Retro Shaving

About 2 or 3 years ago I started using a shaving brush and mug full time and switched 'back' to the double edged shavers. The introduction of a 'four bladed' razor was probably the tipping point. I even bought a 'travel brush' and keep it packed in my travel kit.

At one point the Uptown Lund's sold shaving soap and double-edged blades but it's been a while since I've seen anything there or at any other store for that matter. There are several places on-line to by, the one I use is 'Amazing Shaving' .

I know that avoiding aerosols and the extra plastic in fancy blades is good for the environment and I like to think I save money - however, I'm not sure I'll recover the capital costs of the brush, mugs and razor. A good brush with badger bristles runs $30 to $40 dollars and a safety razor is similar. However, shaving soap is only $3.50 and a pack of 10 blades about 5 bucks.

I'm due to reorder soap and blades and will probably spend some extra on a true travel razor and collapsible cup. I've cut myself on the old razor I use (currently the head is wrapped in tinfoil) and I've got soap stored was once a plastic covered food container. So my current plan is to live an extra 10 years to recover these costs ;-).