Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying a fogless shower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!

wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying a fogless shower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!

Mirrors are for sissies - I shave in the shower by touch.

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:18:36 +1300, Gib Bogle
wrote:

wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying a fogless shower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!

Mirrors are for sissies - I shave in the shower by touch.

What part are you touching? :-)

wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

--
Timothy Murphy
e-mail: gayleard /at/ eircom.net
tel: +353-86-2336090, +353-1-2842366
s-mail: School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland

"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message
...
wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

It's just so you can see where you have been but it's part of the
paraphenalia that gives joy to the ritual and (in deference to your
address):

'Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of
lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed.'

wouldn't have been the same without the bowl of lather.


--
Bob Mannix
(anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not)

Timothy Murphy wrote:
wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

Many, many years ago was talking with a senior public health person. No
idea how we got there, but this subject arose. He very firmly told me
never to use ordinary soap for shaving - but I didn't get an
explanation. Wish I had...

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

"Rod" wrote in message
...
Timothy Murphy wrote:
wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

Many, many years ago was talking with a senior public health person. No
idea how we got there, but this subject arose. He very firmly told me
never to use ordinary soap for shaving - but I didn't get an explanation.
Wish I had...

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org


Plenty of foams and gels on the market - they last ages. Soap is not a good
idea.

I believe that foams and gels just act to retain moisture and provide a
lubrication.

wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc -

Easy, grow a beard :-)


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Timothy Murphy wrote:
wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.


I've shaved using ordinary soap for the last 30+ years and haven't
experienced any problems. Never seen the point in buying all those fancy
soaps, gels or aftershave lotions.
Same with anti-antiperspirant. I use creosote. 10p per gallon. :-)

--
David in Normandy.
To e-mail you must include the password FROG on the
subject line, or it will be automatically deleted
by a filter and not reach my inbox.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?

It seems to give me an easier shave, even if it does nothing for you.

I quite like Palmolive - it's dirt cheap compared to the "pansy" gels,
and lasts forever, as you only need a tiny amount (1cm from the tube)
unless you're trying to shave a Wookie !

Bob Mannix wrote:
"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message
...
wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.
What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

It's just so you can see where you have been but it's part of the
paraphenalia that gives joy to the ritual and (in deference to your
address):

'Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of
lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed.'

wouldn't have been the same without the bowl of lather.



I bet every time you shave you think of JJ. You will now, anyway ;-).

wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying a fogless shower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!

In the shower you certainly do not need shaving cream. I believe the
function of the cream (beyond the lubrication that soap provides) is to
retain moisture - not in short supply in the shower. A bar of soap and
a Bic razor, which lasts me a few weeks.

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:01:32 +0100, David in Normandy wrote:

I've shaved using ordinary soap for the last 30+ years and haven't
experienced any problems.

About 17 years here also without any problems. Gave up shaving products
when I went back packing around China and the Far East for several months.
Didn't want to carry anything more than absolutely neccessary. So just a
toothbrush, razor, soap and shampoo (washing hair with soap really doesn't
work...).

--
Cheers
Dave.

wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying a fogless shower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!

Bet that fatigued ponce "because you're worth it" uses a mirror.

On Feb 25, 6:18*pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying afoglessshower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com *- it will probably change you life in a small
way!

Mirrorsare for sissies - I shave in the shower by touch.

watch out for those shop window reflections!

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:10:42 +0000, Timothy Murphy
wrote:

wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

What actually is the function of shaving soap?
I used to get refills for my beautiful wooden bowl religiously at Boots,
but they have ceased to stock it.
So I am forced to use ordinary soap,
which as far as I can see it just as good.

Almost all the supermarkets and most cheap 'drugstores' stock real
shaving soap, in a plastic bowl. Much better than the cream or the gel
stuff.
Currently I'm using Erasmic, which smells rather nice.

