Multi-blade razors

[BertieWooster]

LordGrover said:

7 o'clock SharpEdge is probably my favourite in a mild razor like DE89.

Have you used it in anything more aggressive (e.g. Merkur Futur)?

[ollie05]

Razor related question; I've got a DE butterfly style razor, which you twist at the bottom to close the butterfly and secure the blade.

Obviously it needs to be tight enough to hold it in place, but should it be done up as tight as poss or just enough to secure it.

Doesn't say on the box...

[LordGrover]

BertieWooster said:

LordGrover said:

7 o'clock SharpEdge is probably my favourite in a mild razor like DE89.

Have you used it in anything more aggressive (e.g. Merkur Futur)?

Not familiar with that razor in particular, but I have a Muhle R41 which is about as aggressive as I'm happy to use. I find that works best with a very sharp blade like a feather or personna.

ETA ES Braveheart is also a bit too aggressive for me and the Gillette 7 o'clock SE.

Edited by LordGrover on Tuesday 23 May 14:08

[NDA]

ollie05 said:

Razor related question; I've got a DE butterfly style razor, which you twist at the bottom to close the butterfly and secure the blade.

Obviously it needs to be tight enough to hold it in place, but should it be done up as tight as poss or just enough to secure it.

Doesn't say on the box...

On some butterflies there's a closed position and then a further turn to lock. You certainly don't need to force anything, the mechanisms won't appreciate it.... What make is the razor?

[ollie05]

Just this one off Amazon;

Elkaline Double Edge One Blade Safety Razor Shaving Kit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DOLH9AK/ref=cm_sw_r...

Nothing to compare it with but quite pleased so far...

[BertieWooster]

ollie05 said:

Just this one off Amazon;

Elkaline Double Edge One Blade Safety Razor Shaving Kit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DOLH9AK/ref=cm_sw_r...

Nothing to compare it with but quite pleased so far...

Once you have got more experienced I would recommend getting something like the Merkur Futur. It is adjustabe so you can go from a mild to aggressive shave very easily.

[Davie_GLA]

BertieWooster said:

Once you have got more experienced I would recommend getting something like the Merkur Futur. It is adjustable so you can go from a mild to aggressive shave very easily.

I'm not so sure. I have a Futur and it can't be denied it's a very nice razor with great weight and adjust-ability but i just find it a bit too cumbersome. Especially under the nose and around the chin.

[Bonefish Blues]

Davie_GLA said:

I'm not so sure. I have a Futur and it can't be denied it's a very nice razor with great weight and adjust-ability but i just find it a bit too cumbersome. Especially under the nose and around the chin.

This

[BertieWooster]

Davie_GLA said:

I'm not so sure. I have a Futur and it can't be denied it's a very nice razor with great weight and adjust-ability but i just find it a bit too cumbersome. Especially under the nose and around the chin.

I used to find it difficult doing under the nose with the Futur. However, I just lift the tip of my nose up and then have no issues.

I used to have the Muhle R41 as my daily but found it a bit too aggressive.

[LordGrover]

I keep the R41 for occasional use and a week's growth.

[zygalski]

I have a 1912 old type for exactly the same purpose. One pass & all gone.

[NDA]

Bonefish Blues said:

Davie_GLA said:

I'm not so sure. I have a Futur and it can't be denied it's a very nice razor with great weight and adjust-ability but i just find it a bit too cumbersome. Especially under the nose and around the chin.

This

The vintage Gillette 'slim' and 'fatboy' have a butterfly opening, adjustment and are small enough to manoeuvre accurately.

[zygalski]

I've been getting some great, simple 2 pass (WTG/ATG) shaves using my DE89 & Gillette 7 o'clock blacks the last couple of weeks.
I also bought some Wilkinson Sword shaving soap for about £2.50 in Salisbury's. Pretty good stuff, actually. Very slick & lathers really well with my Muhle synthetic brush. The main compromise over much more expensive creams & soaps seems to be the scent. The Wilkinson's smells like cheap 1980's aftershave.

I tried a lot of blades of the years.
Whilst of course everyone's different, here's a spreadsheet I made a couple of years ago to keep track of everything....

Edited by zygalski on Sunday 28th May 10:25

[Pesty]

Bonefish Blues said:

Davie_GLA said:

I'm not so sure. I have a Futur and it can't be denied it's a very nice razor with great weight and adjust-ability but i just find it a bit too cumbersome. Especially under the nose and around the chin.

This

That. Feels great though.


No love for the slant bar here?

Only one I use now and get the best results from easily.

[anonymous-user]

I've been using Gillette sensor twin blades for decades, but most high street places have stopped selling them
Have a supply via Amazon

Anything similar on the High Street?
I don't want the latest 10 blade monstrosities as I don't have a square head & have a nose..

[LordGrover]

Heads up, airport security took my razor blades. Darned annoying after I've had no problem taking them on flights for many years.

[NDA]

LordGrover said:

Heads up, airport security took my razor blades. Darned annoying after I've had no problem taking them on flights for many years.

Uggggg....

I think this has been mentioned before - I think blades have to go into the hold.

[BertieWooster]

LordGrover said:

Heads up, airport security took my razor blades. Darned annoying after I've had no problem taking them on flights for many years.

Which airport? I've never tried taking mine though security as I always thought it was a big no no.

[steveo3002]

had a nasty bleed last night , tried a syptic stick and no help

any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?

[zygalski]

steveo3002 said:

had a nasty bleed last night , tried a syptic stick and no help

any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?

Best way is something like a Nix styptic pencil.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NIX-STYPTIC-PENCIL-5G-ST...
Before you use it, dampen a cloth & dab away the excess blood so you can see the cut. Moisten the tip of the pencil and quickly hold on the cut for about 10 seconds whilst there is little blood coming out of it.
Always works for me.