Shaving-Age: Old school is the way to go.
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purple cobra said:
I don't know if you've seen the other thread, but the tip about sharpening the blades by rubbing it against your arm (pushing in the opposite direction you'd shave) actually seems to work. I was using that with my Mach 3 blades and it honestly seems to extend the lives of the blades. You're obviously won't have the lube of a new blade, but how big a deal is that really?
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ToxicAdam said:
How's that even possible?
I too recently got fed up with bad shaves that would leave my skin irritated or my shave lacking and took the leap to wetshaving with a DE razor. This was actually few weeks ago after I got some kind of reaction from the supermarket products.
I hadn't shaved properly for a long time, just out of necessity with my electric razor, and when the razor broke I just opted to grow a beard instead and trim it every now and then. This changed when I had a funeral to attend to and wanted to be somewhat presentable without a hobo-beard and got myself a multi plated gillette, a can of shaving gel and after-shave. What a shitty shave I got, I continuously felt I had shaved and not in a good way, and few days later after using the products my face felt like it was burning. All this and I could still feel and see the stubble. "Fuck that" I thought and started looking for alternatives.
I ended up ordering Mühle r89 safety razor, a good synthetic brush, proraso and another shaving cream and a small sampler of blades and the difference is phenomenal.
I was preparing for a bloodbath and my first shave actually was after a round in a bar (I couldn't wait until the morning to try the new products) and while the shave was on par with the multi blade shaves, there were no nicks or cuts and no irritation.
Now, a week and a half in, there have been few cuts here and there but nothing bad - this is due to me shaving faster and not taking it carefully. The shaves have improved and are substantially better than with the multi-blades. So yes, I'm quite satisfied with the decision to finally go old skool, but as I'm still starting time will tell how long will it last and will I start growing a beard again some day.
The other shaving cream was a disappointment, not because it was a bad product but because I realised being allergic to one of the incredients. I couldn't use it and gave it away. I have to do some research before I place my next order.
I hadn't shaved properly for a long time, just out of necessity with my electric razor, and when the razor broke I just opted to grow a beard instead and trim it every now and then. This changed when I had a funeral to attend to and wanted to be somewhat presentable without a hobo-beard and got myself a multi plated gillette, a can of shaving gel and after-shave. What a shitty shave I got, I continuously felt I had shaved and not in a good way, and few days later after using the products my face felt like it was burning. All this and I could still feel and see the stubble. "Fuck that" I thought and started looking for alternatives.
I ended up ordering Mühle r89 safety razor, a good synthetic brush, proraso and another shaving cream and a small sampler of blades and the difference is phenomenal.
I was preparing for a bloodbath and my first shave actually was after a round in a bar (I couldn't wait until the morning to try the new products) and while the shave was on par with the multi blade shaves, there were no nicks or cuts and no irritation.
Now, a week and a half in, there have been few cuts here and there but nothing bad - this is due to me shaving faster and not taking it carefully. The shaves have improved and are substantially better than with the multi-blades. So yes, I'm quite satisfied with the decision to finally go old skool, but as I'm still starting time will tell how long will it last and will I start growing a beard again some day.
The other shaving cream was a disappointment, not because it was a bad product but because I realised being allergic to one of the incredients. I couldn't use it and gave it away. I have to do some research before I place my next order.
This. I really wanna get a straight edge razor with the old school leather sharpening belt and brush-applied shaving cream. It just seems so cool. I just never get around to doing it cause it's not nearly essential and it will actually take more time out of my day to shave :lolShinjitsu said:
Only really use it to save my neck since I keep a pretty mean beard, but I wouldn't ever go back to a regular razor.
I told my GF I want one so maybe for our anniversary.
I just switched to a Merkur 178. I had been using a badger hair brush and better soap/creme for over a year now, but the gillette fusion was just tearing up my neck (giving me horrible ingrown hairs and big red irritation bumps).
I haven't quite gotten to the closeness I could achieve with the fusion yet, but my face feels significantly better. People always say they couldn't get a close shave with newer razors, but I don't know what they're talking about. I could always get a very close shave with 2 passes (literally could not feel ANY bristles). With 2 passes this morning i could still feel a little scratchiness but I had to leave for work.
Plus $.20/blade is way easier to spend than $3/blade.
I haven't quite gotten to the closeness I could achieve with the fusion yet, but my face feels significantly better. People always say they couldn't get a close shave with newer razors, but I don't know what they're talking about. I could always get a very close shave with 2 passes (literally could not feel ANY bristles). With 2 passes this morning i could still feel a little scratchiness but I had to leave for work.
Plus $.20/blade is way easier to spend than $3/blade.