--
Frank Erskine

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:14:36 GMT, wrote:

On 25 Feb,
Frank Erskine wrote:

Almost all the supermarkets and most cheap 'drugstores' stock real
shaving soap, in a plastic bowl.

What's happened to the real shaving soap, in a stick? Have I been asleep too
long?

Yes.

--
Frank Erskine

miloz wrote:
On Feb 25, 6:18 pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying afoglessshower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!
Mirrorsare for sissies - I shave in the shower by touch.

watch out for those shop window reflections!

I avoid mirrors on principle ;-)

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:26:32 +0000 (GMT), Dave Liquorice wrote:

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:01:32 +0100, David in Normandy wrote:

I've shaved using ordinary soap for the last 30+ years and haven't
experienced any problems.

About 17 years here also without any problems. Gave up shaving products
when I went back packing around China and the Far East for several months.
Didn't want to carry anything more than absolutely neccessary. So just a
toothbrush, razor, soap and shampoo (washing hair with soap really doesn't
work...).

Over 20 years ago I went from messy soap in rucksac/pannier to a 150ml
(lemon juice) bottle of Ecover washing-up liquid - it's OK as soap, shampoo
and for washing clothes. Very little needed, so will last 2 - 4 weeks and
do everything.
--
Peter.
You don't understand Newton's Third Law of Motion?
It's not rocket science, you know.

Gib Bogle wrote:
miloz wrote:
On Feb 25, 6:18 pm, Gib Bogle wrote:
wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever. While doing that and shaving in 45 seconds
without the mess, don't get ripped off buying afoglessshower shaving
mirror that doesn't work. There are loads of them (that dont work).
Check out themirrus.com - it will probably change you life in a small
way!
Mirrorsare for sissies - I shave in the shower by touch.

watch out for those shop window reflections!

I avoid mirrors on principle ;-)
On reflection, you may be right..

The message
from contains these words:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

That's what most women do :-)

On 25 Feb, 05:49, wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

I tried your advicet, but the lead of my Braun wouldn't stretch to the
shower.

Onetap wrote:
On 25 Feb, 05:49, wrote:
Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

I tried your advicet, but the lead of my Braun wouldn't stretch to the
shower.

Move the shower.

Gib Bogle wrote:
Onetap wrote:
On 25 Feb, 05:49, wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

I tried your advicet, but the lead of my Braun wouldn't stretch to the
shower.

Move the shower.

Theres an easier way....
http://www.sda.co.uk/images/shower.jpg


NT

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:14:36 GMT, wrote:

On 25 Feb,
Frank Erskine wrote:

Almost all the supermarkets and most cheap 'drugstores' stock real
shaving soap, in a plastic bowl.

What's happened to the real shaving soap, in a stick? Have I been asleep too
long?

Loads of places sell it along with shaving brushes .Try online

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:01:32 +0100, David in Normandy
wrote:

Same with anti-antiperspirant. I use creosote. 10p per gallon. :-)

5000 gallons please. Delivered to the UK.


--

wrote in message
...
Gib Bogle wrote:
Onetap wrote:
On 25 Feb, 05:49, wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

I tried your advicet, but the lead of my Braun wouldn't stretch to the
shower.

Move the shower.

Theres an easier way....
http://www.sda.co.uk/images/shower.jpg



well that is plain stupid ... set too low down,

On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:25:05 -0000, Rick Hughes wrote:

wrote in message
...
Gib Bogle wrote:
Onetap wrote:
On 25 Feb, 05:49, wrote:

Forget shaving creams etc - forget handbasins - shave in the shower
for the best shave ever.

I tried your advicet, but the lead of my Braun wouldn't stretch to the
shower.

Move the shower.

Theres an easier way....
http://www.sda.co.uk/images/shower.jpg


well that is plain stupid ... set too low down,

Yes - lobody risky bending over in the shower (in some circumstances).
--
Peter.
You don't understand Newton's Third Law of Motion?
It's not rocket science, you know.