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Sld1959 · Sunday at 10:20 PM

I tried shaving in the morning and my face burned all day. Then I tried at night and my girl complained about the stubble. So one day when I was 18 I just stopped shaving and have not done it since.

I even told the EDS interviewer just put of collage not to call me back because at my next interview he wanted me clean shaven. They were one of the premier data processing companies in the world at that time, and very ultra conservative,

bc22wm · Monday at 6:23 AM

Bassbob said:
Gray hair, and more accurately having the left side of my mustache being gray and the right side black, made me start shaving clean. It’s all gray now though and really it’s just the itching and having to trim it that makes me say F it and shave it all off.

Shaved head and face for 20 some years. A few years ago decided to grow a mustache again. One of the girls at work saw me and said I didn't know you were blond. "That's gray dear".

Eventually I remembered why I got rid of the damn thing to begin with. Too much effort to keep it withing acceptable standards of uniform regs. Truth be told I just don't feel clean with hair and whiskers anymore.

KillerFord1977 · Monday at 8:23 AM

Sld1959 said:
I tried shaving in the morning and my face burned all day. Then I tried at night and my girl complained about the stubble. So one day when I was 18 I just stopped shaving and have not done it since.

I even told the EDS interviewer just put of collage not to call me back because at my next interview he wanted me clean shaven. They were one of the premier data processing companies in the world at that time, and very ultra conservative,

Didnt know you were part of ZZ Top.
Nice

KillerFord1977 · Monday at 8:25 AM

Bassbob said:
I had a nice shave today with a modern razor for a change, which was much appreciated after a hard day out on the hill.

The tools.

Hardware:

Above The Tie S1 Slant - I have 3 Slants, all of which are aggressive and efficient. This one is the smoothest though and fairly forgiving.

S1 Slant Razor

Since 2014, the S1 Slant has been the preferred razor for a man who insists on a close, clean shave. The S1's twisted blade and rigid design creates a more pleasurable, drama-free shave than a typical double-edge razor—even for the thickest beard. It shreds stubble with zero burn. In 2024, a...

www.abovethetie.com

Of course I paired it with a Feather Hi Stainless blade-

Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Razor Blades- 10 Blades

razorsdirect.com

The brush is a 2 band Silvertip badger by Savile Row

Savile Row Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush 3824

The software:

Soap - The Holy Black Gunpowder & Spice. Mine is the earliest version which is I believe made with tallow. It is very fast and easy to lather and super slick with plenty of cushion.

Artisan Line Shaving Soap

This stuff is magic. We make this in microbatches, 60 pieces at a time. A soft soap like this takes attention to detail and can't be mass produced. If it's in stock, we highly suggest you try some out. Legendary lather performance Slicker than you thought possible Only 6 ingredients One tin =...

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Aftershave Tonic - The Holy Black Gunpowder and Spice. Bay Rum is so 1672 so they made this with American made Whiskey. It's a fantastic smell with just enough alcohol to give nice, cool, soothing sting.

Aftershave Tonic

Literally the best thing you've ever put on your face. I guarantee it. May actually change your life forever Alcohol based Long Lasting This is a crowd pleaser, this is where it all began. This is the first product we released and the reason you're here. Splash it on, wait ten minutes and write...

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Im about to do the same thing with a gillette disposable and some Edge gel.

Sld1959 · Monday at 9:26 AM

KillerFord1977 said:
Didnt know you were part of ZZ Top.
Nice

Lol if i am i am certainly being shorted on the royalties. my beard has always been very short. Now it is the second to shortest setting on the beard trimmer. 3mm.

KillerFord1977 · Monday at 9:45 AM

Sld1959 said:
Lol if i am i am certainly being shorted on the royalties. my beard has always been very short. Now it is the second to shortest setting on the beard trimmer. 3mm.

I run a 3mm myself

Bassbob · Monday at 9:57 AM

KillerFord1977 said:
Im about to do the same thing with a gillette disposable and some Edge gel.

What you are doing isn’t even close to the same thing. You may as well shave with a sharp rock.

KillerFord1977 · Monday at 10:02 AM

Bassbob said:
What you are doing isn’t even close to the same thing. You may as well shave with a rock.

Blackmesa96 · Monday at 10:32 AM

Belt Fed said:
I aint got no hair... anywhere

Too much information...

4rchangel · Monday at 10:35 AM

My favorite razor... Worth every penny.

Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor

javbike · Monday at 11:24 AM

Belt Fed said:
I aint got no hair... anywhere

Come on you are the long hair biker guy

Bassbob · Monday at 1:14 PM

4rchangel said:
My favorite razor... Worth every penny.

Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor

That goes to a video about melting cans into a guitar.

If you click on the link I posted to the Above The Tie razor you’ll see what I paid for it. And that’s not the most expensive razor I own. And yes indeed it’s worth every penny.

4rchangel · Tuesday at 7:17 AM

Bassbob said:
That goes to a video about melting cans into a guitar.

If you click on the link I posted to the Above The Tie razor you’ll see what I paid for it. And that’s not the most expensive razor I own. And yes indeed it’s worth every penny.

Whoops! Too much cutting and pasting!
THIS is the link:
Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor

Winchester67 · Tuesday at 9:07 AM

Bassbob, you are a true gentleman warrior. The kind everyone should aspire to be. A good day begins with a proper shave. Every day. Appearance matters. And yes, I could probably shave using my immaculately polished boots as mirrors. Keep fighting the good fight!

3L120 · Tuesday at 9:48 AM

I collect razors. Just appreciate their workmanship (pre-70s) and cheaper than firearms. Best for me are Gem single edge razors. But not with Ace Hardware blades. You can get the lab quality ones online. Industrial blades ARE like shaving with a sharp rock.

OldGrunt · Tuesday at 9:48 AM

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Winchester67 · Tuesday at 9:55 AM

Oh, I almost forgot. When I got married 13 years ago, my groomsmen's gift was a vintage high quality straight razor.

Bassbob · Tuesday at 5:28 PM

3L120 said:
I collect razors. Just appreciate their workmanship (pre-70s) and cheaper than firearms. Best for me are Gem single edge razors. But not with Ace Hardware blades. You can get the lab quality ones online. Industrial blades ARE like shaving with a sharp rock.

I collect them too. I have a couple gems. Lather saver I think one is called. I also have at least 25 vintage Gillettes. The newest being a 4th quarter 1968 Slim adjustable and a 4th quarter 1968 Black Handled Supper Speed. My favorites are a 1931 New Model and a 40s NDC ( No Date Code) Super Speed. I recently got a circa 1917 Gillette "Old", which is the original model invented by King Gillette in I think 1905. Mine was part of a batch that was sent to GIs in WWI.

Bassbob · Tuesday at 5:29 PM

Winchester67 said:
Oh, I almost forgot. When I got married 13 years ago, my groomsmen's gift was a vintage high quality straight razor.

I have 3 flawless vintage straights. I shave with them on occasion.

Annihilator · Tuesday at 6:01 PM

KillerFord1977 said:
I run a 3mm myself

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