Anyone use a "safety razor"?

[Hamburglar]

Bought a Merkur Futur in the brushed finish. One of my best purchases. Use the feather blades and find it cheaper and better.

 

Also use the Taylor's stuff.

 

 

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[spudulike]

I use a Hydro 5 Wilkinson Sword, buy the blades in bulk on eBay and come in at under £2 per blade and can make them last around a month before they get too painful.

 

I use a grape based shave oil (get 250ml off ebay for under £15) which helps the razor work and prevents rash. Sainsburys shave gel is the best one in my opinion - Sainsbury's - Please enable cookies or JavaScript

 

It keeps the shaver from digging in, cuts back on rash and doesn't clog the razor like some plus it keeps the blades lubed up:blushing:

 

Got a load of Real Shaving Company moisturiser from Poundland that works well and was only.........you've guessed it:001_rolleyes:

 

I have found the Gillette gel to be poor compared to Sainsburys with King of Shaves stuff being pretty good but more expensive.

[Haironyourchest]

While we're on the subject of after shave lotion, I'll post a wee advertisement I made for my favourite brand, Weleda Aftershave Balm.

 

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[Pinkfoot]

A safety razor is miles better than the cartridge type rubbish. And work out cheaper in the long run.

 

A decent shave cream is well worth the money, the best i have ever had is Baume.Be, about £20 but it lasts for months, only need to used about 2 pea size amounts and the lather is unreal!

The use of a shaving brush really helps.

 

Yes owning and looking after a straight / cut throat razor isn't cheap... you need good ultra fine sharpening stones and strops and paste to get the edge right, sharpening is a skill in its self to learn along side shaving.

 

I have up to from 800 to 12,000 grit stones for edge setting and polishing, then up to 30,000 paste for stropping and final leather strop.

 

If any one has a cut throats that needs sharpening, please pm me, i'm happy to help.

 

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I also sharpen kitchen, pocket and hunting knives to a shaving razor sharp edge!

 

Ian

I am interested in advice for sharpening stones , for knives .

 

 

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[difflock]

Whal dog clippers, with the No2 set, run round entire skull about every 2 months, job done.

 

Previously used el cheapo Bic double blade disposable razors, sometimes simply with (good) soap worked up to a lather.

 

If/when I take up Pipe smoking, I may go back to a straight razor.

[Pinkfoot]

Basically the information you have supplied. I have always used knives for work work , but would now like to really sharpen them properly.

 

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[matelot]

I used my brand new Edwin Jagger DE razor yesterday (thanks for the recommendations). I was very impressed at how it cut my 4 days of growth, it seemed to give a better shave than my normal Gillette Sensor razor and took the same length of time.

 

I never cut myself and it was satisfying hearing the blade cut my stubble

 

Early days and all that, but I don't think I will go back to a normal cartridge razor.

[Gary Prentice]

Been using one for a few weeks, no rash, redness or anything.

 

Just waiting for a shavette to see if I can get an even better shave now.

[Darrin Turnbull]

You will Gary, but don't get dis heartened if it don't happen straight away..... look every day and see which way parts of your beard grow as they all grow different.

 

across (horizontally) and against (vertically) will give you the smoothest and closest shave.... also learn how to pull the skin tight, makes the hairs pop out and you get a closer shave..... have fun and enjoy.

 

Ian

 

 

Nothing for me , i'm too hectic.

[Arborist]

Received my merlot future, soap and brush today and just had a shave with it. My neck is really sore and I've got a few nicks over my face.