Badger & Blade

After some good natured ribbing in another journal I decided to see if I had it in me to document a few shaves.

Trying to catch up to Boris on GSB usage suffered a couple of setbacks today. A Flydear SP shipment arrived yesterday and I had to show great restraint not opening them knowing that today I had some major dental surgery. My family genetics have always had a cu...

I want to pull the synthetic knot from a Shavemac handle that I plan to re-knot and the old knot will be discarded. I’m leaning toward starting with the steam and pull method since I don’t have access to a drill press. My research indicates that the steam shouldn’t damage the handle. I figured I’d let it go for about ten minutes then try to pull the knot. If it doesn’t come out ...

So since joining the B&B community I’ve been only grabbing my 2 blade systems
Trac II
Atra
Sensor
And all the other 2 blade offerings by Schick Wilkinson Feather soltech etc
I have a ridiculous arsenal of all this great vintage stuff my guess over thousand blades combined (actually scared or embarrassed to check the real count)

At This point I...

Interesting...

Navy will remove sailors with medical shaving conditions after 1 year of failed treatment - https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-07-08/navy-guidance-shaving-waivers-22212393.html