How Shaving Evolved Over 100,000 Years of History

Nuggler

kind and gentle
Feb 27, 2006
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I would love to shave a hater who hated shaving.

Me ol man had one of the earlier safety razors, where you had to remove the top to change blades. I inherited it. Had to be REALLY careful, (no depth adjustment) but it gave a nice shave....{Gillette Blue Blades}

Lost in the annals of time, during a move or summut.

Now use one a them triple action, dual exhaust thingys. Nice razor, but the gadam blades cost a bunch.

I read once that Romans or some tribe used to pluck their beard....Jeezuzz....tie me down.
 

relic

Council Member
Nov 29, 2009
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Nova Scotia
I'll use the ol' safety razor as long as I can find blades for it, those multi blade plastic things aren't worth.......poo.
 

BornRuff

Time Out
Nov 17, 2013
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I'll use the ol' safety razor as long as I can find blades for it, those multi blade plastic things aren't worth.......poo.

I am also still in the 1906 in terms of shaving technology. I love my safety razor. I like how it feels like a solid piece of hardware instead of some flimsy plastic junk, and I like that it creates minimal waste. New blades are dirt cheap too.

Old timey shaving is making a comeback with hipsters so there should be no risk of double edged razor blades leaving stores any time soon. I pick up feather blades at a local barber supply store, but worst come to worst you can order almost a lifetime supply of them on ebay for like 40 bucks.
 

spaminator

Hall of Fame Member
Oct 26, 2009
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I remember a scene from planet of the apes when one of the astronauts shaved using a knife blade. :shock:
 

Blackleaf

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Oct 9, 2004
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Locutus

Adorable Deplorable
Jun 18, 2007
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I keep seeing these ads for Harry's razors...anyone try them?