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Oxo's old style ice cream spade (apparently discontinued?) https://www.surlatable.com/oxo-ice-cream-spade/PRO-208926.html https://www.surlatable.com/oxo-ice-cre

by ethbr0 5y ago

Oxo's old style ice cream spade (apparently discontinued?) https://www.surlatable.com/oxo-ice-cream-spade/PRO-208926.html https://www.surlatable.com/oxo-ice-cream-spade/PRO-208926.ht... Solves all the problems with an ice cream scoop. Critically, this version had a rounded front. They seem to have moved to a straight front, which I can't imagine being as effective? 40s/50s Gillette Super Speed https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Gillette_40s_Style_Super_Speed https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Gillette_40s_Style... Shaving was a cheaply and effectively solved problem by the 1950s. Everything since then has been bullshit.

tootie 5y ago
Almost everything oxo makes is great. Their tongs are perfect.
PaulDavisThe1st 5y ago
In my late 20's, I tried to spend a couple of years with those old-school Gillettes. Was not a fan. It did teach me a lot about why contemporary razors work better and are safer, and it felt worth learning that before going back to my Gillette Sensor. Also, nod to the Venus (primarily marketed to women). That razor makes even the Sensor look savage, and gives such great shaves on rounded surfaces.
- ethbr0 5y ago
  Someone once quipped that modern men's razors are just worse versions of women's razors. I'm inclined to believe it. I imagine a ton of success or failure is beard consistency too.
- ldiracdelta 5y ago
  I love my Merkur safety razor. The gap between blade and the blade holder is great.
yumraj 5y ago
I agree on the razors. I was using my dad’s old Gillette DE razors but have come to love Merkur slant. It’s expensive but is fantastic. It’s very hard to cut yourself with it and gives a fantastic shave.
car 5y ago
I find this scoop designed by IDEO for Zyliss absolutely the best scoop ever invented. It has a high thermal mass and just works a treat. https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/11/human-centered-product-design-creative-confidence-by-tom-and-david-kelley.html https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/11/human-centered-prod...

by ethbr0 5y ago

tootie 5y ago

Almost everything oxo makes is great. Their tongs are perfect.

PaulDavisThe1st 5y ago

In my late 20's, I tried to spend a couple of years with those old-school Gillettes. Was not a fan. It did teach me a lot about why contemporary razors work better and are safer, and it felt worth learning that before going back to my Gillette Sensor. Also, nod to the Venus (primarily marketed to women). That razor makes even the Sensor look savage, and gives such great shaves on rounded surfaces.

ethbr0 5y ago
Someone once quipped that modern men's razors are just worse versions of women's razors. I'm inclined to believe it. I imagine a ton of success or failure is beard consistency too.
ldiracdelta 5y ago
I love my Merkur safety razor. The gap between blade and the blade holder is great.

yumraj 5y ago

I agree on the razors. I was using my dad’s old Gillette DE razors but have come to love Merkur slant. It’s expensive but is fantastic. It’s very hard to cut yourself with it and gives a fantastic shave.

car 5y ago

I find this scoop designed by IDEO for Zyliss absolutely the best scoop ever invented. It has a high thermal mass and just works a treat. https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/11/human-centered-product-design-creative-confidence-by-tom-and-david-kelley.html https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/11/human-centered-prod...