and what might work better and more comfortably

Didn't they emphasize WTG back then, and WTG meant a motion from upper cheek down to neck without really understanding that people's grain direction varies? IIRC, when I started that is what I used to hear.

Second, when I started around 2006 or so, the affordable go-to DE razor was the Merkur 34C. I think it was because of an individual that went on NBC's Today Show and recommended that to beginners. I think he had a blog called "shaveblog" or something of that sort.

 

[Fourbtgait]

Didn't they emphasize WTG back then, and WTG meant a motion from upper cheek down to neck without really understanding that people's grain direction varies? IIRC, when I started that is what I used to hear.

Second, when I started around 2006 or so, the affordable go-to DE razor was the Merkur 34C. I think it was because of an individual that went on NBC's Today Show and recommended that to beginners. I think he had a blog called "shaveblog" or something of that sort.

For me learning in the late 60’s to 70’s, here’s the basics, stretch skin, don’t let it slide sideways. You learned quickly back then, who wants to wear tp on face?
WTG and ATG? It was common sense back then. You didn’t need someone to tell you about it, you just did it because you experimented And could see how your own hair grow.

 

[cremaa8]

Buying shaving soap from far away.

 

[Jim in NZ]

Buying anything from far away.

Instantly available tutorials.

Hundreds of options For every item we use - blades, razors, brushes, soaps, pre- and post-shave products...

Better quality, higher prices.

Chemistry... the addition of chemicals like per- and poly-fluorinated substances in coatings and even as surfactants in soaps and cosmetics.

Packaging- more of it, and more plastic.

Buying habits - we buy far, far more than we need!

 

[GR5233]

Buying shaving soap from far away.

Buying anything from far away

Mail Order catalogs? Though these are still a thing. They’ve just moved to being digital (websites) versus physical. Granted it’s become easier to get stuff that’s made outside your country/continent