Multi-blade razors
Discussion
LordGrover said:
Had my first shave with new kit today; Mühle R41 Grande, EJ Plaza Super Badger brush and Mühle RN11 bowl.
Have to say the razor is great. Not used an open comb before and while this is a hybrid-stylee affair it's pretty aggressive but a very close shave was achieved with no effort or drama.
Mühle R41 Grande
That's a beast!Have to say the razor is great. Not used an open comb before and while this is a hybrid-stylee affair it's pretty aggressive but a very close shave was achieved with no effort or drama.
Mühle R41 Grande
More aggressive than a Gillette Old Type apparently....
Now my new job demands clean shaven every day I'm currently blowing stupid money on those fancy smanchie million blade Gillette's, I only used to shave 3 times a week, sun, tues, thurs at the old job.
So was thinking Muhle R41 but the reviews make it very plain its not for newbies
reviews are point me towards the Muhle R89 as a quality beginner blade
also £9.99 for a 50 pack of feather blades is way cheaper than the Gillette's
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
already got a brush
sound good ?
So was thinking Muhle R41 but the reviews make it very plain its not for newbies
reviews are point me towards the Muhle R89 as a quality beginner blade
also £9.99 for a 50 pack of feather blades is way cheaper than the Gillette's
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
already got a brush
sound good ?
cirian75 said:
Now my new job demands clean shaven every day I'm currently blowing stupid money on those fancy smanchie million blade Gillette's, I only used to shave 3 times a week, sun, tues, thurs at the old job.
So was thinking Muhle R41 but the reviews make it very plain its not for newbies
reviews are point me towards the Muhle R89 as a quality beginner blade
also £9.99 for a 50 pack of feather blades is way cheaper than the Gillette's
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
already got a brush
sound good ?
IMHO you can't go wrong with the R89 as it is pretty easy to use.So was thinking Muhle R41 but the reviews make it very plain its not for newbies
reviews are point me towards the Muhle R89 as a quality beginner blade
also £9.99 for a 50 pack of feather blades is way cheaper than the Gillette's
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
already got a brush
sound good ?
You might want to consider something a little less aggressive than the Feathers to start off with as (again IMO) they can be somewhat unforgiving if you aren't careful. Possibly try something like the Astra Superior Platinum blades.
The TOBS Sandalwood Shaving Cream is a good start. I find their luxury coconut shaving cream is also very good and helps give a good close shave.
Don't forget an Alum block as you will almost certainly cut yourself a few times as you start out.
LordGrover said:
Had my first shave with new kit today; Mühle R41 Grande, EJ Plaza Super Badger brush and Mühle RN11 bowl.
Have to say the razor is great. Not used an open comb before and while this is a hybrid-stylee affair it's pretty aggressive but a very close shave was achieved with no effort or drama.
Mühle R41 Grande
You've got me looking at the R41 now! Very tempting... Have to say the razor is great. Not used an open comb before and while this is a hybrid-stylee affair it's pretty aggressive but a very close shave was achieved with no effort or drama.
Mühle R41 Grande
Do you plan on shaving every day with it?
I shave every weekday and once at the weekend.
Have used it yesterday and today. Loving it. Way more aggressive than my R89 and also has the edge on the braveheart head too.
I think I'd go for the standard handle were I buying again though - not only is the Grande long, it's quite a bit thicker and heavier.
Have used it yesterday and today. Loving it. Way more aggressive than my R89 and also has the edge on the braveheart head too.
I think I'd go for the standard handle were I buying again though - not only is the Grande long, it's quite a bit thicker and heavier.
I thought I'd give this safety razor lark a try, but I've been unable to find one in a shop. Tried Boots, Saintsbury's, Super Drug, Wilko and Tesco! And they weren't small branches either. Found the blades in some of the shops, but no razors
Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
Bursar said:
I thought I'd give this safety razor lark a try, but I've been unable to find one in a shop. Tried Boots, Saintsbury's, Super Drug, Wilko and Tesco! And they weren't small branches either. Found the blades in some of the shops, but no razors
Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
I ordered an Edwin Jagger razor from Edwin Jagger and soap / brush from Taylor of Bond St. Both sent FOC and 1st class.Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
Bursar said:
I thought I'd give this safety razor lark a try, but I've been unable to find one in a shop. Tried Boots, Saintsbury's, Super Drug, Wilko and Tesco! And they weren't small branches either. Found the blades in some of the shops, but no razors
Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
I got mine in boots. However I have now upgraded to Edwin Jagger made in Sheffield http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk and free P&P I have this one: http://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/Razors/Traditional+DE... which is a DE89 it also comes with a pack of 5 blades, I get most of my blades from the shops you've listed purely as I've always avoided the Internet and preferred actually going to a shop.Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
Bursar said:
I thought I'd give this safety razor lark a try, but I've been unable to find one in a shop. Tried Boots, Saintsbury's, Super Drug, Wilko and Tesco! And they weren't small branches either. Found the blades in some of the shops, but no razors
Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
I bought my Merkur, astra blades (100 of the buggers!) and arko soap from Amazon - free delivery!Looks like I'll have to order one online, which will mean buying more stuff to make the postage charge worthwhile
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