Bypassblade Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Bypassblade. If you supported the other lot I'd be all for you giving it a go! My advice would be don't even think about it. I was given one as a present about 45 years ago & wound up giving it away without using it. The advice I was given by the man who gave it to me was to blow up a balloon, lather it with shaving cream & practice shaving the balloon without bursting it. So if you're determined it might be an idea to try that first before blood is spilt. Well I've ordered it now, and I may try your idea of the balloon, just the devil in me wants one & as has been said razors are so expensive today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Good tip - if you're using an open razor to shave with don't use rubbishy shaving soap or toilet bar soap. I did when I tried with an open razor & it just irritated my skin. You don't need to spend a fortune though - Morrisons and Superdug sell Palmolive shaving cream that's about £2:00 a tube a lasts a while. Also an alum block is very good - helps dry up cuts and shaving nicks I just use a safety razor now as I don't like to take my time shaving in a morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 where's the spirit of adventure gone? Down the plughole with chunks of lip and nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Before growing a beard I was very tempted to get one as the price of disposable blades is pretty extortionate. If it was me, I'd have one. Yeah, you will no doubt cut yourself a few times but remember, men were using them for hundreds of years before safety razors came along and we seem to have survived pretty well as a species. jb One of the first patients who they trialled antibiotics on was a police constable who had a small cut on his head that had become a serious infection. In the days before antibiotics even a simple cut could progress into a horrendous fatal infection. The PC, despite the antibiotics, died but not before the infection had eaten away at his head and his eyes. Shaving cuts will have finished off quite a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I have my beard shaped once or twice weekly by a barber. I thought I'd try doing it myself to save the hassle of getting there - and obviously some money. After buying a good quality cut throat kit, all I can say is...never again! It was a nightmare. The guys that shave and shape my beard earn every penny! It's all about directions and angles - and it's just not easy to do yourself. I certainly wouldn't want one of my kids doing it. That must be a hell of a beard voltaire,i have been shaping mine for over thirty years and i dont see anything difficult about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 That must be a hell of a beard voltaire,i have been shaping mine for over thirty years and i dont see anything difficult about it. I've grown one again Gary, but soon get fed up with them how do you keep one 30 years mate:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've grown one again Gary, but soon get fed up with them how do you keep one 30 years mate:) My missus has never seen me without it pete,she might run a bloody mile.[think i might get one of them cuthroats thinking about it:hihi:] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That must be a hell of a beard voltaire,i have been shaping mine for over thirty years and i dont see anything difficult about it. It IS a bit of a masterpiece. Far too intricate for me to do myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobos Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I remember watching this old cowboy film and the guy was all soaped up sat in the chair,there was a little dog sat watching him,he said to the barber wielding the cut throat razor whats the dog looking at,the barber relied I was giving a guy a shave and I slipped and loped his ear off and the dog got it,so he sits here now hoping he is going to get another snack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Turkish barbers (proper ones, not season-only-beachfront-for-tourist-ones) aren't allowed anywhere near a customer with a cut-throat until they've served years of apprenticeship. Obviously, I know such a proper one and know him very well indeed. His son is in his mid-30s and cuts hair, has been working with his dad for 15 years, and has only been allowed to shave customers with a cut-throat in the past 2 years. Been to see Mehmet regularly for the past 6 years (Easter and/or summer), and witnessed this first-hand. Tells you all you need to know, really The one I used in Olu Deniz trust me was no tourist barber, he was about 70 & had over 50 years experience, his name was what got me, sorry I cannot put on forum but if you want to know PM me seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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