Multi-blade razors
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BertieWooster said:
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. 
s off my skin for some reason.Still enjoying the DE life 
Bought a new Wilkinson sword brush and shaving soap/pot the other day, all good.
I have stopped doing all of the passes though, whether that's laziness, the fact I didn't notice a difference between doing several passes, and just 2, i.e down, then up, or a mixture of both I don't know.
Either way, will stick with it, find it less of a chore now which is what I found when using the cartridge types...
So if anyone sees any good deals on decent model razors in the future, give me a nudge, as I think I will spend a bit more next time, now I'm a DE convert
Bought a new Wilkinson sword brush and shaving soap/pot the other day, all good.
I have stopped doing all of the passes though, whether that's laziness, the fact I didn't notice a difference between doing several passes, and just 2, i.e down, then up, or a mixture of both I don't know.
Either way, will stick with it, find it less of a chore now which is what I found when using the cartridge types...
So if anyone sees any good deals on decent model razors in the future, give me a nudge, as I think I will spend a bit more next time, now I'm a DE convert
steveo3002 said:
had a nasty bleed last night , tried a syptic stick and no help
any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?
I use one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alum-Stone-100-Natural-D...any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?
Dip it in water and hold it against the cut for a minute, seems to work a treat.
guindilias said:
steveo3002 said:
had a nasty bleed last night , tried a syptic stick and no help
any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?
I use one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alum-Stone-100-Natural-D...any tips for dealing with small cuts fast?
Dip it in water and hold it against the cut for a minute, seems to work a treat.
Alternatively, just don't cut yourself.
guindilias said:
I use one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alum-Stone-100-Natural-D...
Dip it in water and hold it against the cut for a minute, seems to work a treat.
Make sure you're prepared Dip it in water and hold it against the cut for a minute, seems to work a treat.
You'll never get a good close shave using the telly remote... I started just doing my sideburns which are easy, then work your way to the harder bits as you get the hang of it.
Best shave there is, if you have the time - lasts twice as long as a million-bladed Gillette Mach 9 Turbocharged ever can!
I started just doing my sideburns which are easy, then work your way to the harder bits as you get the hang of it.Best shave there is, if you have the time - lasts twice as long as a million-bladed Gillette Mach 9 Turbocharged ever can!
Ah, this would be why, from http://www.thesuperiorshave.com/straight_razors_nt...
"UPDATE 2017: Rosewood is no longer exportable from the EU! Snag some now while you've got the chance; when what you see below which is left is gone, that's it."
"UPDATE 2017: Rosewood is no longer exportable from the EU! Snag some now while you've got the chance; when what you see below which is left is gone, that's it."
But I presume the rest of the world is a much bigger market - D/E and straight shaving is undergoing a real renaissance in the US. So it may not be worth them producing Rosewood scales just for us. There are plenty of other great woods out there though, Olivewood is cracking stuff.
And be aware that most straights do not come from the factory "Shave-Ready" - some places will have them professionally honed and stropped before they send them out to you for a bit of extra cash.
Then you just need to give it a quick strop on a canvas/leather strap (hell, I've stropped mine on my jeans when I thought it needed a touch-up!) when it starts to lose it's edge a bit, or send it away to be professionally stropped when you drop it and hear that "ching" as it hits the tap!
I used to use strop-shop.co.uk (guy called Neil), but have managed to avoid damaging the edge for a while - plenty of places will do it for you, I think they have closed now.
Try Thiers-Issard, they will be as good as anyone else - though they are a lot more expensive now, I last had mine professionally done about 7 years ago, think it was £20...
And be aware that most straights do not come from the factory "Shave-Ready" - some places will have them professionally honed and stropped before they send them out to you for a bit of extra cash.
Then you just need to give it a quick strop on a canvas/leather strap (hell, I've stropped mine on my jeans when I thought it needed a touch-up!) when it starts to lose it's edge a bit, or send it away to be professionally stropped when you drop it and hear that "ching" as it hits the tap!
I used to use strop-shop.co.uk (guy called Neil), but have managed to avoid damaging the edge for a while - plenty of places will do it for you, I think they have closed now.
Try Thiers-Issard, they will be as good as anyone else - though they are a lot more expensive now, I last had mine professionally done about 7 years ago, think it was £20...
Edited by guindilias on Friday 16th June 17:59
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