Multi-blade razors

[Davie_GLA]

I don't have it yes but i believe so yes. I need to figure out if it will take standard SE blades or if i'm going to be cutting blades in half if i decide to use it.

[Davie_GLA]

This is another one i bought on a whim..

[budgie smuggler]

budgie smuggler said:

Could somebody recommend me some blades for use with an Edwin Jagger DE89?

Previously I had a Wilkinson Sword cheap DE and used Wilkinson Sword blades with it. Found it fine TBH. Upgraded to the DE89 and am finding the blades don't work very well. Have to press them quite hard onto the face which negates the benefits of DE for me.

Just a quick follow up, I got a sample pack with as many possible types as I could. Feathers, Persona, Astra, two types of Gillette and some others I've forgotten. Feathers have been by far the best for me with this razor. All the others felt the same which was just okay, but the Feather blades do a nice close shave with virtually no pressure applied to the razor.

Thanks for the recommendations.

[anonymous-user]

Can someone recommend me a nice and exotic shaving cream/soap.

Just finished my Trumpers coconut soap and also have all the Proraso range but I fancy trying something new and different. Anything but rose!

[zygalski]

Truefitt & Hill 1805

[bristolracer]

Ok people

53 yrs old always wet shaved used to do a bit of brush and soap shave

Got fed up of rip off prices for multi blades

So I need a recommendation for a razor and blades and a retailer ( on line is fine)

Thanks in advance

[Bonefish Blues]

Search for the cheapest Edwin Jagger 89 razor you can find and then either buy a variety pack of blades (most of which will be pretty poor) or go straight to Feathers (sharpest, unforgiving) or Personnas (slightly more forgiving, not just as sharp) and go from there.

[bristolracer]

Bonefish Blues said:

Search for the cheapest Edwin Jagger 89 razor you can find and then either buy a variety pack of blades (most of which will be pretty poor) or go straight to Feathers (sharpest, unforgiving) or Personnas (slightly more forgiving, not just as sharp) and go from there.

Ordered an EJ89 and a pack of feathers and a pack of personnas

I'll post back after a test drive and let you know the blood loss!
Thanks

[jimmyjimjim]

DoodoolTala said:

Can someone recommend me a nice and exotic shaving cream/soap.

Just finished my Trumpers coconut soap and also have all the Proraso range but I fancy trying something new and different. Anything but rose!

Also:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPAO48S/

[Bonefish Blues]

bristolracer said:

Bonefish Blues said:

Search for the cheapest Edwin Jagger 89 razor you can find and then either buy a variety pack of blades (most of which will be pretty poor) or go straight to Feathers (sharpest, unforgiving) or Personnas (slightly more forgiving, not just as sharp) and go from there.

Ordered an EJ89 and a pack of feathers and a pack of personnas

I'll post back after a test drive and let you know the blood loss!
Thanks

Welcome. Slowly slowly letting the razor's weight do the work.

[bristolracer]

Bonefish Blues said:

bristolracer said:

Bonefish Blues said:

Search for the cheapest Edwin Jagger 89 razor you can find and then either buy a variety pack of blades (most of which will be pretty poor) or go straight to Feathers (sharpest, unforgiving) or Personnas (slightly more forgiving, not just as sharp) and go from there.

Ordered an EJ89 and a pack of feathers and a pack of personnas

I'll post back after a test drive and let you know the blood loss!
Thanks

Welcome. Slowly slowly letting the razor's weight do the work.

Right razor arrived loaded it up with a feather.
Shaves well , but you are aware that if you slip you will get cut. Modern plastic razors are not quite as savage.
Otherwise fine, the soap makes the skin feel different from the gel I used to use.

5 o clock shadow seems to return quicker
Happy with the change and I suspect the bank balance will also benefit.
I can see me using disposables on holiday and when camping just for convenience.

Incidentally are you allowed these razors in hand luggage?

[jimmyjimjim]

Handle yes, blade no. I've had to ditch a blade once when I forgot, and asked to do so by a TSA bod.

[LordGrover]

I've taken de razors in hand baggage including a couple of extra blades and never been stopped. I accept that if they're spotted they'll be confiscated.

[Mr Happy]

Switched from Astra SP to Personna Platinum today and what a difference!

Still have a couple of small bits of face where I need to figure out which way the hair grows, but I'm perfectly happy with the results. Think I'll stay with these for a bit until I can work up the guts to try Feathers!

[hairybiddy]

Mr Happy said:

Think I'll stay with these for a bit until I can work up the guts to try Feathers!

don't be scared, I don't think they are much different to Personna Platinums, I find the personnas more consistent though, had a few dull feathers from the packet.

[Davey S2]

LordGrover said:

I've taken de razors in hand baggage including a couple of extra blades and never been stopped. I accept that if they're spotted they'll be confiscated.

That's crackers. How can they not spot these at security?

The 911 plane hijackers were only armed with Stanley type knives which are not much different.

[ambuletz]

Without wanting to go through 70 pages of posts can anyone reccomend razor blades that go on a Gilette fusion? I don't fancy spending money on their expensive 'fusion' razor blades. I only really want to get maybe 2-3 blades.

While I would like to get into using a safety razor I don't fancy spending money on one just yet. I don't really shave often, perhaps once every few months (I prefer to just use 0 on the electric trimmer). The current blade that I have on my fusion is all nasty, the aloe vera strip has warn away and even when using a pair of old jeans as a strop the blades feel like they're scratching at the skin rather then gliding.

thanks.

[Fastpedeller]

ambuletz said:

Without wanting to go through 70 pages of posts can anyone reccomend razor blades that go on a Gilette fusion? I don't fancy spending money on their expensive 'fusion' razor blades. I only really want to get maybe 2-3 blades.

While I would like to get into using a safety razor I don't fancy spending money on one just yet. I don't really shave often, perhaps once every few months (I prefer to just use 0 on the electric trimmer). The current blade that I have on my fusion is all nasty, the aloe vera strip has warn away and even when using a pair of old jeans as a strop the blades feel like they're scratching at the skin rather then gliding.

thanks.

Don't spend lots on these fancy things...... Of the cheepies, I tried Sainsbury own and Tesco own, and both clogged with bristles and weren't great! What do I use now? Lidl's twin blade package consisting of a handle and 20 twin blade cartridges for under £4 and they work a treat.

[Troubleatmill]

For a £400 budget can someone recommend

DE Razor
Blades
Brush
Bowl
Soap
Towel?
Stand to hold blade/ brush
Aftercare
Anything else I need

I am determined to go DE.
I tried 20 odd years ago - but didn't have the patience.

This time round...I do.
I enjoy my barber shaving me every couple of weeks when I get my hair trimmed.

But I only want to spend the money once ( for non consumables obviously )
So.. I don't want to buy something.... to replace it some months later.

Thank you for your input.

[Bonefish Blues]

Yes, don't spend 400 straight off the bat. Get an EJ89, some Feather and Personna blades, a Poraso tub of soap of your choice and a basic boar brush. You'll be closer to 50 than a hundred and will have lots left to make an informed choice in a month or several.