Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 03:10:57
So. I thew all this contraptions in the trash, and got myself Muehle R89, brush, some DE blades to try and shaving soap.
And - it totally worth it. Cleaner shaving with less irritation.
And looks cool too. Look at this chromed brass beauty...
(http://img14.olx.ua/images_slandocomua/199371453_1_644x461_britva-stanok-mhle-r89-germaniya-premium-kachestvo-harkov.jpg)
Post by: graefeln on Sun, 25 October 2015, 04:38:37
Edit: Autocorrect is crap.
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 06:53:00
Muhle r41 in rose gold mostly. I have a Merker laying around and a straight as well that I occasionally use. Still going through the thousand or so Astra blades I bought for like nine bucks off Amazon... So much cheaper than that Gillete crap!Well, I'm keen to try r41, and Muehle even sell replacement head to convert r89 to r41, but I'll wait for a month or so - i still need to weed out quite a few bad shaving habits. R89 is quite forgiving, but r41 might not be so.
Edit: Autocorrect is crap.
As for Astra blades - I'll try them. Have a set of blades to try - Shark, Derby, Feather, Bic, Astra...
Post by: njbair on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:27:12
Post by: unipsykal on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:31:28
Post by: Jokrik on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:33:34
so I use the easy fast shaver, Braun is the only one to go
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:37:46
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:41:16
I might be on the lazy side, for me razor takes a lot of my morning timeWell, I use an electric shaver, but only when I travelling. I found that I cannot get a clean shave with it - no matters how good the brand is.
so I use the easy fast shaver, Braun is the only one to go
Post by: Jokrik on Sun, 25 October 2015, 07:55:09
I might be on the lazy side, for me razor takes a lot of my morning timeWell, I use an electric shaver, but only when I travelling. I found that I cannot get a clean shave with it - no matters how good the brand is.
so I use the easy fast shaver, Braun is the only one to go
I can tell that it has different result between people, from what I know the thickness of beard/hair you grow really makes the difference
for me it works very well, I use Braun series 7
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 17:13:28
Well, I'm glad that for you this is the case. But, alas, for me it was only half-decent shaving with constant redness of the skin. So - I tried rotor and "net" electric shavers, then spent a lot on various cartrige razors, and returned to T-shape razors in the end.I might be on the lazy side, for me razor takes a lot of my morning timeWell, I use an electric shaver, but only when I travelling. I found that I cannot get a clean shave with it - no matters how good the brand is.
so I use the easy fast shaver, Braun is the only one to go
I can tell that it has different result between people, from what I know the thickness of beard/hair you grow really makes the difference
for me it works very well, I use Braun series 7
P.S. Actually I tried Braun and it was quite good. If not for my sensitive skin...
Post by: cmadrid on Sun, 25 October 2015, 18:51:16
the shave butter usually lasts even longer than that tho
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:00:16
Post by: njbair on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:19:13
Also on the every other month plan with Dollar Shave Club :thumb:It's the only setup I've found that doesn't tear my face apart. Gillette blades are nice and all, but they're so expensive I was using them for way too long which is worse.
the shave butter usually lasts even longer than that tho
Post by: jbondeson on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:58:55
My recommendation is to get an intermediate razor like an 89 and get a sampler of the nicer blades to find the combination of blade and razor that works for you. I found that Feather blades were too aggressive, but the Russian made Astra and Gillette blades would pull rather than get a clean cut on my hair.
Second recommendation would be to get a good triple-milled soap rather than a cream. It'll save you some money in the long run, and is only slightly less convenient.
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 25 October 2015, 21:32:14
I've been rocking an Edwin Jagger DE89 on a short handle with Kai blade for the last year and have loved it. I used to be an electric shaver for years, but wet shaving with a DE razor has been great.
My recommendation is to get an intermediate razor like an 89 and get a sampler of the nicer blades to find the combination of blade and razor that works for you. I found that Feather blades were too aggressive, but the Russian made Astra and Gillette blades would pull rather than get a clean cut on my hair.
Second recommendation would be to get a good triple-milled soap rather than a cream. It'll save you some money in the long run, and is only slightly less convenient.
Also using an Edwin Jagger, DE89L with a Feather blade. Before that used a Merkur Barber Pole and before that was a Merkur 23C long handle.
I second the sampler pack of blades if you're newer to wet shaving. I went through probably 10 different kinds of blades before finding that Feather worked best for me.
I usually use soaps but am currently trying the Cella shaving creme and it's working out quite well. I'm using a generic boar brush for now.
Post by: jbondeson on Sun, 25 October 2015, 21:53:17
Also using an Edwin Jagger, DE89L with a Feather blade. Before that used a Merkur Barber Pole and before that was a Merkur 23C long handle.
I second the sampler pack of blades if you're newer to wet shaving. I went through probably 10 different kinds of blades before finding that Feather worked best for me.
I usually use soaps but am currently trying the Cella shaving creme and it's working out quite well. I'm using a generic boar brush for now.
If I was still traveling a lot I would probably go with a good shaving creme, but with my recent change to zero work travel I'm loving D.R. Harris soaps.
On the brush I spent a little more for a firmer finest badger brush.
Have you tried a shorter handle before? I've been tempted to get a longer one to compare.
Post by: Kola93 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 22:37:56
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 25 October 2015, 23:00:39
I use a Braun electric razor with its own self-cleaning dock.Nah, it's nothing to fear. Just begin with non-agressive razor like Muehle r89 or Edwin Jagger DE89.
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Post by: FreeCopy on Sun, 25 October 2015, 23:11:58
Also using an Edwin Jagger, DE89L with a Feather blade. Before that used a Merkur Barber Pole and before that was a Merkur 23C long handle.
I second the sampler pack of blades if you're newer to wet shaving. I went through probably 10 different kinds of blades before finding that Feather worked best for me.
I usually use soaps but am currently trying the Cella shaving creme and it's working out quite well. I'm using a generic boar brush for now.
If I was still traveling a lot I would probably go with a good shaving creme, but with my recent change to zero work travel I'm loving D.R. Harris soaps.
On the brush I spent a little more for a firmer finest badger brush.
Have you tried a shorter handle before? I've been tempted to get a longer one to compare.
I got the shaving creme from Amazon and it was priced right. I decided on it against the D.R. Harris soaps which is next on my tryouts list.
I've been looking into a better brush. I just haven't decided what I think I need or want. I just know I need to go softer.
The EJ I'm using now is the shortest handle I've used and I definitely prefer it. I feel like I have better control and more finesse.
Post by: Kola93 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 23:43:04
I use a Braun electric razor with its own self-cleaning dock.Nah, it's nothing to fear. Just begin with non-agressive razor like Muehle r89 or Edwin Jagger DE89.
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Thanks for the recommendations. Is it expensive to get everything I need for a setup? I'm not entirely sure what would be required.
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 26 October 2015, 00:08:04
Though when I was in the Navy, I used a combination depending on what I needed to shave for.
When I would shave every day during the week, I used a double edged safety razor with everyday blades from a local drug store. If I had to have a really close shave for an inspection or event of some sort, I would use that, then a quick shave with a Mach 3.
The Mach 3 gave me a very close shave, but to much irritation for every day use. the one exception was when I was underway on the ship. There I used a Mach 3 everyday straight out of the shower to minimize the irritation.
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 October 2015, 00:38:58
You're looking on a 50 bucks or so for a decent razor (in my opinion, you can not do wrong with aforementioned Muhle or Edwin Jagger - they're of superb quality), a pack of a blades to try (diffetent kinds) - about ten bucks, brush (synthetic or hog will be OK for beginner, but you can go for badger at once) - 10-20 bucks, good shaving soap (try Proraso - it's good and pretty cheap). All in all, be ready to spent up to 100 USD.I use a Braun electric razor with its own self-cleaning dock.Nah, it's nothing to fear. Just begin with non-agressive razor like Muehle r89 or Edwin Jagger DE89.
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Thanks for the recommendations. Is it expensive to get everything I need for a setup? I'm not entirely sure what would be required.
You can spent less, go for Lord, or, god forbid, Weishi razor, but if you're want to save a few bucks, it's better to go without shaving soap and brush and use your current shaving foam or cream. But good razor is good razor.
Post by: Kola93 on Mon, 26 October 2015, 01:12:59
You're looking on a 50 bucks or so for a decent razor (in my opinion, you can not do wrong with aforementioned Muhle or Edwin Jagger - they're of superb quality), a pack of a blades to try (diffetent kinds) - about ten bucks, brush (synthetic or hog will be OK for beginner, but you can go for badger at once) - 10-20 bucks, good shaving soap (try Proraso - it's good and pretty cheap). All in all, be ready to spent up to 100 USD.I use a Braun electric razor with its own self-cleaning dock.Nah, it's nothing to fear. Just begin with non-agressive razor like Muehle r89 or Edwin Jagger DE89.
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Thanks for the recommendations. Is it expensive to get everything I need for a setup? I'm not entirely sure what would be required.
You can spent less, go for Lord, or, god forbid, Weishi razor, but if you're want to save a few bucks, it's better to go without shaving soap and brush and use your current shaving foam or cream. But good razor is good razor.
Thanks for the recommendations.
I am always willing to spend a few extra dollars on the good stuff, and this seems to be a fair investment towards something different. I'll look around and post back if I do get into it. ^-^
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 October 2015, 04:46:29
Yep. You right on it. Oh, and if you'll buy natural brush - get stand for it, when it will be drying upside-down. It helps to prolong its "life". Plastic ones cost about 3 bucks.You're looking on a 50 bucks or so for a decent razor (in my opinion, you can not do wrong with aforementioned Muhle or Edwin Jagger - they're of superb quality), a pack of a blades to try (diffetent kinds) - about ten bucks, brush (synthetic or hog will be OK for beginner, but you can go for badger at once) - 10-20 bucks, good shaving soap (try Proraso - it's good and pretty cheap). All in all, be ready to spent up to 100 USD.I use a Braun electric razor with its own self-cleaning dock.Nah, it's nothing to fear. Just begin with non-agressive razor like Muehle r89 or Edwin Jagger DE89.
It works really great, but I have to buy cleaning fluid cartridges for the dock every few months.
