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Post your shave dens!
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Nice wash room, but sitting down to shave, that's a new one.
Here are some close-ups of my den.
The top of the bookshelf. The mascots for the BOTOC, and the Order of the FAT. Merkur 33C Razor and Wilkinson Boar
Top Shelf, Brushes and Razors, Gem / Star / Ever Ready / Schick / Gillette
2nd Shelf - Cased Razors, Gillette, Schick, Gem, Rotbart, Valet
3rd Shelf - Assorted razors in display boxes, Schick Injectors in Toothbrush holder, Gillette Tech
4th Shelf - Some soaps and two boxes - 1 with misc. shaving stuff, The Crown Royal Box is for fountain pens & ink.
The bottom behind the doors - Baskets of razors, soap samples, creams, misc. razors and brush handles in various stages of cleaning and restoration, cleaning supplies.
The top of the bookshelf. The mascots for the BOTOC, and the Order of the FAT. Merkur 33C Razor and Wilkinson Boar
Top Shelf, Brushes and Razors, Gem / Star / Ever Ready / Schick / Gillette
2nd Shelf - Cased Razors, Gillette, Schick, Gem, Rotbart, Valet
3rd Shelf - Assorted razors in display boxes, Schick Injectors in Toothbrush holder, Gillette Tech
4th Shelf - Some soaps and two boxes - 1 with misc. shaving stuff, The Crown Royal Box is for fountain pens & ink.
The bottom behind the doors - Baskets of razors, soap samples, creams, misc. razors and brush handles in various stages of cleaning and restoration, cleaning supplies.
Some more Den photos.
Razors hanging on decorative wall display. Fat Boy, Slim Adjustable, Super Adjustable, #66 Aristocrat, Old Types, 4711
Tech's & OC's
Trac II on stand w/ brush, Mug with Cade soap, decorative scuttle.
Soaps, creams, hair gel, After Shaves, and After Shave Balms
Old Spice mugs w/ soaps, Old Spice AS & Colognes misc.----More to come.
Razors hanging on decorative wall display. Fat Boy, Slim Adjustable, Super Adjustable, #66 Aristocrat, Old Types, 4711
Tech's & OC's
Trac II on stand w/ brush, Mug with Cade soap, decorative scuttle.
Soaps, creams, hair gel, After Shaves, and After Shave Balms
Old Spice mugs w/ soaps, Old Spice AS & Colognes misc.----More to come.
My wife likes to sit on the chair when she dries her hair. Since the house is Japanese, this is actually the only chair we have (other than a big massage chair).
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=Roderick;7257830]Nice wash room, but sitting down to shave, that's a new one.[/QUOTE
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Roderick:
Because of my infirmities (besides my MS), I'm more comfortable sitting down on my stool (I open the cabinet doors underneath the sink so I can sit closer to the sink and using the 'retractable / telescopic', wall mounted mirror definitely saves me some moderate back pain bending over the basin trying to get a closer look in the medicine cabinet mirror).
I then fold & drape my shaving towel over the end of the basin to soak any water / lather that might get on the counter (our next project is to replace the old basin & cabinet with 'pedestal' wash basins...then siting would be so much more easier).
[FONT=&]"A [shave den] can have identity...just like a person". William Stanford[/FONT]
=Roderick;7257830]Nice wash room, but sitting down to shave, that's a new one.[/QUOTE
]Roderick:
Because of my infirmities (besides my MS), I'm more comfortable sitting down on my stool (I open the cabinet doors underneath the sink so I can sit closer to the sink and using the 'retractable / telescopic', wall mounted mirror definitely saves me some moderate back pain bending over the basin trying to get a closer look in the medicine cabinet mirror).
I then fold & drape my shaving towel over the end of the basin to soak any water / lather that might get on the counter (our next project is to replace the old basin & cabinet with 'pedestal' wash basins...then siting would be so much more easier).
