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Shaving- blade razors – what do you use?

JANFU

JANFU

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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
 
I haven't used a razor in years but I do have a clam shell safety razor and double edge blades. I don't think the blades are anything special, just what they had on the shelf at the drug store.

Other than that I have a Wahl Peanut I use to trim up.
 
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've found that if you just grow a beard, you don't have to worry about it.
 
Ikari said:
I've found that if you just grow a beard, you don't have to worry about it.
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Tried, I look horrid. Patches is what I would call it.
 
A Wahl to trim my beard and a Gillette Fusion to shape it.
 
JANFU said:
Tried, I look horrid. Patches is what I would call it.
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pfft, whatever. Who are you trying to impress? Plus, just wear a pirate hat and carry a sword, ain't no one gonna mess with ya.
 
WCH said:
It's like grass. Keep trying and it will usually fill in.
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Tried for the past 40 years. It would be a long time before if it sort of filled in evenly.
 
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 Gillette five blade razors. It may be expensive but I shave most everyday so I can use razors for awhile before replacing them since I'm running them twice daily on smooth skin.

I use soap and a brush, not shaving cream
 
JANFU said:
Tried for the past 40 years. It would be a long time before if it sort of filled in evenly.
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I had patches when I was young. They eventually went away.

I actually use a razor on my bare cheeks to shape my beard.
 
Ikari said:
I've found that if you just grow a beard, you don't have to worry about it.
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that's what i did. i've spent a bit on beard trimmers, but i think i've only bought one trim razor since 2014 or so. might shave sometime just to see my face again.
 
Well. Shaving old-school with a double-edged razor & blade happens to be a hobby of mine! And apparently, it also is with quite a few men, and is currently enjoying a marked renaissance.

Here's my favorite razor:

Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor

Here's my go to blade:

100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades

And to complete the trio, here's a shaving cream I like (using a brush):

Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shaving Cream In A Bowl, 5.3-Ounce

I also recently decided to add one of these into the mix:

Feather SS Folding Handle Razor, Black

I believe an after-shower clean & close shave, along with a fresh shirt, is the proper start to a man's day.

If you'd like the link to a very civil internet forum devoted to old school shaving, where you can discuss razors and blades 24/7/365, hit me up with a P.M.
 
Chomsky said:
I believe an after-shower clean & close shave, along with a fresh shirt, is the proper start to a man's day.
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If that man was a girl!

 
I use a safety razor because it is a lot cheaper in the long run. The actual razor is more expensive but the blades are dirt cheap. I usually buy them from Frendrihan. I find it is actually quite hard to cut myself with it but it does take practice to shave effectively.
 
Chomsky said:
Well. Shaving old-school with a double-edged razor & blade happens to be a hobby of mine! And apparently, it also is with quite a few men, and is currently enjoying a marked renaissance.

Here's my favorite razor:

Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor

Here's my go to blade:

100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades

And to complete the trio, here's a shaving cream I like (using a brush):

Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shaving Cream In A Bowl, 5.3-Ounce

I also recently decided to add one of these into the mix:

Feather SS Folding Handle Razor, Black

I believe an after-shower clean & close shave, along with a fresh shirt, is the proper start to a man's day.

If you'd like the link to a very civil internet forum devoted to old school shaving, where you can discuss razors and blades 24/7/365, hit me up with a P.M.
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Have you tried the Feather brand blades? Those are by far the best blades I have used in my safety razor.
 
Carjosse said:
Have you tried the Feather brand blades? Those are by far the best blades I have used in my safety razor.
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Never tried the Feathers I like the Astra Platinum's. Feather blades are just so expensive in comparison. I got 100 for the price of 10 feathers.
 
Carjosse said:
Have you tried the Feather brand blades? Those are by far the best blades I have used in my safety razor.
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Got a pack, but still haven't tried them yet.

Have tried Kai though (Jap competitor to Feather).

Here's a Canuck distributer that has a lot of shaving stuff: The Italian Barber

(and yes, they have Italian blood and a barber in the family)
 
Quag said:
Never tried the Feathers I like the Astra Platinum's. Feather blades are just so expensive in comparison. I got 100 for the price of 10 feathers.
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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.
 
Chomsky said:
Got a pack, but still haven't tried them yet.

Have tried Kai though (Jap competitor to Feather).

Here's a Canuck distributer that has a lot of shaving stuff: The Italian Barber

(and yes, they have Italian blood and a barber in the family)
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I will stick with Frendrihan, they have good service, loyalty points, and fast free shipping, also Canadian.
 
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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Yeah I got a mix bag, I like the Gillette 7 oclock as well, but Since I now have 100 Astras itll be a while before I bother buying nay more
 
Ikari said:
I've found that if you just grow a beard, you don't have to worry about it.
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To each his own, but you still have to trim a beard unless you're going for the lumberjack look - I found that to be more work than just shaving. I've tried beards but never could get used to having one.

As to the OP, I use canned shaving cream (foamy, NOT gel) and whatever disposable razors are on sale. Heck, I've even bought pink girlie ones if they were cheapest. ;)
 
CHuDWah said:
To each his own, but you still have to trim a beard unless you're going for the lumberjack look - I found that to be more work than just shaving. I've tried beards but never could get used to having one.

As to the OP, I use canned shaving cream (foamy, NOT gel) and whatever disposable razors are on sale. Heck, I've even bought pink girlie ones if they were cheapest. ;)
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Seriously if you care about money get a DE, bought 100 blades for 10$ give better shaves that disposable or those gimmiky 5 blade pieces of junk. As to cream get a brush and some, shave cream. You run the brush under warm water put a bit of cream on the brush and lather on face, goes on warm just like at a barber shop. costs about the same as canned crap as well
 
CHuDWah said:
To each his own, but you still have to trim a beard unless you're going for the lumberjack look - I found that to be more work than just shaving. I've tried beards but never could get used to having one.

As to the OP, I use canned shaving cream (foamy, NOT gel) and whatever disposable razors are on sale. Heck, I've even bought pink girlie ones if they were cheapest. ;)
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/kicks CHuDWah out of the thread
 
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