Multi-blade razors
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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.
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 recentlyCurrently 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?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0731FD7BN?ref_=pe_747...
Very good razor - should get you close enough. Also try some Feather blades.
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.Buy a straight razor, learn how to use it (plenty of vids on Youtube) and you'll never look back...
Never again!
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 shopI'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.
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.
NDA said:
zygalski said:
I have a fat handled made in Canada Tech.
Great razor & a bit more aggressive than your normal Tech.
Very nice - is this pre-war? What box did it come in?Great razor & a bit more aggressive than your normal Tech.
Sorry for old bump, I didn't spot your post previously.... I have many Tech razors and find them my 'go-to' razors.
The made in Canada 1932 patent Techs with the triangular slots (like mine) were apparently made from 1939-45.
Very nice - thanks for those pics.
I think I may have one in my collection, I will have a check - I am basing that suspicion on the handle design.
The Tech really was such a great razor (still is), it was not at all expensive to produce and sold in vast numbers. The bakelite box is almost certainly genuine and there were quite a few different box designs. I have a few in white, white and blue, red and black plastic boxes too - almost like travel cases. Very neat.
I think I may have one in my collection, I will have a check - I am basing that suspicion on the handle design.
The Tech really was such a great razor (still is), it was not at all expensive to produce and sold in vast numbers. The bakelite box is almost certainly genuine and there were quite a few different box designs. I have a few in white, white and blue, red and black plastic boxes too - almost like travel cases. Very neat.
Hi guys
I need some help.
Was burgled earlier today with 2 cars stolen and have some (bad) CCTV. Would any trainer experts be able to help try to ID the trainers they are wearing.
It won't be easy but I suspect some of you guys will know.
It would help as I have a couple of names for suspects
Would need to pm the footage I don't won't to show this in the wider forum yet.
Thanks in advance
I need some help.
Was burgled earlier today with 2 cars stolen and have some (bad) CCTV. Would any trainer experts be able to help try to ID the trainers they are wearing.
It won't be easy but I suspect some of you guys will know.
It would help as I have a couple of names for suspects
Would need to pm the footage I don't won't to show this in the wider forum yet.
Thanks in advance
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