Multi-blade razors

[BertieWooster]

LordGrover said:

BertieWooster said:

After reading Lord Grover's post about the R41 I went and ordered one. I'm very impressed so far. I get a more aggressive shave than with my R89 but the end result is far smoother.

I've gone back to the R89 for the daily shave. The R41 is a great razor, but after a couple of weeks I decided it is too aggressive for every day. I use it for 'special occasions' when I need a particularly close shave or if I've not shaved for a few days.

I don't think I'll go back to the R89 now - unless I decide to use it as a travel razor. I'm getting used to the R41's aggressiveness now so am starting to wonder what the next step up is...

[BorkFactor]

Only DE related injury I have had was when I put it in my wash bag with a blade in, and when I reached into the bag later looking for my toothbrush I sliced my fingertip open.

Made a hell of a mess! You only do that once...

[cirian75]

cirian75 said:

accidentally ordered some astra platinum instead of astra stainless blades.

Used one last night, smooth, but no where near as sharp and left me with a load of small bleeders.

the correct astra stainless have been ordered but will prob have to have 2 more platinum shaves

My 2nd batch of Astra superior stainless blades arrived on Friday (100 pack this time).

completely different league to the crappy Astra platinum, but they are harder to find.

last nights shave was great, takes about 10 shaves to get proficient in the use of a DE razor.

[zygalski]

Heads up.
100 Rapira Swedish Supersteel for about £8 delivered from trusted Russian Ebayer.
Premium blade. Pretty sharp but ever so smooth. Get them while you can... the Ruble is on its way up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-RAPIRA-SWEDISH-SUPER...

[PlayersNo6]

Been out of the whole DE buying scene for years, having found a set up that suits me.

Thought I'd start using up some old sample blades, so tonight used a Gillette Super Silver (orange writing on white envelope) Very good, smooth, forgiving blade - nicer and easier than my usual 7 o clock yellows.

Had a quick look on ebay and there don't appear to be any for sale, any of the regulars on this thread know a source (presume discontinued?)

[Surfr]

I'm very new to the DE scene, and frankly I'm a scruffbag who thinks nothing of going 3 weeks without so much as a beard trim. But, I recently joined the RAF reserves which required a clean shave on parade first thing in the morning one weekend a month. I had this romantic idea in my head of getting up early and having a nice close baby smooth shave with my full travel kit in the block shared shower/toilets. All was going well until I realised I had 3 major bleeders and I'd knicked a mole which is usually not in the way.

Fast forward 2 hours later and I'm on parade, fielding questions about blade age and whether I've used a cut throat, from our flight sergeant Rock ape desperately trying not to bleed on his parade square.

I still enjoy a full blown DE shave at home but on training weekends it's a 2 minute job with the sensor excel and canned foam every time from now on! At least until I improve technique considerably.

Incidentally I mearned the reason for a close shave requirement is to form a good airtight seal on the reperator. So there's one good reason to shed the fluff.

[ecsrobin]

Surfr said:

I'm very new to the DE scene, and frankly I'm a scruffbag who thinks nothing of going 3 weeks without so much as a beard trim. But, I recently joined the RAF reserves which required a clean shave on parade first thing in the morning one weekend a month. I had this romantic idea in my head of getting up early and having a nice close baby smooth shave with my full travel kit in the block shared shower/toilets. All was going well until I realised I had 3 major bleeders and I'd knicked a mole which is usually not in the way.

Fast forward 2 hours later and I'm on parade, fielding questions about blade age and whether I've used a cut throat, from our flight sergeant Rock ape desperately trying not to bleed on his parade square.

I still enjoy a full blown DE shave at home but on training weekends it's a 2 minute job with the sensor excel and canned foam every time from now on! At least until I improve technique considerably.

Incidentally I mearned the reason for a close shave requirement is to form a good airtight seal on the reperator. So there's one good reason to shed the fluff.

Or you just wake up a few minutes earlier and don't rush

[IanMorewood]

Yep rushing and shaving is a poor combination.

[Eleven]

IanMorewood said:

Yep rushing and shaving is a poor combination.

I've been DE shaving for a few weeks now.

I enjoy the ritual, but I think it's the shaving equivalent of driving a classic car. It doesn't give me a better shave, is more dangerous and takes longer.

When I am in a hurry I still use a Mach 3, get as good a shave in a fraction of the time and never cut myself (or get razor burn).

[jimmyjimjim]

Muhle R89 + stand for ~$100 on massdrop right now; week to go on the deal.

[ecsrobin]

Eleven said:

IanMorewood said:

Yep rushing and shaving is a poor combination.

