Shaving in prison?

[coop1960]

I've been wondering. How do they shave in prison? Electric? Hope none of you guys have first hand experience.

[Suzuki]

I think they can also use safety razors, but you do hear of cases where they break out the blades and melt them into a piece of plastic (say a toothbrush handle) to make a "shank".

I don't know this from personal experience - thankfully, but I don't see the prison system buying inmates Braun electrics.

Also, this seems to be confirmed on PrisonPete's blog - who knew (google is a powerful tool!).

http://prisonpete.blogspot.com/2005/...t-chapter.html

In the past, Gillette made prison razors that required a key to unlock the razor before the DE blade could be removed.

[Zippersmith]

In our county jail they can "check out" or borrow a single edge plastic razor for a few minutes and shave with hand soap, sampoo, or buy some Palmolive type stuff in a tube at the commissary.

[Stauff]

In our county jail they can "check out" or borrow a single edge plastic razor for a few minutes and shave with hand soap, sampoo, or buy some Palmolive type stuff in a tube at the commissary.

Sounds like another good reason not to break the law...

[Hutch]

In our county jail they can "check out" or borrow a single edge plastic razor for a few minutes and shave with hand soap, sampoo, or buy some Palmolive type stuff in a tube at the commissary.

What no Scuttle, Silvertip and Trumpers

[boboakalfb]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

[SilkySmooth]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

LOL





==Tom

[johnmw1]

It's interesting you mention prisons and how ingenious the prisoners seem to be. Not shave related but prison related, I work in the lighting industry and we as a company outfit all of the new and refurbished prisons all over the country all the time, it seems to be a full time job.

Anyway you would be amazed at what lengths we have to go to when designing a new light fitting whether it be an over bed light or a cell light with built in nite lights etc, to design something that is prisoner proof.

They obviously have a lot of time on their hands to think out different ways of getting into a vandal proof light fitting.

Cheers
John

[galpman]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

+1 Man that's not the place I ever want to be!!!

[rockchucker]

In our county jail they can "check out" or borrow a single edge plastic razor for a few minutes and shave with hand soap, sampoo, or buy some Palmolive type stuff in a tube at the commissary.

Works kinda the same way here. I do not believe this is the same for prisons though. Never been in prison, but I'm in jail quite a bit.

[copperhead]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

[ILLfarmboy]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

I don't think beards are generally allowed in prison. In fact I think I remember reading where a muslim prisoner tried to sue the state or county where he resided claiming that forcing him to be clean shaven was a violation of his religious freedom.

Also, long hair and a long beard can be a decided disadvantage in a fight. Trust me on that one!

And no I've never been in prison. Speeding tickets are the extent of my interaction with law enforcement. And I aim to keep it that way!

[TimmyBoston]

They give you cheap generic 2 blade razors that you may use supervised once a week on Friday. You only have water as a lubricant. In addition the razors are not cleaned. Most prisoners have beards of some kind.

In response to the above comment some prisons may not allow beards I don't know for sure, but I know that many do allow them and the majority of the population is bearded.

[ILLfarmboy]

I did find this article http://www.freedomforum.org/template...cumentID=13195 It's about an Hasidic Jew serving a life term in Ohio.

"Prison officials say Flagner was treated no differently than other inmates. The state's prison regulations require inmates to keep beards and sideburns neatly trimmed, within a half inch of the skin, so that they cannot hide weapons, drugs or other illegal items."

The issue of hiding contraband didn't enter into my mind. I thought perhaps it was a prisoner safety issue or maybe to keep one prisoner easily identifiable from another, especially in the event of an escape. Shaving ones beard off can radical change your appearance. Whenever I have worn a full on mountain man/viking beard and shaved it off It was shocking to see my face in the mirror.

[Stauff]

I think I would just grow a beard. After all, I wouldn't want to look good for anyone in there.

Or as it is said in Spike Lee's 25th hour: 'inmates calling you Shirley and then proceeding to...'

[WithTheGrain]

I've been wondering. How do they shave in prison? Electric? Hope none of you guys have first hand experience.

I know that there was a post about old prison gillettes on here. They looked like a normal gillette TTO (similiar to a superspeed I think, but I could be totally wrong on the specific razor), but they didn't have the knob to open and take out the blade. Instead, there was a key that went into the bottom to open the butterfly top. I assume this allowed the guard to exchange the blade while keeping it secure while in prisoner hands...

first link is for photos:
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/charmi...heap/item/6020
second for thread talking about this razor:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24868

[Aevum]

bic 2 blade disposables, i think you can get a 10 pound bag for like $5

[urr-lord]

i work at a prison in georgia.in georgia inmates are not allowed beards,hair and mustache are to be short and neatly trimmed,for i.d. and hygeine reasons.they are issued a bic type disposable razor,small bar of soap,small roll-on deodorant,small toothpaste weekly.they can buy brushless cream(palmolive type).in 20 years i've seen one inmate with a shaving brush.if an inmate has a problem with ingrown hairs he can go to the barbershop and get shaved with hair clippers.usually not very sharp and done by annoyed inmate barbers.

[Tinzien]

i work at a prison in georgia.in georgia inmates are not allowed beards,hair and mustache are to be short and neatly trimmed,for i.d. and hygeine reasons.they are issued a bic type disposable razor,small bar of soap,small roll-on deodorant,small toothpaste weekly.they can buy brushless cream(palmolive type).in 20 years i've seen one inmate with a shaving brush.if an inmate has a problem with ingrown hairs he can go to the barbershop and get shaved with hair clippers.usually not very sharp and done by annoyed inmate barbers.

You must work in a small, crowded prison as there are no space(between)bars!

[cr8n]

What no Scuttle, Silvertip and Trumpers

Relax, that's America. I'm sure here in Canada they get all those in prison. They just have to wait in line.