“… duckhunting stands alone as an outdoor discipline. It has a tang and spirit shared by no other sport—a philosophy compounded of sleet, the winnow of unseen wings, and the reeks of marsh mud and wet wool. No other sport has so many theories, legends, casehardened disciples and treasured memories.”
--John Madson, The Mallard, 1960
"Never trust a duck hunter who cares more about his success than his dog's."
I feel like I’m pretty fancy, but until seeing this thread, I didn’t know that expensive razors existed. I thought everyone used some version of a Gillette
I also shave in the shower and don’t use shaving cream
Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him
He ain't wrong, he's just different, and his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right
They don't put Championship rings on smooth hands
Look at the Rockwell stainless razor.
Sensor excel, I do rotate between fancy shave creams though.. I also enjoy mud masks, and I take a lot of drawn out baths. I treat Highstrung.
Time to go all in...
https://www.razoremporium.com/1958-d...m-revamp-rare/
"Here is your chance to own one of the most sought after and rarest of all Gillette razors. Indulge yourself with the highly prized Gillette "Red Dot" $1.95 Adjustable safety razor. Note the base plate is like a Gillette Toggle. These razors were well built and give wonderful shaves. The razor is adjustable so as to customize your shave. The setting range 1-9. One being the most mild shave and nine being the most aggressive. The size and weight of these razors provide great balance and makes shaving a pleasure.
This tool is made of brass plated with new gorgeous Rhodium. The TTO knob works great and the doors open smoothly. Great care was taken in the restoration, cleaning and sanitation of this razor. A perfect razor for a perfect shave! Everything opens smooth and closes tight. If you are a collector don't let this one get away. Another shiny razor from the stellar line of Gillette razors.
This razor has undergone our full Revamp service which includes our Tune Up service. Metal resurfacing, mirror-finish, replating, mechanical inspectiong, painting, lubricating, blade gap alignment. Razor arrives 100% Shave Ready and with proper care will last another 60+ years!
Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Rhodium
Date: D1
Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Revamp
Imperfections: As seen in pics
Included: Razor
History: The Gillette $1.95 Adjustable has been dubbed the "Fatboy" in relation to its successor, the Slim Adjustable. It was Gillette's first good attempt at an adjustable razor and has been met with favorable reviews both in the 50's and today. "
What's a replacement blade for Gillette cost?
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I looked at it as a cost saving plus I can get a smoother shave with a safety razor than I can anything else.
I got to using my grandads Gillette after I looked at the cost savings myself. Blades are next to nothing on Amazon, can be recycled and has 0 plastic in the packaging. I use Astro blades as well. My everyday soap is the Van Der Hagen from Walmart. If you want to support a southern soap company check out Stirling Soap. They sell razors and brushes too but I don’t anything about them. https://www.stirlingsoap.com/
I’ll tell y’all how to save money shaving,
DONT!
Damn, 18 already!
More fuel = more boost!!
I prefer Van Der Hagen. Not expensive but it’s a really nice razor with double edge blades.
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Some years ago I got fed up with having to pay exorbitant amounts of money for blades so I decided to buy a safety razor. Like most men I had watched my father shave when I was a boy and he always used the same razor, a Gillette Super Speed that he bought in the forties. So, off to Ebay where I bought several and decided that I liked an adjustable Slim the most. I knew that you had to be careful with the damn thing, Dad taught me that, but I was still surprised by the learning curve. If you're used to using a modern multi blade razor and not paying particular attention when shaving, the safety razor will change all that. You have to respect it and pay attention or you are going to cut the living hell out of yourself. I found that in order to get the best results you have to find a blade that works for you, so trial and error.
\"Free your mind, your ass will follow\"
Maybe KRT can give it a nice lift after you buy it for him or Stump can give it a nice paint job as well... Edit to.... Grow some hair maybe and don't shave lol haha I had no clue this was an option...
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“Duck hunting gives a man a chance to see the loneliest places …blinds washed by a rolling surf, blue and gold autumn marshes, …a rice field in the rain, flooded pin-oak forests or any remote river delta. In duck hunting the scene is as important as the shooting.” ~ Erwin Bauer, The Duck Hunter’s Bible, 1965
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"Sometimes you gotta grab the bull by the horns and the women by the tits and take charge in your life" - General Patton
"I'm very drunk and I intend on getting still drunker before this evening's over."
- Rhett Butler
All this talk about straight razors has reignited my desire to learn to use a straight razor. Anyone ever ventured in that direction. Is it worth it over a safety razor. I can’t get more than 3-4 shaves out of a drugstore razor Gillette you name it. My face must be the most sensitive skin on the planet.
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