Light attachment for razors

People get bright ideas now and then – and by that I mean people trying to put a light in or on their razors. The light attachment patented by Jacob N Garfunkle in 1927 is just one in a long line. Personally I like turning up the light in the bathroom, but a century ago that might not have been an option.

But first, let us see what Jacob was trying to achieve with his invention:

Continue reading →

Shave of the day 26th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: GzD Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick& Oak SOS Beard Oil

Shave of the day 24th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: GzD Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick & Oak SOS Beard Oil

Another week, another shave away from home. I’m starting to be ready for the renovation to be done, but we’re not done by a long way.

Shave of the day 21st April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: GzD Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Additional

Care: Alum Travel Stick & Oak SOS Beard Oil

Bathroom is still being renovated, so still shaving in the locker room at work…

Shave of the day 19th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: GzD Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Additional Care: Oak SOS Beard Oil & Alum Travel Stick

Shave of the day 17th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: GzD Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick & Oak SOS Beard Oil

Shave of the day 15th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: BEA Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick & Oak SOS Beard Oil

How To Recognize The Rank of Uncle Sam’s Men Afloat and Ashore

…and advertise for Gillette razors at the same time.

Continue reading →

Shave of the day 12th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: BEA Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick, and Oak SOS Beard Oil

SOTD 2023 04 12

Humpday shaves at work can be pretty okay, even if it’s not the same as a long, slow shave at home.

Shave of the day 10th April 2023

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #50014 Travel

Lather: BEA Shavestick

Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Additional Care: Alum Travel Stick

SOTD 2023 04 10

Another week of bathroom renovation, another week of shaving at work.