Shaving the old way.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:15 pm

Some here can probably relate, been collecting some late 1800`s early 1900`s shaving equipment and will add as I get more.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:22 pm

Been shaving the old way for most of my shaving life Pitchy! Can't imagine not using a mug and a brush. When I travel I end up using canned shave cream and hate the stuff!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:22 pm

Cool stuff, Lenn. Very nice shape too. I just like old stuff. It's hard to imagine stuff being made with that kind if care and quality today.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:28 pm

Thanks guys, I have some more stuff coming and will make a video too.
I don`t shave anymore but like the old stuff also, one of those razors is a King oscillator made in MPLS.

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:24 am

I never had the guts to try a straight razor. Started out with a Schick injector. Now I use Harry's with those four blades of German steel. Works fine but not nearly so cool as your loot, Lenn.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:14 am

I`ve never tried a straight razor either Bill I do have a new one coming.
Here`s a video demonstrating the Kriss Kross blade sharpener.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKavLioSsYY

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:36 am

Great post Pitchy

Needless to say, I'm into old school shaving as well.
I love my 2 vintage Gillette 1940's Super Speed Safety Razors.
The thought did cross my mind to add some 1940's plaid to this picture

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:42 pm

My Dad grew up when shaving with a straight razor, was the only way you shaved. He did it occasionally, and I have his stuff, I believe his Dad's before him. I've never shaved myself this way, but do like to have a good shave when visiting a barber that's skilled at it.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:12 pm

Thanks fellars, wait until ya see how the King oscillator works, had to buy two as the first one came with no blades and ya can`t find any anywhere.
The second one won`t be here until later next week, also have another different type blade sharpener coming.
What amazed me was I got out a old bottle of Old Spice cologne I`ve had for years the white glass bottle with the ship on it, they sell for 20 bucks or more on ebay.

wecsoger · Post by **wecsoger** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 4:02 pm

That King Oscillator scares me to death just thinking about it.

I gave up on the stupidly (for the buyer, not the seller!) high priced 2, 3, 4, or even 5 blade razor inserts and graduated back to a regular safety razor years ago.

Never looked back. Been buying a 100 count package of the Astra double edge blade for $10; wifey gets the Col Conk cakes of shaving soap (she likes the smell) and got a Cabelas cup they fit in.

Need to replace my shaving brush, got a crack in it but it's still holding together.

So saying, I'm in awe of the old school guys that can use a straight razor. Don't think I have the hands or the eyes anymore for me to use.

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:11 pm

The Kriss Kross is a very cool device, Lenn. Thanks for the how-it-works clip.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:50 pm

I got some of those old blades too!

Tried selling this stuff, but usually all I get is guys asking questions, and not knowing Marlin was such a prolific razor blade supplier!

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:21 pm

Now I understand why you are not WINCHESTER man.!!!!

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:20 am

Thanks for the pictures Marlinman, I had no idea either, nice collection.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:52 pm

Few more goodies arrived today, a Gillette Debutante Gold Plated

A razor strap.

Various blades.

Straight razor.

And a really nice Old Spice shaving mug that was poorly packed.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:43 pm

This is not an antique.

I shave with it every day.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:13 pm

These found their way to me via old boxes of stuff I ended up with. They are pretty old. Perhaps WWI-ish or before. I shave my head, but not with these. I love to keep all my blood.

All stropped up, they draw blood really easy. Just a touch on a finger.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:23 pm

Nice looking razors, thanks for the pics.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:29 pm

Any idea what that notch is for on the end of that one on the left??

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:43 pm

I have no idea I noticed that too, maybe it`s a notch like in a pistol grip from the poor guy that got his throat cut.

I`m sure someone here that uses them will know.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:47 pm

It was used hook on your pocket to open when carried for other than shaving. I can remember several men that carried them instead of a pistol.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:50 pm

JerryB wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:47 pm It was used hook on your pocket to open when carried for other than shaving. I can remember several men that carried them instead of a pistol.

