Shaving Kits used by Famous Men in History

[EloquentRune]

The George Washington set is my dream shaving travel kit.

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Excellent and interesting thread. Great read.

Maybe it should be moved to general shaving discussion forum to get more traffic?

I would love to but I don't know how I'm afraid! If a moderator is able to please feel free

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

This is one of the most beautiful and interesting threads I've ever seen on B&B. What great pics and documentation! My hat is off.

Thank you very much I truly appreciate such a meaningful comment

 

[pbnj]

Amazing thread please post more, I love seeing vintage items that were used but seriously this thread makes me love my rudy vey brush even more haha

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Now here is one I rather like! A shaving razor set belonging to Charles Dickens himself!

 

[treewhale]

I wonder if we could ask the white house what kind of razor president obama uses? Though I am sure some of the bells an whistles would go off ? May be I will wake up with red dots on my head... ...wait may be not so funny ?

The White House released Obama's homebrew recipes, maybe a razor isn't too strange a request.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Here's a pic I sneaked from Mt. Vernon and the thread it was in:



Here's what the description said:
France 1775-1780, copper, horn, and iron on the bottom left of display.
The rest of the message reads:
The showing case is possibly the "travelling] Razor Case" General Washington purchased in 1775. When open, it reveals a mirror, compartments for razors, hones (for sharpening razor blades), and other toiletries necessary to maintain Washington's orderly appearance while in camp. The compact design allowed for its easy transport as part of his extensive camp equipage.

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Oh I can answer this easily without asking lol. Cartridge razors.. without a doubt. What ever is the priciest I'm sure!

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

I really appreciate your contribution to the thread Awesome picture! I can't wait to return to mount vernon someday!

 

[Ollie4ISU]

This is a really cool thread!!! Nice work gentlemen!!

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Here is an 18th century View attachment 357346razor belonging to the poet Robert Burns.
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''Lay the proud usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty's in every blow!
Let us do, or die!''

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Ever heard of John L. Sullivan World's Champion Heavyweight? "John Lawrence Sullivan (1858-1918) is generally agreed by boxing historians to be the first Heavyweight Champion of the modern era. He was the last bare-knuckles or London Prize Ring Rules-style champion, but later fought with gloves according to the Queensberry Rules, which made him the link between old style and modern fighting. Nicknamed the “Boston Strong Boy,” he was born in the Roxbury district of Boston of Irish immigrants."

Well here is his shaving mug!!!!


Please continue this thread and share with us all what other men in history used to whip up their lather! and thanks to all for the support.

 

[Toothpick]

This, IMO, is the coolest. I want a mug like this!

Ever heard of John L. Sullivan World's Champion Heavyweight? "John Lawrence Sullivan (1858-1918) is generally agreed by boxing historians to be the first Heavyweight Champion of the modern era. He was the last bare-knuckles or London Prize Ring Rules-style champion, but later fought with gloves according to the Queensberry Rules, which made him the link between old style and modern fighting. Nicknamed the “Boston Strong Boy,” he was born in the Roxbury district of Boston of Irish immigrants."

Well here is his shaving mug!!!!
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Please continue this thread and share with us all what other men in history used to whip up their lather! and thanks to all for the support.

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

Franz Joseph I of Austria.

"Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, King of Croatia, King of Galicia and Lodomeria and Grand Duke of Cracow from 1848 until his death in 1916. From 1 May 1850 until 24 August 1866 he was President of the German Confederation."



Lol he must have been a fine shaver to work around those whiskers.

Please continue this thread and share with us all what other men in history used to whip up their lather! and thanks to all for the support.​

 

[AceByTerror]

Awesome thread!

 

[DevinLT1966]

What a great thread. Thanks for doing this. Maybe this is a start for a history of shaving wiki?

 

[Rainlover]

Very enjoyable post. Thank you

 

[Shutterbug57]

This is one of the most beautiful and interesting threads I've ever seen on B&B. What great pics and documentation! My hat is off.

What he said.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Franz Joseph I of Austria.

"Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, King of Croatia, King of Galicia and Lodomeria and Grand Duke of Cracow from 1848 until his death in 1916. From 1 May 1850 until 24 August 1866 he was President of the German Confederation."

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Lol he must have been a fine shaver to work around those whiskers.

Please continue this thread and share with us all what other men in history used to whip up their lather! and thanks to all for the support.​

Bummer... can't see attachments.

 

[phillylion]

Wow! Thanks for sharing! Great stuff.