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Order of the Razor
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Safety razor history (1847)
In 1847 William Samuel Henson patented the "comb tooth guard or protector" for razors then the T-handled razor. T-handled safety razors did not really go into production until the 1880s. These had a wedge shaped resharpenable blade. Disposable blades are credited to King Camp Gillette who…
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Those evil electric razors
The Electric Razor (1910)Colonel Jacob Schick dreamed up the electric razor after spending time in Alaska, where he got sick and tired of lathering up with freezing cold water before he had to shave. He also thought up the idea while recuperating from injury. He thought it so ingenious he sent out…
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Favorite type of razors ?
I thought this would be a safe topic for opening the group. Some men prefer electric ....no idea why, there are the disposable razor gentlemen , and the more old school traditionalists such as myself who prefer a safety razor or straight razor.
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After shave spray?
My very picky grandfather gave this as the only idea for a birthday gift. None of the local department stores have it, not even the fancy shave shop nearby(well, nearby in Ohio as I am visiting right now.) Has anyone heard of this? We think he perhaps used to have it and that it is no longer made.…
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Different kinds of shaving soaps.
I started this discussion to see which soaps people prefer and , where to get them.http://www.drjonshandcraftedsoapco.com/http://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/
The Order is for Gentlemen dedicated to the manly art or facial hair management and beautification.It's also for the ladies who appreciate these same men and want to add their opinions on the subject.