Comments on: 6 Little Known Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/ Fashion, Grooming & Styling Advice For Everyday Men Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:31:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-1714 David Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:18:01 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-1714 I switched from my electric razor years ago to wet shaving with a safety blade and never went back. But I'm not going to go forward either to a straight blade (funny how the phrase cut-throat razor has been dropped). I still accidentally nick myself at times, so the old fashioned blade (which looks like something from a hardware store) is just too risky. Tried oils and shaving foam and in the end a mild soap works best. Have you seen that 6 minute Scorsese movie <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xin0b_the-big-shave-1967-martin-scorsese_news" rel="nofollow">The Big Shave</a>? There's a nasty nick or two! I switched from my electric razor years ago to wet shaving with a safety blade and never went back. But I’m not going to go forward either to a straight blade (funny how the phrase cut-throat razor has been dropped). I still accidentally nick myself at times, so the old fashioned blade (which looks like something from a hardware store) is just too risky.
Tried oils and shaving foam and in the end a mild soap works best.

Have you seen that 6 minute Scorsese movie The Big Shave? There’s a nasty nick or two!

]]> By: Ben http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-1588 Ben Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:38:49 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-1588 I've been wet shaving for about two years now, and I can't believe people switched from using decent DE razors to these crappy plastic atrocities. I had to use a disposable razor while traveling last week and I felt like a was shaving with a garden trowel. I'm just warming up to the idea of shaving with a straight razor. They scare me too, but some of those razors are so nice I imagine it is like shaving with a work of art. I’ve been wet shaving for about two years now, and I can’t believe people switched from using decent DE razors to these crappy plastic atrocities. I had to use a disposable razor while traveling last week and I felt like a was shaving with a garden trowel.

I’m just warming up to the idea of shaving with a straight razor. They scare me too, but some of those razors are so nice I imagine it is like shaving with a work of art.

]]> By: Stavros Tosounidis http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Stavros Tosounidis Mon, 17 May 2010 19:34:52 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-1097 Again, great info for the aspiring gent. thanks again Stavros Again, great info for the aspiring gent.

thanks again

Stavros

]]> By: Guy Style Guide | 6 More Little Known Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-825 Guy Style Guide | 6 More Little Known Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:31:36 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-825 [...] More Little Known Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving 30 August 2009 0 views No Comment In my last article on the subject, I gave you six very good reasons why you should you throw away your multi-bladed cartridge razor [...] [...] More Little Known Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving 30 August 2009 0 views No Comment In my last article on the subject, I gave you six very good reasons why you should you throw away your multi-bladed cartridge razor [...]

]]> By: Johnathan http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Johnathan Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:58:34 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-824 Hi JimR, Thanks for your kind words; I've found the whole experience to be really enlightening. Ultimately, the cost issue (as you rightly mention) is one of choice rather than necessity. I think most people who convert choose to develop it into a new hobby. Collecting the paraphernalia becomes part of an enjoyable pasttime; who knew that something as simple as shaving could transgress 'chore' and turn into a fun leisure time activity!? I'll readily admit it - those open straight razors scare the living **** out of me :D I'm sure it's pretty easy when you know how, but right this second I'm happy with the DEs. Maybe after a few years of <em>finally</em> getting a pleasurable shave I'll give it a try :) Thanks once again for all the comments: just to let you know, I've a follow-up to this article, imaginatively called "6 More Little Known Benefits Of Traditional Wet Shaving". It should be posted Sunday/Monday time if anyone's interested :) Hi JimR,

Thanks for your kind words; I’ve found the whole experience to be really enlightening.

Ultimately, the cost issue (as you rightly mention) is one of choice rather than necessity. I think most people who convert choose to develop it into a new hobby. Collecting the paraphernalia becomes part of an enjoyable pasttime; who knew that something as simple as shaving could transgress ‘chore’ and turn into a fun leisure time activity!?

I’ll readily admit it – those open straight razors scare the living **** out of me :D I’m sure it’s pretty easy when you know how, but right this second I’m happy with the DEs. Maybe after a few years of finally getting a pleasurable shave I’ll give it a try :)

Thanks once again for all the comments: just to let you know, I’ve a follow-up to this article, imaginatively called “6 More Little Known Benefits Of Traditional Wet Shaving”. It should be posted Sunday/Monday time if anyone’s interested :)

]]> By: JimR http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-823 JimR Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:02:41 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-823 Excellent article. I converted myself almost a year ago, and it's been great. Shaves are more comfortable, more interesting and FUN. I can't say that I've SAVED money, as I've become a bit of a hobby-ist/collector, but I could if I wanted to...*ahem* And, I must put in a plug, I went form DE safety razors to a straight edge, and I haven't looked back. I loved my Merkur Futur, but I ADORE these open razors. And they're even better for your face (it's true!). Excellent article. I converted myself almost a year ago, and it’s been great. Shaves are more comfortable, more interesting and FUN. I can’t say that I’ve SAVED money, as I’ve become a bit of a hobby-ist/collector, but I could if I wanted to…*ahem*

And, I must put in a plug, I went form DE safety razors to a straight edge, and I haven’t looked back. I loved my Merkur Futur, but I ADORE these open razors. And they’re even better for your face (it’s true!).

]]> By: Johnathan http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Johnathan Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:08:17 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-822 Hey Peter, Some good points; I'd not even considered all the handles, and at the rate 'they' want you to upgrade to their latest products, you'll be throwing away a perfectly good handle every 18 months or so! By contrast, the double-edged razors are a thing of beauty unto themselves. I've heard really great things about the Merkur Razors, in particular the Heavy-Duty model which seems to be the universal recommendation for beginners (such as myself). Thanks for your comment! Hey Peter,

Some good points; I’d not even considered all the handles, and at the rate ‘they’ want you to upgrade to their latest products, you’ll be throwing away a perfectly good handle every 18 months or so!

By contrast, the double-edged razors are a thing of beauty unto themselves. I’ve heard really great things about the Merkur Razors, in particular the Heavy-Duty model which seems to be the universal recommendation for beginners (such as myself).

Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Peter http://www.guystyleguide.com/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/comment-page-1/#comment-821 Peter Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:35:31 +0000 http://www.guystyleguide.com/?p=1024#comment-821 I must agree that wet-shaving means less waste. Just think about all the non-recyclable plastic that goes into multi-blade cartridges and handles, and the aerosol cans that release harmful by-products into the environment. Switching to old-style shaving props won’t gain you entry into Green Peace by itself, but it is a good start. I'm using a <a href="http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-razors-c-8.html" rel="nofollow">Merkur razor</a> . It permits a close shave while still offering maximum protection from razor burn. I must agree that wet-shaving means less waste. Just think about all the non-recyclable plastic that goes into multi-blade cartridges and handles, and the aerosol cans that release harmful by-products into the environment. Switching to old-style shaving props won’t gain you entry into Green Peace by itself, but it is a good start.
I’m using a Merkur razor . It permits a close shave while still offering maximum protection from razor burn.

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