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CoolHands
1,825 posts
64 months
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bicycleshorts said: Any recommendations? £20-40. I got a 'Merkur 33C Classic' for £20.49. It's not too heavy, not too big (so you can get close to your nose) and not adjustable - didn't want that personally. I bought mine from the shaving shack along with various blades etc http://www.shaving-shack.com/merkur-33c-classic.ht...
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bicycleshorts
1,557 posts
30 months
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Thanks guys, looks like it'll be between the Merkur and Edwin Jagger.
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Aprisa
1,373 posts
127 months
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Having destroyed my Merkur, I purchased a vintage 60's Gillette (see link), it is really good to use however a little small. Can someone tell me whether the "Fatboy" is bigger all over or just has a thicker handle? Cheers http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/pict/190729778...
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Davie_GLA
2,266 posts
68 months
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Afternoon all, i'm getting annoyed with looking as if i need to shave after i've just shaved with whatever 'safety' razor i use.
So, i want to get into this proper shaving game and being a bit lazy and unable to make my own decisions can someone tell me what i need?
I want a good shave, have a face left afterwards and the razor has to feel good. Budget wise if i can get the lot for £50 that'd be ideal but can go up a little if needed.
Thanks in advance!
David.
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LordGrover
18,601 posts
81 months
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If you're lazy - lazy you won't like shaving 'properly'.  I take at least twice as long shaving now, but I enjoy it now rather than view it as a chore. It takes more equipment, time, effort and experience. Still want to play the game?
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Bonefish Blues
4,139 posts
92 months
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toasty
3,269 posts
89 months
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Any recommendations for cleaning a futur? Mine's covered in soap scum that's not easy to rinse off.
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Davie_GLA
2,266 posts
68 months
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LordGrover said: If you're lazy - lazy you won't like shaving 'properly'. I take at least twice as long shaving now, but I enjoy it now rather than view it as a chore. It takes more equipment, time, effort and experience. Still want to play the game? Yup, i'm only lazy when it comes to looking through too much choice. Although if i cut my throat and die in the morning i'm writing your name in blood on the bathroom floor.
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LordGrover
18,601 posts
81 months
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Dunno about futur, but my 3-piece looks great after a rub down and polish with an old MF cloth. Usually do it watching telly on a Sunday night.
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LordGrover
18,601 posts
81 months
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Davie_GLA said: Yup, i'm only lazy when it comes to looking through too much choice. Although if i cut my throat and die in the morning i'm writing your name in blood on the bathroom floor. There's a wiki about somewhere with some pointers but it keeps dropping down the lists, can't ever find the fecker. The suggestions above are not bad anyway. Best of British chap.
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Davie_GLA
2,266 posts
68 months
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Bonefish Blues said: Are the blades that come with that razor not been likened to peeling ones face off? Love the addition of the cut stick thing
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bicycleshorts
1,557 posts
30 months
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Aprisa
1,373 posts
127 months
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toasty said: Any recommendations for cleaning a futur? Mine's covered in soap scum that's not easy to rinse off. Well don't leave it in Bleach overnight, hence my post above about destroying mine! Soovy suggested the dishwasher which is what i will try next.
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Bonefish Blues
4,139 posts
92 months
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Davie_GLA said: Are the blades that come with that razor not been likened to peeling ones face off?
Love the addition of the cut stick thing You saw what I did there 
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Davie_GLA
2,266 posts
68 months
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Indeed, so deleting the killer blades and the cut stick (i'm getting confident now) which blades should i invest in?
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LordGrover
18,601 posts
81 months
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Feathers, Personna red or (controversial?) Gillette 7 o'clock sharps IMO.
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Bonefish Blues
4,139 posts
92 months
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Davie_GLA said: Indeed, so deleting the killer blades and the cut stick (i'm getting confident now) which blades should i invest in? I've got a bunch of Personnas so if you want to try those, PM me. Do not delete the pencil...
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vladcjelli
1,281 posts
27 months
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toasty said: Any recommendations for cleaning a futur? Mine's covered in soap scum that's not easy to rinse off. Bizarre, I was going to post this last night but forgot. Aprisa said: Soovy suggested the dishwasher which is what i will try next. This sounds risky though. Is it a tried and tested practice? Do yours first, and report back.
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bicycleshorts
1,557 posts
30 months
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LordGrover said: Feathers, Personna red or (controversial?) Gillette 7 o'clock sharps IMO. Just bought some Feathers, interested to see how they compare to the Wilkinson Sword blades that came with my razor, even as a newbie.
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Davey S2
8,655 posts
123 months
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toasty said: Any recommendations for cleaning a futur? Mine's covered in soap scum that's not easy to rinse off. I give mine a quick going over with an old toothbrush and some soap every now and again but dishwashers are supposed to be good.
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