Multi-blade razors
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I'm not so sure the R41 is a great beginners razor. It's quite aggressive (in my hands).
I'd recommend the EJ DE89, Muhle R89 or Merkur 34C - easier to get to grips with and less likely to have a mishap.
Blades, schmades - pick one and see how you get on - feather, gillette 7 o'clock sharp edge, personna, derby, etc.
I've never found the need for an adjustable but most who shell out the extra justify it. Not needed but if one takes your fancy, why not?
I'd recommend the EJ DE89, Muhle R89 or Merkur 34C - easier to get to grips with and less likely to have a mishap.
Blades, schmades - pick one and see how you get on - feather, gillette 7 o'clock sharp edge, personna, derby, etc.
I've never found the need for an adjustable but most who shell out the extra justify it. Not needed but if one takes your fancy, why not?
I agree... an R41 as a beginners razor is bonkers. A fair chance it will put you off DE shaving for life. Experienced wet shavers have tried them & found them way too aggressive.
Stick with a DE89 to begin with & if you think you need something with a bit more bite then I'd suggest a vintage adjustable like a Gillette Slim.
Stick with a DE89 to begin with & if you think you need something with a bit more bite then I'd suggest a vintage adjustable like a Gillette Slim.
Just had to order another 100 Personnas.
About £10 for another 2 years worth of shaving.
Makes you feel sorry for the mugs who are paying more than that for 3 or 4 Wilkinson Fusion Mach 20 Turbo Hydro unobtanium coated twin laser edged cartridges with integral Hydro Moisturising System.
About £10 for another 2 years worth of shaving.
Makes you feel sorry for the mugs who are paying more than that for 3 or 4 Wilkinson Fusion Mach 20 Turbo Hydro unobtanium coated twin laser edged cartridges with integral Hydro Moisturising System.
Davey S2 said:
Just had to order another 100 Personnas.
About £10 for another 2 years worth of shaving.
Makes you feel sorry for the mugs who are paying more than that for 3 or 4 Wilkinson Fusion Mach 20 Turbo Hydro unobtanium coated twin laser edged cartridges with integral Hydro Moisturising System.
I pay about £12 for a 100 pack of Astra Stainless (not the platinum), lasts me about 6 months. About £10 for another 2 years worth of shaving.
Makes you feel sorry for the mugs who are paying more than that for 3 or 4 Wilkinson Fusion Mach 20 Turbo Hydro unobtanium coated twin laser edged cartridges with integral Hydro Moisturising System.
Davey S2 said:
cirian75 said:
I pay about £12 for a 100 pack of Astra Stainless (not the platinum), lasts me about 6 months.
How often do you shave?One blade will last me 3 or 4 shaves and I probably only shave 2-3 times a week. My beard grows fairly quickly but I don't mind a bit of stubble.
I've been following this thread for what feels like a lifetime (when the page count was barely at a dozen, at least). Finally, I took the plunge recently, having become utterly disillusioned with the mainstream options, with Wilko withdrawing my preferred 'system' to boot. DE89 long starter kit has been rolled out over the last few weeks. Telling myself I was saving money on blades seems like proper man maths when I've spent about £100 so far... I couldn't get on with the shaving cream so a shaving bowl has been acquired (not tested the soap yet mind, still finishing off the cream), along with a big bottle of Geo F Trumper skin food and alum block.
Started with simply using the products and weaning myself off my old Wilko Hydro 3. Noticed immediately an improvement in my skin just with proper care. Then came the DE89 and its feather blades... I was working from home so decided to dive in. I needn't have been so worried! Second attempt I was left very raw all morning despite liberal post shave care, but with a few shaves under my belt its improving all the time. It's not fair to compare a dozen attempts to something I've done thousands of times, but I'm going to persevere.
I'd compare it to stepping from an Audi S3 into a Caterham - now you have ultimate say rather than just directing, there's much more effort required but much more to be gained in return if you enjoy the process and act of driving [shaving], rather than just getting to a reasonable end result quickly. The alum block really is the judge of how well or otherwise you've done. Surprised at how much less aggressive a DE blade is than the cartridge, and yet I get just as good, if not better results.
