Multi-blade razors
Discussion
bicycleshorts said:
Bought some feather blades which showed up yesterday. Comparing them to the Gilette blades, they were a lot sharper and easier to shave with. Cut myself a couple of times but it's the usual suspect points.
Specifically, the lower sides of my neck, the hairs seem to invert and point up rather than down. This means I'm usually taking the first swipe against the grain... Need to figure out exactly where to turn the razor around. Also got quite a thick bit under my chin which is fairly stubborn. Suspect this is mostly down to the angle of the razor being wrong.
Any tips appreciated, still learning!
It may be that you simply need to go in a different direction for your lower neck..... I do. Specifically, the lower sides of my neck, the hairs seem to invert and point up rather than down. This means I'm usually taking the first swipe against the grain... Need to figure out exactly where to turn the razor around. Also got quite a thick bit under my chin which is fairly stubborn. Suspect this is mostly down to the angle of the razor being wrong.
Any tips appreciated, still learning!
Also I found that using an adjustable razor has meant a more comfortable shave.
Stick with it.
IanMorewood said:
Agrispeed said:
hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences or opinions on the Lord L5 (l122) razor? i need a new cheapy and at £7 on connaught it seemed like a good deal...
Cheap and nasty you will get a better shave from the plastic WS one.
looking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
Agrispeed said:
IanMorewood said:
Agrispeed said:
hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences or opinions on the Lord L5 (l122) razor? i need a new cheapy and at £7 on connaught it seemed like a good deal...
Cheap and nasty you will get a better shave from the plastic WS one.looking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
Agrispeed said:
Ok, thanks for the heads up
looking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
have a look at Parker razors, I am very happy with minelooking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parker-79R-Metropolitan-...
except I paid less than this for mine
Agrispeed said:
IanMorewood said:
Agrispeed said:
hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences or opinions on the Lord L5 (l122) razor? i need a new cheapy and at £7 on connaught it seemed like a good deal...
Cheap and nasty you will get a better shave from the plastic WS one.looking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
A vintage Gillette Tech! Maybe this one?: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Gillette-Alumini...
I love mine. It's a very mild razor so great for starting out, or if you're in a bit of a hurry/hungover/generally a bit cack-handed.
I love mine. It's a very mild razor so great for starting out, or if you're in a bit of a hurry/hungover/generally a bit cack-handed.
325Ti said:
What's the best place to buy replacement blades? Good old amazon or specialist shaving websites?
Only got a cheap razor, but guessing better blades will make a difference?
get some feathers or personna redsOnly got a cheap razor, but guessing better blades will make a difference?
http://connaughtshaving.com/
or here
http://www.shaving-shack.com/
or Ebay.
Edited by Pesty on Friday 12th October 21:26
Agrispeed said:
IanMorewood said:
Agrispeed said:
hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences or opinions on the Lord L5 (l122) razor? i need a new cheapy and at £7 on connaught it seemed like a good deal...
Cheap and nasty you will get a better shave from the plastic WS one.looking for a new cheapy, max around £20 any suggestions before i buy something crap
- No expert. Just looking for a change.
Well I'm a convert...to the electric shaver.
I've had enough of docking about with wet shaving for the last 15 years. Ingrown hairs, shaving rash and mainly the minging feeling of being freshly shaved.
Bought a dirt cheap Braun electric single foil jobby the other day and t has been great.
2 minutes and I'm done. No cleaning up the sink after I'm done. No itchy nicks to spend 10 minutes tryin to stop bleeding. No need for an aftershave balm. And best of all it leaves me at 2 days growth if I had wet shaved. This is the length that is comfortable for me. Since I've had the thing I have shaved every day. Before I used to put off shaving until it got to about once a week when I would clip it, then shave it.
I shan't be goin back. When this £4.50 shaver breaks, I'll get a better one. Until then I'm quids in.
I've had enough of docking about with wet shaving for the last 15 years. Ingrown hairs, shaving rash and mainly the minging feeling of being freshly shaved.
Bought a dirt cheap Braun electric single foil jobby the other day and t has been great.
