Multi-blade razors
Discussion
NDA said:
I have six, at the last count, vintage Gillettes.... I've put them in an electric jewellery cleaner thing (which vibrates) with some fairy liquid. Seems to work OK. I would like to oil them really, but understand that any oil in the mechanism could clog it. Do you ever lubricate yours with anything?
Lots of keen vintage razor collectors buy an ultrasonic cleaner, they come up every year on Lidl and Aldi. Mine gets used mainly on my wife's jewellery! I never lubricate razors, not even the fat boys and toggles.So, went to executive shaving tonight and had a browse. THe razors feel very strange after using mach 3 / fusion for so long.
As predicted there are no 34C's anywhere so had a hold of a 33C which felt a little small in the hand. Had a go of a longer handles one and although it had great weight it felt too long. Harumph.
What i did notice that the prices were quite a bit more than the likes of Amazon but i guess thats the premium paid for using a stall.
So, didn't have time to go through all the stuff but i'm closer now to getting it sorted. Off to get some tips from youtube
As predicted there are no 34C's anywhere so had a hold of a 33C which felt a little small in the hand. Had a go of a longer handles one and although it had great weight it felt too long. Harumph.
What i did notice that the prices were quite a bit more than the likes of Amazon but i guess thats the premium paid for using a stall.
So, didn't have time to go through all the stuff but i'm closer now to getting it sorted. Off to get some tips from youtube
Right, here is my Amazon basket so far:
- Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
- Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
Davie_GLA said:
Right, here is my Amazon basket so far:
- Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
The Osma Bloc is overpriced and Alum Bloc will do the job and you can get a similar sized one for less than £2. - Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
Preshave and the shave cut healing gel aren’t really necessary but by all means go ahead.
Has anyone tried a DE razor, then gone back to a cartridge?
I left my Merkur at home this weekend and needed a shave - borrowed my brother's Gillette Fusion thingy and it was excellent. Miles better than I remember the old Mach 3 being. Close (not quite as close as a DE, but close enough) and most importantly no razor burn at all on my fragile baby face...
I left my Merkur at home this weekend and needed a shave - borrowed my brother's Gillette Fusion thingy and it was excellent. Miles better than I remember the old Mach 3 being. Close (not quite as close as a DE, but close enough) and most importantly no razor burn at all on my fragile baby face...
Davie_GLA said:
Right, here is my Amazon basket so far:
- Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
Razor. Good choice. Best all round beginner razor and good enough to last a lifetime.- Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor(DE89) - £23.64
- Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel 10ml - Proraso - £3.95
- Proraso Pre Shave Cream - 100ml - Proraso - £9.39
- Osma Bloc - Alum Block (Soothes Shaving Irritation) - Osma - £6.50
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g) - Taylor of Old Bond Street - £9.45
- Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush - Edwin Jagger - £16.31
I'm completely undecided on blades and need some guidance. Feathers i've read are out due to me being a newbie and i know it's personal taste but i'm looking for a safe choice.
D.
Proraso cut healing gel. Waste of money.
Proraso pre shave cream. I bought one of these. Can't see the point. Your stubble, dry, is as strong as copper wire. Waterlogged it loses over 80% of its strength. So just make sure your stubble is wet for about 3 minutes before shaving and life will be much easier. Shaving after a shower is ideal.
Osma bloc. Very good idea and very effective. You can buy alum blocks very cheap on eBay. Only use when absolutely necessary as they contain aluminium.
ToBS shaving cream. Fabulous stuff, they have reformulated these to take out the parabens. Best value of the traditional London grooming suppliers. Go to the shop and try the other flavours. Eton College and Avocado are my favourites.
Jagger brush. OK to start with. But look at Ian Tang's eBay store to buy direct from China with superb quality and service. Also the Vulfix 404 is a brilliant all round brush that is perfect for beginners.
All IMHO, of course.
Edited by Serendipity72 on Wednesday 24th October 11:00
zygalski said:
http://tinyurl.com/94v3pnm
That's the one I got & it works a treat.
Thanks! Didn't think to check eBay That's the one I got & it works a treat.
Serendipity72 said:
Razor. Good choice. Best all round beginner razor and good enough to last a lifetime.
Proraso cut healing gel. Waste of money.
Proraso pre shave cream. I bought one of these. Can't see the point. Your stubble, dry, is as strong as copper wire. Waterlogged it loses over 80% of its strength. So just make sure your stubble is wet for about 3 minutes before shaving and life will be much easier. Shaving after a shower is ideal.
Osma bloc. Very good idea and very effective. You can buy alum blocks very cheap on eBay. Only use when absolutely necessary as they contain aluminium.
ToBS shaving cream. Fabulous stuff, they have reformulated these to take out the parabens. Best value of the traditional London grooming suppliers. Go to the shop and try the other flavours. Eton College and Avocado are my favourites.
Jagger brush. OK to start with. But look at Ian Tang's eBay store to buy direct from China with superb quality and service. Also the Vulfix 404 is a brilliant all round brush that is perfect for beginners.
All IMHO, of course.
OK. List revised to delete cut healing gel and buy the ebay alum block. I'll also delete the pre shave cream.Proraso cut healing gel. Waste of money.
Proraso pre shave cream. I bought one of these. Can't see the point. Your stubble, dry, is as strong as copper wire. Waterlogged it loses over 80% of its strength. So just make sure your stubble is wet for about 3 minutes before shaving and life will be much easier. Shaving after a shower is ideal.
Osma bloc. Very good idea and very effective. You can buy alum blocks very cheap on eBay. Only use when absolutely necessary as they contain aluminium.
ToBS shaving cream. Fabulous stuff, they have reformulated these to take out the parabens. Best value of the traditional London grooming suppliers. Go to the shop and try the other flavours. Eton College and Avocado are my favourites.
Jagger brush. OK to start with. But look at Ian Tang's eBay store to buy direct from China with superb quality and service. Also the Vulfix 404 is a brilliant all round brush that is perfect for beginners.
All IMHO, of course.
Edited by Serendipity72 on Wednesday 24th October 11:00
LordGrover said:
Hot water/shower is all you need pre-shave.
Alum block, trumpers skin food and tabac or similar for the full-on luxury feel.
Nb. Cold rinse off alum, apply skin food to damp face, let almost dry then post-shave balm/cream.
Cool. This is getting expensive! Basket already at £61 before i add skin food and post shave balm.Alum block, trumpers skin food and tabac or similar for the full-on luxury feel.
Nb. Cold rinse off alum, apply skin food to damp face, let almost dry then post-shave balm/cream.
Also i've decided to dance with the devil and added these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002YTRJ4K/ref=...
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