The Manly Shaving Thread

Mobius 1 · 8 Dec 2011 at 23:49

Azza said:
Go go gooooooooooo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagge...8LR0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323387806&sr=8-2

is this a good deal orrrr.....?

EdGey · 8 Dec 2011 at 23:58

Lead_Head said:
Does anyone get red bumps / blemishes on there face for the few days after shaving?

I probably had my worst shave today, severe razor burn on my neck with a new Feather blade in my Merkur 34C today.

I've asked for some Mitchells Wool Fat shaving foam for Christmas so hopefully Santa delivers!

Moisturise as soon as you have finished shaving.

Hedge · 9 Dec 2011 at 01:01

Ordered the following

1x Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor
1x Edwin Jagger Ivory-Coloured Plastic Handle Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush

Now I just need to find a cheap Ivory stand because I begrudged paying about 7 quid for one delivered, and also some Sandlewood cream/soap when I decide what I want

Also gotta wait 2-4 weeks for the brush but nevermind Im in no rush

robj20 · 9 Dec 2011 at 06:01

My latest razor

Also got some Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream.

adamau5 · 9 Dec 2011 at 07:57

i have found my new favourite (value) blade. Astra superior platinum. very smooth, no nicks, no weepers, no tugging and still dirt cheap - 10p per blade. Vs the derby blades, they are so much more pleasurable to use, but perhaps dont give quite as good a final result, but the lack of irritation is brilliant so they win for me.

Jay794 · 11 Dec 2011 at 10:32

I'm currently using a Gillette Fusion ProGlide and it gives a really good shave, however no matter which shaving gel I use I always seen to get red marks on my neck, any advice of a product or different shaving gel to stop this?

Deleted member 77746 · 11 Dec 2011 at 10:54

Jay794 said:
I'm currently using a Gillette Fusion ProGlide and it gives a really good shave, however no matter which shaving gel I use I always seen to get red marks on my neck, any advice of a product or different shaving gel to stop this?

Are you shaving up by any chance?

adamau5 · 11 Dec 2011 at 11:17

I cant use a fusion, it garanteed to give me irritation (in growns / red bumps).

Switched to DE shaving (£3.70 razor from boots, 75p palmolive shave stick £4 brush) and i no longer get any irritation. Got an upgrade coming for christmas from the wife too.

Hedge · 11 Dec 2011 at 11:36

mrbell1984 said:
Are you shaving up by any chance?

Personally Shaving up for me is the only way I DONT get red marks on my neck. Guess we all have different methods

Deleted member 77746 · 11 Dec 2011 at 11:42

Hedge said:
Personally Shaving up for me is the only way I DONT get red marks on my neck. Guess we all have different methods

If I shave up thats when the problems start. :mad:

Jay794 · 11 Dec 2011 at 11:45

mrbell1984 said:
Are you shaving up by any chance?

Yeah but down first, then up, get the closest shave that way

Hedge · 11 Dec 2011 at 11:56

Just been looking at the growth pattern on my neck..

the very bottom grows upover for about an inch, then it grows in from sides to centre.. then above that grows downover. lol

Mobius 1 · 11 Dec 2011 at 12:43

i always shave from the chin downwards, otherwise i get ingrowing hairs if i shave the other way -_-

RizZy · 13 Dec 2011 at 06:39

Jay794 said:
I'm currently using a Gillette Fusion ProGlide and it gives a really good shave, however no matter which shaving gel I use I always seen to get red marks on my neck, any advice of a product or different shaving gel to stop this?

The big selling point of multi blade shavers is the whole lift & cut deal, which is also the biggest problem with them, you basically cut the hair below the skin level, which = irritation & lumps etc.

Best advice is get a de razor & try it out, even if it's only a cheap thing from boots or something just to see if you get on with one.

leemk · 13 Dec 2011 at 07:53

robj20 said:
My latest razor

Also got some Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream.

Thats my weapon of choice, you can use even cheap and nasty razor blades you get at wilkinsons for 5 for 50p and get a great shave.
Turn it right the way up to 6 and your a real man.

peterattheboro · 15 Dec 2011 at 23:14

Right this thread is hoooooge so apologies for asking what has probably been asked a million times.

I'm still using a Mach 3 and I'm sick of buying expensive blades.

Can anyone recommend a similar replacement with cheaper blades?

w1lliam · 15 Dec 2011 at 23:42

Azza said:
Go go gooooooooooo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagge...8LR0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323387806&sr=8-2

peterattheboro said:
Right this thread is hoooooge so apologies for asking what has probably been asked a million times.

I'm still using a Mach 3 and I'm sick of buying expensive blades.

Can anyone recommend a similar replacement with cheaper blades?

The above?

SkodaMart · 15 Dec 2011 at 23:49

peterattheboro said:
Right this thread is hoooooge so apologies for asking what has probably been asked a million times.

I'm still using a Mach 3 and I'm sick of buying expensive blades.

Can anyone recommend a similar replacement with cheaper blades?

I can - I use a Merkur Progress long handle when I have the time (about 10 mins or so)

When I don't I use a Gillette Sensor Excel (about £5 from Boots) and Aldi Lacura 3 blade cartridges.

Bang on the money at around £2.60 for 10 blades.

peterattheboro · 15 Dec 2011 at 23:57

w1lliam said:
The above?

Looks out of my league that one! Could probably kill someone with it!

SkodaMart said:
I can - I use a Merkur Progress long handle when I have the time (about 10 mins or so)

When I don't I use a Gillette Sensor Excel (about £5 from Boots) and Aldi Lacura 3 blade cartridges.
Bang on the money at around £2.60 for 10 blades.

Isn't the Excel a crapper razor than the Mach 3?

w1lliam · 16 Dec 2011 at 00:12

peterattheboro said:
Looks out of my league that one! Could probably kill someone with it!

Isn't the Excel a crapper razor than the Mach 3?

I went from Mach3 to a similar one in the link, and i'll never go back. Such a smooth shave on the first go, unlike the gillette series. And not dangerous at all, man up.