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Still using Mach 3 blades for wet shaves. Are there any good electric shavers out there? I have very thick and quick growing hairs, so it’s often a challenge.
That looks good, but yes, expensive.
This thread needs an outright winner in terms of best wet razor and best electric shaver.
I currently use a Braun Series 9 but need to replace soon as the charging prong is due to disintegrate (corrosion). I could buy another Series 9, but on the lookout for a less expensive option if anyone has any recommendations?
That looks good, but yes, expensive.
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It's a cracking shave and lasted a few years, but if I can get something a bit less expensive then all the better.
Anyone?
This thread needs an outright winner in terms of best wet razor
I've tried dozens of DE razors over the years, from Feather AS-D2, to vintage Gillette's.
My two 'winners' are, for a gentle shave, and great for a beginner the Henson AL13. This is my daily driver.
For a slightly more aggressive shave, if I've left it for a bit. The "Standard Razor" is fantastic. Finding a UK vendor might take a bit of work though.
The issue with finding outright winners, is everyone will have different opinions.
I've tried dozens of DE razors over the years, from Feather AS-D2, to vintage Gillette's.
My two 'winners' are, for a gentle shave, and great for a beginner the Henson AL13. This is my daily driver.
For a slightly more aggressive shave, if I've left it for a bit. The "Standard Razor" is fantastic. Finding a UK vendor might take a bit of work though.
The issue with finding outright winners, is everyone will have different opinions.
I vote Merkur 34c HD. Had mine for well over a decade at this point. Still like brand new. Lovely shave. And with the right cream no nicks (I even did a cold wet shave yesterday, not a single nick)
I use the Cremo shave cream. Linked below
Cremo shaving cream
I use the Cremo shave cream. Linked below
Cremo shaving cream
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My Rockwell 6S killed my razor RAD years ago. I haven’t even looked at other razors for maybe 5 years. Always matched with a Feather blade.
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Yea I’ve always used something similar.Just wondered what the process is for disposing of used blades?
Does anyone use something similar to these and take to the recycling site when full?
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I keep them in a small plastic box from cufflinks or something, and dump them in my partner's sharps bin from time to time.
I have something similar, a moneybox can from £1 shop, when full (had it over 10 years now) I'll get another and throw this in the blue recycling bin.Just wondered what the process is for disposing of used blades?
Does anyone use something similar to these and take to the recycling site when full?
In terms of razor my original Muhle R89 is still my go to, others are good but this one works just as well which ever blade I put in it
I watched a video the other day where old American homes had "blade disposals" built into the wall. Turns out they were just dumping it into the drywall/cavity space.Just wondered what the process is for disposing of used blades?
Does anyone use something similar to these and take to the recycling site when full?
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Those are fun, seen a few of those. We also saw a milk delivery cupboard built into the exterior wall of one bungalow!
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What companies are you lot buying from lately? Just gone to get some more stuff and realised my usual (Shaving-Shack) had closed down. 
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Old Feather blades can go back in the box they come in. There's a slot on the underneath. I assume other brands are similar in case anyone didn't know.
Just wondered what the process is for disposing of used blades?
Does anyone use something similar to these and take to the recycling site when full?
Yup I have a feather metal box that’s almost full. I assume it goes in the recyclable metal. I may ductape the slot just to prevent any issues.
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I’ve bought some blades and creams from slick boysWhat companies are you lot buying from lately? Just gone to get some more stuff and realised my usual (Shaving-Shack) had closed down.
Ok so it appears the L'Oreal has decided that their "Barbers Club" no longer needs a shaving cream.. and the one that I used and that worked without leaving massive rashing, they have decided to discontinue. It also smelt of Cederwood so was really nice smelling. I've been using this for years but my last tube is almost finished.
So I'm looking for a new shaving cream.
I've tried soaps and gels:
* Wilkinson swords blue tub soap = too thin, even when fluffed up with a badger brush. Rashy.
* King of Shaves - none of these gels worked and left massive rashes
* Gillette Shaving foam - nope, never had this work and left massive rashes.
What seems to work for me is something that is quite thick in the hand and when spread on the face, that helped smooth the blade over the face.
So I'm looking for a new shaving cream.
I've tried soaps and gels:
* Wilkinson swords blue tub soap = too thin, even when fluffed up with a badger brush. Rashy.
* King of Shaves - none of these gels worked and left massive rashes
* Gillette Shaving foam - nope, never had this work and left massive rashes.
What seems to work for me is something that is quite thick in the hand and when spread on the face, that helped smooth the blade over the face.
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