Using a old style razor.

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Hello.
I don't know if this is the right place to post, but it saves me money anyway. 
Right if you think the price of razors is getting ridiculous, why not try an old style  safety razor like the ones that our dads used in the 50,60, and early 70s.
I've saved £££ since using one for 3 years now.
There is a learning curve to them, but not hard to master.
I can buy 100 blades for under a tenner and a good quality razor should on cost £25.

Farway

You could go real Old Style & shave like grandad did, get a cut-throat and a leather sharpening strop, no need to buy blades ever again

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Farway said:

You could go real Old Style & shave like grandad did, get a cut-throat and a leather sharpening strop, no need to buy blades ever again

Or go really really old style and use some sharped flint!:)
I've seen people using them online but l think it becomes more of a hobby then than just saving money.
Thank you for replying. 

Whitefiver

Yes, you can save money, but I agree,  it can become a hobby. The big river co is currently selling a very acceptable King C Gillette DE razor and 5 blades for less then a tenner. I have this razor, and it is very good value for money, and gives an excellent shave.

coffeehound

I just had too many lumps, bumps and moles to do trad wet shaving

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Whitefiver said:

Yes, you can save money, but I agree,  it can become a hobby. The big river co is currently selling a very acceptable King C Gillette DE razor and 5 blades for less then a tenner. I have this razor, and it is very good value for money, and gives an excellent shave.

Yes l had one but found the handles  slippy. My current razor is a parker.
Thank you for input.

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coffeehound said:

I just had too many lumps, bumps and moles to do trad wet shaving

I used to have a few moles myself, but not anymore.
Thanks for replying

coffeehound

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coffeehound said:

I just had too many lumps, bumps and moles to do trad wet shaving

I used to have a few moles myself, but not anymore.
Thanks for replying

Yikes, seriously?  I do now have a nice collection of vintage razors though.  Must ebay them one day

twopenny

in the past, pre pandemic when you used to get close to people, I dated some guys who used the old style razors and the skin was baby soft and so smooth.

It was a definite plus

Farway

twopenny said:

in the past, pre pandemic when you used to get close to people, I dated some guys who used the old style razors and the skin was baby soft and so smooth.

It was a definite plus

Hope you never did girly bit & used their razor on your legs

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coffeehound said:

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coffeehound said:

I just had too many lumps, bumps and moles to do trad wet shaving

I used to have a few moles myself, but not anymore.
Thanks for replying

Yikes, seriously?  I do now have a nice collection of vintage razors though.  Must ebay them one day

Yes, had a few small ones on my face which over time l must have taken off layer by layer. I asked  my GP about them and he said as long  as you didn't make them bleed regular no worried. Seriously  though  l try not to nick them best to leave alone.

I've noticed  the price on vintage razor from the 50/ 60 are getting higher maybe time is now to sell!
Thank you for replying.