Multi-blade razors

[Davie_GLA]

So. First feather blade shave done.

First impressions? Very sharp. Against the grain noticeably less difficult but I've still not got the confidence to REALLY against the grain. I went sort of diagonally but I can't feel any resistance when running my fingers around the area.

Jaw line continues to be an issue but I think that will get better as confidence and technique improves.

I can feel a little irritation on my neck though but I have always got that, open to suggestions on eliminating this. It is reduced a great deal though from when I felt it with cartridge razors.

And, much to. My surprise not a single cut from a brand new blade.

Ad finally I lathered straight from the TOBS tub, much richer lather and had to add some water and predictably used more product.

I'm starting to think my brush isn't the best, I think I'd prefer something stiffer to stop it spreading too easily.

Continuing to enjoy the razor but I have this constant thought in my head that the smooth handle will eventually lead to it slipping and cutting so I'm going to keep my eyes open for a weber bulldog handle.

[Agrispeed]

Davie_GLA said:

So. First feather blade shave done.

First impressions? Very sharp. Against the grain noticeably less difficult but I've still not got the confidence to REALLY against the grain. I went sort of diagonally but I can't feel any resistance when running my fingers around the area.

Jaw line continues to be an issue but I think that will get better as confidence and technique improves.

I can feel a little irritation on my neck though but I have always got that, open to suggestions on eliminating this. It is reduced a great deal though from when I felt it with cartridge razors.

And, much to. My surprise not a single cut from a brand new blade.

Ad finally I lathered straight from the TOBS tub, much richer lather and had to add some water and predictably used more product.


I'm starting to think my brush isn't the best, I think I'd prefer something stiffer to stop it spreading too easily.

Continuing to enjoy the razor but I have this constant thought in my head that the smooth handle will eventually lead to it slipping and cutting so I'm going to keep my eyes open for a weber bulldog handle.

Just to keep you on your toes - feathers are sharper on the second shave...

I get irritation my neck too I found that not trying to get it too smooth helped, i think its more about the angle really, but I know a fair few people have trouble

[PlayersNo6]

"Against the grain noticeably less difficult but I've still not got the confidence to REALLY against the grain. I went sort of diagonally but I can't feel any resistance when running my fingers around the area.

I can feel a little irritation on my neck though but I have always got that, open to suggestions on eliminating this. It is reduced a great deal though from when I felt it with cartridge razors."

You shouldn't shave against the grain, especially on the neck as it's sensitive skin - that's what's causing the irritation.

Try one pass with the grain, rinse, re-lather and then one pass across the grain.

It may not be ultra smooth but there will be no irritation so it will look and feel much better.

[Davie_GLA]

Yes, I think I'll stick wit that advice. However I do want a super smooth shave like I've seen on YouTube

Irritation h all but gone now. I'm annoyed at how fast it's growing back. Ten hours later and I can feel it already.

[IanMorewood]

Yep on your neck single pass with the grain and if that doesnt get you close enough then go across not against the grain.

[LordGrover]

I go against the grain on my neck with no issues. I think it's more about no pressure than anything else. First pass is downwards, with the grain and second pass mostly upwards against the grain. Beard grows at 45 deg on left side of my neck so have to adjust angle to go against the grain but works very well.

I echo the comment above about five o'clock shadow returning earlier than you'd expect though. Even after very close, bbs shave, eight hours later there is noticeable shadow which I didn't get with Mach 3 and similar. Odd.

[zygalski]

And the stubble somehow seems finer & sharper with DE shaving.

[fatpasty]

I have a patch on my neck about an inch squared where I can't shave against the gain because I get to much redness from it.

Everywhere else I'm fine against and across the gain. Still find the chin a bit hard to get super close to.

[325Ti]

i used to get irritation on my neck too

tried changing blades to feathers - decreased but still there

changed from boots soap to MenU cream - decreased but still there

bought a palmolive shave stick at 49p in Asda - all gone

have found that soaking the blade, brush and stick in really hot water for a few minutes makes all the difference

I go against the grain on my neck - but only on the 3rd pass (1st down, 2nd across) so there is very little hair left and just helps to make it smoother and finish off any missed bits etc

[fatpasty]

Might have to give the shave stick a go. I use Alum block and thrumper face food I think it is and I have no issues.

