The Manly Shaving Thread

Crowort · 11 Feb 2011 at 10:10

If I was picking one for around £20 I'd get this.

This is like a HD but lighter, the HD is fairly well liked by most, this is the same head on a light body.

Have a look around other sites, but I listed these because the promo code bandb gets you 10% off your first order.

MikeeyMon · 11 Feb 2011 at 10:14

Crowort said:
If I was picking one for around £20 I'd get this.

This is like a HD but lighter, the HD is fairly well liked by most, this is the same head on a light body.

Have a look around other sites, but I listed these because the promo code bandb gets you 10% off your first order.

Cheers pal. Will probably go for the Merkur you listed, thanks for the promo code! Also, what are the teeth shape on the safety razor?

Crowort · 11 Feb 2011 at 11:16

I don't really know why they put the dents on the bar. They are on all my closed bar razors, but you can get razors without them. I don't know if there is a reason for them, or not.

Remember a grab some blades while you are at it. A 10pack will last awhile but I'd suggest getting a few types. Once you have a brand of blade you like shaving.ie has about the best bulk buys on blades. http://www.shaving.ie/categories/Razor-Blades/Bulk-Pack-DE-Blades/ Can buy over a years worth there for about £20.

DiCe! · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:29

I have a braun cruzer 4, it good for leaving a bit of stubble when using the trimmer but i cant sem to get it to shave me very well. it is supposed to work wet and dry but im not so sure, got it with £50 of amazon vouchers for xmas.

Very tempted to get a DE or a razer pit to keep the fusion blades for longer

Quick edit

I have a strange patch on my jaw lin on the right hand side where hair just doesnt grow any more...it did before then stopped. almost overnight, anyone else had a problem like this? if i had the choice id shave close and then let a 3 day stubble grow before next shave as i like the look but this 20p size patch is really bugging me!

^TANK^ · 13 Feb 2011 at 16:22

Just a heads up for anyone interested, I nabbed myself a Gillette Fusion ProGlide power razor from Superdrug today for £6.50 and they normally go for £15 I think. Unlike its predecessor this version doesn't tear the hair from your face :cool:

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Parsifal · 13 Feb 2011 at 17:46

A man just shaves. He doesn't talk about it.

CliffyBiro · 17 Feb 2011 at 00:23

http://www.mankind.co.uk/

10% discount with the code mkfeb10

krooton · 17 Feb 2011 at 09:14

^TANK^ said:
Just a heads up for anyone interested, I nabbed myself a Gillette Fusion ProGlide power razor from Superdrug today for £6.50 and they normally go for £15 I think. Unlike its predecessor this version doesn't tear the hair from your face !

Used these for the first time the other day, quite an improvement over the old Fusion blades.

Voices · 17 Feb 2011 at 10:31

Parsifal said:
A man just shaves. He doesn't talk about it.

Or perhaps: A man only talks about shaving, he just don't do it

Hate shaving btw.

Dmack · 21 Feb 2011 at 20:06

Just bought the pro glide and it's the best wet shaver i've ever purchased, believe the hype if there is any

VeNT · 21 Feb 2011 at 20:27

Dmack said:
Just bought the pro glide and it's the best wet shaver i've ever purchased, believe the hype if there is any

random question
what is the image in your sig? an anime?

Grimley · 21 Feb 2011 at 20:38

I picked up a rechargeable Phillishave (HQ6970) for 20 notes from Sainsbury's yesterday. Same model shaver in Boots is £47!!!! :eek:

the_r_sole · 21 Feb 2011 at 20:40

what are the best blades for going with my merkur? (and where to buy them online??)
seems to be plenty of variety, just finished off a pack that were left over from my hand drafting box!

Jimbeam3678 · 21 Feb 2011 at 22:27

Derby's or Feather depending on how sharp you like to shave!

redeye_uk · 21 Feb 2011 at 22:32

Derby's for me to, although I havent tried the Feather's...

Curio · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:18

Having being initially unimpressed with my Merkur, I've been working on my technique and things got a lot better. I just had to slow down and take my time more, try different angles of attack, etc.

Then today I ditched the free Merkur blade that came with the razor and bought some Feather blades. OH. MY. GOD. Just had the best shave of my life! Talk about sharp - not only do I have no stubble, I barely have any skin left on my jaw bone

Amazing.....I can't stop stroking my baby-smooth face

[FnG]magnolia · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:26

Feathers are tremendous, just be careful

Mr_White · 2 Mar 2011 at 02:01

http://www.shaving-shack.com/10-gillette-7-o-clock-double-edged-razor-blades.html

These are my favourites at the moment.

They're quite well reviewed, give them a go.

Crowort · 2 Mar 2011 at 02:35

Curio said:
Having being initially unimpressed with my Merkur, I've been working on my technique and things got a lot better. I just had to slow down and take my time more, try different angles of attack, etc.

Then today I ditched the free Merkur blade that came with the razor and bought some Feather blades. OH. MY. GOD. Just had the best shave of my life! Talk about sharp - not only do I have no stubble, I barely have any skin left on my jaw bone Amazing.....I can't stop stroking my baby-smooth face

The merkur blades suck, strange but true.

Wossi · 2 Mar 2011 at 06:50

Could do with some new shaving cream now that the one I got with the starter pack is almost out. Anyone with any good recommendations for one that smells nice?