Why is shaving such a topic?

[Ron R]

I got into traditional wet shaving because of looking for a knife sharpening device review on You-tube and came across reviews on old double edge razors my father used .
6 years later still learning about SE & DE razors and it just became a hobby after 2 years of shaving , at first I was thinking it would save me money. After learning how to shave properly and saving money trimming my own hair and just buying DE & SE blades and razors.
I can honestly say after 6 years of trimming my own hair and saving on razor cartridges and gel I have broken even $$$ wise. Some will laugh at that suggestion I know but it can be done very quickly if a person just buys a adjustable razor and 100pcs of good DE blades + a synthetic brush and just enjoy traditional shaving. (Watch out for shaving product Rabbit holes along the way.)
Trimming my own hair and not buying cartridges and shave gel saves me, 30 dollars a month for haircuts & $60 for cartridges and gel per yr= 12(30)X(6)+ 6(60)= $2,520.00 savings that mostly bought traditional shaving products as it became my new hobby while retired.
A person can save a money over time and by staying disciplined when buying, I have lots of blades, razors and soaps to last years and that is future savings, it can be done!
My old job demanded I be shaved daily for dawning SCPA for emergency equipment work as a maintenance worker in oil & gas and pulp paper industries.

 

[VerbaVolant]

wait..wait...

Clipper & Nipper

yeah, that's it, nailed it...

 

[DesertIguana]

Forums, Facebook Groups, U-tube, and the Internet has made discussion group good place to exchange ideas and info.

 

[GNR]

I think I'll start a thread about "Navel Lint". Who collects it? What qualities do you look for?
New 'Clubs and Brotherhoods'. "BONL". Brotherhood Of Navel Lint".

b/r

ON_1

Why does it have to be NAVAL Lint? My Marine Belly Button Lint isn’t good enough?

Oh, Navel with an “E”…belay my last!

 

[Old Navy_1]

@GNR ...I love Marines - Semper Fi!

b/r

ON_1

 

[Alex Jr]

B&B is great.

From shaving to bidet vs toilet paper and best way clean your arse thread.

The day shaving threads reach that part of the body I’m out.

I fear it’s not that far away.

 

[Dave himself]

I think I'll start a thread about "Navel Lint". Who collects it? What qualities do you look for?
New 'Clubs and Brotherhoods'. "BONL". Brotherhood Of Navel Lint".

b/r

ON_1

I'm with ya brother here's my collection

 

[Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker]

How else would I know of all the items I need to buy?

Seriously I think there are probably forums out there for every idea under the sun.

Exactly!

We are all fellow brother's and sister's here at B&B. We carry each other through these rough times, and insure, that each one of us makes it to that rabbit hole. For no self respecting B&B'er would show any level of restraint, we help each other to spend our money. And as crazy as it all sounds, I wouldn't have it any other way.

And lastly, @Rhody I appreciate having cool members like you around on B&B. Were on a ship like the Enterprise, only were the alternate version of that called, The B&B Shaving Emporium. Yep, she was crissined with an aftershave bottle believe it or not, the roaches scattered, and the tribbles left dodge. Then again, I think thats when we brought the Arko out.

B&B for life doggone!

 

[JCarr]

It's a cool, macho, manly type thing that we have to do several times a week... definitely worthy of a massive forum on all aspects of the topic.

 

[Buttercup]

Thinking about myself, i started to read some posts, after my father in law had passed. He was a 90 year old British gentleman, with a treasure trove of life experience. And every time we had the chance we would sit down with a good cigar and happily chat away. It was him who showed me how to use a straight razor, shared his preferences between T&H, TOBS and Trumpers, and passed on the information of a new find.

You must count yourself fortunate to have a father-in-law with so much wisdom and a willingness to share. Thank you for sharing this story!

 

[brucered]

I’ve been meaning to start a thread on nail clipping.

It's been done. At least "which nail clippers are best" has...trust me.

There are numerous threads on clippers, here is the oldest one I personally remember and comment in.

Thread 'Nail clippers' Nail clippers - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/nail-clippers.170005/

 

[njpaddy]

I came here to save money.

I only know one person who has saved money switching to DE, and he's not a member of any shaving forum.

 

[ZeelandsRoem]

For me, shaving is a routine where one takes care of himself. It a way, it is similar to wearing a clean, well maintained and ironed white shirt. Or making sure the shoes and in good condition and polished. Having a well groomed beard is also a topic discussed on forums.

Now, I have always been a wet shaver and my father has been a DE user since he was in the army, although he doesn’t sees them as collectible items.

The real reason why I am on this forum is because I wanted to learn more about straight razors, and while I am a straight razor user for about five years, I’ve been reading the forum since then, but never created an account.

Truth be told, since I made the account, I have learned a great deal, especially in soaps and brushes, where I believe I was really lacking knowledge.

 

[luvmysuper]

Because it's a "shaving forum".

I'm guessing if you looked, you'd find Reddit forums on everything from Hot Dogs to Dental Floss.

It's the internet, there is a forum and discussion for anything you can think of.

To quote myself from years ago:

I kid you not:

Ice Chewers Bulletin Board - All about Chewing Ice • Index page

www.icechewing.com

Why does it have to be NAVAL Lint? My Marine Belly Button Lint isn’t good enough?

Oh, Navel with an “E”…belay my last!

 

[Ravenonrock]

I think I'll start a thread about "Navel Lint". Who collects it? What qualities do you look for?
New 'Clubs and Brotherhoods'. "BONL". Brotherhood Of Navel Lint".

b/r

ON_1

Spinning navel lint on a loom dedicated for such purposes.

 

[Tanuki]

I was on a quick trip to find a replacement for the family Old Type that I passed on to my nephew. Also for the Merkur 36 slant my oldest hijacked when he started shaving.

Turns out the phrase 'too much information' is not applicable, at least to face shaving. So I'm still here.

 

[Phoenixkh]

Since I joined B&B, I've shaved a fortune.

I'm so glad saving money was never one of my goals. I've had a blast here and I'm getting the best shaves of my life.

 

[GNR]

I kid you not:

Ice Chewers Bulletin Board - All about Chewing Ice • Index page

www.icechewing.com

View attachment 1673108

Uh oh, I’m under investigation!

 

[TOVT]

I've always enjoyed this style or format of forum for years. All of varying interests. Trucks, motorcycles, hiking, current events, health issues, etc.
A shaving youtuber recommended here and another forum when I asked what were some of the shaving forums he was talking about.
Chose this place because I don't have it in me to do two shaving forums. And this place seemed best. It's also the same software as another forum I spend time on. But must say I've been here 90% of the time now.
This place helped me spend a lot of money in recent weeks. I'm also enjoying and getting the best shaves of my life, finally, in my 50's.

 

[user9]

The ritualistic nature of it is what appeals to a certain kind of person; their level and character of engagement reflect the degree of the appeal of that ritualism. That's also reflected in this forum, where some significant percentage of postings are to only a couple of threads or generalized topics (what did you buy, what did you use, etc. where most responses are just a picture, usually with little insight or detail, then collect a handfuls of thumbs up, then move on, wash rinse repeat forever) or carve out sub-cliques for even more specialized interests (like trying to not buy anything).

Some people find a great deal comfort in observably rote activity in an increasingly random and whimsical world.