My Shaving History
The dark years
At the age of 15 I started to shave "regularly". I used cream from a pressurized can and a cheap Bic razor.
After a year I switched over to gillette mach 3 turbo.
Around this time my father gave me his old Old spice Shaving mug and Boar Brush.
I quickly learned to use it and enjoyed it.
At the same time I read about a Straight razor course in a the local paper.
After a year I switched over to gillette mach 3 turbo.
Around this time my father gave me his old Old spice Shaving mug and Boar Brush.
I quickly learned to use it and enjoyed it.
At the same time I read about a Straight razor course in a the local paper.
The Age of the Search
A year later my across the street neighbour who knew I was interested in "old" ways of shaving.
She came over one day and gave me a little gift: It was a Double Edge Gilette. Her Husband didn't used it any more because he was shaving electric.
So the next 3 years I shaved with this little baby.
She came over one day and gave me a little gift: It was a Double Edge Gilette. Her Husband didn't used it any more because he was shaving electric.
So the next 3 years I shaved with this little baby.
The travel of blood, sweat and tears
At the age of 19 I signed up for an Straight razor evening course. After the first session I shaved myselve once every two days.
After the second session I was ready to embark on my shaving mission: Do a perfect shave with a straight razor.
In the first 3 months several people asked me how I got injured on my face.
One friend even asked me if "I have been in a fight with a cat".
But after a year I finally got the hang of it.
After the second session I was ready to embark on my shaving mission: Do a perfect shave with a straight razor.
In the first 3 months several people asked me how I got injured on my face.
One friend even asked me if "I have been in a fight with a cat".
But after a year I finally got the hang of it.
The Era of Enlightenment
The days went past as I used a lot of cella and cheap After shave.
Untill now I am shaving with that same razor. I've bought some other soaps and brushes. But I still enjoy a good shave.
Untill now I am shaving with that same razor. I've bought some other soaps and brushes. But I still enjoy a good shave.
My Inventory
Razors
- Dovo Cellidur 5/8, Carbon Steel
- Törnblom 4/8, Unknown Steel
- Unnamed Gilette Saftey Razor
Brushes
- Hans Baier: Silvertip M
- Simpsons: The Wee Scott
- Boar brush from unknown brand
- Omega: Travel brush 50014
Soaps and Creams
- Cella Crema da Barba
- Plisson In ceramic with wooden lid
- Taylor Of Old Bond street: Mr Taylors Shaving Cream
After Shaves and Balms
- Dr Harris & Co: Arlington
- Floïd: The Genuine
Forever in My mind
These are products that were lost in battle
- Omega: 11126 Boar brush
- Old Spice Mug
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