I would love to try a traditional razor, but it is almost intimidating to think about it. ^-^
Thanks for the recommendations. Is it expensive to get everything I need for a setup? I'm not entirely sure what would be required.
You can spent less, go for Lord, or, god forbid, Weishi razor, but if you're want to save a few bucks, it's better to go without shaving soap and brush and use your current shaving foam or cream. But good razor is good razor.
Thanks for the recommendations.
I am always willing to spend a few extra dollars on the good stuff, and this seems to be a fair investment towards something different. I'll look around and post back if I do get into it. ^-^
Post by: graefeln on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:09:57
You can spent less, go for Lord, or, god forbid, Weishi razor, but if you're want to save a few bucks, it's better to go without shaving soap and brush and use your current shaving foam or cream. But good razor is good razor.
If you really wanted to spend less, I wouldn't even recommend going without the soap/brush (it really does make a difference in how easily the blade glides across your face) - I would recommend checking the classifieds on a site like badgerandblade.com. Seriously, it's a site worth checking out anyways if you are interested in getting into traditional wet shaving - a lot of experienced people always willing to help and give advice.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:22:07
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 October 2015, 09:56:22
I've still got one of those blue and black 3 blade gilette things from the late 90's. Still on the original pack of blades.Nowadays Gilette cartriges ai'nt made to be durable as it was in the nineties.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 26 October 2015, 09:58:45
$30ish for a Merkur DE from Amazon
$20ish for the Art of Shaving travel pack with the little boar brush and soap
$5-8 for a 30pack of Astra blades from Amazon
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 October 2015, 10:06:22
I spent $60ish for my first setup.Well, when you a newbie, you can't be sure you'll like Astra. So I advise a sample pack with first kit. And then yes, buying you favourite blades in a bulk saves your monies.
$30ish for a Merkur DE from Amazon
$20ish for the Art of Shaving travel pack with the little boar brush and soap
$5-8 for a 30pack of Astra blades from Amazon
Post by: Zaskar on Mon, 26 October 2015, 13:47:48
If you're not this committed but still want to save money, I highly recommend Dollar Shave Club's 4-blade razor and shave butter. I'm on the every 2 months plan and I still end up with a stockpile of extra blades.
Just got that exact plan, takes a while to get use to changing them as often as you can now as I still get a stockpile too.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 26 October 2015, 13:50:57
Double edge safety razor here. Merkur 34C head with a Maggard Razor handle. Random Art of Shaving badger brush and an Imperial travel boar brush. I prefer Astra blades as well but iamtootallwiththis keeps hooking it up with new blades and shave soaps. Right now I really like Barrister and Mann's Limon Latha.
+1 for Barrister and Mann!
Seriously though everyone should check out maggardrazors.com
Great selection of stuff and wonderful customer service.
Right now I am using a bunch of different blades and soaps but my go to razor is my Gillette Slim adjustable from 1964.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 26 October 2015, 13:53:15
Well, when you a newbie, you can't be sure you'll like Astra. So I advise a sample pack with first kit. And then yes, buying you favourite blades in a bulk saves your monies.
I wasn't sure I'd like em either but I just picked a brand and tried it out. A single pack or a 3 pack of anything isn't too pricey. Under $5.
And trust me, I'm still new to wetshaving.
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 26 October 2015, 14:00:32
Me too. Loaded Feather blade in my razor for tomorrow shaving. Wish me luckWell, when you a newbie, you can't be sure you'll like Astra. So I advise a sample pack with first kit. And then yes, buying you favourite blades in a bulk saves your monies.
I wasn't sure I'd like em either but I just picked a brand and tried it out. A single pack or a 3 pack of anything isn't too pricey. Under $5.
And trust me, I'm still new to wetshaving.
Post by: Spopepro on Mon, 26 October 2015, 14:04:57
There are places that offer sample packs of DE blades. I got a sampler many years ago from bullgoose shaving. It was something like 20 bucks for 10 different brands. Totally worth it. The blade/handle/face combo is important for long term happiness.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 26 October 2015, 14:58:47
Don't think I can get it any cheaper than this.
Post by: Binge on Mon, 26 October 2015, 18:21:52
Actually it is an iKon P2B
(http://www.dapperism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ikon2pb-safetyrazor.jpeg)
Persona blades and a variety of soaps.
My skin prefers boars hair brushes.
Post by: graefeln on Mon, 26 October 2015, 18:30:34
I use a kamisori. I also have an old super speed if I don't have time to strop.
There are places that offer sample packs of DE blades. I got a sampler many years ago from bullgoose shaving. It was something like 20 bucks for 10 different brands. Totally worth it. The blade/handle/face combo is important for long term happiness.
I have been wanting to try a kamisori for awhile, but never really known anyone to have one. Have you ever used a traditional straight and, if so, what is it about the kamisori you prefer?
Post by: Bigpock on Mon, 26 October 2015, 19:11:30
Could I post my referral URL HERE!?
Post by: nova779 on Mon, 26 October 2015, 19:20:00
Post by: njbair on Mon, 26 October 2015, 19:26:02
Again Geekhack makes me want something better than what I have! :'( I use the cheapest disposable I can find and hope it doesn't cut me and ruin my skin with razor burnDollar shave club is super cheap and you get 4 blades. There's literally no reason not to try it.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 26 October 2015, 20:59:34
iKon OSS,Show Image(http://www.themonsta.id.au/de/ikon-oss-razor__08967_zoom.jpg)
Persona blades and a variety of soaps.
My skin prefers boars hair brushes.
What's your favorite soap brand/scent?
Post by: VinnyCordeiro on Mon, 26 October 2015, 22:08:24
Post by: Spopepro on Mon, 26 October 2015, 22:10:26
I use a kamisori. I also have an old super speed if I don't have time to strop.
There are places that offer sample packs of DE blades. I got a sampler many years ago from bullgoose shaving. It was something like 20 bucks for 10 different brands. Totally worth it. The blade/handle/face combo is important for long term happiness.
I have been wanting to try a kamisori for awhile, but never really known anyone to have one. Have you ever used a traditional straight and, if so, what is it about the kamisori you prefer?
I haven't used a nice western straight razor, so a comparison is probably not possible. Theoretically, a single bevel razor can be honed to a finer angle than a double hollow ground blade. Generally, I am a huge fan of Japanese cutlery which is a lot of why I went this direction.
It is a little odd at first not being able to use your other hand, or flip the blade around. Some strokes, like going against the grain on my left cheek, are somewhat awkward. I do appreciate the narrowness of the blade, and the feel of the whole thing. The very hard steel, and larger surface does make it a pain to hone. I'm actually in need of a different stone, and am currently shopping for a reasonably priced nakayama (which is a real challenge).
tl;dr: I like it, but it's a real commitment.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/b4zb6a3l1oalqqk/kamisori.jpg?dl=0)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 02:24:49
Also, for me Proraso Red worked better than Green. I found it more smooth and better smelling - although I like cooling effect of Green.
Post by: My_Thoughts on Tue, 27 October 2015, 05:08:34
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 05:20:36
Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 27 October 2015, 07:15:22
Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
maggardrazors.com (http://maggardrazors.com) has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.
Post by: THSdrummer on Tue, 27 October 2015, 08:35:46
I also have a Shumate's Ben Hur straight razor I use on my cheeks when I have a few weeks worth of growth going that I need to shave off. Still haven't manned up and used it under the corners of my jaw. I have used it on my neck and under my chin once. Unfortunately, I don't know the size on this.... It was honed and sold by someone on Reddit.
Post by: cwils0n on Tue, 27 October 2015, 08:47:02
It's also not a great time sink for me because I can go a couple of days without shaving and won't look like a haggard mess.
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 08:55:42
Thanks! I'll check it someday. For now, I'll stick to what is readily available in my country, though. And those two 150ml jars of soap I have will go for a long way :)Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
maggardrazors.com (http://maggardrazors.com) has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.
Oh, and this site have a nice starter kit with EJ razor for under a 100 bucks.
Post by: THSdrummer on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:00:51
I started using a straight razor from the art of shaving a few years ago. It's a little time consuming at first, but once you get comfortable dragging a sharp knife across your face it doesn't take much longer than a regular razor. It's weirdly relaxing now and I quite enjoy the whole process.
It's also not a great time sink for me because I can go a couple of days without shaving and won't look like a haggard mess.
Exactly! Although I tend to use my DE safety razor, it doesn't take any longer than a proper cartridge shave for me. The process is hugely relaxing to me as well. I looked forward to shaving with my cartridge razor, but it's even more fun with the DE/straight now. I'm trying to grow out some facial hair, and all I can think about is how fun it's going to be to shave off with my straight razor.
Post by: Wannabe on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:04:03
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:10:40
I've always been interested in switching to a safety razor with a nice German handle but currently I too use Dollar Shave Club. I usually do the every month for 3-4 months and then cancel for the rest of the year...end up with enough razors in that time period for 2 people for the rest of the year and spent less than one Gillette refill package.Well, it's not all about price of shaving, but about feeling too. As with the keyboards ;)
Post by: jbondeson on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:27:22
Also, for me Proraso Red worked better than Green. I found it more smooth and better smelling - although I like cooling effect of Green.
I started with Proraso Green and moved to DR Harris. The Proraso soap bowls lasted me maybe 3 months (I'm an every-other-day shaver), but I'm 5 months in on the DR Harris and am maybe one-third through. So even though they're a little more costly up front they last quite a bit longer.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:43:54
Thanks! I'll check it someday. For now, I'll stick to what is readily available in my country, though. And those two 150ml jars of soap I have will go for a long way :)Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
maggardrazors.com (http://maggardrazors.com) has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.
Oh, and this site have a nice starter kit with EJ razor for under a 100 bucks.
Their starter kits are great! I didn't even realize you were in the Ukraine, sorry about that.
Post by: Binge on Tue, 27 October 2015, 11:09:19
iKon OSS,Show Image(http://www.themonsta.id.au/de/ikon-oss-razor__08967_zoom.jpg)
Persona blades and a variety of soaps.
My skin prefers boars hair brushes.
What's your favorite soap brand/scent?
