Multi-blade razors
Discussion
CooperS said:
What I would add is im now thinking do I need to venture away from my Mach 3 blade...
Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
I made the switch about 5 years ago, at that time I was shaving daily as I was in the forces, it took longer initially to master it but still a quick routine in the morning, I then found my skin felt better, my bank balance was certainly lighter and I would never go back! Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
These days I have a beard but I still need to shave, I think in the last year I’ve spent £0 on shaving. A pack of DE blades lasts me years due to the beard, and my pot of Taylor of old Bond Street and badger brush are at least 2 years old. Compare that to buying and shaving with a Mach15 or whatever the latest model is for a year. Probably in the £100’s.
CooperS said:
What I would add is im now thinking do I need to venture away from my Mach 3 blade...
Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
Definitely do it. Start slow, but after a bit of practice, it's as quick as a Mach 100, better and cheaper.Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
Win win.
CooperS said:
What I would add is im now thinking do I need to venture away from my Mach 3 blade...
Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
Most of us on here made the switch from cartridge blades to DE razors.Anybody who follows a similar routine made the switch? I'm worried that it will just add time as there's more chance of getting it wrong with a safety razor.
It will add time - but only a couple of minutes at most, once you've found your routine.
The only tricky bit is finding what razor suits you (some are more aggressive than others), what blade suits your skin and stubble. Many (but not all) on here have found Feather blades to be the best and finally what soap or cream works best.
I use vintage Gillette razors (adjustable 'slim' models you can find on Ebay). I use a hard soap in a wooden bowl and have a collection of shaving brushes.
DE shaving makes a pleasing routine out of a daily chore. As it happens the blades are cheap (roughly 20p each) and if you find the right blade for you, then the shave feels better than a cartridge.
The only 'getting it wrong' bit is to not press with a razor (let the weight of the razor do the work) and follow the hair growth rather than going against the grain.
Lots of advice on here if you make the leap.
My 500ml bottle of Trumpers skin food finally went off, after nearly 6 years! It was the part of the initial kit I got after stumbling to this thread and reading all the recommendations.
Have to say though, amazing value for money.A tiny bit went a long way and with amazing performance. I used it as a pre-shave and post-shave balm, Can't recommend it more!
Have to say though, amazing value for money.A tiny bit went a long way and with amazing performance. I used it as a pre-shave and post-shave balm, Can't recommend it more!
thainy77 said:
I've just bought a Dovo cutthroat Ebony, i've never used one before but thought it would be fun. Any tips on using a cutthroat? Decent oils/soaps?
Take your time. Suggest just doing your cheeks to begin with for example. If you have used a DE you will appreciate what you need to achieve in terms of angle and pressure.They're very satisfying tools to use IME.
What size and grind is it you've got? The heavier grind and sizes were very popular when I was quite into them.
A soap and a brush is the way to go.
thainy77 said:
I've never used a DE either, it was a bit of an impulse buy to be honest after a little research. It's a 5/8" carbon steel half hollow grind.
I'll try not to use it pissed
Where did you get it from? Not sure if things have moved on but they didn't used to *completely* ready to shave with from the factory.I'll try not to use it pissed
Half hollow will have a bit of weight to it. If you have never used anything like this I would search out some videos, it's a bit of a learning curve.
gregs656 said:
Where did you get it from? Not sure if things have moved on but they didn't used to *completely* ready to shave with from the factory.
Half hollow will have a bit of weight to it. If you have never used anything like this I would search out some videos, it's a bit of a learning curve.
I got it from gents.com along with a strap and oil, apparently they are good to go from the shop, you just need to use the strap as per usual.Half hollow will have a bit of weight to it. If you have never used anything like this I would search out some videos, it's a bit of a learning curve.
I've seen a couple but they all seem to know what they are doing, i'd prefer to see someone slice themselves open at first then over a period of time become competent
.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.
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