Shaving, Razors, etc. What you use?

[THSdrummer]

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.

[Wannabe]

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.

[mougrim]

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

[jbondeson]

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.

[iamtootallforthis]

Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etc

and the products last for many many months

www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk

Heard it's good, even if a bit pricey.

maggardrazors.com has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.

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

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.

[Binge]

iKon OSS,

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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.

[mougrim]

Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etc

and the products last for many many months

www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk

Heard it's good, even if a bit pricey.

maggardrazors.com has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.

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

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.

No offence here 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

[iamtootallforthis]

Taylor of Old Bond Street are my go to for soaps, creams, aftershave etc

and the products last for many many months

www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk

Heard it's good, even if a bit pricey.

maggardrazors.com has samplers of a lot of different soaps if you're ever looking to try anything out.

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

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.

No offence here 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

There are some great DEs from Germany! I still prefer my Gillette though. Looking into getting a slant in the future too.

[iamtootallforthis]

iKon OSS,

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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!

[mougrim]

Hmm. Looks nice, and pretty inexpensive too. Anyone heard something about this brand?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271729123758

[THSdrummer]

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.

[heedpantsnow]

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!

[mougrim]

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

[Binge]

I made a mistake... mine razor (recently and lovingly acquired through a fellow Hacker) is,

an iKon P2B

[THSdrummer]

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.

[jbondeson]

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. 

[mougrim]

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.

[heedpantsnow]

Reading the old wetshaving thread made me so sad.  Smallfry in there.  Moose's scorched-earth rage.  Sad.   

[mougrim]

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. 

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.

[heedpantsnow]

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.

[mougrim]

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

[jbondeson]

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. 

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)

[mougrim]

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. 

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

[iamtootallforthis]

I made a mistake... mine razor (recently and lovingly acquired through a fellow Hacker) is,

an iKon P2B

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Why does it look like someone put the baseplate on upside down?

[grav3serker]

I've got some random DE razor I got off Amazon and it does the job. I was using Colonel Conk shave soap in the Bay Rum scent, but I've been using some Jack Black shave butter recently. As for blades, I have a ton of Derby and Sharks, and I much prefer the Sharks. I feel like I get a better shave and they stay sharp longer.

[SamirD]

I shave like Bond...James Bond 
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor


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.

[heedpantsnow]

I shave like Bond...James Bond 
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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

[mougrim]

I shave like Bond...James Bond 
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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

Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.

[SamirD]

I shave like Bond...James Bond 
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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

I shave like Bond...James Bond  :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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...

Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.

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. 

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...

[heedpantsnow]

I shave like Bond...James Bond 
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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

I shave like Bond...James Bond  :thumb:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/philips-philishave-sensotec-hq8894-electric-razor

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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...

Indeed. It even spiked sells of SR worldwide.

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. 

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?

[Texchappy]

Merkur DE razor, feather or persona blades, a vie long badger brush, and a nice rotation of soaps and creams for me.

[Binge]

I made a mistake... mine razor (recently and lovingly acquired through a fellow Hacker) is,

an iKon P2B

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Why does it look like someone put the baseplate on upside down?

Baseplate is fixed. Looks just like this.  Oddly enough it works beautifully.

[Texchappy]

Almost forgot one of the best additions to my experience --  a dirty bird pottery scuttle!

[mougrim]

Is Maggard razors handles and heads any good? They have some pretty cheap heads and nice-looking all-stainless-steel handles on their site.

[heedpantsnow]

Almost forgot one of the best additions to my experience --  a dirty bird pottery scuttle!

Bro we need a pic of that.

[daerid]

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 ). My first DE razor, and I'm actually loving it. I shave about every other day now, and it's super soothing/relaxing.

[Texchappy]

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.

[THSdrummer]

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 ). 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?

[CPTBadAss]

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.

[Frizer]

Lately I've been using Super Iridiums over Feather/7 o'clock. Very smooth and not as dangerous as using Feather.

[mougrim]

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.

[Frizer]

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.

I almost always nick my chin with Feather. It's just _too_ sharp for me.

[mougrim]

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.

I almost always nick my chin with Feather. It's just _too_ sharp for me.

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

[absyrd]

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?

[CPTBadAss]

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.

[absyrd]

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.

[CPTBadAss]

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.

[Frizer]

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.

[SamirD]

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.

LOL!

[mougrim]

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.

Some people just dont want to make lather with a brush.