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Shaving- blade razors – what do you use?

I have an old Gillette 'fat boy' adjustable razor that I bought some German blades for.
 
Real men go with heli rotors.
 
JANFU said:
Shaving- blade razors – what do you use?

Being clumsy I usually ended up nicking myself time and again.
Also, I have Lupus and the creams cause thinning of the skin. That is my excuse aside from the clumsy, and yes I am clumsy as hell

Was reading an article in the Globe & Mail financial pages a few years ago, about a US company buying out a German blade manufacturer blades, who used machine, 100 years old to hand made blades.

It was quite interesting in the demands the company made to the US for employment and such.

Read many of the reviews on this razor and ordered it 2 years ago.

Harry’s Razors, best shave next to having your barber shave you with a straight razor.

Also, a co-worker had problems as he would break out at times, quite often, in a rash. This seemed to have moderated his problems to a rare breakout.

Gave one to my Son in Law, told him, be careful as it cuts at a different angle and the blades are sharp. He forgot and ended up with more than a few cuts. Lesson learned
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Harry's. The razors have a lot more mileage than regular razors.

Of course, now that I've gone on the record as saying that, somebody's going to release a study finding that they're the exact same razors found in the supermarket and I have a feeble mind susceptible to marketing.
 
Cardinal said:
Harry's. The razors have a lot more mileage than regular razors.

Of course, now that I've gone on the record as saying that, somebody's going to release a study finding that they're the exact same razors found in the supermarket and I have a feeble mind susceptible to marketing.
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your mind is not very strong to be so easily suggestible and accept the salemanship talk so easily ;)
 
apdst said:
I use these

https://www.google.com/search?q=gil...&ved=0ahUKEwjP1vSsxvXRAhUIJCYKHQzqBI4QgTYI3gU

Recently, I bought one of these

https://shavenation.com/collections/parker-shavette-razors/products/parker-hinged-shavette-razor-srx

It's been bloody interesting, but I'm getting the hang of it.
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Read about a wealthy mans butler quite some time ago. The man always used a straight razor, once, then gave it to his butler. IIRC the butler was their for 30 years or so. After his boss died, he ended up selling these and made quite a sum of money.
30 years, 365, not including leap years, my estimate approx 11,000 razors.
 
A Merkur #180 w/ Feather Hi-Stainless, Platinum coated blades.

One of the best purchases I've made.
 
Chomsky said:
The price difference is a much smaller multiple (but still relatively significant), if you buy bulk on Amazon.

100 Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge
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Ok I ordered some Feathers just ot try them out.
I do have a question. I found feather high stainless platinum coated and just plain old feather hi stainless. I found one site that claimed they were the same blades just different markings but nothing else about them. Only spent about 15 misn looking so wasnt an exhaustive search. Are they truly the same or is one better than the other?
 
JANFU said:
Shaving- blade razors – what do you use?

Being clumsy I usually ended up nicking myself time and again.
Also, I have Lupus and the creams cause thinning of the skin. That is my excuse aside from the clumsy, and yes I am clumsy as hell

Was reading an article in the Globe & Mail financial pages a few years ago, about a US company buying out a German blade manufacturer blades, who used machine, 100 years old to hand made blades.

It was quite interesting in the demands the company made to the US for employment and such.

Read many of the reviews on this razor and ordered it 2 years ago.

Harry’s Razors, best shave next to having your barber shave you with a straight razor.

Also, a co-worker had problems as he would break out at times, quite often, in a rash. This seemed to have moderated his problems to a rare breakout.

Gave one to my Son in Law, told him, be careful as it cuts at a different angle and the blades are sharp. He forgot and ended up with more than a few cuts. Lesson learned
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I bought my step father a Harry's razor. he said it shaves good but the 5 blades makes it hard to remove the stubble from in between the blades. that was his only criticism
 
SocialD said:
I bought my step father a Harry's razor. he said it shaves good but the 5 blades makes it hard to remove the stubble from in between the blades. that was his only criticism
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I had no issue, I run it under warm water frequently as I do not shave often and do have a bit of stubble, they set it on a towel to dry.
 
Quag said:
Ok I ordered some Feathers just ot try them out.
I do have a question. I found feather high stainless platinum coated and just plain old feather hi stainless. I found one site that claimed they were the same blades just different markings but nothing else about them. Only spent about 15 misn looking so wasnt an exhaustive search. Are they truly the same or is one better than the other?
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Interesting question.

I bought some Feathers locally, but haven't used them. I can't speak to these personally, but I like Platinum coated blades.

Here's exactly what I bought:


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Carjosse said:
When I got my safety razor I also got a blade sampler pack with blades from five different companies and I am still trying to work my way through. So far the Feathers have been the best, Astra is the last for me to try.
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Maybe post how you like the Astra's, after you try them. Particularly relative to Feather (which have a very sharp reputation).
 
Gaius46 said:
I had a Feather for a while. Really liked it but decided I preferred the really old school straights I'd always used. Sorry I got rid of it because I can't travel with a straight.

I've been using a 5/8" Dovo straight razor for decades along with a brush and shaving soap. Takes a little work to keep the edge keen but not really all that much - I break out the whetstone 2-3 times a year. Stropping with leather and linen keeps it sharp enough for my use - I shave every other day.
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Sorry about the long delay on this.

Straights, eh? You're a man of patience, daring, & skill!

I haven't used my Feather shavette yet, but want to start by using it to touch-up and work around a problem area on my face that's difficult to get with a DE razor. I bought Kai blades for the Feather. We shall see.
 
