Anyone use a "safety razor"?

[Acer Forestry]

Blimey, thats some cool shaving gear. Can't have been cheap? To my mind the move blades there are in these latest fad Gillettes etc., the more skin comes off ya face..not so good

[Taupotreeman]

I dread to think, then the price of the stones to boot, collected over a good number of years, always had a big fascination with cut throats razors

 

and knives haha

 

 

I have a shavette I was going to practice with but sliced myself open first time is used it so went back to the double edge safety. How long did it take you to master using the straight edge?

 

 

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[Gary Prentice]

I have a shavette I was going to practice with but sliced myself open first time is used it so went back to the double edge safety. How long did it take you to master using the straight edge?

 

 

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I wondered about the shavette, don't think I'll bother.

 

Used the DB for the first time last night, what a difference. Even using normal shaving foam, no soap yet, no rash or redness at all this morning. I'm converted.

[Taupotreeman]

I wondered about the shavette, don't think I'll bother.

 

 

 

Used the DB for the first time last night, what a difference. Even using normal shaving foam, no soap yet, no rash or redness at all this morning. I'm converted.

 

 

I used the shavette once and I'll try again when I have time and patience. I also love a good straight blade shave (head and face) when I'm in the US as a treat. Like a pamper session for men, hot towels, shave oil etc.

 

Honestly, invest in some decent cream and a brush and you won't know yourself. Someone mentioned proraso earlier in the thread which gets heaps of good reviews and there's several other top notch creams and balms. Personally I use Taylor of old bond street but there are several good ones. They last a good while so not so expensive in the long run.

 

 

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[Gary Prentice]

Ordered some Taylors soap, last night.

 

I didn't realise the multitude of pre-shave oils, soaps, balms and blades out there. Still, with the saving on cartridges, one can afford to be a little self-indulgent.

 

 

Even if you do end up smelling like a tarts handbag Felix:001_tt2:

[Acer Forestry]

If anybody has any advice on Razor burn(rash) on knows of any potions that will farm it please inform me.

 

I like having 0 stubble but it's so bad I use a beard trimmer now as can't put up with the burn and it looks awful.

 

Try shaving at night and rub olive oil in (so you don't look too greasy) after,

a lot of chemical based stuff just aggravates razor burn. If you want to be fancy put a few drops of proper sandalwood oil in and mix it

[Stubby]

I use Taylers of Old Bond ST sandalwood soap and a badger hair brush .

[Lazurus]

Try shaving at night and rub olive oil in (so you don't look too greasy) after,

a lot of chemical based stuff just aggravates razor burn. If you want to be fancy put a few drops of proper sandalwood oil in and mix it

 

You would looked buffed up like Bob MONKHOUSE used to. Never seen such a shiny man!!!!

[Gary Prentice]

I use Taylers of Old Bond ST sandalwood soap and a badger hair brush .

 

Sat at home last night wondering how they get badger hair for brushes? Sad to admit it, but I looked it up:blushing:

[Mark Bolam]

I'm buying one quick before Trump nukes China.

 

 

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