***The Official Manly Shaving Thread***

[this_is_gav]

Tried the feathers in my last couple of shaves and they've not really worked for me. Decent shave on the face, but the neck was still a little bristly afterwards.

To be fair I did have 3 day's growth rather than the two I normally have, but I did trim it down first.

They weren't as fearsome as I was expecting though.

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

Feathers are some of the sharpest blades you can buy. They're not fearsome unless you don't know how to hold a razor.

What did you trim your growth down with? What do you use to shave with? Which blades have worked better?

 

[Edrof]

Tried the feathers in my last couple of shaves and they've not really worked for me. Decent shave on the face, but the neck was still a little bristly afterwards.

To be fair I did have 3 day's growth rather than the two I normally have, but I did trim it down first.

They weren't as fearsome as I was expecting though.

Are you doing the three passes and tidying up? With a good DE safety shaver, the correct technique and Feather blades, I don't see why you'd have bristles left.

 

[spaceman]

Tried the feathers in my last couple of shaves and they've not really worked for me. Decent shave on the face, but the neck was still a little bristly afterwards.

To be fair I did have 3 day's growth rather than the two I normally have, but I did trim it down first.

They weren't as fearsome as I was expecting though.

Which razor are you using out of interest?

Any of my OC razors take off a week+ worth of stubble for me with any blade, they don't clog up with longer hair like safety bar razors, especially mild ones with a small blade gap.

Feathers are good for the first shave for me, the 2nd they are just ok.

I prefer smooth blades like Astra SP's, 7 O'Clock Black's & Polsilver SI's in medium to aggressive razors.

7 O'Clock Yellow & Greens (Russian & Indian) along with Rapira Super Stainless in milder razors.

 

[this_is_gav]

Which razor are you using out of interest?

Merkur 34C

 

[spaceman]

Merkur 34C

It might be worth trying something a bit more aggressive if you have your technique sorted.

Something like a Gillette NEW head on a heavy handle or a Fatip.

Both are Open Combs as well with the Fatip being the more aggressive of the two.

 

[krooton]

So I have my technique down with both Derbys and Astras, but I just can't get as smooth as I can with a Fusion Proglide without going against the grain, which results in ingrown hairs.

I'm doing 4 passes, down, right to left, left to right, and another down, and it's fine for 24 hours, but I am quite stubbly after that.

I can do 2 days stubble free with Proglides and, weirdly, even my Braun electric shaver (used it on holiday, took much longer, but baby smooth in the end).

FFS

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

Sharper blades and shave daily. I'd be astonished if a Fusion is giving you better results than a good blade/cream/razor/technique combo.

 

[MrMarvelous]

How often do you guys change your blades on your safety razors?

 

[Maundie]

I change my blades roughly after every 3rd shave with Feathers & Gillette 7 o'clocks but after every 2nd shave on my Derbys

 

[Resa69]

Do you really need to change it that often?

 

[MrMarvelous]

Cheers I might start doing that too. I was changing them every 5 or so shaves but on the 4th and 5th shave I can feel them becoming blunt and the shave isn't as smooth. I'm using a mix of Derby's and Wilkinson Sword.

 

[Maundie]

Do you really need to change it that often?

Ive seen some people say they get 10+ shaves out of a blade but I never get more than 3-4 out of a Feather, it just starts to pull at hairs instead of chopping through them.

Plus the blades are so cheap why not experiance a nice sharp blade every 3 shaves?

 

[krooton]

Sharper blades and shave daily. I'd be astonished if a Fusion is giving you better results than a good blade/cream/razor/technique combo.

Shaving daily defeats the purpose, I'm trying to get the most number of non-stubbly days per shave I can.

Shaving daily means using up more of my time, and eats in to the cost saving of DE Razors.

 

[Edrof]

Shaving daily defeats the purpose, I'm trying to get the most number of non-stubbly days per shave I can.

Shaving daily means using up more of my time, and eats in to the cost saving of DE Razors.

But it's great man-time!

Seriously though, if you have a good, researched technique and all the correct products, but your Pro-glide thingy is doing a better job then don't feel bad. Everyone's skin, beard and facial structure are different, so there's always one weirdo like you Krooton!

 

[topgun06]

Well I've joined the bang wagon.

I was looking for a new electric shaver. My current shaver needs new foils but they don't seem to be readily available any more. Where they are available they cost £50 ish.

So I figured I fancied a change.

 

[Freefaller]

I still rely on the Mach 3. I did used to use a cut throat then moved to a safety razor, but as I've got lazier I've moved to "easier" shaving.

What astounds me is the fact that you can buy a new Mach 3 + lots of blades for the same prices as 8pack of replacement blades. It's infuriatingly expensive.

Tempted to go back to a safety razor - don't think I have it in me do use a cut throat any more

 

[Maundie]

I still rely on the Mach 3.

I know Mach 3s are widely accepted as the best of the 'disposable' brigade hence why there appears to be a lot of handles available from Shaving Shack etc.

 

[Freefaller]

I'm going to have to dig out my old safety razor gear and get back on it.

 

[RoboCod]

It's the way FF. Cut throat is just too much hassle and risk. Mach 3 is too expensive and underwhelming. DE is right in the middle, a good compromise.