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I've just read this thread from start to finish. And while I do have some curiosity about the subject, an am really tempted to join in on the fun and participate, there are three nagging thoughts that are stopping me...
1) George Orwell's 1984. Because I read the book in junior high when it was assigned, in 1986 (really sort of letting the air out of that balloon). My memory of the book is fuzzy (it was high school, and I liked Pink Floyd, need I say more), so I'm not sure it was in the original text, but I distinctly remember, in the movie, the protagonist, Winston Smith (John Hurt), despite having a "priviledged" job for the party, is seen struggling with an old dull blade, out of necessity, as new blades are unobtainable.
2) A French film whose name and actual plot escape me (if I'm watching a film with subtitles, there's usually an ulterior motive and it's female)...so anyway, it's one of those post-apocalyptic (nuclear or otherwise) tales depicting a group of people sharing a cramped apartment and dealing with extreme shortages. One of the characters struggles with an ancient blade. What left a lasting impression about the shortages in this movie is one the discussion of rumored cannibalism and a graphic portrayal of another character repairing a hole in a condom that was already patched several times.
3) 1977 or so in the USSR my dad bought 1000 Polsilvers (then still made in Poland) because they were the best blade he could get and he didn't know the next time time this opportunity would present itself.
When Orwell is the less depressing recolection, that's saying something. Ronald Reagan did not single-handedely defeat Communism for me to have to use the same blade more than 3 times. I'm out. God Bless America.
i second cash stromper, but why waste a perfectly good blade?I've just read this thread from start to finish. And while I do have some curiosity about the subject, an am really tempted to join in on the fun and participate, there are three nagging thoughts that are stopping me...
1) George Orwell's 1984. Because I read the book in junior high when it was assigned, in 1986 (really sort of letting the air out of that balloon). My memory of the book is fuzzy (it was high school, and I liked Pink Floyd, need I say more), so I'm not sure it was in the original text, but I distinctly remember, in the movie, the protagonist, Winston Smith (John Hurt), despite having a "priviledged" job for the party, is seen struggling with an old dull blade, out of necessity, as new blades are unobtainable.
2) A French film whose name and actual plot escape me (if I'm watching a film with subtitles, there's usually an ulterior motive and it's female)...so anyway, it's one of those post-apocalyptic (nuclear or otherwise) tales depicting a group of people sharing a cramped apartment and dealing with extreme shortages. One of the characters struggles with an ancient blade. What left a lasting impression about the shortages in this movie is one the discussion of rumored cannibalism and a graphic portrayal of another character repairing a hole in a condom that was already patched several times.
3) 1977 or so in the USSR my dad bought 1000 Polsilvers (then still made in Poland) because they were the best blade he could get and he didn't know the next time time this opportunity would present itself.
When Orwell is the less depressing recolection, that's saying something. Ronald Reagan did not single-handedely defeat Communism for me to have to use the same blade more than 3 times. I'm out. God Bless America[emoji106].
shave two.
nothing note worthy here, prep was good if anything the blade feels a bit better on the second shave in my opinion.
Many blades exhibit this effect, IMO. I don't find it surprising at all any more.
But I have no explanation for the phenomena.
The task of explaining this is almost as hard as acquiring the technique to do it.Acctally through all these shaves I didn't get a single nick, I've posted it before but people don't seem to get the idea, it's not about draging a blunt bald across your face for as long as you can stand it, the point is extending the blades USEFUL life.
there's no point in punishing your face just up get a few more uses, but getting a few more uses, which comes along with better technique is always good. There's no point in torturing yourself over 20 cents, but if those 20 cents are still good, why throw them out. Sound about right?The task of explaining this is almost as hard as acquiring the technique to do it.
Don't give up on either mission. [emoji106]1:
This is the essence, well formulated!If you nominally get 4 shaves and you learn to comfortably push that to 6, then the quality of your 4 nominal shaves will be better as well.
Actually ingrown hairs are caused by shaving the hair below the skin, causing it to grow inward into the skin. I'm on day 9 with my Feather blade Sledgehammer 39c combo and counting.Not in. Preventing irritation and ingrown hairs takes priority over this fun game.
No, this is a misconception that blades don't last, they are stainless steel and platinum coated. Might as well believe Gillette when they say cartridges are better.there's no point in punishing your face just up get a few more uses, but getting a few more uses, which comes along with better technique is always good. There's no point in torturing yourself over 20 cents, but if those 20 cents are still good, why throw them out. Sound about right?
Stropping a de platinum blade is counter-productive, it removes the platinum coating.I strop the blade about 4 times on each side on my shower towel while keeping the blade in the razor.