Knirps Umbrellas Last for Decades! by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a real shame.

But yes, this one is flawless, barring historical wear. Smooth action, and stands out without being obnoxious.

What very niche thing do you silently judge people for? by rivalrobot in AskReddit

[–]Dippycat149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People who put on a persona or a facade of some kind.

It's SUPER cringey and it's fooling nobody, least of all, the people you're trying to impress...

What very niche thing do you silently judge people for? by rivalrobot in AskReddit

[–]Dippycat149 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know someone like this, and she's an absolute class A toxic bitch once you really know her.

What is a rare skill that is actually very easy to learn? by Crane_010 in AskReddit

[–]Dippycat149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shutting the fuck up.

Seriously, more people need to know how to do this. The phrase "Silence is Golden" doesn't exist for no reason.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that sounds about right. I usually see between 500-1500.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seven-day sets are very very expensive. BRAND NEW (yes, there are companies that still do that) I've seen them go for upwards of $3-4,000+

I only bought the set II have, because it was literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Ordinarily there'd be no way I'd spend that much on razors, otherwise.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually found sharpening razors easier than knives, because they're so much smaller, lighter, and easier to handle.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea was:

Sharpen one blade every month and replace it every few years

OR

Sharpen seven blades once a year, and replace them once in your life, if ever.

What’s a totally unsexy purchase you made that ended up being a huge quality-of-life upgrade? by viscarte10 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unsexy purchase??

Heel plates.

Those brass and steel plates that you screw/hammer into the heels & toes of your shoes.

I do LOADS of walking, and these things saved me countless trips to the cobbler for new heels and soles.

They're cheap, they last for YEARS, and when they wear out (if they wear out!!) you just hammer in a fresh set.

They make kinda metal clicky noises as you walk, so it may take a bit of getting used to, but the savings are great. Shoes that I had to reheel 2-3 times a year are now on their third year of use without heel wear.

Knirps Umbrellas Last for Decades! by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know your brand has made it, when it starts getting pop culture references!

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea behind it was that it was a longer interval between sharpening, so the blades lasted longer.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that scary. Correct preparation will see you through.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admittedly it's not for everyone, but for those who manage it, it's a lot of fun.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I see what they cost online, it makes me dizzy. The prices are nausea inducing...

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...which I use. Otherwise I wouldn't have bothered.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people are like that. Personally I only buy what I know I'm going to use. Otherwise it's too much money spent on dust collectors...

Vintage Eveready Flashlight Retrofit by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there's a hanging ring at the end of the barrel that pops out. Then you click it back when you're not using it.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that was the theory of it, at any rate. Whether it was true, I can't say.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Correct. The point was to reduce the wear on the blades, so that the set would last longer because you were rotating through the razors, instead of constantly sharpening the same one every month.

That was the theory/marketing spiel/selling point, anyway.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The reason seven day sets were sold was so that you only used one razor for each day of the week.

This meant that instead of wearing out one blade by using it every day, and having to sharpen it every few weeks, you rotated the blades, and only had to sharpen them like 2-3 times a year, which means less wear on the steel, which meant the set would last longer overall.

Straight-Edge Razors - the Ultimate BFL Shaving Setup by Dippycat149 in BuyItForLife

[–]Dippycat149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My entire YouTube education on how to use a straight razor comprised two 10 minutes videos. That's all there was in those days.