Shea Moisture Men's Utility Soap is my go-to most days just because of how comfortable it is to use. My wife loves the smell, it's got nothing weird in it, and my skin is happy afterward.
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 11:16:52
No offence hereThanks! I'll check it someday. For now, I'll stick to what is readily available in my country, though. And those two 150ml jars of soap I have will go for a long way :)Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
maggardrazors.com (http://maggardrazors.com) has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.
Oh, and this site have a nice starter kit with EJ razor for under a 100 bucks.
Their starter kits are great! I didn't even realize you were in the Ukraine, sorry about that.
Well, I can buy most of the popular soaps here and abroad, just not in US stores - because of shipping cost. But there are a lot of European sellers and best DE razors are German anyway
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 27 October 2015, 11:19:22
No offence hereThanks! I'll check it someday. For now, I'll stick to what is readily available in my country, though. And those two 150ml jars of soap I have will go for a long way :)Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etcHeard it's good, even if a bit pricey.
and the products last for many many months :)
www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk
maggardrazors.com (http://maggardrazors.com) has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.
Oh, and this site have a nice starter kit with EJ razor for under a 100 bucks.
Their starter kits are great! I didn't even realize you were in the Ukraine, sorry about that.
There are some great DEs from Germany! I still prefer my Gillette though. Looking into getting a slant in the future too.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 27 October 2015, 11:22:31
iKon OSS,Show Image(http://www.themonsta.id.au/de/ikon-oss-razor__08967_zoom.jpg)
Persona blades and a variety of soaps.
My skin prefers boars hair brushes.
What's your favorite soap brand/scent?
Shea Moisture Men's Utility Soap is my go-to most days just because of how comfortable it is to use. My wife loves the smell, it's got nothing weird in it, and my skin is happy afterward.
Looks like a solid soap!
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 14:40:54
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
Post by: THSdrummer on Tue, 27 October 2015, 14:55:17
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I have not heard of them. If you're looking for a quality DE razor to try out the hobby with, I'd recommend an Edwin Jaggar DE89. They seem to have a great following. Most people will recommend the DE89 or Merkur's 34c to beginners. The latter being a slightly larger cost, but generally a slight upgrade. I use a Merkur 38c. It was my first DE as well. I prefer the slightly longer handle than the 34c, but that's just me.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 27 October 2015, 14:55:35
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
$25 and free shipping?! Seems like a good deal. Let us know how it turns out!
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:07:18
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I have not heard of them. If you're looking for a quality DE razor to try out the hobby with, I'd recommend an Edwin Jaggar DE89. They seem to have a great following. Most people will recommend the DE89 or Merkur's 34c to beginners. The latter being a slightly larger cost, but generally a slight upgrade. I use a Merkur 38c. It was my first DE as well. I prefer the slightly longer handle than the 34c, but that's just me.
Already have Muhle R89. As for this Schmidt razor - I googled about it, and people say the quality of the head is a bit lower than Jagger/Muehle, but still pretty decent. And it have a nice big handle. Maybe I'll buy it... Even if just for handle ;)
Post by: Binge on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:08:48
an iKon P2B
(http://www.dapperism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ikon2pb-safetyrazor.jpeg)
Post by: THSdrummer on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:09:27
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I have not heard of them. If you're looking for a quality DE razor to try out the hobby with, I'd recommend an Edwin Jaggar DE89. They seem to have a great following. Most people will recommend the DE89 or Merkur's 34c to beginners. The latter being a slightly larger cost, but generally a slight upgrade. I use a Merkur 38c. It was my first DE as well. I prefer the slightly longer handle than the 34c, but that's just me.
Already have Muhle R89. As for this Schmidt razor - I googled about it, and people say the quality of the head is a bit lower than Jagger/Muehle, but still pretty decent. And it have a nice big handle. Maybe I'll buy it... Even if just for handle ;)
Ohh, then definitely give it a try! The handle does look really nice. It certainly seems like a good product, especially for that price. If the handle/bottom part of my razor weren't one piece, I might consider picking up a different handle for it.
Post by: jbondeson on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:09:45
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I tend to avoid smooth handles on objects that are going to both 1) get wet, and 2) get dangerously close to my jugular. :eek:
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:13:28
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
$25 and free shipping?! Seems like a good deal. Let us know how it turns out!
Well, it appears, this seller don't want to ship in my country. But I found this seller on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SCHMIDT-GRANDE-Closed-Double-Safety/dp/B00KD6GPO6
Price appears to be the same... Well, my salary next week, so I might to order it then. My dad had been seriously unhappy with his Mach3 lately, calls it "money-burner" and wants to try DE Razors - so maybe I'll gift it to him for birthday.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:15:01
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:17:33
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I tend to avoid smooth handles on objects that are going to both 1) get wet, and 2) get dangerously close to my jugular. :eek:
But there still a lot razors with smooth handles, and I didn't heard about any blood massacres in a bathroom lately :)
Well, this handle have a nice shape - I think it must sit in the hand pretty good.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:19:19
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
$25 and free shipping?! Seems like a good deal. Let us know how it turns out!
Well, it appears, this seller don't want to ship in my country. But I found this seller on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SCHMIDT-GRANDE-Closed-Double-Safety/dp/B00KD6GPO6
Price appears to be the same... Well, my salary next week, so I might to order it then. My dad had been seriously unhappy with his Mach3 lately, calls it "money-burner" and wants to try DE Razors - so maybe I'll gift it to him for birthday.
I'd say go for it. Price seems quite reasonable. I don't think it's that big of a deal that the handle is smooth. I'd prefer texture of course, but I don't think you will die.
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:20:44
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
$25 and free shipping?! Seems like a good deal. Let us know how it turns out!
Well, it appears, this seller don't want to ship in my country. But I found this seller on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SCHMIDT-GRANDE-Closed-Double-Safety/dp/B00KD6GPO6
Price appears to be the same... Well, my salary next week, so I might to order it then. My dad had been seriously unhappy with his Mach3 lately, calls it "money-burner" and wants to try DE Razors - so maybe I'll gift it to him for birthday.
I'd say go for it. Price seems quite reasonable. I don't think it's that big of a deal that the handle is smooth. I'd prefer texture of course, but I don't think you will die.
My exactly thought. And it's grande version, so it give a lot of handle to grab :)
Post by: jbondeson on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:24:04
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I tend to avoid smooth handles on objects that are going to both 1) get wet, and 2) get dangerously close to my jugular. :eek:
But there still a lot razors with smooth handles, and I didn't heard about any blood massacres in a bathroom lately :)
Well, this handle have a nice shape - I think it must sit in the hand pretty good.
Everyone gets to evaluate risk in their own way, and as bleary eyed as I am in the morning I need all the help I can get. :))
(fine, fine, i just like the feeling of a textured handle)
Post by: mougrim on Tue, 27 October 2015, 15:44:46
Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758
I tend to avoid smooth handles on objects that are going to both 1) get wet, and 2) get dangerously close to my jugular. :eek:
But there still a lot razors with smooth handles, and I didn't heard about any blood massacres in a bathroom lately :)
Well, this handle have a nice shape - I think it must sit in the hand pretty good.
Everyone gets to evaluate risk in their own way, and as bleary eyed as I am in the morning I need all the help I can get. :))
(fine, fine, i just like the feeling of a textured handle)
(me too, me too)
Have to get up at 6AM every day, so I can emphatise with you ;)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 27 October 2015, 16:54:10
I made a mistake... mine razor (recently and lovingly acquired through a fellow Hacker) is,
an iKon P2BShow Image(http://www.dapperism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ikon2pb-safetyrazor.jpeg)
Why does it look like someone put the baseplate on upside down?
Post by: grav3serker on Thu, 29 October 2015, 01:40:02
Post by: SamirD on Fri, 30 October 2015, 22:51:29
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor
(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 30 October 2015, 23:00:52
I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :D
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 30 October 2015, 23:14:26
Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :D
Post by: SamirD on Fri, 30 October 2015, 23:57:14
I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :D
Yep, I was shocked to even see that he used an electric once. Still kinda cool to know my little old shaver is a 'Bond' merchandise that has its own web page. :thumb:Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :D
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
I started out on electrics as regular razors could just never get close enough for me. I think my skin has changed since then though, so maybe I should look into them again. Yet another thing GH is going to get me into...
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 31 October 2015, 00:00:10
I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :DYep, I was shocked to even see that he used an electric once. Still kinda cool to know my little old shaver is a 'Bond' merchandise that has its own web page. :thumb:Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.I shave like Bond...James Bond :thumb:Yeah but in the last one he used a straight razor... :D
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razorShow Image(http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/fancybox_popup/public/images/product/ga007-philips-james-bond.jpg?itok=zaS15VT4)
I bought the Norelco version back when it first came out as my previous Norelco was having battery issues. I still use it today and it's just as close as ever on just the second set of blades. Been with me all over the world too.
I started out on electrics as regular razors could just never get close enough for me. I think my skin has changed since then though, so maybe I should look into them again. Yet another thing GH is going to get me into...
So old James Bond was cutting edge (hue hue) and new James Bond is retro.
Did this get decided on Back to the Future Day?
Post by: Texchappy on Sat, 31 October 2015, 01:11:29
Post by: Binge on Sat, 31 October 2015, 01:41:45
Baseplate is fixed. Looks just like this. Oddly enough it works beautifully.I made a mistake... mine razor (recently and lovingly acquired through a fellow Hacker) is,
an iKon P2BShow Image(http://www.dapperism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ikon2pb-safetyrazor.jpeg)
Why does it look like someone put the baseplate on upside down?
Post by: Texchappy on Sat, 31 October 2015, 02:40:29
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 31 October 2015, 03:07:40
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 31 October 2015, 07:46:37
Almost forgot one of the best additions to my experience -- a dirty bird pottery scuttle!
Bro we need a pic of that.
Post by: daerid on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:40:02
Post by: Texchappy on Sun, 01 November 2015, 20:07:36
Almost forgot one of the best additions to my experience -- a dirty bird pottery scuttle!
Bro we need a pic of that.
I'll work on that.
