A travel razor usually either have a very tiny handle – like my, admittedly tiny all over, Laurel Ladies Boudoir Razor – or a handle in two parts – like my Merkur 985CL. But James Alex Denby Watt had a different idea. He patented a collapsible, hexagonal razor handle in 1930 – and it worked well enough to be part of a production razor.
Continue readingAnother week, another vintage razor. What is not to like?
Did you know it is just 11 months until Christmas Ewe?
Just having a bit of light-hearted fun with some AI tools.
A wonderous Wednesday shave.
Shave
Experiment
Experiment more
Enjoy the moment
Keep experimenting
Your mileage may vary
Find what works for you
Find what don’t work for you
Try a new soap, blade, brush, or razor
Make many mistakes, and learn from them
High end and bargain bin can be just as good
New razors can be great – so can vintage ones
Embrace your Acquisition Disorders – within reason
Try your very first soap, blade, brush, and razor again
A shave can be a moment of Zen and a mental recharge
Shaving is most enjoyable when it is about the process, not the goal
A “back to the roots” kind of shave – today’s setup is pretty close to the first kit I bought.
Except for the blade, the prep, and about thirteen years experience with traditional wetshaving, that is.
Friday, already?
Courtesy of Razor Emporium.
Come to think of it… does anyone have a user grade Type C they want to sell me?
Another fine midweek shave.
