Three Padmores Head to Japan

[Alex]

[A Former User]

Giles in his natural habitat

[goosehd]

That’s awesome that they still use straight razors as everyone is getting so scared to use them now due to health risks. Let’s see the results

[EdH]

So jealous sat here in chilly England. Those noodles are making me hungry...

Surprised to see tattoos openly worn by @Giles' barber. Is Japan becoming more liberal with respect to tats these days?

[Giles]

Yes, in certain circles....

[Giles]

[louisbosco]

wonder what kinda cock does that entail..

[Oaktavia]

@louisbosco said in Three Padmores Head to Japan:

wonder what kinda cock tail does that entail..

It'll be spiked with Scientology

[Giles]

@Matt said in Three Padmores Head to Japan:

Padmores… more like Paidmores. Will Haraki be picking you guys up in his GAH Lambo?

Nope, that was being used elsewhere, had to send this instead

[louisbosco]

@Oaktavia

[goosehd]

I bet that car costs as much as @Kasi Good Art Collection…

[Kasi]

[Matt]

I do the straight razor shave. Forum members get a free shave when they visit.

[goosehd]

Do you do the whole thing: hot towels, massage, proper shaving soap, oil afterwards…

Nothing better than a proper shave!!

[Matt]

We charge extra for all that but just a shave is free. Shaving the back of the neck and lining up a beard is standard with a cut.

[goosehd]

I remember my first proper shave by this old Italian barber. I was scared out of my mind seeing him with the straight razor approaching my neck, but my buddy encouraged me to try it.

That barber was so good, it was like the blade never touched the skin and I had zero stubble afterwards. After that, I used to see him for a shave every two or three weeks for about a year until he passed away.

I still miss the work that he could do.

[mclaincausey]

I love the badger brush, soap bowl, double edged safety razor thing, and unless I am traveling, I do that at home. I also love getting shaved by a straight razor as discussed here. I do not have the gumption to try to do the latter myself though.

[goosehd]

@mclaincausey That’s my shaving setup as well…I do not have the confidence in myself for a straight razor, but I have been tempted numerous times.

[mclaincausey]

It becomes a ritual, like my morning coffee, which makes me happy and is a great way to start the day. I try to do these things mindfully and meditatively if circumstances allow. Additionally, I prefer the results. And best part, it is far more sustainable and less wasteful, and even cheaper than disposable cartridges. BTW, pro-tip for cartridge users, you get much more life out of cartridges when you thoroughly dry the blades after each shave.

My issue with straight razors is that every now and then, especially when doing a delicate task, I'll kinda jerk. I think it's just a rare nervous tic; don't think I have palsy or anything, but could be nasty with a straight razor.

[pechelman]

Having gone down the straight razor rabbit hole, complete with japanese natural stones for sharpening, traditional single bevel kamisori, and kanayama strops, the shaves can be nicer and more gentle, but it requires a lot of extra time to dial everything in. It's a fun hobby but just dont have the time to devote to it anymore so do the DE safety razor with the real shaving soap and brush like ya'll. Also I'll add that so long as you get a blade that has rounded tips it's not as sketchy as it seems so long as you dont move the blade along its edge / orient it a shallow angle to your face, keep your skin taut, prepare the edge properly, and use a good shaving soap.

anyway, bit OT now, back to the original programming