The Manly Shaving Thread

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Feek said:
So I need to pick up a proper shaving mug because lathering up in a normal mug is a) painful (I cut my finger on the chip) and b) difficult due to the size. I think perhaps I should also get an alum block and (it kills me to say this) some kind of after-balm. Suggestions?
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I use a bowl instead of a mug. Dipped into the cupboard and took out a bowl that didn't see much use, reason it didn't get much use was because it was apparently a "good" bowl. So that would have been alright except the cat comes in & out our bathroom window and of course knocked it into the sink taking a chip out of it. Yea, I was popular that day. :(

Anyway, I'd imagine a bowl might be easier than a mug although haven't tried a mug but I'm guessing it might be a bit cramped to work a lather up.

On a different note, I hadn't used Feather blades for a while as I'd been working my way through a sample pack. They definitely are a good job, think there a step above a lot of the ones I'd tried recently and if I was looking to order a single brand I don't think I'd look past them.
 
buchtis said:
Can anyone help me out here because I literally feel like an invalid asking this.

Every time I shave I always and I mean always get 1 or 2 nicks either on my chin, lip or both locations, this is since i've started using a safety razor.

Now i've tried shaving slowly, quickly, thick lather, thin lather and it still happens every time I shave! I'm using a DB89 and Derby blades and I feel like a retard because every week i'm thinking i'll have a clean shave but that's never the case. :(
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grab a palmolive shave stick from any big supermarket (50p), these things are great.

rub the stick all over your chops, lots of product, then face lather with a brush you've soaked for a couple of minutes.

If you get no nicks then the problem is your previous lathers. if you still get nicks, its technique or equipment.

The only time i've nicked myself:-

- skip a pre shave face scrub
- rush not using short strokes (i still sometimes do this one...)
- my lather is sub standard
- any pressure on the razor

i almost always face lather soaps now and rarely have any problems.
 
read quite a few pages of this thread and now looking to buy myself a kit for a decent wet shave. been using mach 3'sand i hate shaving so only do it once a week, but watching videos on youtube of these products makes me want to shave more regularly lol

ive short listed:

Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g)
Osma Bloc - Alum Block

now im stuck on the Razor, Merkur 34C or EJ DE89? what would you recommend for a new stater to the DE razors?

thanks
 
Talk to me about blades, using Feathers at the moment, wondered what others would suggest. I'm 45 with dark hair so my stubble tends to be that of a dark haired 45 year old, so I need something sharp and ideally not cutty. I tend to never nick my face but I had recently started to catch myself a couple of times on the neck so going to try some blade options.
 
Housey said:
Talk to me about blades, using Feathers at the moment, wondered what others would suggest. I'm 45 with dark hair so my stubble tends to be that of a dark haired 45 year old, so I need something sharp and ideally not cutty. I tend to never nick my face but I had recently started to catch myself a couple of times on the neck so going to try some blade options.
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For a dark haired 45 year old my recommendation will be *drum roll* this.



Ok, sorry it's not very specific but sometimes it does no harm to try a few out as what might work for one person mightn't be overly great for another.
 
lmfy2k said:
read quite a few pages of this thread and now looking to buy myself a kit for a decent wet shave. been using mach 3'sand i hate shaving so only do it once a week, but watching videos on youtube of these products makes me want to shave more regularly lol

ive short listed:

Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream (150 g)
Osma Bloc - Alum Block

now im stuck on the Razor, Merkur 34C or EJ DE89? what would you recommend for a new stater to the DE razors?

thanks
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34C seems the popular choice.
 
Housey said:
Talk to me about blades, using Feathers at the moment, wondered what others would suggest. I'm 45 with dark hair so my stubble tends to be that of a dark haired 45 year old, so I need something sharp and ideally not cutty. I tend to never nick my face but I had recently started to catch myself a couple of times on the neck so going to try some blade options.
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Have you tried the Israeli blades at all? I started out with them & found them to give a good shave with a bit of forgiveness thrown in - I've tried feathers too, easily the sharpest blade i've used, just too sharp for me.
 
Housey said:
Talk to me about blades, using Feathers at the moment, wondered what others would suggest. I'm 45 with dark hair so my stubble tends to be that of a dark haired 45 year old, so I need something sharp and ideally not cutty. I tend to never nick my face but I had recently started to catch myself a couple of times on the neck so going to try some blade options.
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Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (sharp edge) and Green (super stainless) are my favourite's, they both work well in all my razors.

Astra SP's aren't far behind them, not quite as sharp as the 7 O'Clock's but very smooth.
 
the top one is the new packaging, the bottom one is the old packaging.

Not sure if the formula changed like the rest of the range though, i've only used the new one.
 
Hazzah! Treated myself to some new bits and a selection of blades to test out.

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my stuff arrived today :)









looking forward to using it.

kit for those who are intrerested

1) Edwin Jagger DE89BL
2) Popular Blade Sample Pack (60 Blades) - http://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html
3) Taylors Jermyn Street Shaving Cream For Sensitive Skin
5) Pure Badger Brush and Steel Bowl - http://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk
6) Proraso Aftershave
7) Proraso pre/post balm
8) Alum Block
 
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Ok. Had a go this evening after a hot shower. First ever DE shave

Result is awesome shave but cut my face to the threads lol blood everywhere

Used a derby blade and 3 passes.

Think my mistake was holding razor wrong and applying too much pressure.

Any tips?
 
lmfy2k said:
Ok. Had a go this evening after a hot shower. First ever DE shave

Result is awesome shave but cut my face to the threads lol blood everywhere

Used a derby blade and 3 passes.

Think my mistake was holding razor wrong and applying too much pressure.

Any tips?
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Hold the razor correctly and don't apply too much pressure!

Seriously though, let the weight of the razor head do the work, you will know what the correct angle of the blade needs to be with a bit more practice :)
 
Just tried using Feather blades tonight, and the shave quality is SO good! No irritation, no cuts, an incredibly close shave and my skin felt fresh as anything afterwards.

Beats the Gilette crap I was using 2 weeks ago :)
 
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