Why didn't I do this years ago?!? Consider me a convert. If for no other reason than how good sandalwood smells...
Started with simply using the products and weaning myself off my old Wilko Hydro 3. Noticed immediately an improvement in my skin just with proper care. Then came the DE89 and its feather blades... I was working from home so decided to dive in. I needn't have been so worried! Second attempt I was left very raw all morning despite liberal post shave care, but with a few shaves under my belt its improving all the time. It's not fair to compare a dozen attempts to something I've done thousands of times, but I'm going to persevere.
I'd compare it to stepping from an Audi S3 into a Caterham - now you have ultimate say rather than just directing, there's much more effort required but much more to be gained in return if you enjoy the process and act of driving [shaving], rather than just getting to a reasonable end result quickly. The alum block really is the judge of how well or otherwise you've done. Surprised at how much less aggressive a DE blade is than the cartridge, and yet I get just as good, if not better results.
Why didn't I do this years ago?!? Consider me a convert. If for no other reason than how good sandalwood smells...
RenesisEvo said:
(not tested the soap yet mind, still finishing off the cream), along with a big bottle of Geo F Trumper skin food and alum block.
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Everyone is different - we know that - but I'm a big fan of soap rather than cream. Get the brush very wet with hot water and keep swirling around on the soap until you see the consistency you want...
Also finding a razor that is set 'just right' is never easy. I used vintage adjustable slims for a while - but then found vintage Gillette 'tech' razors to have the perfect gap for me.
Shaving now takes very little time after doing it for so long and I could never go back.
This is quite entertaining: a promotion by Cornerstone multi-blade razors on Reddit. The comments and replies are a good chuckle:
https://www.reddit.com/comments/2anrd8/of_course_y...
(sorry if it's a repost)
https://www.reddit.com/comments/2anrd8/of_course_y...
(sorry if it's a repost)
Hmmmm.
Recent use of EJ shave cream, not my bag, I've gone back to trumpers as I can buy it locally supporting an independent chemists.
I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
Recent use of EJ shave cream, not my bag, I've gone back to trumpers as I can buy it locally supporting an independent chemists.
I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
IanMorewood said:
Hmmmm.
Recent use of EJ shave cream, not my bag, I've gone back to trumpers as I can buy it locally supporting an independent chemists.
I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
I've never had any problems with the shaving shack (10 @ £3.70, 30 @ £10.49, 100 @ 24.99, 10% discount on first order if you sign up to mailing list)Recent use of EJ shave cream, not my bag, I've gone back to trumpers as I can buy it locally supporting an independent chemists.
I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
http://www.shaving-shack.com/10-feather-hi-stainle...
IanMorewood said:
Hmmmm.
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I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPANESE-FEATHER-HI-STAINLESS-DOUBLE-EDGE-PLATINUM-COATED-RAZOR-BLADES-/291391419023?var=&hash=item43d848328f:m:mcCMH4XJwFb8H_vvJyt_wZA....
I will need some new feathers by January, anyone got a supplier who's got decent prices and actually sells the genuine article instead of knock off copies like the ones that came from the Philippines via Amazon.
£18:65 for 100 inc p&p. That's a saving of £7 per 100 over Connaught Shaving.
I've bought from this Thai seller a couple of times. Great deal, but expect a 3 or 4 week wait.
zygalski said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPANESE-FEATHER-HI-STAI...
£18:65 for 100 inc p&p. That's a saving of £7 per 100 over Connaught Shaving.
I've bought from this Thai seller a couple of times. Great deal, but expect a 3 or 4 week wait.
Have placed an order - thanks for the link £18:65 for 100 inc p&p. That's a saving of £7 per 100 over Connaught Shaving.
I've bought from this Thai seller a couple of times. Great deal, but expect a 3 or 4 week wait.
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