The Manly Shaving Thread

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wndzr said:
The bleeding first started when going from chin to chest. I saw a couple of videos that recommended three passes, so I went chin to chest, chest to chin then back from chin to chest.
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That would probably cut me too - even now. Your hair might not grow in a straight line down to your chest, so it's better to study the grain and then shave along it on the first pass (WTG), even following the swirly bits. Then across the grain, then against - if you want to. I find that going against the grain is actually unnecessary and usually brings the possibility of discomfort, so I don't do it unless I have a new blade or lots of time on my hands.
 
At the moment a Fatip head on a UFO Kaiser short handle.

I just pick whatever i fancy using from my favourite razor box.

Razors: English Aristocrat #15 & #16, Merkur Progress, English Red Tip Rocket.
Heads: 40's English Tech, Weber DLC, Fatip, R41 '13, Old type, New Improved, NEW SC, English NEW LC (Gillette's all Rhodium)
Handles: Weber Bulldog, UFO Kaiser Short

I cant remember when i used any of my other razors, i have loads of them.
 
It's commonly known that the upfront costs will be more high but afterwards much much cheaper than cartridges. I can't look until later (at work) but I am sure someone in the mean time will find something around that budget.
 
Growing a beard... A large bushy beard...

Keeping it trim! I need advice, the hairs around my upper lip are starting to bug me. What do men with those huge bushes for mustaches use to trim their rainbows of hair with?
 
londonbairn said:
What's a sensible budget? £50?
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This is what I started with: a sub-£30 Merkur from Shaving Shack, some free blades (they give them away - check their deal), a £5 Wilkinson Sword supermarket brush (which is okay to make a start with), plus a Palmolive shaving stick for about 50p - again, from supermarkets. Perhaps a cheap shaving oil, too. All of that makes a very cheap kit that, although not as good as the luxurious brands, still gives a solid impression of what DE shaving is like.

If you like it all, you can keep the nice Merkur razor and upgrade the rest at leisure. You haven't wasted much money if it turns out to not be your thing and can sell on the Merkur.

Also check out Beauty at Creightons - their stuff is very cheap and rather nice. Use the MAR30 code.

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i will provide you with some links to what i have found to be the best and cheapest most effective shaving products since i started a few months ago. 1st up is the razor and shave soap ( from same place competitive pricing)

razor

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/muhle-r41-double-edge-safety-razor/

soap ( perfect for sensitive skin)

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/mitchells-wool-fat-shaving-soap/

blades- always get a sampler pack as each one works different on everyones face, the below set are smooth and one of them if not most will work for you

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/de-razor-blade-sample-pack-1/

i use a cheap plastic food bowl to create lather in, if you want a proper shaving bowl that just stretches the budget.

Next is the brush along with ten free feather blades ( very sharp blades / sharpest available, do not use them until you have practised a fair few times with technique and other blades

brush - grosvenor badger and bristle ( amazing for 10.99 with 10 free feather blades)

http://www.shaving-shack.com/progress-vulfix-404-grosvenor-mixed-badger-and-boar-bristle-shaving-brush.html

alum block- a must to stop any nicks or cuts and to generally soothe after a shave, keep it dry after using it will last a lifetime

http://www.shaving-shack.com/alum-block.html

any other tips feel free to ask, watch some of geofatboys videos on yourube he gives great instructionals etc



just use the nivea post shave balm from asda/tesco its decent enough and doesnt cost the earth
 
scorchisio said:
i will provide you with some links to what i have found to be the best and cheapest most effective shaving products since i started a few months ago. 1st up is the razor and shave soap ( from same place competitive pricing)

razor

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/muhle-r41-double-edge-safety-razor/

soap ( perfect for sensitive skin)

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/mitchells-wool-fat-shaving-soap/

blades- always get a sampler pack as each one works different on everyones face, the below set are smooth and one of them if not most will work for you

http://www.nkdman.co.uk/de-razor-blade-sample-pack-1/

i use a cheap plastic food bowl to create lather in, if you want a proper shaving bowl that just stretches the budget.

Next is the brush along with ten free feather blades ( very sharp blades / sharpest available, do not use them until you have practised a fair few times with technique and other blades

brush - grosvenor badger and bristle ( amazing for 10.99 with 10 free feather blades)

http://www.shaving-shack.com/progre...ed-badger-and-boar-bristle-shaving-brush.html

alum block- a must to stop any nicks or cuts and to generally soothe after a shave, keep it dry after using it will last a lifetime

http://www.shaving-shack.com/alum-block.html

any other tips feel free to ask, watch some of geofatboys videos on yourube he gives great instructionals etc



just use the nivea post shave balm from asda/tesco its decent enough and doesnt cost the earth
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Thanks this is superb. Will be ordering soon :)
 
Gents, as discussed a while back I have now made a new shaving thread here.

This is in order to keep the OP informative and answer most of the FAQs that keep being repeated in this old thread. Should be more helpful for all :)

I will endeavor to keep editing the OP with your suggestions and advice!
 
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