Post by: THSdrummer on Sun, 01 November 2015, 22:29:36
Merkur 38c 4oz here. Wife got it for me for our anniversary a bit over a month ago, along with 100 blades and a whole kit (badger hair brush, too :D). My first DE razor, and I'm actually loving it. I shave about every other day now, and it's super soothing/relaxing.
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:19:29
Is Maggard razors handles and heads any good? They have some pretty cheap heads and nice-looking all-stainless-steel handles on their site.
The tolerances on the head were bad. But the handles are pretty nice. I'm using a Maggard Razor handle with a Merkur 34c head.
Post by: Frizer on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:33:34
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:40:31
Lately I've been using Super Iridiums over Feather/7 o'clock. Very smooth and not as dangerous as using Feather.Tried that supposedly "scary" Feathers last week. They gave me pretty smooth and clean shaving. I used them in a mild closed comb, though.
Post by: Frizer on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:45:04
I almost always nick my chin with Feather. It's just _too_ sharp for me.Lately I've been using Super Iridiums over Feather/7 o'clock. Very smooth and not as dangerous as using Feather.Tried that supposedly "scary" Feathers last week. They gave me pretty smooth and clean shaving. I used them in a mild closed comb, though.
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:53:03
Well, my facehair is pretty hard and wiry, so I have a problems to shave it off even with a Feather. No nicks, though - only on the upper lip when I tried to shave it against the grain. It was a bad, bad idea :)I almost always nick my chin with Feather. It's just _too_ sharp for me.Lately I've been using Super Iridiums over Feather/7 o'clock. Very smooth and not as dangerous as using Feather.Tried that supposedly "scary" Feathers last week. They gave me pretty smooth and clean shaving. I used them in a mild closed comb, though.
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 02 November 2015, 07:57:48
What can I do? Can I go straight-razor? Different cream?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 November 2015, 08:00:03
I shave my head and face 3 times a week with a Gilette Fusion Proglide dealy. My hair (what is left of it) is very thin, while my facial hair is extremely thick and stubborn. If my shaving cream is really foamy and not wet, the razor clogs the **** up every two seconds and I have to bash it against the sink to get the hair out before my next stroke. I end up throwing out the bottom 25% of every shaving cream can because it gets too fluffy.
What can I do? Can I go straight-razor? Different cream?
I use a double edged safety razor to clean up my haircuts and shave. I really like that with a brush and shaving soap (not the shaving cream can). I used to use the DE safety razors with the cream from a can but I found the shaves weren't that great. If you're not ready to make the jump to razors, I'd try grabbing a cheap boar hair brush and some shaving soap from Art of Shaving or somewhere cheap.
Or I could just throw some shaving supplies in the package I'll be sending your way. I'll do that. Soaps and brush. You'll have to find an old cup. And you'll have to pickup your own DE and blades if you want that since I don't have extras.
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 02 November 2015, 08:01:47
I'll try some soap from that joint as I really hate wasting anything even if it is just a quarter of a can of barbasol.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 November 2015, 08:02:35
No. You stop sending me ****, plz.
I'll try some soap from that joint as I really hate wasting anything even if it is just a quarter of a can of barbasol.
Don't tell me what to do. I do what I want.
Post by: Frizer on Mon, 02 November 2015, 11:42:31
No. You stop sending me ****, plz.
I'll try some soap from that joint as I really hate wasting anything even if it is just a quarter of a can of barbasol.
I don't know why people use the canned stuff, soap and a brush cheaper/better/longer lasting.
Post by: SamirD on Mon, 02 November 2015, 11:43:27
LOL!No. You stop sending me ****, plz.
I'll try some soap from that joint as I really hate wasting anything even if it is just a quarter of a can of barbasol.
Don't tell me what to do. I do what I want.
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 02 November 2015, 12:49:17
Some people just dont want to make lather with a brush.No. You stop sending me ****, plz.
I'll try some soap from that joint as I really hate wasting anything even if it is just a quarter of a can of barbasol.
I don't know why people use the canned stuff, soap and a brush cheaper/better/longer lasting.
Post by: MeltingTeeth on Mon, 02 November 2015, 14:40:36
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 02 November 2015, 14:42:01
Post by: SamirD on Mon, 02 November 2015, 16:28:42
Post by: Bartlebum on Tue, 03 November 2015, 02:07:45
Post by: Texchappy on Tue, 03 November 2015, 02:16:32
I've been thinking about the plunge into Straights but still chicken that I'd make the bathroom look like a slasher movie. that and the work of keeping it sharp. But since I sometime have a few days growth of heavy beard when I shave now I've been wondering if it's a better tool for me now.
Post by: keyboardia1 on Tue, 03 November 2015, 03:33:19
I went to the art of shaving a bunch before I realized how overpriced it all was. Then I found the reddit community for wicked edge and ended up getting 2 straight edge razors and a double edge. Love it! It's a Merkur double edge that I use mainly. I'm living in the middle east so a beard is required, but for the neck / cheek bones I use the Merkur.link to reddit community?
edit: nvm, i think i found it. https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge
Post by: Bartlebum on Tue, 03 November 2015, 04:13:28
I went to the art of shaving a bunch before I realized how overpriced it all was. Then I found the reddit community for wicked edge and ended up getting 2 straight edge razors and a double edge. Love it! It's a Merkur double edge that I use mainly. I'm living in the middle east so a beard is required, but for the neck / cheek bones I use the Merkur.link to reddit community?
edit: nvm, i think i found it. https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge
You beat me to it, that's the one. They also have a HUGE amount of info on the sidebar with soaps etc.
Post by: daerid on Thu, 05 November 2015, 08:21:30
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 05 November 2015, 08:24:23
Tried Astra today. Nice. So far one of the smoothest shaves I had. And pretty clean too. Not THE cleanest, but not bad.
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
Post by: THSdrummer on Thu, 05 November 2015, 20:40:55
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
Heck yes. Do it! The Feather razor blade I shaved with just astounded me. The Gillette's I've used provided a marvelous shave as well. The best stuff they make is the double edge razor blades (I shaved with a Gillette Silver Blue blade tonight). I'm a bit bummed that I bought a 100 pack of Racers now, but I still enjoy the name and shave. As soon as I finish my last sampler (more shaves on this Gillette blade and then about 4 more blades including a Feather and Gillette 7 O'Clock), I'll use the Racer's up. I'll most likely replace them with Feathers or some Gillette blade.
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 12 December 2015, 10:58:40
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/11/85d8cd6d5096ba28d25d5258b7d17172.jpg)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 12 December 2015, 11:20:49
My newest acquisition :) Vintage Gillette Tech from 40s/50s.Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/11/85d8cd6d5096ba28d25d5258b7d17172.jpg)
Nice. I shave with my late grandfather's Gillette Fat Boy every day. Love it!
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 12 December 2015, 11:22:25
My newest acquisition :) Vintage Gillette Tech from 40s/50s.Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/11/85d8cd6d5096ba28d25d5258b7d17172.jpg)
Nice. I shave with my late grandfather's Gillette Fat Boy every day. Love it!
It was told to me Fatboy was one of the finest razors Gillette made. Ever :)
Post by: osi on Mon, 14 December 2015, 09:33:16
Post by: mougrim on Mon, 14 December 2015, 09:42:20
Dang. You guys are fancy. I use the cheap 2 blade disposable razors and a quick run with the trimmer over the beard area. Normally, I can get 2 good uses out of each razor :D :D.You should try DE razors. You can get a decend Gillette Tech on ebay for 20-30 bucks. Blades are cheap, and my dad gets about three weeks of shaving from one. Me - about week.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 14 December 2015, 10:27:18
Dang. You guys are fancy. I use the cheap 2 blade disposable razors and a quick run with the trimmer over the beard area. Normally, I can get 2 good uses out of each razor :D :D.
Dang. You guys are fancy. I use the cheap 2 blade disposable razors and a quick run with the trimmer over the beard area. Normally, I can get 2 good uses out of each razor :D :D.You should try DE razors. You can get a decend Gillette Tech on ebay for 20-30 bucks. Blades are cheap, and my dad gets about three weeks of shaving from one. Me - about week.
Yes, what he said. It is so much more of a pleasurable experience, and yet I never knew how cheap shaving could get until I started using a DE. 100 blades for like $9 I think. Bonkers.
Post by: Nalor on Mon, 14 December 2015, 20:25:37
Derby blades can usually be found for a good price in many places.
Post by: osi on Tue, 15 December 2015, 09:52:15
Dang. You guys are fancy. I use the cheap 2 blade disposable razors and a quick run with the trimmer over the beard area. Normally, I can get 2 good uses out of each razor :D :D.Dang. You guys are fancy. I use the cheap 2 blade disposable razors and a quick run with the trimmer over the beard area. Normally, I can get 2 good uses out of each razor :D :D.You should try DE razors. You can get a decend Gillette Tech on ebay for 20-30 bucks. Blades are cheap, and my dad gets about three weeks of shaving from one. Me - about week.
Yes, what he said. It is so much more of a pleasurable experience, and yet I never knew how cheap shaving could get until I started using a DE. 100 blades for like $9 I think. Bonkers.
Very tempting now...... :X
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 22 December 2015, 18:52:13
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/56779596c056db5d080f47f3beb0bee9.jpg)
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 22 December 2015, 21:54:07
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
+1 I've been working my way through a box of Astra Platinum and they've been working great. Had a sample pack with Feathers in it before and enjoyed them too though.
I have some simple double-edge safety razor, can't remember the model. Suits me fine though, much better than disposables. I'm not crazy about shaving but it's nice to have something built well.
Post by: notbrain on Fri, 25 December 2015, 18:42:47
This vid has turned into an addiction to his vlog. Damnit, Internet!
Post by: gain on Fri, 25 December 2015, 23:07:24
I use a Merkur Solingen, it's alright, feathers aren't sitting well lately as one sides shaving far better than the other.. Or that's normal and I've been doing something wrong this entire time, definitely not ruling that one out :G
Oh also finishing up a block of geo f. trumper's rose shaving soap, love the smell.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 25 December 2015, 23:27:15
Been using feathers for over a year now, tried other brands, Astra, Personna, Derby, Treet, nothing else springs to mind. But none have felt as comfy as a feather has with the hair I have.
