tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post3791586388973562657..comments2023-04-02T05:48:54.555-07:00Comments on The Epicurean Cyclist: The Minimalist Shaving KitRussRocahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03636053628690240628noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-56295476495859070122009-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:00I gave up soap and the aerosol creams for shaving,...I gave up soap and the aerosol creams for shaving, over 10 years ago. That was when I tried some shaving oil from the old 'Body Shop'. Unfortunately it did not sell well in Australia, so, obviously, they discontinued it. After much badgering, over time, one of the shop assistants suggested a light cooking oil like the nut oils. So now for every day use I use macadamia or almond nut oil. Same 5 or 6 drops of oil as the commercial product. No rash, no dry skin and I get a nice close shave and less pain to the hip pocket nerve. <BR/><BR/>When I do cycle tours or multi week hiking I go feral and don't shave until the trip is over<BR/><BR/>As for Razors; I'll take your word for it. My only experience of straight razor shaving was at a barber preparing for a friends wedding. The result was 2 nicks and an unsatisfactory finish, a better result would have come from an electric shaver. I had to re-shave with disposable for a very much smoother finish. <BR/><BR/>From an economic and resources use point of view there are some very good reasons for straight razors. <BR/><BR/>Until I can either get a satisfactory straight razor shave from a barber or else have a test shave for my self I'm going to stay with my oils and resource wasting 'Bic' disposable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-70133585421899564382008-11-17T10:07:00.000-08:002008-11-17T10:07:00.000-08:00I too got fed up with buying and dumping all that ...I too got fed up with buying and dumping all that plastic every month. <BR/><BR/>I invested in a Merkur double-edge razor and after testing it for awhile, I bought a pack of blades for $15 that should last me a couple of years. Another cool part about this system is that I can take the used blades to my local art store for recycling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-17746618204125697122008-10-30T13:27:00.000-07:002008-10-30T13:27:00.000-07:00I visited your blog to check out the acorn intervi...I visited your blog to check out the acorn interview and saw this posting on shaving. I can't stand buying disposable razors and through your links found some links to alternatives. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I actually shave in the shower with just some soap, but I have always wanted to do something about the wasteful and overpriced disposable razor parts.Tom Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485885683199276504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-69223727379712486152008-10-17T11:37:00.000-07:002008-10-17T11:37:00.000-07:00Nice, the style of straight razors fits in perfect...Nice, the style of straight razors fits in perfect with the style of the blog. I have been a big fan of the wet shave for a while.While at my first newspaper job in St. Louis I found a barber who was gave a great shave. I have been a junkie ever since. <BR/><BR/>This is why I am still the advocate of the m- 4p as the perfect touring camera. The Leica, the razor, some wool pants, pure style.Jacob Warehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463760839732271195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-18079283642278984022008-10-16T14:17:00.000-07:002008-10-16T14:17:00.000-07:00I always thought straight razors and steel frames ...I always thought straight razors and steel frames should go together!<BR/><BR/>I'm going the supercheap route, using just a Fromme replaceable blade razor and a boar brush from CVS (and the Williams Mug Soap also from CVS), but I still get better shaves than I ever did with a Mach 3.<BR/><BR/>And straight razors are the ONLY thing that don't irritate my skin.Lazy Bike Commuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186544907063119814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-310309018126202532008-10-14T17:28:00.000-07:002008-10-14T17:28:00.000-07:00Crabtree & Evelyn used to make a very nice alm...Crabtree & Evelyn used to make a very nice almond shaving soap in a wooden bowl. Now they have something called "Nomad" which is quite nice on its own, too:<BR/><BR/>http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/nom216013.htmlGhostRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987949431503645433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-18631085434235439102008-10-13T22:41:00.000-07:002008-10-13T22:41:00.000-07:00Somehow I just figured that the same people who fo...Somehow I just figured that the same people who follow this trend in bikes also would be wet shavers. <BR/><BR/>No surprise really, I should have known I wasn't the only one. <BR/><BR/>My personal favorite is a merkur 23c with a dorco blade. I've tried straight, but I don't have the skill just yet. <BR/><BR/>In terms of cream, Taylors is the best I've ever used. It does run a little pricey, about $15 a bowl, but it's worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-91805235640505559612008-10-13T17:07:00.000-07:002008-10-13T17:07:00.000-07:00Funny you should mention that...I was having a sha...Funny you should mention that...I was having a shaving conversation with someone today. I used to use a straight razor years ago, but had to give them up for "security" reasons I quite often carry my <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/Rolls_Page.htm" REL="nofollow">Rolls Razor</A> with me. I have yet to brave TSA with it. But almost always carry one with me when traveling by ground means. I use a soap/cream that my brother got for me from Nordstrams for Christmas years ago. I little dab will do ya. I have no clue as to the brand name (label fell of years ago) but an 8 ounce jar lasts over a year. I am currently using a shaving mug soap that I picked up from <A HREF="http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=89&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=680&iSubCat=1215&iProductID=89" REL="nofollow">Lehman's Hardware</A> the last time through Kidron, OH. Great stuff...wet shaving.<BR/><BR/>Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.com