Cheap electric. No in growing hairs, closer than they used to be, £20 and two years of daily service. I'm a convert. Used to be a wet shave is best etc.
Would using a double-edge be feasible for my head? I get frustrated with both Fusion and Mach3 if I let it go for more than 2 days at a time.
Would using a double-edge be feasible for my head? I get frustrated with both Fusion and Mach3 if I let it go for more than 2 days at a time.I saw some people do it over badger and blades. Just ask them :P.
I guess I'll post some shaving related pictures. These 2 are my typical go-to shaving setupsShow Image(http://1grphotography.smugmug.com/photos/1060768602_AdSqn-L.jpg)Show Image(http://1grphotography.smugmug.com/photos/1060768602_AdSqn-L.jpg)
:D
Damn, straight razor shaving. That's too pro for me... I have this fear of cutting an inch deep into my cheek
I guess I'll post some shaving related pictures. These 2 are my typical go-to shaving setupsI see we're using the same handle :) Been using mine since I got it from my old man. I could never go back to multi-blade razors now.
braaaiiins makes a good point about using new blades instead of stropping. I heard if you didn't strop evenly, you'll almost guaranteed to cut yourself. Maybe I'll give the replaceables a try.
braaaiiins,do you have a brand preference?
braaaiiins makes a good point about using new blades instead of stropping. I heard if you didn't strop evenly, you'll almost guaranteed to cut yourself. Maybe I'll give the replaceables a try.
braaaiiins,do you have a brand preference?
No brand preference, just stickin to what works for now. Here's what I got on amazon, http://www.amazon.com/Parker-SR1-Stainless-Straight-Razor/dp/B002PQZEHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344393816&sr=8-1&keywords=straight+razor
The blades should be listed close by, about 12 cents a piece.
Using a straight razor is really not that scary. You just have to keep paying attention no matter how good you think you are. As long as the blade has your entire attention while its close to your face, you'll be fine =)
Nice, a shaving thread. I have been using a cheap plastic DE I found in Germany a few years ago. I tried shaving with a brush but I didn't like the way the soap cream worked and picking hairs of my face each time. Could be my technique though.
I've been meaning to buy a Better handle. Not sure which one though.
Just before I left on vacation I bought a tabacco shaving stick which felt great.
Hate using the disposable blades right now.
Any suggestion as toa better brush? I've read pork hair is much less likely to break?
Nice, a shaving thread. I have been using a cheap plastic DE I found in Germany a few years ago. I tried shaving with a brush but I didn't like the way the soap cream worked and picking hairs of my face each time. Could be my technique though.
I've been meaning to buy a Better handle. Not sure which one though.
Just before I left on vacation I bought a tabacco shaving stick which felt great.
Hate using the disposable blades right now.
Any suggestion as toa better brush? I've read pork hair is much less likely to break?
I'd love to move up in the "shaving world." I'm using some cheap razors right now but I think I'll go order a Edwin Jaegger.
Now, what brushes, soaps, etc?
I used to be into this shaving stuff... nowadays I just use an electric razor. So much easier.
I'd love to move up in the "shaving world." I'm using some cheap razors right now but I think I'll go order a Edwin Jaegger.
Now, what brushes, soaps, etc?
Soap, it's up to your preference in terms of scent. Just order from the big brands. If you want the most cost effective choice, order proraso.
Brush, I'm not really into it anymore, Since I have my set, but look around Badger and blades.
I'd love to move up in the "shaving world." I'm using some cheap razors right now but I think I'll go order a Edwin Jaegger.
Now, what brushes, soaps, etc?
Soap, it's up to your preference in terms of scent. Just order from the big brands. If you want the most cost effective choice, order proraso.
Brush, I'm not really into it anymore, Since I have my set, but look around Badger and blades.
I definitely recommend trying some mama bears glycerin soap. They have some great scents and it is super slick stuff that lathers nicely . I love the smell of sandalwood, so I'm using their spellbound woods shaving soap.
If you can find some milled soap, that might be a good option, lots of men like to use it for shaving.
You can find a decent brush on amazon for like 10 dollars. It's not high quality, but it gets the job done. Higher quality brushes have softer tips, not necessarily a performance upgrade, just a nice luxury.
I'd love to move up in the "shaving world." I'm using some cheap razors right now but I think I'll go order a Edwin Jaegger.
Now, what brushes, soaps, etc?
Soap, it's up to your preference in terms of scent. Just order from the big brands. If you want the most cost effective choice, order proraso.
Brush, I'm not really into it anymore, Since I have my set, but look around Badger and blades.
I definitely recommend trying some mama bears glycerin soap. They have some great scents and it is super slick stuff that lathers nicely . I love the smell of sandalwood, so I'm using their spellbound woods shaving soap.
If you can find some milled soap, that might be a good option, lots of men like to use it for shaving.
You can find a decent brush on amazon for like 10 dollars. It's not high quality, but it gets the job done. Higher quality brushes have softer tips, not necessarily a performance upgrade, just a nice luxury.
Thank you, to both of you.
I think I'm going to order a Omega 11047 brush, Edwin Jagger razor, razor blades, and some Proraso shave cream.
I work for Gillette... so I use ProGlide :)) ... However I've wanted to try a straight razor shave... we have a barber shop in the facility that will do a straight razor shave and a hair cut for $30. I should probably get around to trying that.
I work for Gillette... so I use ProGlide :)) ... However I've wanted to try a straight razor shave... we have a barber shop in the facility that will do a straight razor shave and a hair cut for $30. I should probably get around to trying that.
Really?
I thought barbers aren't allowed to use straight razors and badgers for safety/hygiene reasons anymore.
