Once more unto the breach dear friends . .

[chickpea]

So, after developing a surplus of blood in my system, I decided that the only rational thing to do was to purchase a blade that I shall scrape across my face on a daily basis.

Hooray, the cutthroat! As soon as my Dovo ebony comes in, I shall begin the bloodletting.

Ha! Safety razors, sounds so boring. It's like driving a Minivan, not only do you have the embarrassment of driving something with only three letters, but they've gone and diminished it further with "mini".

 

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Welcome! Wow, we've gotten a ton of new shavers recently. It's good to see so many working on the New Year's resolution to be a better person

 

[chickpea]

Welcome! Wow, we've gotten a ton of new shavers recently. It's good to see so many working on the New Year's resolution to be a better person

You mean straight shavers? I have been wet shaving for a long time and using a DE for a coupla years now, plus I been round these here parts for a few years too.

 

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Yes sir, I meant straight shaving.

 

[Prince]

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

 

[opliko]

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

That slaps me on the knee.

 

[chickpea]

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

It's actually a lot harder than it looks to not try and catch a falling knife. I just react when I drop things and sometimes that is not a smart idea as the five-stitch scar on my left hand will attest (catching falling broken crockery).

 

[Luc]

Good work! I have the same thing going on. I used to love buying DE, trying them, selling them to get new ones. Now, I'm after straights, it's getting out of hand...

 

[rickboone1]

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

True. I learned you will always catch the blade!

 

[John C]

Good work! I have the same thing going on. I used to love buying DE, trying them, selling them to get new ones. Now, I'm after straights, it's getting out of hand...

+1 on the RAD and SRAD....sigh...I told myself no more straights till I finish restoring all the blades that i currently have.

ps..the quote from the OP should be....."..Once more *unto* the breach.."
sorry, I read way too much John Ringo.

 

[chickpea]

"..Once more *unto* the breach.."
sorry, I read way too much John Ringo.

Dammit, I knew that was wrong! I was torn between the two.

And a B.A. in English Lit to boot, for shame.

 

[spanx]

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

What are you talkin about.you can always sew the finger back on.

 

[JPM]

Kind of like cats always landing on their feet. Blades always tend to land in soft flesh.

 

[leighton]

DE users are the toddlers of the wet shaving world. Except they don't have to grow up...

Just kidding!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of straight razors. I hope you enjoy it and your able to get better and more enjoyable shaves than with the DE.

 

[Sticky]

Which reminds me of Straight Razor Safety Rule #1:

• Never shave commando-style with a straight razor.

I consider a shower towel wrapped around the waist to be the minimum acceptable safety equipment for all DE users making the transition to straights...

 

[thunderball]

DE users are the toddlers of the wet shaving world.

I need someone to change my diaper please...

 

[Tolduonce]

Which reminds me of Straight Razor Safety Rule #1:

• Never shave commando-style with a straight razor.

I consider a shower towel wrapped around the waist to be the minimum acceptable safety equipment for all DE users making the transition to straights...

Don't know if you meant that as a joke, but it's some darn good advice. Long pants, shoes too. Not reacting to a falling blade by trying to catch it, cushion the fall with a foot or hip-check it onto the counter isn't as easy as you'd think. I'm not sayin', just sayin'.

 

[Frowzy]

Which reminds me of Straight Razor Safety Rule #1:

• Never shave commando-style with a straight razor.

I consider a shower towel wrapped around the waist to be the minimum acceptable safety equipment for all DE users making the transition to straights...

Like my dad used to tell me: never fry bacon without any pants on.

Congrats on taking the plunge, btw!

 

[Doc4]

+1 on the RAD and SRAD....sigh...I told myself no more straights till I finish restoring all the blades that i currently have.

ps..the quote from the OP should be....."..Once more *unto* the breach.."
sorry, I read way too much John Ringo.

FTFY

Just remember to not drop it. And if you do, try not to catch it.

Unless of course you make an even bigger mistake ...

Which reminds me of Straight Razor Safety Rule #1:

• Never shave commando-style with a straight razor.

...

In which case ... I'd rather lose the finger.

I need someone to change my diaper please...

That's NOT going to be your new custom title ... only because there's better stuff out there ...

 

[chickpea]

Strop was delivered today, razor is scheduled to be delivered today. Looks like a straight shave tomorrow morning is in the cards. well-wishers should send styptic pencils and band-aids to: .

Just kidding, I imagine if I take a lot of quality time with the razor, my face should not require too much first aid.