I use a Merkur Solingen, it's alright, feathers aren't sitting well lately as one sides shaving far better than the other.. Or that's normal and I've been doing something wrong this entire time, definitely not ruling that one out :G
Oh also finishing up a block of geo f. trumper's rose shaving soap, love the smell.
Welcome to geekhack!
A ton of people love feathers and praise them, but for me at least Astras in my Slim Adjustable are the best.
If you love that floral scent, check out Lavanille by Barrister and Mann. It is expensive but the ingredients and lather are worth the cost.
Post by: gain on Sat, 26 December 2015, 18:03:51
Welcome to geekhack!
A ton of people love feathers and praise them, but for me at least Astras in my Slim Adjustable are the best.
If you love that floral scent, check out Lavanille by Barrister and Mann. It is expensive but the ingredients and lather are worth the cost.
Thanks!
My techniques changed a lot over the past 2 years so I feel it's fair to dig up another sample pack and give it a crack. I remember Astras being a bit smooth so I'm a bit keen
Looks like I'll have to import the Lavanille, depends how much shipping bites me in the arse but I am curious. If I end up going through with it I'll probably snag a new brush too (helps justify the shipping cost as well).
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Sat, 26 December 2015, 19:17:51
Welcome to geekhack!
A ton of people love feathers and praise them, but for me at least Astras in my Slim Adjustable are the best.
If you love that floral scent, check out Lavanille by Barrister and Mann. It is expensive but the ingredients and lather are worth the cost.
Thanks!
My techniques changed a lot over the past 2 years so I feel it's fair to dig up another sample pack and give it a crack. I remember Astras being a bit smooth so I'm a bit keen
Looks like I'll have to import the Lavanille, depends how much shipping bites me in the arse but I am curious. If I end up going through with it I'll probably snag a new brush too (helps justify the shipping cost as well).
What type of brush are you using?
I really like Barrister and Mann and I just got a sampler of Chisled Face soaps and they smell great but haven't had the chance to lather them.
Check out maggardrazors.com as they have a ton of shave soap, brushes, blades and razors.
Post by: Blueblue on Wed, 13 January 2016, 05:48:57
Using a vintage NOS Boker Red Injun, Gillette Fatboy and Slim.
My Brush is a simple Simpsons Berkeley in Best Badger.
Soaps : MLS Kraken + Aftershave Milk, MLS Panty Dropper, B&M Cheshire, B&M Fireside
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 16 January 2016, 11:21:29
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 16 January 2016, 11:25:07
I've gotten into DE and SE over the summer, quite addictive.
Using a vintage NOS Boker Red Injun, Gillette Fatboy and Slim.
My Brush is a simple Simpsons Berkeley in Best Badger.
Soaps : MLS Kraken + Aftershave Milk, MLS Panty Dropper, B&M Cheshire, B&M Fireside
BTW, have you tried brushes from horsehair? Got myself one by Epsilon. It's nice. Softer than boar, but less so than a badger. Ideal for me :)
Post by: Blueblue on Sun, 17 January 2016, 02:00:46
I've gotten into DE and SE over the summer, quite addictive.
Using a vintage NOS Boker Red Injun, Gillette Fatboy and Slim.
My Brush is a simple Simpsons Berkeley in Best Badger.
Soaps : MLS Kraken + Aftershave Milk, MLS Panty Dropper, B&M Cheshire, B&M Fireside
BTW, have you tried brushes from horsehair? Got myself one by Epsilon. It's nice. Softer than boar, but less so than a badger. Ideal for me :)
i've been meaning to try one from Vie-long, but the QC problems prevented me from buying them.
Post by: mougrim on Sun, 17 January 2016, 03:00:09
Well, you may consider trying Epsilon. It's Spanish-made, and it's quality is superb.I've gotten into DE and SE over the summer, quite addictive.
Using a vintage NOS Boker Red Injun, Gillette Fatboy and Slim.
My Brush is a simple Simpsons Berkeley in Best Badger.
Soaps : MLS Kraken + Aftershave Milk, MLS Panty Dropper, B&M Cheshire, B&M Fireside
BTW, have you tried brushes from horsehair? Got myself one by Epsilon. It's nice. Softer than boar, but less so than a badger. Ideal for me :)
i've been meaning to try one from Vie-long, but the QC problems prevented me from buying them.
Post by: OfTheWild on Mon, 18 January 2016, 01:30:02
I've been wrapped up with the straight razor communities for a few years now. I have quite a few straights, soaps, brushes, etc. Love it but I also have a big beard so although i'm into restoring and using straights I only shave my neck and cheeks. I also have a gillette slim DE and a cheap synthetic brush for travel.
Post by: Brammm87 on Mon, 18 January 2016, 09:12:13
Post by: Blueblue on Wed, 20 January 2016, 03:02:08
Well, you may consider trying Epsilon. It's Spanish-made, and it's quality is superb.
How is the scratchyness?
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 20 January 2016, 03:40:11
Not scratchy - well, not like boar ones. As I said, for me it is an optimum between boar and badger.Well, you may consider trying Epsilon. It's Spanish-made, and it's quality is superb.
How is the scratchyness?
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 20 January 2016, 11:38:27
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/13552818955_57b741ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk)
Thater 4292 (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk) by Dana Howe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/danahowe/), on Flickr
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 20 January 2016, 12:31:12
todays combo...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/13552818955_57b741ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk)
Thater 4292 (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk) by Dana Howe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/danahowe/), on Flickr
Nice brush. Wooden handle?
Post by: Bigpock on Wed, 20 January 2016, 13:00:24
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Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 20 January 2016, 13:13:11
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
I really like Astras with my Merkur. iamtootallforthis was nice enough to send me a bunch of blades to try out but I find myself drifting back to Astras. They just really work for me.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 20 January 2016, 14:55:39
Yes! I use a Merkur 38c as well. I love the soothing, relaxing feeling. And the shave is pretty incredible too.
What blades are you using?
Astra platinum. Got a 100 pack and they work really well. I think I'm gonna move up in sharpness once I run out. Probably some Feathers
I really like Astras with my Merkur. iamtootallforthis was nice enough to send me a bunch of blades to try out but I find myself drifting back to Astras. They just really work for me.
Astras are my go to in my Gillette Slim Adjustable.
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 20 January 2016, 15:23:43
todays combo...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/13552818955_57b741ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk)
Thater 4292 (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk) by Dana Howe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/danahowe/), on Flickr
Nice brush. Wooden handle?
yup. its a Thäter in cocobolo
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 21 January 2016, 01:17:33
Cool. And razor is?todays combo...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/13552818955_57b741ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk)
Thater 4292 (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk) by Dana Howe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/danahowe/), on Flickr
Nice brush. Wooden handle?
yup. its a Thäter in cocobolo
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 21 January 2016, 07:31:24
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 21 January 2016, 10:54:03
My plastic drugstore brush is falling apart, anybody have a good recommendation for something reasonable to replace it?
Order something from maggardrazors.com
Boar brushes are great and cheap. The synthetic brushes are solid and the badger are great if you want a little step up.
Post by: BLaZe on Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:19:14
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:31:34
Am I the only one to find that shaving is annoying ? ;D Currently I can't have what I call a proper "beard", if I let my beard grow it will only be on some part on my face so it's really ugly and I need to shave it everytime it grows. Since I'm extremely lazy I find shaving is annoying :'( Hoping someone here understands me.I understand you. For the great part of my life I thought shaving is annoying and boring. Only when I got introduced to classical wet shaving I found all this - lathering, shaving, etc - could be fun.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:36:48
Am I the only one to find that shaving is annoying ? ;D Currently I can't have what I call a proper "beard", if I let my beard grow it will only be on some part on my face so it's really ugly and I need to shave it everytime it grows. Since I'm extremely lazy I find shaving is annoying :'( Hoping someone here understands me.I understand you. For the great part of my life I thought shaving is annoying and boring. Only when I got introduced to classical wet shaving I found all this - lathering, shaving, etc - could be fun.
I'm with you on that! So relaxing and enjoyable.
Post by: BLaZe on Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:37:44
I have to wait some years to have a "full beard" will see if shaving will become a fun activity to me ;DAm I the only one to find that shaving is annoying ? ;D Currently I can't have what I call a proper "beard", if I let my beard grow it will only be on some part on my face so it's really ugly and I need to shave it everytime it grows. Since I'm extremely lazy I find shaving is annoying :'( Hoping someone here understands me.I understand you. For the great part of my life I thought shaving is annoying and boring. Only when I got introduced to classical wet shaving I found all this - lathering, shaving, etc - could be fun.
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:12:32
Cool. And razor is?todays combo...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/13552818955_57b741ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk)
Thater 4292 (https://flic.kr/p/mDBJUk) by Dana Howe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/danahowe/), on Flickr
Nice brush. Wooden handle?
yup. its a Thäter in cocobolo
That one is a Dovo Black Star (http://www.amazon.com/Dovo-Black-Straight-Razor-Handle/dp/B004XJ48AW)
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:23:35
I have to wait some years to have a "full beard" will see if shaving will become a fun activity to me ;DAm I the only one to find that shaving is annoying ? ;D Currently I can't have what I call a proper "beard", if I let my beard grow it will only be on some part on my face so it's really ugly and I need to shave it everytime it grows. Since I'm extremely lazy I find shaving is annoying :'( Hoping someone here understands me.I understand you. For the great part of my life I thought shaving is annoying and boring. Only when I got introduced to classical wet shaving I found all this - lathering, shaving, etc - could be fun.
I hope thats not true. If so, don't despair as you are probably evolutionally advanced from the rest of us hairy folk.
I occasionally see these poor guys that have made an attempt at the current fashion trend of 'lumbersexual' and no one informed them that if you cant grow a full beard in a month, you probably have a pretty sad, thin, looking beard. Like this unlucky guy, he should just shave:
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k189/beverchaku/TDM_1069.jpg)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:19:34
I got an email from West Coast Shaving that they now have their own branded DE razors. They actually look pretty nice. What do you guys think?
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Safety-Razors_c_8.html?Attribs=280&
Post by: jbondeson on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:34:22
Why did you guys let this thread get so stale?
I got an email from West Coast Shaving that they now have their own branded DE razors. They actually look pretty nice. What do you guys think?
