dickt's Entry to the Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame EntryWhat is your real name? Dick Tettelbaum What are your nicknames/aliases? Mr. BBQ Where do you live? Easton, MD What is your age (or) generation? 67 What are you in the real world? Retired Attorney Doing Pro Bono Work What is your favorite shave setup? After achieving...

That's some serious ash.

I've always heard that you can judge a good cigar by how well it holds it's ash. So let's see your ash! Many folks scoff at Acid cigars, but that's some serious ash! Acid 1400cc, powered by me.

Triumph

The day I've long awaited... 5 weeks into my shaving odyssey and after a week long switch to my Gillette red tip SS, prematurely prompted by item of the week, I returned to my Merkur 34C. Today was the day it all went right. Two passes, 1 WG, 1 AG, went by without a hitch. I lathered up with King...

Ever see one of these?

I never have seen anything like this. I doubt you can get blades anywhere... check it out http://www.etsy.com/listing/129050736/vintage-1930s-schermack-round-safety?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=safety+razor&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=all

Straight Razor May

I've been DE shaving for about nine months now. I purchased a straight razor on the B/S/T about five months ago and have successfully shaved with it around ten times. It has become my lazy Sunday routine (when I actually have a lazy Sunday) to straight shave. Although I was able to achieve a...

A shout-out to oakeshott and rockviper

I would like to publicly acknowledge oakeshott and rockviper. These two guys are gentlemen. As some of you may know, I recently embarked as a newbie on a straight razor quest. Oakshott was kind enough to PIF me a razor to practice my shaving and stropping. Rockviper has been a tremendous wealth...

Stopped twice at the airport for an empty DE razor

I've gotten into the habit of mailing blades ahead of my arrival at a hotel if I plan to travel with only a carry-on. But this past week I was pulled aside twice, once in the US and once in Europe, to have the agent open my bag, pull out the razor, and unscrew it to make sure there really wasn't...

A Gillette Executive for Just 50 Shillings

Hear Ye.Hear Ye

As you all know the annual extravaganza is on Maybe it's the rain here in Pottsylvania all day.....or maybe my brain is just addled. But......... As with all the previous fundraiser's I have this huge jar of quarters. How this for everybody wins ?

Chubby 2

Not having much luck with my chubby 2 bowl lathering with soap (mamma bear Ice). Any suggestions?