Multi-blade razors
Discussion
Spoon Burner said:
I need some new shaving soap, whats the best you guys have used? Love Sandalwood so one in that flavour would be ideal.
Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood soap is delightful, and not too expensive.Can I be a complete heretic and confess that I've largely ditched all the DE stuff that I have so strongly supported over the years? I subscribed to Shavekit last summer and find it to be the best shave I've ever had, with the longest-lasting blades I've yet come across. Fantastic.
Ruskie said:
I have been a subscriber to Cornerstone for 6 months, big fan and no issues at all.
Although they are just a load of marketing bulls
t with their blades being exactly the same as those you can get much cheaper in Lidl and Aldi etc.I did like their face scrub and moisturiser though...
littleredrooster said:
Spoon Burner said:
I need some new shaving soap, whats the best you guys have used? Love Sandalwood so one in that flavour would be ideal.
Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood soap is delightful, and not too expensive.My wife bought me some Taylor's Sandalwood Shampoo and it is really pleasant so I decided to experiment trying a bottle of Trumpers in coconut. What a disappointment, 3 x expensive and hardly any lather or aroma.
Since Christmas I've been growing a fairly short beard, and found the DE to be almost impossible to get the smooth edges I'd like - so I've been popping into the local Kurdish barber for a shavette trim every few days.
That's getting boring (and he's not actually that good!) at £6 a pop.
Other half has just done a pretty decent job with my DE at home, but still not as good as the one I had from a superb barber (unfortunately not easy for me to get to, and £15!) - which I what I'd like to achieve. Said barber has told me he doesn't bother trying to edge his own beard, as it's essentially impossible to get it symmetrical.
So, I'd like to get a straight/shavette for the Mrs to learn with, on my face...
Any hints/tips/suggestions for kit? Have all the accoutrements for DE shaving, so think it'd be a shavette or straight (straight being easier due to the curved corners?), then strop?
Here's her attempt from today:
So, aim is a smooth curve into the goatee, plus neck.
Cheers!
That's getting boring (and he's not actually that good!) at £6 a pop.
Other half has just done a pretty decent job with my DE at home, but still not as good as the one I had from a superb barber (unfortunately not easy for me to get to, and £15!) - which I what I'd like to achieve. Said barber has told me he doesn't bother trying to edge his own beard, as it's essentially impossible to get it symmetrical.
So, I'd like to get a straight/shavette for the Mrs to learn with, on my face...
Any hints/tips/suggestions for kit? Have all the accoutrements for DE shaving, so think it'd be a shavette or straight (straight being easier due to the curved corners?), then strop?
Here's her attempt from today:
So, aim is a smooth curve into the goatee, plus neck.
Cheers!
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
illmonkey said:
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
Do you know what... if that's a genuine offer then I'll take you up on it...I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
I've been reading this thread for years, but never quite "got it"
Still using a Wilkinson Sword Protector 3d... maybe you might convert me!!
K50 DEL said:
illmonkey said:
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
Do you know what... if that's a genuine offer then I'll take you up on it...I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
I've been reading this thread for years, but never quite "got it"
Still using a Wilkinson Sword Protector 3d... maybe you might convert me!!
illmonkey said:
K50 DEL said:
illmonkey said:
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
Do you know what... if that's a genuine offer then I'll take you up on it...I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
I've been reading this thread for years, but never quite "got it"
Still using a Wilkinson Sword Protector 3d... maybe you might convert me!!
illmonkey said:
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
Why are you giving up?I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
NDA said:
illmonkey said:
Does anyone want my old razor? (I think it's this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3ZWNWK/ref=sspa_dk...
I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
Why are you giving up?I don't use it any-more and sure someone could benefit. I have a ton of varying blades too, so can throw them in, as well as a brush (although, used?!) and some foam and a little stand.
I’ve run out of Mach 3 blades and have decided to join the DE band wagon
Would anyone care to comment on the Edwin Jagger DE starter kit? Is it a good starter kit or would I be better off doing it another way? I obviously don’t know what I’m doing and the choice is bewildering but I like the idea of having an E.J. and if all the other stuff in the kit is half decent and good value it is at least a complete starter kit.
My skin seems somewhat sensitive and my facial hair growth is glacial and patchy so I’m hoping that I can ditch the perfunctory twice-weekly cartridge shave and establish a ritual I can enjoy.
Would anyone care to comment on the Edwin Jagger DE starter kit? Is it a good starter kit or would I be better off doing it another way? I obviously don’t know what I’m doing and the choice is bewildering but I like the idea of having an E.J. and if all the other stuff in the kit is half decent and good value it is at least a complete starter kit.
My skin seems somewhat sensitive and my facial hair growth is glacial and patchy so I’m hoping that I can ditch the perfunctory twice-weekly cartridge shave and establish a ritual I can enjoy.
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