Multi-blade razors

[the_lone_wolf]

Doniger said:

So anyway gheyness aside, cheers for the advice in this thread! This is the first time in 15 years of shaving that I haven't absolutely hated the experience and/or ended up with cuts and horrible red bits on my neck.

Funny this thread should pop up tonight right at the same time I went searching for it to say almost exactly the same thing as Doniger

After reading this thread I tried a cheapy £3.50 safety razor from Boots, was so impressed with the lack of irritation that, as I've just received an unexpected bit of money, I ordered the whole hog, Futur, brush and soap. Today was the first time having a shave was an experience to be enjoyed rather than a time consuming chore that I knew would leave me unsatisfied (electric beard trimmer) or in a rash of ingrown hair and nasty little spots (disposable or cartridge razors).

So thank you, to the folks who offered advice, all I need to get hold of now is a styptic pen until I get the proper hang of controlling the blade around the stranger contours...

[tonym911]

Never, ever buy the Lidl double-blade razor. It rips your face to shreds.

[SC7]

Just thought I'd hijack this a bit...

I've not really had a proper shave since I was 18/19 (I'm 26 now). Since then I've just used a beard trimmer; for fashionable stubble 'cos I'm fashionable and that

What I wanted to know is am I asking for trouble in future when I do decide to have a proper shave? Will my ghey, boy-face crumble under the harsh, cold blade of a Mach 12?

[WorAl]

the_lone_wolf said:

Doniger said:

So anyway gheyness aside, cheers for the advice in this thread! This is the first time in 15 years of shaving that I haven't absolutely hated the experience and/or ended up with cuts and horrible red bits on my neck.

Funny this thread should pop up tonight right at the same time I went searching for it to say almost exactly the same thing as Doniger

After reading this thread I tried a cheapy £3.50 safety razor from Boots, was so impressed with the lack of irritation that, as I've just received an unexpected bit of money, I ordered the whole hog, Futur, brush and soap. Today was the first time having a shave was an experience to be enjoyed rather than a time consuming chore that I knew would leave me unsatisfied (electric beard trimmer) or in a rash of ingrown hair and nasty little spots (disposable or cartridge razors).

So thank you, to the folks who offered advice, all I need to get hold of now is a styptic pen until I get the proper hang of controlling the blade around the stranger contours...

it is a much better experience, I have actually started to enjoy shaving, though it has been over a week now I should probably get back to it

I now don't mind spending 15-20mins or so rather than the 5 it used to take to have a decent shave.

[SBDJ]

I also switched to using a safety razor a year or so ago, although I've got a Merkur 34C HD. Shaving rash is a thing of the past, blades are dirt cheap and I find shaving a generally more comfortable experience.

I'll probably upgrade to a Futur at some point I guess

[Mobile Chicane]

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

[WorAl]

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

Hey! It's my fashion, right

[freecar]

SC7 said:

Just thought I'd hijack this a bit...

I've not really had a proper shave since I was 18/19 (I'm 26 now). Since then I've just used a beard trimmer; for fashionable stubble 'cos I'm fashionable and that

What I wanted to know is am I asking for trouble in future when I do decide to have a proper shave? Will my ghey, boy-face crumble under the harsh, cold blade of a Mach 12?

Yes it will crumble, so don't do it, buy a safety razor and never look back! or 17 or so like me!

[SC7]

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

Er, yeah OK...

Have you heard the one about opinions being akin to aholes?

[Famous Graham]

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

I concur - you wimmin really should learn to wax properly.

[WorAl]

Famous Graham said:

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

I concur - you wimmin really should learn to wax properly.

[Mobile Chicane]

Famous Graham said:

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

I concur - you wimmin really should learn to wax properly.

I concur - beards are out.

[Digger]

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

50%* of my Match 'applicants' disagree with you . . .

• Approximately. I have proof!

[Mobile Chicane]

Digger said:

Mobile Chicane said:

Stubble's horrible.

It isn't 'fashionable', just lazy.

50%* of my Match 'applicants' disagree with you . . .

• Approximately. I have proof!

Ah. But you live in North London.

There, beards of all kinds - including the pantie variety - are 'in'.

Car-hating filthy Trotskyites.

[ponchie]

I went out and bought a safety razor last night as I wanted to give one a go, I'm already sold! At first I thought I was doing it wrong as it didnt feel like the blade was even touching my face but upon closer inspection I had managed a pretty close shave on the first pass.

Just need to master getting a decent cut along my jaw line now!

[andy400]

Safety razor heaven:

http://countryjoescollectiblestuff.com/raz-01.html


Must.... resist.....

[snowy slopes]

the_lone_wolf said:

Doniger said:

So anyway gheyness aside, cheers for the advice in this thread! This is the first time in 15 years of shaving that I haven't absolutely hated the experience and/or ended up with cuts and horrible red bits on my neck.

Funny this thread should pop up tonight right at the same time I went searching for it to say almost exactly the same thing as Doniger

After reading this thread I tried a cheapy £3.50 safety razor from Boots, was so impressed with the lack of irritation that, as I've just received an unexpected bit of money, I ordered the whole hog, Futur, brush and soap. Today was the first time having a shave was an experience to be enjoyed rather than a time consuming chore that I knew would leave me unsatisfied (electric beard trimmer) or in a rash of ingrown hair and nasty little spots (disposable or cartridge razors).

So thank you, to the folks who offered advice, all I need to get hold of now is a styptic pen until I get the proper hang of controlling the blade around the stranger contours...

Yep, it's surprising how much difference a cheap DE razor from boots can make isnt it?? Boots sell styptic pencils, or you could look on t'web for an alum block which does the same thing, but you will only nick yourself a few times before you get used to using your new razor. Might i recommend looking up the shaving tutorials on youtube to get some extra tips, i thought i knew how to use a DE razor, then i looked up the tutorials on youtube, and found out so much more information than i thought i needed. It is worthwhile taking the extra time to shave though, my face doesnt feel so much like sandpaper after a shave anymore. Be warned though, this can and possibly will get out of hand, as you will look at stuff on the internet and think, hmmmmm i need that for when i shave

[Soovy]

I went out and bought a £4 Wilkisnon sword starter pack yesterday.

First day in 20 years my face hasn't been sore for the first hour.


Love it. Very much bitten by the safety razor bug.

[snowy slopes]

Its the future trust me

[Soovy]

snowy slopes said:

Its the future trust me

It's rare these days that I get excited about anything, but I really am quite excited to discover this new thing.

I've been out this morning for proper soap (Ingram) that my Dad used when I was little. Can't wait to get home and try it with the proper razor. Will do the head as well tonight (was too tired last night and scared I'd lacerate myself!!)

Funny how it's the little things that make you happy innit!