I've been DE shaving for a few weeks now.

I enjoy the ritual, but I think it's the shaving equivalent of driving a classic car. It doesn't give me a better shave, is more dangerous and takes longer.

When I am in a hurry I still use a Mach 3, get as good a shave in a fraction of the time and never cut myself (or get razor burn).

With time and probably a better blade you'll find that it will give you a better shave, you won't cut yourself and it's just as quick.

[NDA]

ecsrobin said:

With time and probably a better blade you'll find that it will give you a better shave, you won't cut yourself and it's just as quick.

Agree.

[Eleven]

ecsrobin said:

Eleven said:

IanMorewood said:

Yep rushing and shaving is a poor combination.

I've been DE shaving for a few weeks now.

I enjoy the ritual, but I think it's the shaving equivalent of driving a classic car. It doesn't give me a better shave, is more dangerous and takes longer.

When I am in a hurry I still use a Mach 3, get as good a shave in a fraction of the time and never cut myself (or get razor burn).

With time and probably a better blade you'll find that it will give you a better shave, you won't cut yourself and it's just as quick.

I find that difficult to believe.

I am using Personna blades, which are OK aren't they?

People also seem to recommend multiple passes, which isn't necessary with a Mach 3.

When I use a Mach 3 and goo, I take huge sweeps down my face with impunity. I then feel for any remaining hairs and whisk them off without foam. It takes a fraction of the time DE shaving does.

As I said, I enjoy DE shaving but I don't think it gives a better shave and it certainly ain't quick.

[LordGrover]

Clearly, it takes longer but once mastered it is undeniably a better shave.
If you don't have the time or inclination then stick with what works for you.

[ecsrobin]

You need to try different blades. What works for one person will not work for the next, I also used a plastic Gillette DE handle for 2 years and enjoyed the results finally moved to a Edwin Jaeger DE metal handle and it's just taken it up a whole new level really happy with the results and don't know why I held off for so long.

[Magic919]

I wouldn't change anything after just a few weeks. Keep at it and technique improves.

[zygalski]

Eleven said:

I find that difficult to believe.

I am using Personna blades, which are OK aren't they?

People also seem to recommend multiple passes, which isn't necessary with a Mach 3.

When I use a Mach 3 and goo, I take huge sweeps down my face with impunity. I then feel for any remaining hairs and whisk them off without foam. It takes a fraction of the time DE shaving does.

As I said, I enjoy DE shaving but I don't think it gives a better shave and it certainly ain't quick.

From stepping out of the shower I can do 3 passes with a DE in 10 minutes. 10 minutes is hardly ages, especially when shaving becomes fun, rather than a chore.
The only way I could get a comparable close shave with a Mach 3 is to really push hard against the grain, and of course that results in irritation & also some ingrown hairs, neither of which I get using a DE razor.
It's horses for courses though. Some people will just be better off using a cartridge compared to a DE razor.

[Eleven]

zygalski said:

Eleven said:

I find that difficult to believe.

I am using Personna blades, which are OK aren't they?

People also seem to recommend multiple passes, which isn't necessary with a Mach 3.

When I use a Mach 3 and goo, I take huge sweeps down my face with impunity. I then feel for any remaining hairs and whisk them off without foam. It takes a fraction of the time DE shaving does.

As I said, I enjoy DE shaving but I don't think it gives a better shave and it certainly ain't quick.

From stepping out of the shower I can do 3 passes with a DE in 10 minutes. 10 minutes is hardly ages, especially when shaving becomes fun, rather than a chore.
The only way I could get a comparable close shave with a Mach 3 is to really push hard against the grain, and of course that results in irritation & also some ingrown hairs, neither of which I get using a DE razor.
It's horses for courses though. Some people will just be better off using a cartridge compared to a DE razor.

I will time myself next time I use the Mach 3. But I am going to guess that I can go from stubble to clean shaven in 45 seconds. Probably half that if I am not fussy about the odd missed bit.

I emphasise, however, that I DO enjoy DE shaving and on days where I have time to myself I like doing it. It's a bit like why I like wearing an automatic watch, when a digital would do a better job.

[E65Ross]

It took me quite a few weeks to get better at using a DE. I'm not convinced it's quicker than cartridge shaving, but I'm getting faster.

I am convinced it gives a closer shave though and it just feels nicer. I won't be switching back to cartridge razors any time soon.

[iacabu]

My Jermyn Street cream is running low after over a year of use so just ordered a new tub...first dip into Geo F Trumper products but I'm expecting it to be just as good.

Still loving the DE89 after over 2 years although the plating has come off a little around the edges.