***The Official Manly Shaving Thread***
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I ordered Baskerville, can't wait to see what it smells like.
Just looked it up and it sounds great. Kerry makes great soap. I was was lucky enough to test a pre-production scentless sample when he was starting up in the business a few years ago. Proper old-fashioned tallow soap, very slick. I'm sure you'll get on with it.
I've no doubt I'm hoping it'll be similar to razorock xxx which was a soft soap and I loved it.
For a soap it felt more like a cream.
I've bought multiple lots from "labarbiera", all good:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PERSONNA...lades-Safety-DE/132138322797?var=431483456310
thanks - next time !
predictably this was what I received and opened a question on ebay
HI,
you seem to have sent the wrong article ,not as pictured, please see attached image.
These are not personna platinum blades,
but are personna double edged blades.
[those are sold by other sellers eg
https ://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multibuy-x10-Packs-Personna-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades-Packs-of-10-Free-P-P/163349492309
http ://shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=24633 <--- compares personna blade types
Please tell me how to proceed
Regards.
Thanks for that link - explains why I got on alright with the pack of cheap Tesco blades I got for christmas with my DE razor - they're likely the same Personnas you received - in which case they aren't actually a lot different from the platinums imo.
(although obviously doesn't help you as you bought blades advertised as platinums and they clearly aren't - still if you get the chance to keep them rather than return, it's worth giving them a go - or distributing on here
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Had my 3rd shave using the Rockwell 6S on plate 3 with a Gillette Nacet. Best shaves I've had! No irritation/razor burn on 2 tender areas on my neck. I almost feel like I couldn't cut myself if I tried (Ha Ha face full of red tissue spots next time). Very impressed. Solid piece of kit and feels well balanced in the hand. Shaving every 3 days atm 
Somewhere in this thread or the previous one, I posted a link to the Personna Med Prep blades. I bought three boxes of 100 blades and I’m still not even half way through the second box. I think they worked out as about 3p/blade.
/edit - here you go.
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Connaught Shaving, never seen that website before. Looks to have a good varied selection on there. Thanks
I was browsing the shaving section of Tesco yesterday, as you do (they had a two-for-one on Bulldog stuff so I picked some up), and I noticed they had the new Wilkinson Sword Classic razor on the shelf. £15, all metal, TTO (twist to open) like a Superspeed clone. I have more than enough razors already but I was sorely tempted. Anyone here use one?
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I didn't buy one, just saw them for sale.
Haven't used personally, but the Merkur 34c is still available and was frequently recommended for beginners
https://connaughtshaving.com/merkur34c.html
Mixed pack of popular blades (Personally I like the Personnas that are included, but it also includes Derby&Astra blades that are often recommended for beginners, as well as Feathers that can give an exceedingly close shave when you get experienced) - You will likely need to try different blades, and re-try them as your technique improves
https://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html
Taylors of Old Bond Street shaving cream - frequently recommended here, and my Wife bought me some for Christmas - smells great, and works well.
https://connaughtshaving.com/tayscb.html
You will also need a few other things, but I don't have any specific recommendations for these:
- Brush
- Alum Block
Optional
- Pre-Shave oil (optional but recommended imo - helps soften bristles and helps keep your face slippery)
- Shaving Bowl (Not needed with Taylors of Old Bond Street cream imo, but useful for some other Creams e.g. Proroso)
https://connaughtshaving.com/merkur34c.html
Mixed pack of popular blades (Personally I like the Personnas that are included, but it also includes Derby&Astra blades that are often recommended for beginners, as well as Feathers that can give an exceedingly close shave when you get experienced) - You will likely need to try different blades, and re-try them as your technique improves
https://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html
Taylors of Old Bond Street shaving cream - frequently recommended here, and my Wife bought me some for Christmas - smells great, and works well.
https://connaughtshaving.com/tayscb.html
You will also need a few other things, but I don't have any specific recommendations for these:
- Brush
- Alum Block
Optional
- Pre-Shave oil (optional but recommended imo - helps soften bristles and helps keep your face slippery)
- Shaving Bowl (Not needed with Taylors of Old Bond Street cream imo, but useful for some other Creams e.g. Proroso)
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I guess a few people will stop using Gillette now. 
I love the Body Shop brush.
Alum block I don't use but I do have one.
Shaving Bowl, I much prefer one over the taylors tubs, you can get so much better lather. I just use a stainless one.
Pre-shave I like Proraso pre-shave cream. I also use Bulldog shave gel and then top that with lather.
I guess a few people will stop using Gillette now.
Interesting timing of the question ill agree but have been thinking about it for a while. Have used Gillette more recently ive tried to go stylish with a stubble trimmer but the wife has always prefered clean shaven and am thinking about going back. As I threw away most of my old cartidge stuff a few years back figured id try something different
I started with a Muhle R89 but didn't get on with it. Changed to a parker variable and find it suits me much better. Closer shave with less nicks, for me anyway.