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  • J
    jdl1279
    Joined: 3 Jan 2014

    Any recommendations on replacement handles for a Gillette? I want something a bit longer, maybe dress it up a bit.

    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

    last edited by 20 Mar 2014, 15:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      jock1624
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 14 Oct 2012

      What kind of gillette ?

      Cheers

      Mirthing my way through life.

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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        Wet shaving rig

        Think it, be it.

        last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 01:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          jdl1279
          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

          Yeah sorry, it's a 3 piece de safety razor.

          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

          last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 01:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            DanielAFC
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 5 Jan 2014

            Anyone using a kamisori? I've been contemplating going this route eventually, either traditional, or ground and re-honed to be used double edge as seen on this iwasaki razor.

            http://www.rasurpur.de/english/shop/wakamisori/wakamisori.html

            Anyone have an experiences or thoughts?

            last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 01:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              jock1624
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 14 Oct 2012

              I've been using double edge blades  in a safety razor for years (better shave and save coin )
              Last two years went to a straight razor .

              Mirthing my way through life.

              last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 01:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                DanielAFC
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                I've been using de and a shavette (didnt want to invest in honing stones and a strop till I knew it was for me) for awhile. The traditional kamisori is only one sided though, and requires a special technique to shave yourself with…..I may just look into the ground iwasaki, but was just interested in opinions on the traditional method, if anyone was going that route.

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                  jock1624
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                  I have a kamisori and it's tricky to use . Here is my set up here in Japan.
                  Asahi can is for used blades .

                  Mirthing my way through life.

                  last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 04:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    4c
                    Banned
                    Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                    Just thought I’d put this here:
                    My dad swears by this stuff… (for dry cracked hands)
                    http://www.badgerbalm.com/p-14-badger-balm-for-dry-cracked-hands.aspx

                    And here’s some quality “man care”
                    http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-52-organic-mens-grooming-products.aspx

                    last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 04:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      DanielAFC
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                      Thanks jock, tricky is definitely one of the words I hear associated with it commonly.  Will probably wait until I'm out in vancouver again and try to do some more research there, my searches on the Internet tend to find little info / arguements.

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                        jock1624
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                        @DanielAFC:

                        I've been using de and a shavette (didnt want to invest in honing stones and a strop till I knew it was for me) for awhile. The traditional kamisori is only one sided though, and requires a special technique to shave yourself with…..I may just look into the ground iwasaki, but was just interested in opinions on the traditional method, if anyone was going that route.

                        The straight razor route is a steep learning curve . I stuck with it and finally after some time,
                        got it right . I hear you on not wanting to go baboonbonkers on hones / strops . I was interested in that way
                        since years ago it was the only way to shave . It doesn't get more "manly" than dragging a super sharp
                        blade across your face , hard to go back to the plastic two bladed contracptions .

                        Feel free to ask any questions , check out  this site :

                        http://straightrazorplace.com/forum.php

                        Very helpful .

                        To start on the cheap go here :

                        http://www.whippeddog.com/

                        Cheers

                        Mirthing my way through life.

                        last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          jdl1279
                          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                          Jock,

                          It's a 3 piece DE Gillette I am looking for a handle for. I've found a few but am unsure on quality so…..

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                          last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            DanielAFC
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                            Thanks again man, the shavette does a fairly good job at replicating the straight razor feel from what I can gather, but I'd imagine the weight difference could switch up the feel a bit.

                            Will have to look around that whipped dog site more. It looks like there could be some good value finds on there.

                            last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              jock1624
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                              DFC , whippeddog had what he called " poor mans straight razor kit " ( if memory is correct ).
                              How I got started …had a razor , leather strop and balsa wood strip with two sides . One a green paste , the other
                              red ...this was your hone . Email him and ask about that .

                              Mirthing my way through life.

                              last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                DanielAFC
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                                Will do, thanks

                                last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  jock1624
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                                  JDL….can you show a photo of the gillette ? Assuming it is a DE blade model ?

                                  Cheers

                                  Mirthing my way through life.

                                  last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    jock1624
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                                    For those interested :

                                    Mirthing my way through life.

                                    last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      jock1624
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                                      @4c:

                                      Just thought I’d put this here:
                                      My dad swears by this stuff… (for dry cracked hands)
                                      http://www.badgerbalm.com/p-14-badger-balm-for-dry-cracked-hands.aspx

                                      And here’s some quality “man care”
                                      http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-52-organic-mens-grooming-products.aspx

                                      Thanks had a look and emailed them .

                                      Cheers

                                      Mirthing my way through life.

                                      last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        jdl1279
                                        Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                        Excuse the horrible lighting… the 3" handle is just a bit small for me. With my long half numb fingers I fumble it too much

                                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                        last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 13:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          jock1624
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                                          JDL  this bloke may sort you out :

                                          http://shavenook.com/thread-custom-double-edge-razor-handles-by-akasl

                                          His fbook ….

                                          https://m.facebook.com/pages/Custom-Double-Edge-Razor-Handles-by-AKASL/228945000593206?id=228945000593206&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FCustom-Double-Edge-Razor-Handles-by-AKASL%2F228945000593206

                                          Or :

                                          http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving/shaving-razors-dehandles.html

                                          What sort of brush and soap/cream do you use ?

                                          Cheers

                                          Mirthing my way through life.

                                          last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 14:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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