Multi-blade razors

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apotek

647 posts

186 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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My Floris soap and large Kent badger brush have stopped making much lather,anyone any suggestions.

0000

13,812 posts

192 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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Davie_GLA said:
So my lovely Muhle R41 fell out of the cabinet and snapped the head clean off.

Might as well try something new. What's everyone using these days?
Where'd you get it from? Same thing happened to me and I asked Amazon if it was to be expected. They just sent me a new one - I haven't dropped it since though!

IanMorewood

4,309 posts

249 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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apotek said:
My Floris soap and large Kent badger brush have stopped making much lather,anyone any suggestions.
Properly soak and clean the brush overnight to get rid of old soap residue.

Robbo 27

3,648 posts

100 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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0000 said:
Where'd you get it from? Same thing happened to me and I asked Amazon if it was to be expected. They just sent me a new one - I haven't dropped it since though!
I havent used this type of razor for years, last time my skin was bloody and raw, used a Gillete Mach 3 since then. the sort with a battery inside it, and havent had a problem.

Are the Muhle R41 type razors and baldes worth risking?

battered

4,088 posts

148 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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Only if you like razor burn and having to be very careful when shaving. If you want to shave as a hobby, great. If you just want a smooth face, get a multiblade affair.

I use a trad DE razor when I want to, as an excuse for collecting shiny things. But when I'm away for work in the week I take shaving oil and disposables. Shaving takes 5 minutes flat, no cuts, it takes up no room in the bag and there's no trouble at the airport.

Davie_GLA

6,525 posts

200 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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0000 said:
Where'd you get it from? Same thing happened to me and I asked Amazon if it was to be expected. They just sent me a new one - I haven't dropped it since though!
Amazon I think. Will go give it a try.

IanMorewood

4,309 posts

249 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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Robbo 27 said:
I havent used this type of razor for years, last time my skin was bloody and raw, used a Gillete Mach 3 since then. the sort with a battery inside it, and havent had a problem.

Are the Muhle R41 type razors and baldes worth risking?
Razor yes, blades no, much better blades than Muhles, DE razor takes a lot more skill than a cartridge type razor but the shave can be as good, the whole experience will be more pleasant and you will be significantly better off financially.

Bonefish Blues

26,791 posts

224 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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IanMorewood said:
Razor yes, blades no, much better blades than Muhles, DE razor takes a lot more skill than a cartridge type razor but the shave can be as good, the whole experience will be more pleasant and you will be significantly better off financially
I was with you until that final bit

The bug can bite hehe

NDA

21,598 posts

226 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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This is true. I have the world's largest collection of vintage Gillette razors. smile

0000

13,812 posts

192 months

Tuesday 29th March 2016
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IanMorewood said:
Razor yes, blades no, much better blades than Muhles, DE razor takes a lot more skill than a cartridge type razor but the shave can be as good, the whole experience will be more pleasant and you will be significantly better off financially.
Agreed, although the skill level involved with a sharp blade is probably not too far off that required to eek out a cartridge razor with a blunt one. I've also managed to resist the urge to spend much money. In the last couple of years I've bought a new alum block and been gifted a new brush, but that's it.

Running low on blades now, I'll probably just buy another 30 feather blades for less than a tenner. They last me a few shaves and I only bother once, maybe twice a week.

E65Ross

35,098 posts

213 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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What are your "go-to" post-shave balms? I've been using elemis post shave recovery mask for over a year now and have been very happy with it.... But at over £25 per 75ml it ain't what you'd call cheap!

Don't mind spending more than the usual nivea stuff as I find that rubbish to be honest. Also looking for a decent moisturiser for afterwards.... Any recommendations much appreciated biggrin

madbadger

11,565 posts

245 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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E65Ross said:
What are your "go-to" post-shave balms? I've been using elemis post shave recovery mask for over a year now and have been very happy with it.... But at over £25 per 75ml it ain't what you'd call cheap!

Don't mind spending more than the usual nivea stuff as I find that rubbish to be honest. Also looking for a decent moisturiser for afterwards.... Any recommendations much appreciated biggrin
Trumpets Sandalwood skin food for me.

It's not overly cheap either, but is rather nice.

toasty

7,484 posts

221 months

Friday 15th April 2016
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madbadger said:
E65Ross said:
What are your "go-to" post-shave balms? I've been using elemis post shave recovery mask for over a year now and have been very happy with it.... But at over £25 per 75ml it ain't what you'd call cheap!

Don't mind spending more than the usual nivea stuff as I find that rubbish to be honest. Also looking for a decent moisturiser for afterwards.... Any recommendations much appreciated biggrin
Trumpets Sandalwood skin food for me.

It's not overly cheap either, but is rather nice.
+1 on the skin food though I prefer the Lime version.

As for moisturiser, I use this. A little pricy but lasts ages.

Robbo 27

3,648 posts

100 months

Friday 15th April 2016
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I use this stuff, on my face and neck including after shaving, the amount you use is only about the size of a 1p coin and it is like a hard wax, but it works and stops lines on your face.

Its also inexpensive

E65Ross

35,098 posts

213 months

Saturday 16th April 2016
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Many thanks for the suggestions chaps.... Food for thought

Robbo 27 said:


I use this stuff, on my face and neck including after shaving, the amount you use is only about the size of a 1p coin and it is like a hard wax, but it works and stops lines on your face.

Its also inexpensive
Does this stuff not sting at all after shaving? May buy some smile

bigrich4

710 posts

158 months

Wednesday 25th May 2016
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After doing a bit of research I've gone and bought myself a Philips OneBlade today. Has anyone else got one? I've been impressed with the reviews I've seen of it.

jingars

1,095 posts

241 months

Wednesday 25th May 2016
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bigrich4 said:
After doing a bit of research I've gone and bought myself a Philips OneBlade today.


cirian75

4,263 posts

234 months

Thursday 26th May 2016
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jingars said:
bigrich4 said:
After doing a bit of research I've gone and bought myself a Philips OneBlade today.

zygalski

7,759 posts

146 months

Thursday 26th May 2016
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My daily driver...


Davie_GLA

6,525 posts

200 months

Thursday 26th May 2016
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zygalski said:
My daily driver...

Which razor is that?