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Safety-Razors_c_8.html?Attribs=280&
I like the look of the Black on Track. I've been thinking about getting a slightly more aggressive razor than my DE89.
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:37:49
Why did you guys let this thread get so stale?
I got an email from West Coast Shaving that they now have their own branded DE razors. They actually look pretty nice. What do you guys think?
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Safety-Razors_c_8.html?Attribs=280&
I'm no DE expert but the price looks about average with what you might expect to get from Merkur or similar. A lot of the brands are exactly the same model just different prices based on whos name is stamped on it.
I personally prefer the vintage gillettes on ebay. You can get some fairly nice stuff (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1955-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Super-Speed-TTO-DE-Blue-Tip-A2-/111914802035?hash=item1a0ea45b73:g:0MAAAOSwWTRWzRTU) for $15.
Post by: jbondeson on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:40:44
I'm no DE expert but the price looks about average with what you might expect to get from Merkur or similar. A lot of the brands are exactly the same model just different prices based on whos name is stamped on it.
I personally prefer the vintage gillettes on ebay. You can get some fairly nice stuff (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1955-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Super-Speed-TTO-DE-Blue-Tip-A2-/111914802035?hash=item1a0ea45b73:g:0MAAAOSwWTRWzRTU) for $15.
Vintage razors look really sweet, but many of them are butterfly and those make me really nervous.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:47:46
Why did you guys let this thread get so stale?
I got an email from West Coast Shaving that they now have their own branded DE razors. They actually look pretty nice. What do you guys think?
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Safety-Razors_c_8.html?Attribs=280&
I'm no DE expert but the price looks about average with what you might expect to get from Merkur or similar. A lot of the brands are exactly the same model just different prices based on whos name is stamped on it.
I personally prefer the vintage gillettes on ebay. You can get some fairly nice stuff (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1955-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Super-Speed-TTO-DE-Blue-Tip-A2-/111914802035?hash=item1a0ea45b73:g:0MAAAOSwWTRWzRTU) for $15.
I use a vintage Gillette adjustable from my grandfather, and I really love it.
I'm no DE expert but the price looks about average with what you might expect to get from Merkur or similar. A lot of the brands are exactly the same model just different prices based on whos name is stamped on it.
I personally prefer the vintage gillettes on ebay. You can get some fairly nice stuff (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1955-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Super-Speed-TTO-DE-Blue-Tip-A2-/111914802035?hash=item1a0ea45b73:g:0MAAAOSwWTRWzRTU) for $15.
Vintage razors look really sweet, but many of them are butterfly and those make me really nervous.
By butterfly you mean how the top opens to accept the blade? If so, why does that make you nervous?
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:48:27
I'm no DE expert but the price looks about average with what you might expect to get from Merkur or similar. A lot of the brands are exactly the same model just different prices based on whos name is stamped on it.
I personally prefer the vintage gillettes on ebay. You can get some fairly nice stuff (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1955-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Super-Speed-TTO-DE-Blue-Tip-A2-/111914802035?hash=item1a0ea45b73:g:0MAAAOSwWTRWzRTU) for $15.
Vintage razors look really sweet, but many of them are butterfly and those make me really nervous.
What makes you nervous?
I'd say its 50/50... lots of old 3 piece ones (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1940S-GILLETTE-NICKEL-TECH-3-PIECE-DE-SAFETY-RAZOR-/131735274769?hash=item1eac08c511:g:bvYAAOSwKtVWuj6f) too
Post by: jbondeson on Wed, 24 February 2016, 14:56:23
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:00:17
From a pure mechanical standpoint I don't trust the twist-to-open butterfly mechanisms. I know they shouldn't open up while shaving, but when holding sharp implements to my throat I prefer the three-piece design. ^-^
Hmmm ok I can understand that but mine has never opened, and it's hard to explain why but I don't think it would ever open accidentally. Are there reports of that?
Post by: jbondeson on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:03:21
Hmmm ok I can understand that but mine has never opened, and it's hard to explain why but I don't think it would ever open accidentally. Are there reports of that?
No idea, but rational arguments aren't going to stop my irrational fears -- or as I like to pretend "my abundance of caution" :))
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:07:59
Hmmm ok I can understand that but mine has never opened, and it's hard to explain why but I don't think it would ever open accidentally. Are there reports of that?
No idea, but rational arguments aren't going to stop my irrational fears -- or as I like to pretend "my abundance of caution" :))
I can totally understand that bro :llama:
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:46:56
Got this two beauties in today mail. It's British-made Gillette Parat and Brasilian Gillette Mono-tech. Nice ones!
Going to shave with Parat 'morrow.
Post by: Marizen on Wed, 24 February 2016, 18:15:58
For someone like myself who doesn't grow a ton of facial hair and doesn't have to replace blades very often, the Hydro5 works better. It's faster, it shaves closer (so far, since I'm not too experienced with the safety razor), and it's pretty hard to nick my moles.
I still use the safety razor on the weekend, but I don't feel like waking up extra early during the week. It takes like three times as long just because the process of lathering, storing, cleaning, and being extra careful not to slice my face open. I really like going through the process, but it's too much of a hassle when I'm getting ready for work because I'm really not a morning person.
I know a lot of people prefer safety razors, but I'm definitely not ready to completely switch.
I do want to get a Merkur 34C and some good quality shaving soap and see if that makes a difference. The Van Der Hagen stuff seems alright, but I have to only lather my face then shave, then lather my neck then shave, otherwise if I try to lather everything it's usually kinda dry by the time I get to my neck and then I get a ton of irritation.
Maybe I'm just doing it all wrong, but I've watched quite a few nick shaves videos and I don't really see what I'm doing wrong.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 24 February 2016, 22:10:53
B&M Night Music and Aftershave: smell and perform like dreams
Post by: demik on Thu, 25 February 2016, 00:48:07
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 25 February 2016, 01:47:47
I was using the Schick Hydro5 for a while, and then recently (about two months ago) switched to a safety razor. I bought the Van Der Hagen kit at Target and loved the new experience, but it got old pretty fast. It takes me so much longer to shave with a safety razor, and I end up with more irritation and a worse shave. This could honestly just be due to lack of experience.It seems your soap isn't very good. With thick lather from good soap you can lather all your face and shave at your leisure. I can recommend Proraso soap and creams. Maybe it is not the best soap, but it's pretty good and makes thick, slick lather.
For someone like myself who doesn't grow a ton of facial hair and doesn't have to replace blades very often, the Hydro5 works better. It's faster, it shaves closer (so far, since I'm not too experienced with the safety razor), and it's pretty hard to nick my moles.
I still use the safety razor on the weekend, but I don't feel like waking up extra early during the week. It takes like three times as long just because the process of lathering, storing, cleaning, and being extra careful not to slice my face open. I really like going through the process, but it's too much of a hassle when I'm getting ready for work because I'm really not a morning person.
I know a lot of people prefer safety razors, but I'm definitely not ready to completely switch.
I do want to get a Merkur 34C and some good quality shaving soap and see if that makes a difference. The Van Der Hagen stuff seems alright, but I have to only lather my face then shave, then lather my neck then shave, otherwise if I try to lather everything it's usually kinda dry by the time I get to my neck and then I get a ton of irritation.
Maybe I'm just doing it all wrong, but I've watched quite a few nick shaves videos and I don't really see what I'm doing wrong.
If you face lathering, why don't you experiment with bowl lathering? From my experience it helps with lather quality control, and you can easy experiment with adding water, getting more soap on brush, etc.
Also, I don't say Van der Hagen razor is bad - but if you can, get yourself Merkur, EJ or Muehle. Or Gillette Tech from 1940s or 50s - there are a lot of them on eBay.
P.S. About time for shaving... It's 15-20 minutes for me, but it worth it.
Post by: henz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 01:49:01
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 25 February 2016, 06:04:56
how long does it usually take u guys to shave? im a lazy **** that's why i have a beard.
I have a beard, but I still have to trim the neck/cheek line every couple of days. Probably like ten minutes for a regular shave, 20 minutes or so for shave and trim at home.
Post by: Marizen on Thu, 25 February 2016, 17:04:56
It seems your soap isn't very good. With thick lather from good soap you can lather all your face and shave at your leisure. I can recommend Proraso soap and creams. Maybe it is not the best soap, but it's pretty good and makes thick, slick lather.
If you face lathering, why don't you experiment with bowl lathering? From my experience it helps with lather quality control, and you can easy experiment with adding water, getting more soap on brush, etc.
Also, I don't say Van der Hagen razor is bad - but if you can, get yourself Merkur, EJ or Muehle. Or Gillette Tech from 1940s or 50s - there are a lot of them on eBay.
P.S. About time for shaving... It's 15-20 minutes for me, but it worth it.
Awesome, thank you for the recommendation. I know that usually you get what you pay for, and $30 for a razor, bowl, soap, and brush is super cheap. The Van der Hagen soap is only like $3 by itself, where as other soaps I've looked into were $10-20. I know price isn't always indicative of quality, but when there's that big of a gap there's gotta be a good reason.
I was looking into some Barrister & Mann soaps, but those were like $16 each. I'll definitely order some Proraso and maybe the Merkur that I've been wanting and hopefully that makes a difference. Might order some different blades too.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 25 February 2016, 18:38:38
It seems your soap isn't very good. With thick lather from good soap you can lather all your face and shave at your leisure. I can recommend Proraso soap and creams. Maybe it is not the best soap, but it's pretty good and makes thick, slick lather.
If you face lathering, why don't you experiment with bowl lathering? From my experience it helps with lather quality control, and you can easy experiment with adding water, getting more soap on brush, etc.
Also, I don't say Van der Hagen razor is bad - but if you can, get yourself Merkur, EJ or Muehle. Or Gillette Tech from 1940s or 50s - there are a lot of them on eBay.
P.S. About time for shaving... It's 15-20 minutes for me, but it worth it.
Awesome, thank you for the recommendation. I know that usually you get what you pay for, and $30 for a razor, bowl, soap, and brush is super cheap. The Van der Hagen soap is only like $3 by itself, where as other soaps I've looked into were $10-20. I know price isn't always indicative of quality, but when there's that big of a gap there's gotta be a good reason.
