Multi-blade razors
Discussion
Having now read the last 30 or so pages I’d like to thank thread regulars for patiently dealing with questions like mine for the ‘n’th time
Have more or less exactly followed LordGrover’s recommendations, undecided on cream vs. soap so left that out, the Bluebeards stuff are ‘free’ gifts... Same price as the starter kit I was considering but instead of EJ lotion / cream / styptic stick I’ve got brush upgrade plus alum block and blade guard
Have more or less exactly followed LordGrover’s recommendations, undecided on cream vs. soap so left that out, the Bluebeards stuff are ‘free’ gifts... Same price as the starter kit I was considering but instead of EJ lotion / cream / styptic stick I’ve got brush upgrade plus alum block and blade guard
All this gear has arrived now but there was a delay so I did have one more Mach 3 shave. With recent shaving learnings I did note that I have spent my entire adult life shaving up on my neck (against the grain) so my shaving game is already improving.
Looking forward to having ago with the safety razor for the first time. It did indeed come with 5 Feather blades as well as 10 Bluebeard ones.
Did I mention that my hands are so shaky that I was once checked out for Parkinson’s?
Finally my man maths is strong with this one, I can’t remember when I bought my last 4 pack of Mach 3 cartridges but it certainly wasn’t this year... i might break even by 2020, provided I don’t buy anything else
Looking forward to having ago with the safety razor for the first time. It did indeed come with 5 Feather blades as well as 10 Bluebeard ones.
Did I mention that my hands are so shaky that I was once checked out for Parkinson’s?
Finally my man maths is strong with this one, I can’t remember when I bought my last 4 pack of Mach 3 cartridges but it certainly wasn’t this year... i might break even by 2020, provided I don’t buy anything else
First DE shave today, put a Feather blade in and did one pass WTG and one XTG. It was much easier than I was expecting- just the one tiny cut. The EJ razor is not at all aggressive. Achieved a closer shave than with the Mach 3 however the skin felt very tight afterwards so I imagine my technique leaves a lot to be desired. Must’ve spent at least 10 minutes at it too.
HustleRussell said:
First DE shave today, put a Feather blade in and did one pass WTG and one XTG. It was much easier than I was expecting- just the one tiny cut. The EJ razor is not at all aggressive. Achieved a closer shave than with the Mach 3 however the skin felt very tight afterwards so I imagine my technique leaves a lot to be desired. Must’ve spent at least 10 minutes at it too.
It'll get quicker as you learn how to do it in a way that suits your particular face/stubble growth. Don't use any pressure, short strokes, with the growth (not against it) etc etc. Stick with it. 
Has anyone used the 'feather DE' razor? I'm due a change from my Muhle but it's pretty pricey at @£170 so would appreciate any first hand views. As an aside, I recently tried the sample kit of a rather expensive Norwegian shaving cream company (Fitjar) and was majorly disappointed just in case anyone else is contemplating it, almost odourless and difficult to lather.
Blue62 said:
Has anyone used the 'feather DE' razor? I'm due a change from my Muhle but it's pretty pricey at @£170 so would appreciate any first hand views. As an aside, I recently tried the sample kit of a rather expensive Norwegian shaving cream company (Fitjar) and was majorly disappointed just in case anyone else is contemplating it, almost odourless and difficult to lather.
Yes, I have one.... I used it about once and found it way too mild. Still in it's box somewhere.But, it's beautifully made and if it was 'just right' then it would be a razor for life.
Blue62 said:
Has anyone used the 'feather DE' razor? I'm due a change from my Muhle but it's pretty pricey at @£170 so would appreciate any first hand views. As an aside, I recently tried the sample kit of a rather expensive Norwegian shaving cream company (Fitjar) and was majorly disappointed just in case anyone else is contemplating it, almost odourless and difficult to lather.
Yes, I have a Feather razor. It's considered a "mild" razor, but with Feather blades, which are very sharp, it's superb.Actually - they've changed model - mine is the AS - D1, the latest is a D2. Is it more aggressive? I am having a read to see.
ETA - it's reported that the D2 is still too mild for many.
Have a peek at the Rockwell 6C razor. Very well made and adjustable.
ETA - it's reported that the D2 is still too mild for many.
Have a peek at the Rockwell 6C razor. Very well made and adjustable.
Edited by NDA on Sunday 15th April 18:54
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.
Hello, 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.
Just looking at this razor and what with it being adjustable but if you wanted to trim from say 5mm to 1mm, is this the razor to do it or would you need something else?
Thanks
lemmingjames 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.
Hello, 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.
Just looking at this razor and what with it being adjustable but if you wanted to trim from say 5mm to 1mm, is this the razor to do it or would you need something else?
Thanks
lemmingjames said:
Sorry i didnt mean i wanted yours but just wondered if it would leave a beard at Xmm long. However ive since found out id need a electric hybrid one so looking at those now.
Sorry, skim read the message.This is for a shave, as you've said, something electric to trim hair, but keep some. (what I do now, much easier!)
lemmingjames said:
Sorry i didnt mean i wanted yours but just wondered if it would leave a beard at Xmm long. However ive since found out id need a electric hybrid one so looking at those now.
To trim a beard to a decent uniform length (or go fancy with blending...) a Phillips oneblade is actually pretty good. I ended up buying one in Sainsbury's to trim the edges of my beard, and use it to trim the beard itself too. bongtom said:
My supply of Wizamet Super Iridium blades (the original Russian ones) has been depleted. I am having issues trying to track down some, some people are asking $2 per blade!
Anyone have any links where they sell them?
100 blades for GBP21 on ebay.co.uk from a spanish sellerAnyone have any links where they sell them?
or pack of 5 for GBP2 from London seller for Polsiver blades - Gillette Russia.
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