What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

Was hoping DESR stood for double edge straight razor. Would get that scary bastard 

Lol. I tried using a straight razor for a time in university. Don’t think I’ll go back to that. 

My first shave I cut myself pretty good, Oct, 2003. Cut free since. Was an Octoberfest event in Maine that day, met a lot of women that day. The St Pauli girls kept giving me free beers. Haven't bought a blade since. My beard hair is thick and jams razors, with the straight it's actually noisy to shave. Hear each one pop.. mine are from the 1930s, easy to resharpen once a year if needed

I think my issue was that I had bought a relatively cheap piece on Ebay. 

Show us your wares!

Were I shaving my face only, I’d gladly revisit a straight razor. Given I also do my head, I am less eager. 

Cheap straight is no good. The thrties razor is new/old stock with a buffalo handle German Wacker. At camp is a fifties hoffritz razor

Real men use hand chipped obsidian with the froth from a rabid raccoon as lather.

My viking ax is sharp enough, would it work with that. Where to buy the obsidian, racoon froth is an easy find.  I'll stick with Mitchell's wool fat

shtgunal3

Dam you @GrateEggspectations

I didn’t know I needed a new razor. I’ve always used the disposables and have bitched about them for years. Just ordered the 6S all in one kit.

Legume

shtgunal3 said:

Dam you @GrateEggspectations

I didn’t know I needed a new razor. I’ve always used the disposables and have bitched about them for years. Just ordered the 6S all in one kit.

These don’t clog as much and are easier to rinse out than the multi blade disposables

Mickey

Garage is full. I’m done. Sold my 2014 Tacoma and traded in Linda’s Sienna. 

Bought “Old ManTruck” 2o23 Tacoma 

HeavyG

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

Was hoping DESR stood for double edge straight razor. Would get that scary bastard 

Lol. I tried using a straight razor for a time in university. Don’t think I’ll go back to that. 

My first shave I cut myself pretty good, Oct, 2003. Cut free since. Was an Octoberfest event in Maine that day, met a lot of women that day. The St Pauli girls kept giving me free beers. Haven't bought a blade since. My beard hair is thick and jams razors, with the straight it's actually noisy to shave. Hear each one pop.. mine are from the 1930s, easy to resharpen once a year if needed

I think my issue was that I had bought a relatively cheap piece on Ebay. 

Show us your wares!

Were I shaving my face only, I’d gladly revisit a straight razor. Given I also do my head, I am less eager. 

Cheap straight is no good. The thrties razor is new/old stock with a buffalo handle German Wacker. At camp is a fifties hoffritz razor

Real men use hand chipped obsidian with the froth from a rabid raccoon as lather.

Real men don't shave.

GrateEggspectations

shtgunal3 said:

Dam you @GrateEggspectations

I didn’t know I needed a new razor. I’ve always used the disposables and have bitched about them for years. Just ordered the 6S all in one kit.

I half-feel guilty but am also laughing. Only your review can ultimately conclude whether my guilt is deserved. For me, the absolute sweet spot is on setting 3. I shave daily against grain with no issues. 

I should mention that you’ll find that different brands of blades change the experience considerably. Kinda like making espresso - the grinder is as important if not more so than the espresso machine. You’ll want to test some blades out to see what works for you. Personally, I found the Rockwells harsh for my skin. As mentioned, the Astra Platinums have been working magic for me. You’ll save cash if you buy blades in quantity. I buy 300 at a time - at $40CAD ($0.13 a blade), still downright cheap compared to cartridges. 

Legume

Some of the Astras are made in Russia…

ColbyLang

TechsasJim said:

ATN now has a store in Houston—danger Will Robinson.   

It’s only a gateway night vision optic…..

Langner91

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

Was hoping DESR stood for double edge straight razor. Would get that scary bastard 

Lol. I tried using a straight razor for a time in university. Don’t think I’ll go back to that. 

My first shave I cut myself pretty good, Oct, 2003. Cut free since. Was an Octoberfest event in Maine that day, met a lot of women that day. The St Pauli girls kept giving me free beers. Haven't bought a blade since. My beard hair is thick and jams razors, with the straight it's actually noisy to shave. Hear each one pop.. mine are from the 1930s, easy to resharpen once a year if needed

I think my issue was that I had bought a relatively cheap piece on Ebay. 

Show us your wares!

Were I shaving my face only, I’d gladly revisit a straight razor. Given I also do my head, I am less eager. 

Cheap straight is no good. The thrties razor is new/old stock with a buffalo handle German Wacker. At camp is a fifties hoffritz razor

Real men use hand chipped obsidian with the froth from a rabid raccoon as lather.

I have sensitive skin, I have to use the froth from a rabid beaver!  Sometimes, finding a rabid one is half the fun!

TechsasJim

ColbyLang said:

TechsasJim said:

ATN now has a store in Houston—danger Will Robinson.   

It’s only a gateway night vision optic…..

I think I'm going to go with the X Sight LTV 5-15.   It doesn't have the run time as yours but I'll never hunt for over 10 hours anyway.

Langner91

Until the zombies come....

TechsasJim

Langner91 said:

Until the zombies come....

that's when I stop hunting and start drinking...

SamIAm2

This 2022 GMC Canyon Crew Cab just before Thanksgiving. 

Made the trip over to Tampa for Thanksgiving to spend time with  with Niece, Great Niece, and Great Great Niece. I'm that old.

Still getting used to all the bells and whistles and where the shifter is located. 