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I am sorry for your afflictions! I am glad that you found a work a round to let you enjoy your shaving regimen. There is little in this life that can give us satisfaction, and we must take every opportunity to enjoy the things that give us pleasure. May you be blessed on your journey. Take care.[QUOTE
Roderick:
Because of my infirmities (besides my MS), I'm more comfortable sitting down on my stool (I open the cabinet doors underneath the sink so I can sit closer to the sink and using the 'retractable / telescopic', wall mounted mirror definitely saves me some moderate back pain bending over the basin trying to get a closer look in the medicine cabinet mirror).
I then fold & drape my shaving towel over the end of the basin to soak any water / lather that might get on the counter (our next project is to replace the old basin & cabinet with 'pedestal' wash basins...then siting would be so much more easier).
[FONT=&]"A [shave den] can have identity...just like a person". William Stanford[/FONT]
To the left of the tub (not visible in the photo) is a small shower, with a short wooden stool. In Japan the bathtub is only for soaking in, but before getting into the tub, you must wash yourself clean first.
In the past, many homes were too small to have their own bath tub, or lacked indoor plumbing, so each neighbourhood had a public bath house. You can still find these bath houses in many neighbourhoods today. There are two halves, one for men, one for women. You go in, pay the attendant, who then gives you a towel and a washcloth. There is a small locker room where you leave your clothes and towel. Then you enter the bathing area, which is a row of small hand showers, each with a small stool and a mirror. After washing yourself off, you can get into the bath, which is quite large, and usually has a few other people in it. You can bring your washcloth with you, but people usually don't put the washcloth in the water, you can put it on your head. If you look at the photo of the tub, you will see the wooden post standing next to it, you can hang your washcloth on the post. After your soak, you return the the locker room to dry off, and dress.
There are now much larger resort baths, which have indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as baths which men and women can share (bathing suits are required). These resorts also have gift shops, food, drinks, and even small restaurants. You can also get a massage, and there are often large rooms with lounge chairs where you can relax and watch tv, or take a nap. They are an interesting and inexpensive place to spend a day with your family.
I spent eleven days in Japan a couple of years ago. I used a Sentō every day and loved it. I would love to have an ofuro like yours. Beautiful bathroom!
This is so cool! I would visit Japan for that reason alone.
Wow! Sitting down while shaving! I had never thought of doing that! What a great idea! 
Wow! Sitting down while shaving! I had never thought of doing that! What a great idea!
I had a "We're done at two kids" operation last year and was supposed to stay sitting and laying down as much as possible for a week. I pulled an old director chair into the bathroom to use for my head shaves. It works better if you have a vanity desk area where you can slide your legs underneath the counter.
After creating a stand up desk at work, maybe I should try sitting down to shave?
Updating my den. The soaps have changed significantly. And I continue to add razors... And brushes... And aftershaves... And I have a bunch of stuff under the sink. But I get to put this stuff on display.
Hi,
I haven't been very active on the forum, I'm more of the lurker kind of guy.
But i thought it might be time to post my den, since I have´t posted since I was a new on the field. It's not the most impressive den, but i have tried quite a few products and starting to find my favorites.
I have no idea why the images was flipped, and I have no idea how to flip them back
I haven't been very active on the forum, I'm more of the lurker kind of guy.
But i thought it might be time to post my den, since I have´t posted since I was a new on the field. It's not the most impressive den, but i have tried quite a few products and starting to find my favorites.I have no idea why the images was flipped, and I have no idea how to flip them back
Sleeper's pics rotated. Nice den!
Outgrew the medicine cabinet, finally got a shelf built.
I ordered a shelf and "razor rack" (test tube holder) to organize my stuff. Now that I've had a chance to put things in something that looks like order, I'm no longer embarrassed to show you all my shave den:
Not pictured are the vintage brush handles I acquired on a recent buying spree, or the blades I have stashed in a drawer under the counter; about 100 each of Feather, Israeli and Blue Personnas, and a few tucks of Astras and Wilkinson Swords.
Not pictured are the vintage brush handles I acquired on a recent buying spree, or the blades I have stashed in a drawer under the counter; about 100 each of Feather, Israeli and Blue Personnas, and a few tucks of Astras and Wilkinson Swords.
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