Chomsky said:
Interesting question.

I bought some Feathers locally, but haven't used them. I can't speak to these personally, but I like Platinum coated blades.

Here's exactly what I bought:


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I bought the other ones, they havent arrived yet so I dont know if I like them or not. Perhaps next time Ill try those ones, see if there is a difference
 
Chomsky said:
Sorry about the long delay on this.

Straights, eh? You're a man of patience, daring, & skill!

I haven't used my Feather shavette yet, but want to start by using it to touch-up and work around a problem area on my face that's difficult to get with a DE razor. I bought Kai blades for the Feather. We shall see.
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No problem. Life happens.

The first month kind of sucked - I cut myself with regularity but after that it's become second nature. It really doesn't take long. During the week I do a single pass and get done in about 10 minutes. Weekends I usually go whole hog with hot towels and 3 passes. That usually takes closer to 30 but I really don't have shave again for three days after that.

I've really gotten into the mindset that I want a few things that are very high quality. I don't really like disposable things any longer. The Dovo was an expensive purchase - it was on the order $250 once you add the wooden scales (handle) I bought to replace the stock plastic ones. But that was a one time purchase 20 something years ago. Add strop and whetstones and you're up around $400 or so. I haven't done the math but I have to assume I probably would have spent at least that much in disposables.

Good luck with the Feather. There's lots of videos on Youtube that go over technique and are worth a look. Just remember to always move the blade at a 90 degree angle to the edge or you're going to slice yourself.
 
Chomsky said:
Maybe post how you like the Astra's, after you try them. Particularly relative to Feather (which have a very sharp reputation).
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I checked out the website Quag posted, and I actually bought a straight razor because I always wanted to try that. I figured I will use the safety razor for quick shaves/travel. So it might take a bit longer to get to them now.
 
I use Gilette Fusion, since I grew a beard the blades last MUCH longer. Still using the 4 pack I got early last year.
 
Carjosse said:
I checked out the website Quag posted, and I actually bought a straight razor because I always wanted to try that. I figured I will use the safety razor for quick shaves/travel. So it might take a bit longer to get to them now.
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Hah!

Do lots a research, firstly!

And use patience!
 
Gaius46 said:
No problem. Life happens.

The first month kind of sucked - I cut myself with regularity but after that it's become second nature. It really doesn't take long. During the week I do a single pass and get done in about 10 minutes. Weekends I usually go whole hog with hot towels and 3 passes. That usually takes closer to 30 but I really don't have shave again for three days after that.

I've really gotten into the mindset that I want a few things that are very high quality. I don't really like disposable things any longer. The Dovo was an expensive purchase - it was on the order $250 once you add the wooden scales (handle) I bought to replace the stock plastic ones. But that was a one time purchase 20 something years ago. Add strop and whetstones and you're up around $400 or so. I haven't done the math but I have to assume I probably would have spent at least that much in disposables.

Good luck with the Feather. There's lots of videos on Youtube that go over technique and are worth a look. Just remember to always move the blade at a 90 degree angle to the edge or you're going to slice yourself.
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Thanks for the reply.

Well quite honestly, if one approaches shaving as a grown man's hobby - the funds you mention are quite a value! Over my relatively long life I've done high-end audio, guitars and amps, cars, motorcycles, computers, guns, cologne ... all as hobbies at one time or another in my life. This shaving thing is about as reasonable priced a hobby, as there is. And let's not even talk about collecting women!

Well, that's my take on it.
 
JANFU said:
Shaving- blade razors – what do you use?

Being clumsy I usually ended up nicking myself time and again.
Also, I have Lupus and the creams cause thinning of the skin. That is my excuse aside from the clumsy, and yes I am clumsy as hell

Was reading an article in the Globe & Mail financial pages a few years ago, about a US company buying out a German blade manufacturer blades, who used machine, 100 years old to hand made blades.

It was quite interesting in the demands the company made to the US for employment and such.

Read many of the reviews on this razor and ordered it 2 years ago.

Harry’s Razors, best shave next to having your barber shave you with a straight razor.

Also, a co-worker had problems as he would break out at times, quite often, in a rash. This seemed to have moderated his problems to a rare breakout.

Gave one to my Son in Law, told him, be careful as it cuts at a different angle and the blades are sharp. He forgot and ended up with more than a few cuts. Lesson learned
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The only razor blades we buy are single edge at Lowes--no clue what brand. We use them to clean our ceramic top kitchen range.
 
KevinKohler said:
I shave in the shower. Gillette Mach 3. I'll use one glad about....20 times, or so, before I switch out. No cream.




You ladies need to man up.
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I use the same, Gillette Mach 3

I shave every morning...weekends included

And if I don't change the blade after 5 uses, I start nicking myself

One thing I learned many moons ago....never leave your razor wet...pat it dry after every use

You will get more uses than if you leave it wet....

And I use soap, not cream or lotion...right after I shower
 
lurchadams said:
I use a disposable triple-blade. If you soften your beard in the shower first it's a lot easier. I can get away with using a disposable 3 times.
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The secret is to shave in the shower. I can get three months out of one blade that way. I use Shick Quatros. Buy em cheap on ebay.
 
Chomsky said:
Interesting question.

I bought some Feathers locally, but haven't used them. I can't speak to these personally, but I like Platinum coated blades.
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I hear you have to be careful with some of the better , more expensive blades, (feather in specific), because there are some knock offs that are very poor.

There is an identical one made in Thailand that is poor.
 
I'm also a Harry's customer. Nothing better.
 
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