Multi-blade razors

[NDA]

I have a huge collection of vintage razors - I went totally OCD about it.

I have mostly Gillette Slim and Fat Boy razors - but then swerved into the Gillette vintage Tech range, which I use a lot. Great razors.

[zygalski]

I have a fat handled made in Canada Tech.
Great razor & a bit more aggressive than your normal Tech.
I also have a beast of an open comb. A 1912 Old Type. One pass is all you need.... or want!

[HustleRussell]

Kinky said:

Is there a 'starters' or 'newbies' kit that would be recommended? I've decided I'm going to try going down this route

Bonefish Blues said:

EJ89 razor + Personna or Feathers blades (try them in that order) + Poraso soap in a dish + bristle brush of your choosing to start.

This is what I did as per Bonefish Blues’ instructions, haven’t looked back nor spent any money other than blades since. It’s taken quite a while to get up to speed but it doesn’t take me long to shave now and cuts / nicks have never been a problem really.

[AMG01]

I bought a shaving set from https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/ and its been great and I can't fault the customer service. My 2.5 year old shaver broke a month ago and I sent it back and they replaced it free of charge.

[Bonefish Blues]

Their cheapest kit is pretty good value.

[Simond S]

So three months into the EJ http://amzn.eu/d/7T76RQ3 and i dont like it.

Currently using either Gillette blue or Astra blades but i dont seem to have a nice clean shave without multiple passes.

What would the next step be, I appreciate the the EJ isnt aggressive (in fact not a single drop of claret whereas old cheap razor was like a bloodbath at times) so i'd like something a little closer.

Also, anyone understand the Merkur ratings?

[BertieWooster]

Simond S said:

So three months into the EJ http://amzn.eu/d/7T76RQ3 and i dont like it.

Currently using either Gillette blue or Astra blades but i dont seem to have a nice clean shave without multiple passes.

What would the next step be, I appreciate the the EJ isnt aggressive (in fact not a single drop of claret whereas old cheap razor was like a bloodbath at times) so i'd like something a little closer.

Also, anyone understand the Merkur ratings?

I would try either Feather, Gilette 7 O'Clock Sharp or Personna Platinum razor blades and see if that makes any difference.

If by ratings you mean the Merkur razor settings, then 1 is very mild and 6 (or is it 7) is very aggressive.

[jimmyjimjim]

Anything above 2 and a bit is lethal.

You can always try a Merkur slant bar is you want something a little more aggressive than a DE89, that isn't likely to see you in casualty.

[Bonefish Blues]

Go the blades route to start.

[Sway]

Bonefish Blues said:

Go the blades route to start.

Agreed. I defy any stubble to survive a max of two passes with a Feather!

[guindilias]

Come on, this is PH!
Buy a straight razor, learn how to use it (plenty of vids on Youtube) and you'll never look back...

[NDA]

guindilias said:

Come on, this is PH!
Buy a straight razor, learn how to use it (plenty of vids on Youtube) and you'll never look back...

You won't need to, your head will be missing.

[LordGrover]

Simond S said:

What would the next step be, I appreciate the the EJ isnt aggressive (in fact not a single drop of claret whereas old cheap razor was like a bloodbath at times) so i'd like something a little closer.

Executive shaving braveheart - excellent close shave.
If that's not close enough for you, try R41 - big balls required.

[NDA]

Simond S said:

So three months into the EJ http://amzn.eu/d/7T76RQ3 and i dont like it.

Currently using either Gillette blue or Astra blades but i dont seem to have a nice clean shave without multiple passes.

What would the next step be, I appreciate the the EJ isnt aggressive (in fact not a single drop of claret whereas old cheap razor was like a bloodbath at times) so i'd like something a little closer.

Also, anyone understand the Merkur ratings?

I bought one of these recently

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0731FD7BN?ref_=pe_747...

Very good razor - should get you close enough. Also try some Feather blades.

[Simond S]

NDA said:

guindilias said:

Come on, this is PH!
Buy a straight razor, learn how to use it (plenty of vids on Youtube) and you'll never look back...

You won't need to, your head will be missing.

Tried that a few years back. All going well until a slip resulted in a 2 inch slice down my cheek.

Never again!

[zygalski]

Just bought some Kai blades from Connaught Shaving.
£6.30 inc p&p for 10.
These are supposed to be even sharper than Feathers.

[LordJammy]

Kinky said:

Is there a 'starters' or 'newbies' kit that would be recommended? I've decided I'm going to try going down this route

I bought a plastic Wilkinson Sword DE razor and some blades from boots. Be careful though before you know it you’ll have a nice Merkur, stand, brushes, dish and enough soap and stuff to start your own shop

[zygalski]

I've been trying some UK artisan shaving soaps.
I have to say, so far I've been extremely lucky.
I've tried
Obsessive Soap Perfectionist Barbershop & also their Orange & Patchouli
Phoenix & Beau Sanskrit & also Trafalgar.
These are giving me the best DE shaves I've had. All the soaps are tallow-based, they're all really slick and they leave my face feeling very soft after the shave in comparison to mass production creams & soaps.
I highly recommend putting some of these soaps on your Christmas lists if you're struggling for ideas.
All are about £15 delivered, from places like Connaught Shaving or The English Shaving Company.

[HustleRussell]

Tried Personna Platinums for the first time yesterday morning, I think they have surpassed Feather as my favourite in my limited experience. I got a closer shave with more of it gone on the first pass WTG. Won't be repeat buying Bluebeards or Astra.

[LordGrover]

Agreed, Personna Platinum are very good - consistent too.