2 minutes and I'm done. No cleaning up the sink after I'm done. No itchy nicks to spend 10 minutes tryin to stop bleeding. No need for an aftershave balm. And best of all it leaves me at 2 days growth if I had wet shaved. This is the length that is comfortable for me. Since I've had the thing I have shaved every day. Before I used to put off shaving until it got to about once a week when I would clip it, then shave it.
I shan't be goin back. When this £4.50 shaver breaks, I'll get a better one. Until then I'm quids in.
BrassMan said:
I wouldn't knock the WS too hard. I got one for the price of a paperback recently and is, so far, the equal of any cartridge razor I've ever used*. It's no work of art, but is up to the job.
I have a boots (IIRC) basic one, but it starting to show its age, also it isn't very aggressive... (i used a cartridge razor once, hated them and started proper shaving immediately...) my basic jobbie is starting to rust and the handle is brittle... I was hoping for a step up, but not too much! - No expert. Just looking for a change.
i think I'll wait a while before i buy a £200 collectors item...anyone tried Timor razors? they look nice for the price.
Edited by Agrispeed on Saturday 13th October 17:14
Life Saab Itch said:
Well I'm a convert...to the electric shaver.
I've had enough of docking about with wet shaving for the last 15 years. Ingrown hairs, shaving rash and mainly the minging feeling of being freshly shaved.
Bought a dirt cheap Braun electric single foil jobby the other day and t has been great.
2 minutes and I'm done. No cleaning up the sink after I'm done. No itchy nicks to spend 10 minutes tryin to stop bleeding. No need for an aftershave balm. And best of all it leaves me at 2 days growth if I had wet shaved. This is the length that is comfortable for me. Since I've had the thing I have shaved every day. Before I used to put off shaving until it got to about once a week when I would clip it, then shave it.
I shan't be goin back. When this £4.50 shaver breaks, I'll get a better one. Until then I'm quids in.
I've had enough of docking about with wet shaving for the last 15 years. Ingrown hairs, shaving rash and mainly the minging feeling of being freshly shaved.
Bought a dirt cheap Braun electric single foil jobby the other day and t has been great.
2 minutes and I'm done. No cleaning up the sink after I'm done. No itchy nicks to spend 10 minutes tryin to stop bleeding. No need for an aftershave balm. And best of all it leaves me at 2 days growth if I had wet shaved. This is the length that is comfortable for me. Since I've had the thing I have shaved every day. Before I used to put off shaving until it got to about once a week when I would clip it, then shave it.
I shan't be goin back. When this £4.50 shaver breaks, I'll get a better one. Until then I'm quids in.
So long as you're happy.
It'd be interesting to know how/what you were doing with the de safety razor though - an electric shave for me is a joke, even with a 'state of the art' philishave costing north of £200. My £25 Muhle does a far better job.
BrassMan said:
I wouldn't knock the WS too hard. I got one for the price of a paperback recently and is, so far, the equal of any cartridge razor I've ever used*. It's no work of art, but is up to the job.
I’m not the WS razor was my entry into DE shaving and still gets the odd outing. Its better in my opinion than the cheap Lord DE metal razor that you can find for about £8.- No expert. Just looking for a change.
As for the Timor TTO its OK but in no way aggressive I've suggested it before as suitable and inexpensive for beginners.
The option of electric shaving doesn’t appeal to me, been there done that didn’t like it one bit, but if it works for you then knock yourself out.
Edited by IanMorewood on Saturday 13th October 17:28
Agrispeed said:
...anyone tried Timor razors? they look nice for the price.
I've started out with one.Edited by Agrispeed on Saturday 13th October 17:14
Basically they're a Weishi that's been re-branded. Same weight even - to the gram.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3E9_a-N2Q
It's a very mild razor. I'm a total noob & I very rarely get nicks. I do have to make 3 or 4 passes though to get a decent shave, including 1 against the grain. The ATG pass doesn't cause any irritation though.
I'm getting a Jagger DE89 for Christmas, which I understand is a little more agressive, but still only moderately so.
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