Multi-blade razors

[fatpasty]

After watching the New Bond film last night and seeing him use a a cut throat it has made me want to give this another try. I was brought a few disposable ones last xmas and tired with one a couple of times but it's all a little scary for me, but I think that tomorrow morning might be time to get it another whirl!

[Davie_GLA]

Woohoo. It's sad that I'm this excited about shaving stuff.

[Davie_GLA]

So. First shave done. I used the Derby blades as the feather scared me.

No tugging, which is a first for me.

Only suffered two life threatening cuts though.

Then i applied the alum block. My god. Don't do this on open cuts, it really hurts. it also tastes really, really bad but face felt super clean after it.

Did two passes and slthough not baby smooth the shave was considerably better. We'll see if there's any irritation tomorrow.

[zygalski]

Yeah the taste of alum does have a distinctive metallic twang to it, eh?
Works wonders on anything but bad nicks though, so it is worth it.
Your shave seems to have gone ok. Well done!

[fatpasty]

Davie_GLA said:

Woohoo. It's sad that I'm this excited about shaving stuff.

My old man has that Razor. I brought it for him last Xmas and I've prob used it more than him. Big fan prefer it to the Merkur I have.

[325Ti]

Just back from bond. Thought I'd test the nerd levels of ph.

Anybody able to name the brush / soup / razor he uses in the new film?

[Stewart-83]

Davie_GLA said:

Woohoo. It's sad that I'm this excited about shaving stuff.

Feathers are the business! I love them, well worth the extra money for me I feel.

I tried a few different methods for shaving but settled on 'Kyles Method' and it leaves your skin feeling great.

You can easily google kyles method but it's a pass with the grain, a pass across the grain and a pass against the grain. I always use a hot facecloth then relather between passes.

[NDA]

325Ti said:

Just back from bond. Thought I'd test the nerd levels of ph.

Anybody able to name the brush / soup / razor he uses in the new film?

Is it Bachelors soup?

[vsonix]

blugnu said:

I've now got stubble and an electric trimmer - but it's the same thing. The rechargeable battery won't hold charge, and you can't get replacements.

I have gone through a pair of clippers a year for ages now. Even the expensive ones fail pretty fast, WAHL, Babyliss, Remington... either the motors burn out or the battery dies, or worse yet the clippers work fine but the bloody variable-length plastic attachment breaks so you're limited to grade 0 or nothing. Highly annoying. Beard seems to get me more chicks anyway.

[325Ti]

NDA said:

Is it Bachelors soup?

Bloody iphone! Soap* is what I meant

[fatpasty]

NDA said:

325Ti said:

Just back from bond. Thought I'd test the nerd levels of ph.

Anybody able to name the brush / soup / razor he uses in the new film?

Is it Bachelors soup?

Not sure but after seeing it Friday night it made me get out my cut throat Sunday morning.

Only 3rd time of trying. One little cut.

Happy with the result. Nice and close on my neck.

[illmonkey]

My KoS Azor wont' hold on to the head anymore, so as I'm shaving they stick to my face. Must have happened 15 times last shave (few days growth). It was a little concerning, especially trying to put a slippy 5 bladed head back onto a crap handle.

So, rather than go out throw loads of money at a plastic horrible thing, I thought I might try a proper shave. So, what's good for a newbie? I'd need the lot, on a budget!

[bicycleshorts]

illmonkey said:

My KoS Azor wont' hold on to the head anymore, so as I'm shaving they stick to my face. Must have happened 15 times last shave (few days growth). It was a little concerning, especially trying to put a slippy 5 bladed head back onto a crap handle.

So, rather than go out throw loads of money at a plastic horrible thing, I thought I might try a proper shave. So, what's good for a newbie? I'd need the lot, on a budget!

This is what I bought to start out with:

bicycleshorts said:

I'm sick of my Mach 3 only lasting 1 or 2 shaves, so have decided to see if this will work out cheaper in the long run...

Had a read through: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

And have bought the following:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012Y1FCK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003WR3QSG

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001XPHA0E

If it all works out I'll upgrade to a better razor at some point, figured I could still use the brush if it didn't work out so could spend a bit more. All in all it was under £20 with next day delivery (thanks Amazon Prime).

So far have bought some feather blades, a styptic pencil and got a razor requested for my Birthday. For me, it's transformed shaving from a chore into something I look forward to (sad I know!).

[Evil Monkey]

illmonkey said:

My KoS Azor wont' hold on to the head anymore, so as I'm shaving they stick to my face. Must have happened 15 times last shave (few days growth). It was a little concerning, especially trying to put a slippy 5 bladed head back onto a crap handle.

So, rather than go out throw loads of money at a plastic horrible thing, I thought I might try a proper shave. So, what's good for a newbie? I'd need the lot, on a budget!

Tell you what brother monkey, pm me your name and address and I'll let you have an old Gillette tech that I've got hanging around. Needs a little clean but in perfect working order. I'll even chuck in some blades. All you need to do then is pop down Boots and pick yourself up a cheap brush and a tube of Palmolive shave cream and you're good to go. At least you've not wasted a lot of money if it doesn't work out.

[illmonkey]

Evil Monkey said:

illmonkey said:

My KoS Azor wont' hold on to the head anymore, so as I'm shaving they stick to my face. Must have happened 15 times last shave (few days growth). It was a little concerning, especially trying to put a slippy 5 bladed head back onto a crap handle.

So, rather than go out throw loads of money at a plastic horrible thing, I thought I might try a proper shave. So, what's good for a newbie? I'd need the lot, on a budget!

Tell you what brother monkey, pm me your name and address and I'll let you have an old Gillette tech that I've got hanging around. Needs a little clean but in perfect working order. I'll even chuck in some blades. All you need to do then is pop down Boots and pick yourself up a cheap brush and a tube of Palmolive shave cream and you're good to go. At least you've not wasted a lot of money if it doesn't work out.

PM'd. Thanks very much. I'll buy the additional items after work. Now nervous

[Davie_GLA]

Here's a question for you.

As pictured i'm using Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood soap.

I have a little stainless bowl that i use, it's actually too small but it will do for now.

Up until writing this message i've been scopping a litle bit of soap out and putting it into the bowl and then getting the lather going. This feels wrong?

[LordGrover]

Sounds fine. Some will dunk the brush but I found I was using more than I needed. A blob the size of a thumbnail works for me.

ETA - Oops. I assumed cream, not soap. Sorry.

You're doing it wrong.

Just lather up on the soap itself.

Edited by LordGrover on Tuesday 30th October 15:24

[Dan_1981]

Just lather it up in whatever the soap has come in.

Don't worry you won't waste it - it lasts for ever.

Quick rinse under the tap when you've finished and stick the lid back on ready for next time.

I gave up trying to mix in a seperate bowl / plate / mug whatever. Not neccesary.

[Serendipity72]

Davie_GLA said:

Here's a question for you.

As pictured i'm using Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood soap.

I have a little stainless bowl that i use, it's actually too small but it will do for now.

Up until writing this message i've been scopping a litle bit of soap out and putting it into the bowl and then getting the lather going. This feels wrong?

Personally I face lather. No bowl.
Just wet brush and shake off excess water, stir round on top of soap for a while, apply vigorously to face.
For more lather start with a wetter brush, for thicker lather stir brush around on top of soap for longer.

With tubs of cream do much the same, without the stirring. With tubes of cream put a bit on my hand and pick it up with the brush.

[Davie_GLA]

Balls, i did mean cream, not soap.