frugal getbiggers, what method do you use for shaving?

[Tapeworm]

I will give you a tip.  One Mach 3 Razor will last indefinitely as long as it dries properly after usage.  Shaving is not enough to dull the blade, but oxidation, corrosion or rust will.

One blade should last you years.

Yep.  5 pack lasts me about a year.  I shave straight out of the shower with moisturizing lotion instead of foam/gel.

Never dry it tho.  Just throw it down next to the sink.  Pretty sure the blades would be chromium steel.

Why anyone would want to use those multi-blade behemoths is beyond me... I use a cutthroat razor. It takes a bit of time to get good with the blade, but the shave you get is far superior to what you'll get from a Mach 3 or a Warp 7 or whatever other speed-related moniker they use these days to market razors.

Don't know why I use one either.  Multi blades are a pain in the ass.  You have to rinse the thing constantly since hairs are forever getting caught between the blades & head, and between the blades themselves, and scratching you.  It's an awful creation.  Guess I bought one because the blade quality on disposables is crap.

How do you sharpen it?

[Mr Nobody]

Very good information tape.

[MB_722]

thats a nice set up. I need to find a place like this. Whoever owns this prob makes some good coin with only 3 chairs.

[anabolichalo]

I feel sorry for your kid.

Why, because his dad doesnt blow all his money on frivolous things?

Yes, it's every child's burning desire to grow up in a broke family that lives paycheque to paycheque

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

gilette is expensive as hell

cheap razors are crap

electric shaving machine is painful as hell

I use a Bell and Howell electric razor if I have a beard and use an Aqua to get the rest.  Saves a ton of wear on blades

[avxo]

Don't know why I use one either.  Multi blades are a pain in the ass.  You have to rinse the thing constantly since hairs are forever getting caught between the blades & head, and between the blades themselves, and scratching you.  It's an awful creation.  Guess I bought one because the blade quality on disposables is crap.

Yeah... same here. I usually grow out my beard for a few days, then shave. One blade would last me two shaves if I was lucky since half my beard ended up between the blades no matter how diligently I rinsed and tapped the blade head. And once hair got in between, it felt like I was "shaving" with a dull and rusty steak knife from an IHOP. Not a good feeling.

How do you sharpen it?

I've only had to strop the blade, which is fairly easy to do but takes a bit of practice to get right. Stropping helps keep the edge of the blade smooth and sharp and conditions it.

I know that occasionally a razor might need to be sharpened/honed but I haven't had to do that yet. I think that I would much more inclined to send it to a professional, instead of trying to use a do it myself.

[anabolichalo]

Better to figure out how to become affluent rather than live the life of a miserable cheapskate.

you need to save money first to do anything

you need money to make money

[BB]

Sharpening a straight razor isn't that big a deal. If you can sharpen a kitchen knife, you can sharpen a straight razor.

In general, if you can get away with stropping dry or with compound, use that till you can't. If you have to hone, the preference now is toward water stones, but a good translucent Arkansas will work well too. The important thing to remember to keep the angle consistant. It's actually easier with a razor than a knife, because they are made to sit flat against the stone, and the spine acts as an auto correcting angle guide.

Another important thing is not to let the edge chip or crack, this is an awful thing to have happen, as you could loose the blade. It usually happens when a razor is set down roughly or falls, but I have seen it happen from using old or dirty hones.

If you're just starting out, something like 5/8 or 6/8 with a regular hollow grind is a good starting point for most people. But if you have a wiry or heavy beard, you might track down a flat ground "wedge" type razor.

Tip style is a personal thing, but I like the square tip better than the round safety tip, as I find it better for detail work. They can be a bit nicky around ears, if you're not careful.

[anabolichalo]

I see. You're worse off than I thought if you believe that old canard that you can only make money if you have money. That belief is just a way to make yourself feel better about your inadequacies. I hope you don't pass on that loser attitude to your son. Good luck.

keep telling yourself it's ok to blow your money on coke and whores

[ukjeff]

you need to save money first to do anything

you need money to make money

Have you heard the term "self-made millionaire"?
It s more often than not used to describe someone who started with nothing.

[anabolichalo]

Have you heard the term "self-made millionaire"?
It s more often than not used to describe someone who started with nothing.

yes, they saved a lot of money and then invested it in a brilliant idea

[ukjeff]

Money they earned and invested in an idea THEY came up with, are you expecting it all to fall into your lap?

[anabolichalo]

Money they earned and invested in an idea THEY came up with, are you expecting it all to fall into your lap?

nope

i'm hurting my head everyday trying to come up with a solid business plan 

[anabolichalo]

You sound like my ex-wife.

Reminds me of time she woke me up by cutting up and loudly throwing away one of my $3.5K suits because it smelled like "whore." That woman cost me a lot of money.

you're the one who blew the money on the suit

the moment you walked out of the shop it was worth maybe $20