I was looking into some Barrister & Mann soaps, but those were like $16 each. I'll definitely order some Proraso and maybe the Merkur that I've been wanting and hopefully that makes a difference. Might order some different blades too.
You might want to order a sampler pack of blades; sometimes I think people underestimate how the different blades behave when shaving. Some are just too sharp for people, others too aggressive a bevel, etc.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 25 February 2016, 20:32:47
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 26 February 2016, 02:16:08
Awesome, thank you for the recommendation. I know that usually you get what you pay for, and $30 for a razor, bowl, soap, and brush is super cheap. The Van der Hagen soap is only like $3 by itself, where as other soaps I've looked into were $10-20. I know price isn't always indicative of quality, but when there's that big of a gap there's gotta be a good reason.
I was looking into some Barrister & Mann soaps, but those were like $16 each. I'll definitely order some Proraso and maybe the Merkur that I've been wanting and hopefully that makes a difference. Might order some different blades too.
Well, you right - decent soap costs about 10 bucks, and any soap above 20, IMO, way overpriced. But there are exceptions - this Wednesday got MEM olive shaving cream from friend in Israel - it makes thick and slick lather, good for my skin and it's price just 10 shekels (about 2 and a half bucks). But, alas, when imported to, say, USA, it price soaring to 10 or 12 dollars. Worth to try anyway, IMHO - but after Proraso.
Oh, my personal favourites in Proraso soaps are Red and Green - Red has more masculine scent and Green is mentol-scented and has pleasant coolin effect on skin.
And also, by all means, get a sampler blades pack - some blades which works for one man, won't do for another. Astra, Personna, Shark, Gillette 7 O'Clock, etc.
Post by: Marizen on Fri, 26 February 2016, 12:34:22
Oh, my personal favourites in Proraso soaps are Red and Green - Red has more masculine scent and Green is mentol-scented and has pleasant coolin effect on skin.
And also, by all means, get a sampler blades pack - some blades which works for one man, won't do for another. Astra, Personna, Shark, Gillette 7 O'Clock, etc.
Doesn't the green on have eucalyptus and the red one sandalwood? If so I'll definitely try the green one. Sandalwood is a little bit too heavy for my smell-buds. I love the smell of it, but for the morning I'd like something with eukalyptus, lemon, or something along those lines to help me wake up and feel refreshed throughout the day. So I think I'll go for the green one lol.
Ya I've heard Personna and Gillette 7 O'Clock were the best, but it doesn't hurt to try them all since they're so cheap.
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 26 February 2016, 14:41:23
Oh, my personal favourites in Proraso soaps are Red and Green - Red has more masculine scent and Green is mentol-scented and has pleasant coolin effect on skin.
And also, by all means, get a sampler blades pack - some blades which works for one man, won't do for another. Astra, Personna, Shark, Gillette 7 O'Clock, etc.
Doesn't the green on have eucalyptus and the red one sandalwood? If so I'll definitely try the green one. Sandalwood is a little bit too heavy for my smell-buds. I love the smell of it, but for the morning I'd like something with eukalyptus, lemon, or something along those lines to help me wake up and feel refreshed throughout the day. So I think I'll go for the green one lol.
Ya I've heard Personna and Gillette 7 O'Clock were the best, but it doesn't hurt to try them all since they're so cheap.
Yep, you right about scents. Eucalipt/menthol and sandalwood.
Try a lot of blades and pick one you liked best ;)
Post by: Marizen on Thu, 17 March 2016, 13:33:20
Post by: awakened on Fri, 18 March 2016, 05:01:07
Post by: mougrim on Fri, 18 March 2016, 07:36:26
Just got my Merkur 34C and Proraso soap. Noticeably better than the Van Der Hagen stuff. The soap is slicker, and I noticed that the razor curves the blade a little bit so I guess that could make it so I don't have to hold the razor at as much of an angle.Told you. As for myself - I prefer vintage razors, but Mercurs are solid pieces of engineering. And Proraso is not bad either. There are a lot of costlier soaps, but they ain't much better, really. Just more famous/organic/etc.
Post by: -musubi on Sat, 19 March 2016, 14:04:10
Post by: mougrim on Sat, 19 March 2016, 15:57:08
I use a Phillips Norelco electric shaver. Seems to have an infinite battery life as I rarely charge it :)) never really tried a traditional shaver, those probably get cleaner shavesThey sure are. Especially in the chin and neck area.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Sat, 19 March 2016, 16:11:53
It seems your soap isn't very good. With thick lather from good soap you can lather all your face and shave at your leisure. I can recommend Proraso soap and creams. Maybe it is not the best soap, but it's pretty good and makes thick, slick lather.
If you face lathering, why don't you experiment with bowl lathering? From my experience it helps with lather quality control, and you can easy experiment with adding water, getting more soap on brush, etc.
Also, I don't say Van der Hagen razor is bad - but if you can, get yourself Merkur, EJ or Muehle. Or Gillette Tech from 1940s or 50s - there are a lot of them on eBay.
P.S. About time for shaving... It's 15-20 minutes for me, but it worth it.
Awesome, thank you for the recommendation. I know that usually you get what you pay for, and $30 for a razor, bowl, soap, and brush is super cheap. The Van der Hagen soap is only like $3 by itself, where as other soaps I've looked into were $10-20. I know price isn't always indicative of quality, but when there's that big of a gap there's gotta be a good reason.
I was looking into some Barrister & Mann soaps, but those were like $16 each. I'll definitely order some Proraso and maybe the Merkur that I've been wanting and hopefully that makes a difference. Might order some different blades too.
B&M are totally worth the money. The quality of ingredients and performance prove it. I can't speak highly enough of them.
Their new latha line performs just as well but is formulated so that it is lower priced.
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 19 March 2016, 17:17:15
Ingredients:
+ Aloe Vera Gel
+ Lemon Juice (closes my pores for a tighter shave)
+ Antibacterial Hand Soap (just a little for the germs/viscosity)
+ Shower Gel (small amount for viscosity)
+ Baking Soda (for freshness)
Kind of weird that this mixture has works for bumps. Maybe one of you knows my pain and can recommend a shave soap?
I can't use anything with oil added and I needs me some aloe vera.
I guess I could upgrade the ingredients in the future but it would be nice to just buy something that works.
Post by: slip84 on Sat, 19 March 2016, 22:42:23
Tried a few of their other soaps and just really like that one. I have a super sensitive neck and that soaps seems to do the trick.
Post by: zmka on Sun, 20 March 2016, 00:53:21
For daily use, I now just use a foamy canned shave cream and a Feather AC DX, non-folding. It's quick and gives a nice clean shave - even with just a single pass. No stropping with the swap-out blade (I use Captain Excelia blades). If I decide to use a DE for whatever reason, I use a Slant with a Feather blade. Nice and close, but not as good as the straight.
I have a bunch of straights - my favorites are a couple of Filarmonicas which I very rarely use anymore. But they give great shaves.
Post by: DvorakDachshund on Mon, 21 March 2016, 19:52:38
BIC Flex 3 (made in Greece) are the only razors I can use. Everything else either cuts up my face or gives me bumps.
There's something about those Grecian blades! Just ordered another 100 Bic Astors myself.
Post by: loganville on Mon, 21 March 2016, 19:59:07
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 21 March 2016, 21:25:03
Yup!BIC Flex 3 (made in Greece) are the only razors I can use. Everything else either cuts up my face or gives me bumps.
There's something about those Grecian blades! Just ordered another 100 Bic Astors myself.
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 24 March 2016, 04:51:23
Post by: OfTheWild on Tue, 29 March 2016, 11:44:00
I have to make my own shaving soap to prevent razor bumps. Every anti bump product makes the bumps worse.
Ingredients:
+ Aloe Vera Gel
+ Lemon Juice (closes my pores for a tighter shave)
+ Antibacterial Hand Soap (just a little for the germs/viscosity)
+ Shower Gel (small amount for viscosity)
+ Baking Soda (for freshness)
Kind of weird that this mixture has works for bumps. Maybe one of you knows my pain and can recommend a shave soap?
I can't use anything with oil added and I needs me some aloe vera.
I guess I could upgrade the ingredients in the future but it would be nice to just buy something that works.
Thats interesting because i would suspect a lot of those products contain irritants. What natural shave soaps have you tried? There are plenty of people with allergies to added perfumes and such that are often added. If its actually the soap you're allergic to and not some irritation from the shave itself, Mike's Natural Unscented is the standard for a great soap with nothing added. A couple others that people swear by would be Paraso's White soap, and Mystic Waters Natural. Its something that has countless posts of discussion on places like badger & blade or straightrazorplace. Have you tried creams? They are often a little more gentle and can be perfect for sensitive skin conditions.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 29 March 2016, 17:49:41
I use a ton of aloe vera to counteract the unnatural soaps. I poked around the internet a bit after writing that and found a few alternatives that might work for me. I think once I upgrade to a better brush I wont have as many issues with oil. The oils in most products cause issues for me since I already have a ton of natural oils. Regardless of how much oil I eat I can't wear breathe right strips. They fall off my nose after a minute.I have to make my own shaving soap to prevent razor bumps. Every anti bump product makes the bumps worse.
Ingredients:
+ Aloe Vera Gel
+ Lemon Juice (closes my pores for a tighter shave)
+ Antibacterial Hand Soap (just a little for the germs/viscosity)
+ Shower Gel (small amount for viscosity)
+ Baking Soda (for freshness)
Kind of weird that this mixture has works for bumps. Maybe one of you knows my pain and can recommend a shave soap?
I can't use anything with oil added and I needs me some aloe vera.
I guess I could upgrade the ingredients in the future but it would be nice to just buy something that works.
Thats interesting because i would suspect a lot of those products contain irritants. What natural shave soaps have you tried? There are plenty of people with allergies to added perfumes and such that are often added. If its actually the soap you're allergic to and not some irritation from the shave itself, Mike's Natural Unscented is the standard for a great soap with nothing added. A couple others that people swear by would be Paraso's White soap, and Mystic Waters Natural. Its something that has countless posts of discussion on places like badger & blade or straightrazorplace. Have you tried creams? They are often a little more gentle and can be perfect for sensitive skin conditions.
