In the initial decline, I'll be sporting my newly grown gray, as a way to blend into the crowds. After the Golden Horde withers and dies, the beard can be shaved clean during the summer months. I've had a beard during the summer months, and they are too hot and itchy.
I've used a brush and mug, and it really saves quite a bit of money in the long run. The soap cakes usually lasts about a year, and at 99 cents each, they are a lot cheaper than shaving cream. Isn't this what prepping is partially about? Making things last, and saving money for the long term. One thing that I'll be researching is finding a razor that uses the actual razor blades as a long term solution.
The mugs, brushes, and soap cakes would also make excellent barter items! Currently, razors are fairly cheap, and hard to make, so it is well suited as a barter item. It also takes up little room while being a desirable personal grooming item. It could even possibly be used as a post SHTF business plan. Remember those western movies...they always had a barber shop.
I've also added a few new items to My Amazon store. A reasonably priced mug, shaving brush, and soap cake kit for $9.99. Another item that is often overlooked might be scissors for the mustache. While purchases are appreciated through My Amazon store, please look around for the best possible prices.
Anyone have a SHTF razor that they use? Comments are always welcomed and encouraged.
Keep Right On Prepping - K
UPDATE: After a bit of research, you might find this article interesting. It is about the art of shaving.
Quite honestly, I gave up shaving years ago. From time to tine I trim up or drop to the muttonchops, but I mainly just let it go (that being said, I do comb and brush, to maintain something more presentable and less 'homeless dude'). In the long game, any thin, straight blade could be pressed into service if kept sharp enough. I suppose it would be worth the time to practice. Maybe I'll give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteI do like a beard during the cooler months, but still like to shave under the chin and neck area. In the long long game, personal hygiene will suffer a huge setback!
DeleteYou can get the old style safety razor from Merkur (googl it) or old Gillettes and such off of Ebay. Blades are readily procured at Walgrees and the like.
ReplyDeleteOr go really old school and get a straight razor that you sharpen and strop yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'll start with the easy stuff first...kinda scared of the straight razor!
DeleteI used to shave with a straight razor but now that my hands shake like a dog shittin bones I have a beard! stopped by to say Hi! HI! K the rat
ReplyDeleteLOL, well that's quite the imagery! I'd grow a beard too, if that was the case. Take care.
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