BertramCooper said:
If you want to go old school drop that shit, and try Floïd:
http://www.retrotogo.com/2007/11/floid-after-sha.html
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15163
Raging Spaniard
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I got pretty sensitive skin but over the years its gotten better. Now I just trim with the electrical razor and then I take the regular one and dry shave the rest
BertramCooper
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The Sharks have worked great for me so far. I went with them after reading good reviews on Badger & Blade (great site, BTW). My facial hair isn't too thick and it grows pretty slowly, so they've been more than adequate.Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
As I stated earlier, I was wary of going with one of the super sharp brands like Feather, since I'm still a novice at safety razor shaving. I plan to transition to those eventually, but for the time being, the Sharks work great.
There's a good chance I'll upgrade the aftershave once I run out of the Nivea, but I've still got a lot of it left. I spent upwards of $100 just to get started, so I couldn't justify getting an expensive aftershave when I still had plenty of it on hand.tirant said:If you want to go old school drop that shit, and try Floïd:
http://www.retrotogo.com/2007/11/floid-after-sha.html
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15163
And for the time being, Nivea does a damn good job, especially for the cost.
UnblessedSoul
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Does anyone know a good way to get rid of those red spots after shaving? I used a shitty blade months ago and some red spots appeared on my neck they are still there now but not as noticeable, how do I get rid of these fuckers?
SapientWolf
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Safety razors beat those multiblade cartridges up and down the street. It's cheaper and I don't get razor bumps anymore. You don't need all those pricey accessories. I get a great shave with an $8 Lord Chrome DE Razor, KAI blades and a $1 can of shaving cream. Just don't cheap out on the blades.
Don't be. The sharper the better. They cut your hair instead of your face. Feather blades really do feel like sliding a feather across your face.BertramCooper said:
Fuck yeah, safety razor all the way. Sooo much cheaper, and better. They don't get quit as close as a mach 3, but the problem with a mach 3 is you're irritating your skin with several blades ven if you just go over that spot once. With a safetry razor you can CHOOSE to go back over, or leave it alone if you get ingrown hairs/irritated skin in that spot.
Soakedjunk
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I switched about a year ago and will never look back. I bought a simlar setup as the OP did. Parker razor, Merkur blades, the same brush and the proraso shaving cream. You can buy proraso at The Body Shop in your local mall. For the big tube it costs me $10 and I haven't gone through one yet (in a year), so it lasts a good long time.
Also needed is a good mug or shaving bowl to mix your shaving cream in.
Also needed is a good mug or shaving bowl to mix your shaving cream in.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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BertramCooper said:
I bought feather but haven't tried them yet since I have 2 shark blades left. I was just disappointed how quickly they got dull on me. :/ Hopefully feather will be better.
I've been tempted about getting into safety razor shaving. I even bought a nice badger shaving brush and some Mamas Bear shaving soap, but I never went all the way and purchased a safety razor. A part of me thinks I should try it because it already takes me ten to fifteen minutes to shave with a three blade razor. I cut my neck up a lot using it, so I wonder how much worse a safety razor would be. I also bought a top of the line braun electric and used that for four or so weeks, but all that accomplished was a bad case of razor burn and acne.
Jasup said:
Safety razor shaving always seemed, to me, as a meditative procedure. It takes patience and a bit of time to get an amazing shave. I am very tempted to try it. I am mostly Italian and Native American, so my skin and facial hair seems to be very picky on what I use to shave with.
As for shaving cream, you could try one of Mama Bears shave soaps. The rosemary one I've been using has treated my skin well. I'm sure my skin would be broken out if I used something else with the way razors treat my skin.
Captain N. Tenneal
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I've considered going the straight razor route a couple times - the big thing keeping me away is time it takes to shave, and fear I will slash my throat out while shaving in a hurry.
But every time I start to think about it, I get closer and closer.
But every time I start to think about it, I get closer and closer.
desertdroog
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Thanks for the heads up on this. I am always looking for vintage items or items which stand the test of time. If it will pair nicely with Proraso cream, then all the better for a real cooling effect.tirant said:If you want to go old school drop that shit, and try Floïd:
http://www.retrotogo.com/2007/11/floid-after-sha.html
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15163
Corran Horn
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:lolToxicAdam said:Do it dry. I use a disposable with no lube.
I used those for years, using the same blade for waaaaaay too long. I used water though, but no shaving cream.
No one gave me lessons on how to shave so I grew so use to doing that
I'll look into that, thanks. I'll probably test the products after I've experimented with some of the makers closer to home first.Mr. Hyde said:
But even if I'm just a newbie in this wet-shaving scene I've toyed with the idea of making my own shaving soaps. I am a bit of "do it yourself" type of person and this shaving soap thing seems interesting and great for experimentation.
adamsappel
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I use a DOVO Shavette straight razor, which takes disposable single-edge blades. I didn't want to deal with honing or stropping just yet. I just had my first shave with nary a nick or cut! I only made one pass, but it's still very close. It's really satisfying when you've gotten the technique down.
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