[325Ti]

fatpasty said:

Might have to give the shave stick a go. I use Alum block and thrumper face food I think it is and I have no issues.

cant go wrong for 49p

soak it in hot water for a minute, then rub over your face and neck, then lather with a damp warm brush

should lather up nicely and easily have enough lather on the brush for a 3 pass shave

[fatpasty]

Yeah I always soak my brush and razor before hand.

[Soovy]

Well, today I tried a Personna 74, bought for $5 from the US after reading about them on here.

It came from a collector in Indianapolis (it was a free sample single blade in a dark red sleeve) who would probably use one of his other items to slit his wrists if he knew it was actually being used!!!

It was utterly, spectacularly good. Sharpest blade I ever tried, no razor burn, no nicks and the shave is so close I haven't had a smoother face since I was 12.

I can see why they're raved about.


If anyone has a box of them I'll take 'em...................


If anyone wants to see the packing then I'll post a photo.

[bicycleshorts]

It was my birthday earlier this week, got some shaving goodies:
- Taylors sensitive shaving cream, £10 on Amazon. Before this I was using Edwin Jagger aloe vera soap and struggled to consistently get a good lather. The cream is much easier to use.
- Edwin Jagger shaving bowl, £12 on Amazon. Personally I wouldn't have spent this much on a bowl, was using a regular cereal bowl before. Really happy with it though, it's a lot smaller so takes up less room on the sink counter, fits nicely in the palm of my hand and looks good when not in use (compared to a chipped ikea bowl sitting near the sink!).
- Alum block, £5 on Amazon. Bit of a sting when using it after shaving, but really helps clear the skin up. Much better than moisturiser which I was using before.

Time to upgrade the razor I thought! I'd already discussed on here that I was planning on an EJ. As I went to order it I got horribly distracted and ordered this instead...



Parker 22 gun metal. No idea if it's any good, but it looked like Optimus Prime's nob, so I had to have it.

[Soovy]

bicycleshorts said:

it looked like Optimus Prime's nob, so I had to have it

[LordGrover]

bicycleshorts said:

- Alum block, £5 on Amazon. Bit of a sting when using it after shaving, but really helps clear the skin up. Much better than moisturiser which I was using before.

Typical usage is post shave while face is still wet. Allow to dry a bit then rinse off and add skin food and/or balm/cream/aftershave.

[325Ti]

Parker 22 gun metal. No idea if it's any good, but it looked like Optimus Prime's nob, so I had to have it.
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Let us know your thoughts when it arrives. I'm considering buying the same one.

I asked the customer adviser on shave shack what he thought if it - the reply said "it's the Alfa Romeo of razors" - what the hell does that mean?

Looks good but doesn't work very well?

[illmonkey]

325Ti said:

someone said:

Parker 22 gun metal. No idea if it's any good, but it looked like Optimus Prime's nob, so I had to have it.

Let us know your thoughts when it arrives. I'm considering buying the same one.

I asked the customer adviser on shave shack what he thought if it - the reply said "it's the Alfa Romeo of razors" - what the hell does that mean?

Looks good but doesn't work very well?

1 out of 10 shaves will be the ultimate shave, the rest you'll end up with it falling apart half way through, require specially made, very expensive blades and it'll cut your face to shreads.

[IanMorewood]

Probably just the picture but that balde gap looks like its gaping.

[Soovy]

illmonkey said:

325Ti said:

someone said:

Parker 22 gun metal. No idea if it's any good, but it looked like Optimus Prime's nob, so I had to have it.

Let us know your thoughts when it arrives. I'm considering buying the same one.

I asked the customer adviser on shave shack what he thought if it - the reply said "it's the Alfa Romeo of razors" - what the hell does that mean?

Looks good but doesn't work very well?

1 out of 10 shaves will be the ultimate shave, the rest you'll end up with it falling apart half way through, require specially made, very expensive blades and it'll cut your face to shreads.

Pretty but a liability!