Real Man Rules

[Jago668]

I don't know what a styptic pencil is exactly, as far what's in them etc. I know you use them to stop nicks from bleeding. My dad had one. He shaved with a safety razor, and had the cup with soap and a brush.

[Pawpaw]

Walmart still sells styptic pencils. Even though I shave with an electric razor, I keep one around. They're handy for lots of little nicks & cuts.

[WildBill]

Walmart still sells styptic pencils. Even though I shave with an electric razor, I keep one around. They're handy for lots of little nicks & cuts.

That's where I bought mine. In a pinch Afrin nose spray works too, although not as well.
Jago - Aluminum Sulfate is the main ingredient of the styptic pencil.

[WildBill]

mayor,

You're a good sport!

I love Knob Creek, but Grandpappy Van Winkle is something you might try when you have some discretionary income.

I also love bluegrass.

I'm a fan of Ricky Skaggs among others.

My nephew introduced me to Knob Creek a few months back. I like it.
I haven't tried Grandpappy Van Winkle [yet].
I like bluegrass, Ricky Skaggs as well as many other types of music.

[MechAg94]

Most of it I like, but a few comments.

I don't wear a watch though I own them. I already lug around phones. They keep the time just fine. A decent pocket watch would be good though.
In another 20 years we will be talking about being able to tell time on a traditional clock.

Own at least one custom rifle. - Most "custom" rifles are expensive. However, my AK is customized.

I agree on scoping leverguns. I have one in .357 caliber so I guess that qualifies for the 35 caliber line.

My single action revolvers are from Cimarron which is at least a Texas company. Colt has been a dying brand for years.

I can sight in my rifles without using a box of ammo, but using a whole box is more fun.

[WildBill]

I don't wear a watch though I own them. I already lug around phones. They keep the time just fine. A decent pocket watch would be good though.
In another 20 years we will be talking about being able to tell time on a traditional clock.

Just recently have I started to routinely carry a phone.
I like watches and have a small collection.
I don't wear jewelry, so the closest thing is a nice watch.
I think that many people today can't tell time on a traditional clock.
I can still remember by grandfather saying, "It's half past four" rather than 4:30.
I can also remember some kids saying, "The big hand is on the six and the little hand is on the four."

[Middle Age Russ]

A great many of us have been blessed with fine role models to teach these lessons to us. I regret, though, not spending the time when I had a chance to learn a few other lessons that may or may not ever be really important to me. For instance, my great uncles and grandfather were well-versed in budding trees, and I should have learned their techniques while they were alive.

[mayor]

WildBill,

I wonder how many of the youthful shavers even know what a styptic pencil is?

I have to shave my ear lobes once a week (yeah, I'm like a bald werewolf, I have tufted ears...) and almost always manage to cut them so I keep my styptic pencil at the ready.

mayor,

I meant to ask you: 1. How long did it take for you to be proficient with your straight razor?

took a few months and I have had some pretty deep gouges. a light touch with a straight razor is all you need - ever. stropping, sharpening, shaving everything.

2. Or, put another way: Do you always/sometimes/never come away from a shave unscathed?

I hardly ever nick myself now. No more than i did with the throwaways. I can shave in about 15 minutes: with and against the grain. so i basically shave twice.

I also carry a pocket watch.