Try it out then !
It should be very relaxing. (If you are able to trust your barber with one of the sharpest lames around your throat that is).
I work for Gillette... so I use ProGlide :)) ... However I've wanted to try a straight razor shave... we have a barber shop in the facility that will do a straight razor shave and a hair cut for $30. I should probably get around to trying that.
Really?
I thought barbers aren't allowed to use straight razors and badgers for safety/hygiene reasons anymore.
Try it out then !
It should be very relaxing. (If you are able to trust your barber with one of the sharpest lames around your throat that is).
Yea, really. I'll have to get around to doing that... working nights makes it tough seeing as I'm here when the barber is closed. I can always make a trip though. There's a barber shop that's been doing straight razor shaves for the last 50 years one town over as well from where I live. One of those gotta know a guy scenarios. Straight razor shaves are done in the back room so he doesn't get in trouble LOL
And all because of this thread, I am going to purchase the products needed to try out straight razor shaving. Had it done once by a barber, felt great. The hardest thing for me, choosing a scent from mama bears soaps! Mmm too many choices! And all them bath soaps....sheesh!
Went to the city to pick up a mouse, came back with a new shaving kit. :DShow Image(http://i50.tinypic.com/ng2azn.jpg)
A Parker 86R (http://www.supersafetyrazors.com/Parker-86R-Butterfly-Open-Double-Edge/M/B0019LSBGO.htm)
Hans Baier brush + stand (black handle, hairs + low light and stand make it invisible) :/
Haven't tried it yet, but I'm curious to see how it stacks up to my cheap plastic Wilkinson Sword DE.
I have tried Palmolive cream in the past and didn't care for it. The smell was weird and I had a hard time getting it to foam and turn into a proper larder.
The white turd on the right is a Tabacco shaving stick. A bit unwieldy to apply, but it works great.
If only I could shave my neckline without slicing and dicing my face with my safety razor.
Yea, I'm definitely going to have to bust into this scene. Anything to lock me in the bathroom for a half hour and have the wife deal with the kids instead of me :P
Yea, I'm definitely going to have to bust into this scene. Anything to lock me in the bathroom for a half hour and have the wife deal with the kids instead of me :P
Wet shaving is one of the best ME-time one could imagine !
Yea, I'm definitely going to have to bust into this scene. Anything to lock me in the bathroom for a half hour and have the wife deal with the kids instead of me :P
Wet shaving is one of the best ME-time one could imagine !
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I know I can think of some ME time I enjoy far more...
Minecraft.
I have be in the mood to shave with my DE otherwise I try to hurry and my neck gets cuts and very irritated. So when ever I shave I try to take my time so this doesn't happen. I never shave in the morning because I don't have enough time so I shave at night before I get a shower.
oh, ok.
I find the hot towel is too much work when I can just wait until I take a shower.
I use a box cutter knife.
I was playing it with one day and running it over my hand and found out after a while I could run the blade at a 30 degree angle at the direction I was going at without cutting into my skin. So I decided I could shave that way and I did :P Haven't used a regular blade yet :P
I use a box cutter knife.
I was playing it with one day and running it over my hand and found out after a while I could run the blade at a 30 degree angle at the direction I was going at without cutting into my skin. So I decided I could shave that way and I did :P Haven't used a regular blade yet :P
dude you have balls of steel. There's a huge difference between a sharp blade and a sharp pointy blade. I would never use a blade with a point o_o
I use a box cutter knife.
I was playing it with one day and running it over my hand and found out after a while I could run the blade at a 30 degree angle at the direction I was going at without cutting into my skin. So I decided I could shave that way and I did :P Haven't used a regular blade yet :P
dude you have balls of steel. There's a huge difference between a sharp blade and a sharp pointy blade. I would never use a blade with a point o_o
The make rounded edge box cutter blades. Must industrial areas need to use them unless ABSOLUTELY necessary to use the pointed edge variety. OSHA are such wusses.
I use a box cutter knife.
I was playing it with one day and running it over my hand and found out after a while I could run the blade at a 30 degree angle at the direction I was going at without cutting into my skin. So I decided I could shave that way and I did :P Haven't used a regular blade yet :P
dude you have balls of steel. There's a huge difference between a sharp blade and a sharp pointy blade. I would never use a blade with a point o_o
The make rounded edge box cutter blades. Must industrial areas need to use them unless ABSOLUTELY necessary to use the pointed edge variety. OSHA are such wusses.
Didn't know that, good to know they exist. I happen to agree with OSHA on this.. why not enforce safer tools when the danger traditional tools offer is unnecessary?
I use a box cutter knife.
I was playing it with one day and running it over my hand and found out after a while I could run the blade at a 30 degree angle at the direction I was going at without cutting into my skin. So I decided I could shave that way and I did :P Haven't used a regular blade yet :P
dude you have balls of steel. There's a huge difference between a sharp blade and a sharp pointy blade. I would never use a blade with a point o_o
The make rounded edge box cutter blades. Must industrial areas need to use them unless ABSOLUTELY necessary to use the pointed edge variety. OSHA are such wusses.
Didn't know that, good to know they exist. I happen to agree with OSHA on this.. why not enforce safer tools when the danger traditional tools offer is unnecessary?
I'm of the mentality that if you round every corner on every table, desk, counter top, blade, cart, arm rest, etc... you're simply inviting complacency into the workplace, especially in lines of work where you can lose your life in a heart beat. My job requires me to climb around in a racking system over 90 feet tall on metal rails about 1 1/4" wide. If a person can't be safe and smart around a non-rounded razor blade, odds are they shouldn't be up in the racking.
One of those darwin theory things.