Multi-blade razors

[325Ti]

When talking about adjustable razors, what does that mean?

Which bit is adjustable and why are these better?

[zygalski]

It's the gap between the guard & the blade.
The wider the gap, the more aggressive the shave.
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety...

[NDA]

325Ti said:

When talking about adjustable razors, what does that mean?

Which bit is adjustable and why are these better?

Yes, as above......

Adjustable razors have a dial on them, from 1-6 or 1-9 typically. 1 is the mildest setting and would give you the most gentle shave possible and 9 being the most extreme.

It has been my experience that non adjustable razors are factory set to a quite aggressive shave (apart from the Feather razor which is extremely mild).

Despite needing to shave every day, I don't like an aggressive shave.... I end up with nicks and cuts. So adjustables work very well for me as I can easily find a perfect setting. I don't need to adjust this - its not a case of gradually moving up to the most aggressive setting, for me, my setting is my 'fixed' setting.

HTH

[Davie_GLA]

Looks like the blue beards lot have opened a place quite near to me.

Have read this thread and not much evidence of them being really good or really bad.

http://www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk/blog/tag/blueb...

[zb]

Davie_GLA said:

Looks like the blue beards lot have opened a place quite near to me.

Have read this thread and not much evidence of them being really good or really bad.

http://www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk/blog/tag/blueb...

I rate the cream highly, I've tried the pre-shave oil too and didn't like it. That's just a distributor at Silverburn, the stall is actually Executive Shaving, they've got a website too with a much wider selection but if you contact them they'll sort it out so you can pick up your order from the stall, saves taking a day off work to await a delivery.

[Davie_GLA]

zb said:

I rate the cream highly, I've tried the pre-shave oil too and didn't like it. That's just a distributor at Silverburn, the stall is actually Executive Shaving, they've got a website too with a much wider selection but if you contact them they'll sort it out so you can pick up your order from the stall, saves taking a day off work to await a delivery.

Ah, might take a wander in today and see what's what. Will have a four year old in tow mind you so.

[325Ti]

Think it time I went shopping.

Just shaved and although being good and smooth I have a painful rash. Used to get this with Mach 3 and now it's started appearing with my straight.

Probably due to cheap soap etc, so wil have to invest in better quality stuff aimed at sensitive skin.

[Agrispeed]

I think that i had the wrong impression of the bluebeards stuff before using them, i though it was marketed crap, but it seems ok, and revues are pretty good (ladies like the shaving cream for their legs ) sounds a nice idea but I've heard the hair thinning stuff is wildly carcinogenic... but I can't say I've seen proof.

smells nice though and the brushes are suppost to be decent for the price...

on another not who do you buy your stuff off? - I used the shaving shack and i must say they were pretty decent and cheap.

I think i can live with the jaw stubble, as the rest is so smooth, and no nicks as yet

325Ti said:

Think it time I went shopping.

Just shaved and although being good and smooth I have a painful rash. Used to get this with Mach 3 and now it's started appearing with my straight.

Probably due to cheap soap etc, so wil have to invest in better quality stuff aimed at sensitive skin.

Proraso does a sensitive skin range, or you could try trumpers (suppost to be great) or Mitchell's woolfat (very good lather, very smooth sin for me). alternatively I would buy all 3 as you cant have too many soaps!

Edited by Agrispeed on Saturday 20th October 13:13

[325Ti]

Like the sound of the wool fat, seems to get very positive reviews. Was hoping to pick something up in town but Belfast is a bit sh!t, do off to shave shack I go.

[Davie_GLA]

Never made it today, shall make more of an effort tomorrow.

Just so i know what my viewing range should be i'm thinking:

Razor: Adjustable(1-9)
Blades: Feathers, depending on stock.
Brush: Whatever is there and keenly priced
Cream: LIek the sound of this woolfat stuff but will probably go with bluebeards new one
Pre / Post shave: Open to suggestions.
Cut stick thing: NO idea.... Again open to suggestions.


So, even middle or the road stuff i reckon this isn't far off £100. Sound about right?

Onto method, have been scouring YouTube and there is lots of help on there so will mostly follow that but what about my first EVER shave with this thing. Should i have the wife on standby with my blood group handy?

[NSFW]

Well, a big thanks to this thread and I have taken the plunge and bought a Wilkinsons Safety Razor, some new soap and a Badger Hair brush to replace my old synthetic one.

1st Shave today and very impressed, even though it was a very quick 2 pass - so much closer than my Gillette 50,000 blade thingy.

I'll be investing in some Sandalwood soap soon though, just for the smell. But whats a good moisturiser to use after though? (Sensitive Skin).

[Agrispeed]

Davie_GLA said:

Never made it today, shall make more of an effort tomorrow.

Just so i know what my viewing range should be i'm thinking:

Razor: Adjustable(1-9)
Blades: Feathers, depending on stock.
Brush: Whatever is there and keenly priced
Cream: LIek the sound of this woolfat stuff but will probably go with bluebeards new one
Pre / Post shave: Open to suggestions.
Cut stick thing: NO idea.... Again open to suggestions.


So, even middle or the road stuff i reckon this isn't far off £100. Sound about right?

Onto method, have been scouring YouTube and there is lots of help on there so will mostly follow that but what about my first EVER shave with this thing. Should i have the wife on standby with my blood group handy?

i wouldnt try feathers on your first go, would be a bloodbath WS are the best blades commonly on sale.

WS brushes are ok, and pretty cheap, other wise saving shacks own are ok, as are (allegedly) bluebeards ones.

Proraso pre/post cream is good. as is the cut stuff - much better than Alum sticks/ matches. IMO

[CoolHands]

I can confirm that sticking your razor in the dishwasher does an excellent job of bringing it up like new again. This is after:

[Agrispeed]

CoolHands said:

I can confirm that sticking your razor in the dishwasher does an excellent job of bringing it up like new again. This is after:

I assume without any detergent? it eats metal like no ones business...

My parents get annoyed at me putting car parts in ours already...

[CoolHands]

It had a persil 'tab' in - I just stuck it in with all the normal washing up. Obviously made sure the missus didn't see The metal seems alright (it's stainless steel)

[Davie_GLA]

Morning all.

With all this talk of awesome smelling soaps it seems a shame to ruin it with aftershave.

Aftershave stings like mad after i shave, i'm guessing that wont change

ETA: Having pretty much decided on a Merkur 34C everywhere seems to be out of stock. Typical.

Edited by Davie_GLA on Sunday 21st October 09:23

[zygalski]

There's one in the states on ebay at the moment. £38 inc shipping.
http://tinyurl.com/8f4yrn7

[Bonefish Blues]

Materially quite close, slightly better finished - and cheaper...

http://www.traditionalshaving.co.uk/en/Edwin-Jagge...

[Davie_GLA]

Hmmm. For some reason a smooth handle isn't making sense when thinking about shaving and ridiculous sharp blades. Think I want a textured one.

[Bonefish Blues]

Much less of an issue, if at all, than you might imagine, but I understand your concern.
ETA
I got mine from here and the ridged handle's fine
http://www.superiorshaving.co.uk/de-safety-razor-c...