Thanks....I never would have guessed that one. Around these parts, carrying a razor would be a serious felony.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:00 pm

BlaineG wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:29 pm Any idea what that notch is for on the end of that one on the left??

It's a fairly common feature referred to as a "Barber's Notch".

It's there to assist in getting lining up a "sight picture" for precision hairline cuts using the toe of the razor.

piller · Post by **piller** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:07 am

I have an antique straight razor which was my Grandfather's.
My Dad bought a Rolls Razor while in the Air Force in the early 50s. It is a straight razor with a handle which holds it perpendicular to the blade. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls_Razor

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:24 am

piller wrote: ↑Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:07 am I have an antique straight razor which was my Grandfather's.
My Dad bought a Rolls Razor while in the Air Force in the early 50s. It is a straight razor with a handle which holds it perpendicular to the blade. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls_Razor

I seen some of those on ebay and thought of getting one, thanks Piller.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:55 pm

My first attempt at making a razor, started with a hard bolt then quenched in the end.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:33 pm

Wow. Nice job buddy. That came out nice.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:20 pm

Thanks Jay, not bad for the first try.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:13 pm

I`ll show this last thing then, another stropper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11dptkoX1o

MrMurphy · Post by **MrMurphy** » Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:49 pm

I went from electric to Mach III, to safety razor. I use a Merkur 38.

Badger and Blade is a forum for shaving, also has a gun section... lot of knowledgeable guys there.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:49 am

I really like the blade sharpener Lenn. Having been a tool and cutter grinder I can't help myself.

Oh yeah, sorry about your mug buddy.

I have one that belonged to ny grandfather (the warden).

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:18 am

Thanks for the link MrMurphy I`ll check it out.

Jay I know what ya mean I like anything mechanical also.
They refunded me on the mug and have another on the way.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:16 am

That's good to hear buddy!
Yeah, we got that in common I think.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:20 am

Got to looking at the old straight razor in the first picture and it says Anti- Profanity on the blade.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:25 am

Pitchy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:20 am Got to looking at the old straight razor in the first picture and it says Anti- Profanity on the blade.

Haha now that's funny!

That would be the brand I'd need!

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:26 am

Here`s a picture.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:33 am

Cool! Never heard of such a thing.

The razor........Im quite familiar with profanity.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:55 pm

Made this today from a old smoking stand, there will be a round mirror on top.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:24 pm

Nice job, Pitchy.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:36 pm

Thanks buddy, we made the arms for the candle holders and the bowl and brush holder, gotta round up a mirror with a stem on it to put on the top.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:15 am

Hmmmmmm

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:32 am

That blade sharpener is quite a neat idea. Back when it was hard to find blades, such as in the first half of the 1900s, it would have probably been a necessity in some more rural places.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:38 am

Thanks piller, it`s a throw away world now days.

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:26 am

I remember that during WWII that a lot of stuff was hard to get and rationed but I don't recall about razor blades. I know double edged blades was how most guys shaved then but does anyone remember about the availability of razor blades? I would think that the high carbon steel needed to make the blades would be much in demand for lots of other machinery.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:26 pm

piller wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:32 am That blade sharpener is quite a neat idea. Back when it was hard to find blades, such as in the first half of the 1900s, it would have probably been a necessity in some more rural places.

If you look at the top image I posted of the Marlin blades I own, you'll notice a piece that reads "blade sharpener" in the drawer pictured. Marlin sold those sharpeners specifically for people who wanted to make their double edge safety razor blades last longer. And they worked extremely well! Just bend the blade slightly, and push it through the sharpener end to end. Pull it out the other side, and turn it over to sharpen the other side. One or two times through and your blade was ready for more shaves!

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:52 pm

Finished the shaving stand, we made our own mirror using wood for the frame.
I seen a original one like this that had candle holders that must of been before lights.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:46 pm

Came out real nice, buddy. I think you did good by that.
Very creative.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:51 pm

Thanks pard we appreciate your comments.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:55 pm

As promised the King razor.

And video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5rgHwE_sLg

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:53 pm

Neat! I had never seen or heard of those till you mentioned them. That's pretty cool!