The Manly Shaving Thread

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Ive been using Astra platinum blades and they have been great but occasionally I get one or two that dont seem as sharp as others.

They are better than the Derbys I started with.

I shave every day with a safety razor. Using Taylor sandlewood cream.

Some days a disposable would be a better choice because when Im half asleep I sometimes miss patches .
 
Ordered the following from shavingshack:

Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic #2725
Pure Badger Shaving Brush #2606
Taylor of Old Bond St Shaving Cream (Sandalwood 150g) #2674
10 Feather & 10 Derby Extra & 10 Israeli Made Double Edged Razor Blades #2805
FREE 1 Wilkinson Sword Double Edged Razor Blades #3103

Anyone know what the turn around times are for order dispatch from shavingshack?
 
Sadly I'm just as burnt out as I was last night, but I'd like to order now so it's got a good chance of arriving next week.

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What razor?
 
Just ordered it with the DE89. Since it's costing me just under £20 for it, if I stay shaving this way I could buy a replacement later without feeling like I've wasted too much money.
 
Well, the stuff arrived this morning. So I said I'd leave it until I've used up the last of the Gilette Mach Turbo Power Excel mk4 blades. Then I said I'd not do it today because I'm going on a night out. Then I went and used it today anyway.

The lime cream smells and feels great. The brush is a paint brush, which I should have expected I guess.

I used an Astra blade and I have a reasonably smooth shave with a couple of not quite smooth patches, and zero nicks/cuts/gaping wounds. My head is still attached to my neck.

It was a pleasing experience shaving this way.

Next I need a bowl to mix the stuff in and a stand. Like the one in the post above. I think I'll end up getting something similar.

If I have any criticism at all it's that the razor is slippy in my hand, and not as long as I'm used to. I expect I'll get used to that.

Thanks for the help folks! :)
 
i had my first shave with the slim adjustable this morning (Gillette 7 o'clock green, TOBS jermyn street).

Set on number 4 it wasn't as aggressive as my 34c, most noticeable on my neck, i needed more touch ups after a 2 pass shave to get it smooth.

i think i'll try it on 5 or 6 for the next shave and see how it compares.
 
Vampyre said:
I think there's a reason for that, the shorter handle prevents you being able to apply too much pressure and rely on the weight of the razor itself.
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Ah, interesting. In any case I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Something I do need to ask... what should I be doing to look after my shiny new stuff? The brush in particular I guess needs to be looked after somehow?

Edit : It seems there's lots of drip stands for brushes, all of them with the bristles pointing down - that does make sense.

This looks quite attractive and functional.

Ideally I think I want something that will catch drips from the brush, but that isn't chrome underneath because it would need polished daily... Time for me to do some searching around!
 
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