I've tried Paraso's sensitive skin formula, and that worked OK. I'm fine with scents. I can't use aftershave or pre shave oils so aloe vera is essential for me. I didn't realize it was the oils causing the problems until I used an Art Of Shaving kit my gf at the time bought me. Pre shave oil wrecked me.
I'll upgrade my equipment and try some soaps with tons of aloe vera and report back with the results.
Post by: OfTheWild on Tue, 29 March 2016, 20:47:50
Post by: sek1ne on Tue, 29 March 2016, 21:07:48
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 29 March 2016, 21:31:11
I have a bunch of soaps but they're all scented and such. I do however, have some shaving cream that is no longer made that has some formulas for sensitive, oily, or problematic skin types. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'd be happy to mail you some samples. :thumb:Aw man, that is super awesome of you! My pride won't allow me to accept. I'll keep my eyes open for product and report back with my findings! (http://i.imgur.com/ZGHJ6Bj.gif)
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 March 2016, 01:52:45
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 30 March 2016, 04:28:04
Why arn't you guys using electric ?Cuz I like when my chin is nice and shiny 😊
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 30 March 2016, 06:25:03
Why arn't you guys using electric ?
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
The closer it is, the smoother it is for longer. My girlfriend appreciates that fact ;D
Also with a razer its easier to get a clean edge along the neck/cheek line, and easier to do small areas such as around the mouth when dealing with a beard.
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 30 March 2016, 06:26:58
Yup. As you said.Why arn't you guys using electric ?
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
The closer it is, the smoother it is for longer. My girlfriend appreciates that fact ;D
Also with a razer its easier to get a clean edge along the neck/cheek line, and easier to do small areas such as around the mouth when dealing with a beard.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 30 March 2016, 06:55:57
My experience is that I have to make so many passes with an electric razor it grinds the oils into my face in the process. I'm the kind of guy that can use orange pumice on my face and still have some oil left over :confused:
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 30 March 2016, 12:28:34
I have a bunch of soaps but they're all scented and such. I do however, have some shaving cream that is no longer made that has some formulas for sensitive, oily, or problematic skin types. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'd be happy to mail you some samples. :thumb:Aw man, that is super awesome of you! My pride won't allow me to accept. I'll keep my eyes open for product and report back with my findings!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGHJ6Bj.gif)
Its really not a big deal to me - I'm probably not going to get to it before it goes rancid. I have a huge beard and still have probably 10 years worth of other soaps and creams to get through. Its from Coates (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/bobcat50/Miscellaneous%20BC/Shave/Coates6-2014_zpsf3af5a3f.jpg), I bought a 6-pack when they were closing up shop.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 30 March 2016, 13:16:07
The stuff I use works. I'm not in a dire situation, but maybe someone from GH can utilize them before they expire (http://i.imgur.com/bpuuzQN.gif)I have a bunch of soaps but they're all scented and such. I do however, have some shaving cream that is no longer made that has some formulas for sensitive, oily, or problematic skin types. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'd be happy to mail you some samples. :thumb:Aw man, that is super awesome of you! My pride won't allow me to accept. I'll keep my eyes open for product and report back with my findings!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGHJ6Bj.gif)
Its really not a big deal to me - I'm probably not going to get to it before it goes rancid. I have a huge beard and still have probably 10 years worth of other soaps and creams to get through. Its from Coates (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/bobcat50/Miscellaneous%20BC/Shave/Coates6-2014_zpsf3af5a3f.jpg), I bought a 6-pack when they were closing up shop.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 30 March 2016, 13:19:37
Yup. As you said.Why arn't you guys using electric ?
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
The closer it is, the smoother it is for longer. My girlfriend appreciates that fact ;D
Also with a razer its easier to get a clean edge along the neck/cheek line, and easier to do small areas such as around the mouth when dealing with a beard.
Electric razors also have issues with thick hairs. I got a lot of tugging and pulling after using an electric.
It worked great when I was younger but after a year or two it was painful.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 30 March 2016, 13:32:59
Yup. As you said.Why arn't you guys using electric ?
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
The closer it is, the smoother it is for longer. My girlfriend appreciates that fact ;D
Also with a razer its easier to get a clean edge along the neck/cheek line, and easier to do small areas such as around the mouth when dealing with a beard.
Electric razors also have issues with thick hairs. I got a lot of tugging and pulling after using an electric.
It worked great when I was younger but after a year or two it was painful.
but you're suppose to use a trimmer first to make it shorter, then the regular electric razor.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 30 March 2016, 13:37:16
Yup. As you said.Why arn't you guys using electric ?
What is the purpose of shaving so closely with a razor ?
The closer it is, the smoother it is for longer. My girlfriend appreciates that fact ;D
Also with a razer its easier to get a clean edge along the neck/cheek line, and easier to do small areas such as around the mouth when dealing with a beard.
Electric razors also have issues with thick hairs. I got a lot of tugging and pulling after using an electric.
It worked great when I was younger but after a year or two it was painful.
but you're suppose to use a trimmer first to make it shorter, then the regular electric razor.
It was short TP. I just have thick beard hairs.
Post by: Marizen on Wed, 30 March 2016, 18:28:31
F THAT
$30 for soap
$40 for after shave lotion
$60 for a badger brush, $120 for a thicker badger brush
He tried to offer me 20% off, or a kit that basically came with a free soap (still like $175 total).
Uhhhh I'll have to think about it *walk away and never look back*.
Hell, even the more expensive soaps generally are $15-$20. Ain't no way I'm spending $30. And $40 for after shave lotion??? That's ridiculous. The Nivea Sensitive post shave balm is one of the most highly recommended from what I've seen, and only costs like $5 at Target. I guess the brush isn't too much of a ripoff depending on what you're comparing it to because brushes can get very expensive.
They had a Merkur 34C in there and I wanted to see how much they marked it up, but I didn't want to take any more of the guy's time because there was no way I was buying anything in there.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 30 March 2016, 18:51:08
I went to The Art of Shaving last weekend looking for some soaps, brush, stand, and a shallower bowl than the one I have.
F THAT
$30 for soap
$40 for after shave lotion
$60 for a badger brush, $120 for a thicker badger brush
He tried to offer me 20% off, or a kit that basically came with a free soap (still like $175 total).
Uhhhh I'll have to think about it *walk away and never look back*.
Hell, even the more expensive soaps generally are $15-$20. Ain't no way I'm spending $30. And $40 for after shave lotion??? That's ridiculous. The Nivea Sensitive post shave balm is one of the most highly recommended from what I've seen, and only costs like $5 at Target. I guess the brush isn't too much of a ripoff depending on what you're comparing it to because brushes can get very expensive.
They had a Merkur 34C in there and I wanted to see how much they marked it up, but I didn't want to take any more of the guy's time because there was no way I was buying anything in there.
Use online stores. Maggard Razors is my go to. (Yes, I will continue to recommend them considering their great service and fast shipping times.)
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:37:26
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:39:52
Nivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
I don't think the brush is the issue. Sounds like too much water in the lather. A badger brush is still a great brush though but I get great lathers with my badger brush.
Maggards has everything you could need though wet shaving wise.
Post by: mougrim on Thu, 31 March 2016, 04:58:15
Nivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.I have Omega boar brush, and also Epsilon hoese and badger Zenith one. And i must say that I use everyday mainly boar and horse brushes. Badger brush I found to be great for face lathering, but I prefer bowl lathering. As for lather - first you need a decent amount of soap/cream on a wet brush, soaked in warm water, then add some water in a bowl (on the fingertips) and begin to make lather. If there are too little of it or it is too thick, add some more.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 31 March 2016, 05:06:20
I checked out Maggards. I think I'll try one of their razors sometime in the futureNivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
I don't think the brush is the issue. Sounds like too much water in the lather. A badger brush is still a great brush though but I get great lathers with my badger brush.
Maggards has everything you could need though wet shaving wise.
Alright, thank you for clearing this up. If I find I don't like badger I'll try a decent boar brushNivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.I have Omega boar brush, and also Epsilon hoese and badger Zenith one. And i must say that I use everyday mainly boar and horse brushes. Badger brush I found to be great for face lathering, but I prefer bowl lathering. As for lather - first you need a decent amount of soap/cream on a wet brush, soaked in warm water, then add some water in a bowl (on the fingertips) and begin to make lather. If there are too little of it or it is too thick, add some more.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
Post by: sek1ne on Thu, 31 March 2016, 14:17:37
I checked out Maggards. I think I'll try one of their razors sometime in the futureNivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
I don't think the brush is the issue. Sounds like too much water in the lather. A badger brush is still a great brush though but I get great lathers with my badger brush.
Maggards has everything you could need though wet shaving wise.Alright, thank you for clearing this up. If I find I don't like badger I'll try a decent boar brushNivea products (other than the scrub) wreck my face. There are tons of decent alternatives to the most sought after products. I've used a boar hair brush once. The lather I got from it was like frothy milk :(. I think investing in a decent badger brush is the way to go.I have Omega boar brush, and also Epsilon hoese and badger Zenith one. And i must say that I use everyday mainly boar and horse brushes. Badger brush I found to be great for face lathering, but I prefer bowl lathering. As for lather - first you need a decent amount of soap/cream on a wet brush, soaked in warm water, then add some water in a bowl (on the fingertips) and begin to make lather. If there are too little of it or it is too thick, add some more.
I'm going to check out Maggard tonight. Thank you
I definitely like boar brushes. They seem to be a bit more fragile than badger though.
Post by: BIZ! on Sat, 09 April 2016, 10:55:12
The japanese razor blade company "Feather" makes outstanding blades that last a few weeks then you replace it.
It's way less expensive than buying Gilette or Mach 8 cartridges.
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 09 April 2016, 13:32:19
But seriously... a brush? Don't that get nasty and all after time passes? I like to use shaving cream and replace my blades once a month max.
Post by: NewbieOneKenobi on Sat, 09 April 2016, 16:52:35
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Shaving, Razors, etc. What you use?
Black Widow Ste… oh wait. :D
Just kidding. ;)