It is going back to the dealer in a week to replace the cloth tonneau cover that will not last in the Florida sun. Ordered the hard plastic trifold but dealer put this on.  Successfully cancelled Sirius and the emails to restart it have already begun. 

Kayak

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

pgprescott

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Oh, you’re one of those couples that is allowed to bring on two huge backpacks and a small suitcase and a purse the size of New Jersey? I see. 🤦🏼‍♂️ 😜

GrateEggspectations

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

lousubcap

Here is what I found regarding carry-on razors from TSA-

"Safety razors" are not disposable

One type of razor that's sometimes the subject of misunderstanding is the old-school "safety razor," which still has its fans even in the modern age of high-tech, multi-blade shavers. This is the type that takes thin, flat, rectangular blades, which may be removed and disposed of once they get dull. To be clear, this doesn't make it a "disposable" razor. The blades are a potentially lethal weapon as-is, and they can't be brought in your carry-on. If you stow the blades in your checked luggage, the empty handle can travel in the carry-on with you."

Canugghead

SamIAm2 said:

It is going back to the dealer in a week to replace the cloth tonneau cover that will not last in the Florida sun. Ordered the hard plastic trifold but dealer put this on.  Successfully cancelled Sirius and the emails to restart it have already begun. 

You don't look that old in the fender 
You guys' Sirius game reminds me of my annual ISP renewal song and dance, it's harder when you need a physical service address  

fishlessman

GrateEggspectations said:

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

THOSE STRINGS CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON.   thats what i was told about my fly fishing reel one time, i hate checking in fishing equipment, it never arrives where it should

Ozzie_Isaac

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

THOSE STRINGS CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON.   thats what i was told about my fly fishing reel one time, i hate checking in fishing equipment, it never arrives where it should

"Mr. TSA man, I plan to use the roll of plastic wrap, my tooth brush, and this lighter to fashion a shiv.  Why would I try to use my good guitar strings?"

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

THOSE STRINGS CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON.   thats what i was told about my fly fishing reel one time, i hate checking in fishing equipment, it never arrives where it should

"Mr. TSA man, I plan to use the roll of plastic wrap, my tooth brush, and this lighter to fashion a shiv.  Why would I try to use my good guitar strings?"

they wanted to take these tiny fishing flies away from me once cause hooks are sharp

the dime is for proportions

Ozzie_Isaac

fishlessman said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

THOSE STRINGS CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON.   thats what i was told about my fly fishing reel one time, i hate checking in fishing equipment, it never arrives where it should

"Mr. TSA man, I plan to use the roll of plastic wrap, my tooth brush, and this lighter to fashion a shiv.  Why would I try to use my good guitar strings?"

they wanted to take these tiny fishing flies away from me once cause hooks are sharp

the dime is for proportions

Lol!  Killed by 1,000 paper cuts.  I would have told him they were your earrings.  If you can't take them, he better start taking all the earrings.

Legume

Bad form to hijack a plane with barbed hooks, everyone’s going barbless now.

SonVolt

TechsasJim

@SonVolt
Yes sir, well done!   I have a Sig Bravo 5 for one of my ARs and absolutely love it.

The Streamlight is a peach too!

ColbyLang

@SonVolt, I can’t say enough good things about the Romeo 5. Have mine on an Sig MPX 9mm with a 4” barrel and a DeadAir Ghost. Technically a pistol, but with a brace. It zeroed at 50 yards with no issues

GrateEggspectations

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Kayak said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I usually leave the shaving posts to @sgh, but just wanted to say that I just bought two more Rockwell 6S razors - a standalone razor to serve amy own backup should I ever lose my current one, and a complete razor and accessory gift set to give my son once he is of shaving age (which won’t be for at least about a decade and a half).

The 6S is really an amazing DESR. I have no affiliation with the company, but have been extremely happy in using the 6S the last several years 

Sales on lots of their products until the end of day today. https://getrockwell.com/

Went and looked at these online a while back, but then thought the blades might not 'fly' with TSA. We like to use just carry-ons and a personal bag. Have you run into this issue?

Only ever checked it. I would strongly suspect TSA would have an issue with them. 

Not at all on topic, but my carry on is usually a collapsible carbon fiber guitar that meets TSA requirements. 

THOSE STRINGS CAN BE USED AS A WEAPON.   thats what i was told about my fly fishing reel one time, i hate checking in fishing equipment, it never arrives where it should

You’re entirely right. They’d make fantastic garrottes. You could even choose the gauge of string that was most to your liking. And don’t get me started on how easily the end of strings can pierce skin. Ask me how I know. 

bradleya123

SamIAm2 said:

This 2022 GMC Canyon Crew Cab just before Thanksgiving. 

Made the trip over to Tampa for Thanksgiving to spend time with  with Niece, Great Niece, and Great Great Niece. I'm that old.

Still getting used to all the bells and whistles and where the shifter is located. 

It is going back to the dealer in a week to replace the cloth tonneau cover that will not last in the Florida sun. Ordered the hard plastic trifold but dealer put this on.  Successfully cancelled Sirius and the emails to restart it have already begun. 

FYI...Sirius has free listening going on until Dec 5th...

ColbyLang

Love the dealer SWAG when buying gun parts

SamIAm2

bradleya123 said:

SamIAm2 said:

 

Successfully cancelled Sirius and the emails to restart it have already begun. 

FYI...Sirius has free listening going on until Dec 5th...

@bradleya123 - Have absolutely zero interest in playing the Sirius subscription game. Blocked their e-mail and listen to my own music while in the vehicle.
I would almost rather listen to AM radio with all the static and advertising than be involved with Sirius.