The Manly Shaving Thread

wndsr · 30 Jun 2013 at 20:18

Captain Planet said:
What is your budget good sir?

Let's start with £40 and see how we get on? Is that realistic?

spaceman · 30 Jun 2013 at 21:03

wndzr said:
Let's start with £40 and see how we get on? Is that realistic?

From Shaving Shack

- Merkur 33C Classic Double Edge Razor (EdwinJaggers out of stock)
- Progress Vulfix 404 Grosvenor Mixed Badger and Boar Bristle Shaving Brush

£34.48 Delivered

From Super Market

- Palmolive Cream £2 (or less)
- Palmolive Soap Stick £0.50 (49p in Asda)
- Witch Hazel £2 (or less) as aftershave

From Superdrug

- styptic pencil £1.99 (for any cuts)

Total: £41 or less

a good starter razor, a good brush, a good soap and cream, a good aftershave and a cut stick.

Then its just blades, Astra SP are good consistant blades, but shaveshack are out of stock. Wilkinsons from boots or Personna's from the supermarket are ok to start with. I think you can get some blades as a free gift from shaving shack, there are 10% off codes around.

Sinny · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:33

Well I've started using Astra stainless blades, and have to say, they don't even compare to the Merkur super's I had, been left bleeding a few times (probably due to bad technique), but don't really want to use the rest of the blades I have left.

think it's time to order a selection of blades.

wndsr · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:34

spaceman said:
From Shaving Shack

- Merkur 33C Classic Double Edge Razor (EdwinJaggers out of stock)
- Progress Vulfix 404 Grosvenor Mixed Badger and Boar Bristle Shaving Brush

£34.48 Delivered

From Super Market

- Palmolive Cream £2 (or less)
- Palmolive Soap Stick £0.50 (49p in Asda)
- Witch Hazel £2 (or less) as aftershave

From Superdrug

- styptic pencil £1.99 (for any cuts)

Total: £41 or less

a good starter razor, a good brush, a good soap and cream, a good aftershave and a cut stick.

Then its just blades, Astra SP are good consistant blades, but shaveshack are out of stock. Wilkinsons from boots or Personna's from the supermarket are ok to start with. I think you can get some blades as a free gift from shaving shack, there are 10% off codes around.

Cheers buddy - I will start the shopping. I've just that the Shaving Shack do a 'free gift' on orders over £10 and there are a few blades to choose from. Which would you get?

BeeP · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:46

Get a pack of Feather blades for later......they are always worth a try but possibly not great for a starter blade.

spaceman · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:48

wndzr said:
Cheers buddy - I will start the shopping. I've just that the Shaving Shack do a 'free gift' on orders over £10 and there are a few blades to choose from. Which would you get?

I've tried all of those blades over the last year or so. The best for me out of those were 7 O'Clock Yellows or Astra SP. But everybody likes different blades.

Dont bother with those Israeli blades with the pic of a blade on them, you can get those (Personnas) at the supermarket for about £1.80 so may as well try some others.

What i would say when you start is stick to the same blade for a good few weeks, you want to keep everything the same to work on your technique.

It might also be worth sticking with canned goo to start with so you aren't learning how to make a good lather and figuring out DE shaving at the same time. The lather quality and blade angle with no pressure are the key to shaving this way.

RoboCod · 1 Jul 2013 at 01:15

wndzr said:
Cheers buddy - I will start the shopping. I've just that the Shaving Shack do a 'free gift' on orders over £10 and there are a few blades to choose from. Which would you get?

I wouldn't advise anyone on one particular blade. You should buy a sample pack and find which suits you personally.

http://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html

scorchisio · 1 Jul 2013 at 18:36

here are some blades that dont really match my face, does anyone want to swap them for some different ones?

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scorchisio · 3 Jul 2013 at 17:07

shame this threads not more popular, if anyones interested there is a super active group on facebook called the big shave.

Friendly bunch everyone gives advice, banter etc trading

spaceman · 4 Jul 2013 at 13:32

I've traded or sold most of the shaving kit that wasnt for me on TSR or B&B.

Watch out for the enablers!

wndsr · 4 Jul 2013 at 20:35

Cheers for the feedback regarding blades. Could somebody please spare a second to talk me through what the big differences between blades are, and what impact they have?

Tachyon · 4 Jul 2013 at 20:40

Got a couple of creams today, Trumpers coconut oil which I love and was running low on so thought it was time for resupply. Also got an extract of limes by Trumpers which I'm a bit disappointed with the scent, it's a bit more soapy scent than limes. I was hoping it was more like Key Lime by Queen Charlotte Soaps which I've ordered from the States before and really liked. Was hoping the Trumpers would have been a good alternative.

scorchisio · 4 Jul 2013 at 20:47

wndzr said:
Cheers for the feedback regarding blades. Could somebody please spare a second to talk me through what the big differences between blades are, and what impact they have?

these are both amazing blades for the price

http://shop.bestshave.net/100-rapira-double-edge-razor-blades-p-110.html

http://shop.bestshave.net/100-shark-super-stainless-de-blades-p-98.html

spaceman · 5 Jul 2013 at 20:34

anyone here shave with a spoon? Clicky!

.:SAmSuNG:. · 7 Jul 2013 at 21:38

Everyone likes different blades. I actually find the astra platinums really nice and much prefer to any others ive tried which is gotta be close to 10 different types now.

Ordered http://connaughtshaving.com/mitchellsbowl.html in dark oak as heard nothing but praise for it. Seem to be building up a collection of soaps and creams now.

Edrof · 7 Jul 2013 at 22:01

Trying Sharks for the first time and fairly impressed. Not as sharp as Feathers but keep their edge longer so far.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 8 Jul 2013 at 13:20

Came today. Bowl is really nice quality. Going to try it out tonight.

spaceman · 8 Jul 2013 at 19:51

MWF is excellent, it's one of my 6 favourite soaps.

I keep them all in ikea tins though so i can stack them.

Curio · 8 Jul 2013 at 20:21

Captain Planet said:
I wouldn't advise anyone on one particular blade. You should buy a sample pack and find which suits you personally.

http://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html

Absolutely this. When I first started having a "proper" shave I went straight for Feathers because sharpest must be the best, right? After finding them a bit aggressive for my baby-soft features, I tried a sample pack and discovered that Gillette blades are by far the best for me - either Silver Blues or 7 O'Clocks.

DELETED_83755 · 9 Jul 2013 at 16:27

Just ordered myself a Merkur 34c from the traditional shaving company as they're on offer at the moment. Thought I would treat myself and it will be an interesting upgrade from a wilkinson sword DE razor that I have been using with Derby extra blades over the past 5 years.