Old School Safety Razors..

I had a similar problem so I switched to an electric razor and haven't had an issue since.

I've been thinking about going that direction...

I hated the price of razor blades, so I took it a step further. For the last five years, I've shaved with a striaght razor. Believe it or not, like the drwatson's safety razor, it is much gentler on my face, and there is nothing to throw away. I switched to the straight razor to save money, but that was before I started collecting them as well...I guess its only money!

I just started this year I went with the Merkur 34C HD Double-Edge Safety Razor. It took me a couple of shaves to get used to the smaller handle. I love it. Like beginners with tobacco I found it was best to buy a blade sampler as they differ. Merkur makes a nice razor but there blades are awful.

I went back to a safety razor (which is what I started with), after I finally ran out of cartridges for the old Wilkinson I got in college. Perfectly happy with it and some good blades.

They intrigue me, I currently use an electric razor and some disposable 2 blade razors to mow down quickly any hair that is hard to quickly get with he electric, like neck hair and such. I will probably trade in the disposables with a safety one. If someone could point out some good ones for cheap?

Went electric 5 years ago and never looked back. Less time and a whole lot less blood.

I've been using the Double edge safety razors for about a year. I love it. The best thing I've done for my face. No most bumps and I actually enjoy shaving now.

Eric, Here is the one I went with when I made the switch from the expensive cartridge razors a few months back. I love it and it is reasonably priced. Great shave!!!
Weishi Safety Razor

This is some great advice...makes my blood boil when I need to buy new big brand razors. Definate future purchase!

I asked and got a double edge razor last Christmas. An Edwin Jäger 89. Then for my birth day my mom got me a Gilette Super speed made in 1959. The E/J is a bit aggressive and the Gilette is more easy going. I got 100 Wilkinson Sword blades for $26 after trying different blades. I am set for quite a while! Witch hazel, an alum block and some old school Virgin Island Bay Rum after shave. I am set for old school grooming!

I have wanted to get a DE safety razor for a very long time I think they look great sitting on the counter and being in the military I got used to shaving with a soap and brush because in the winter it does not freeze.
Where do you guys buy the blades?

I would imagine any store that carries a razor selection might have them.

Hey canadianbiggame I ordered my stuff from here fendrihan.com/

I've been using one for about five years now. Got tired of paying thirty dollars for eight blades.

Great thread Gents. I went DE about 6 months ago and will never ever go back. I got all my gear from Amazon and they have great pricing on handles, brushes, shave soaps, after shave and blades...Now this isn't a switch in getting speed, if you desire to keep all your blood "inside" of you, take your time...watch videos & above all else "take your time"...don't skip steps...I can do a two-pass shave after 6-months of practice in about 5-minutes without issue.
Here is the list of gear that worked wonders for me;
Edwin Jagger De89lbl Double Edge Safety Razor Chrome Plated (I have tried many and found this one works best for me)

http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-De89lbl-Double-Safety/dp/B002RBF1PO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378170275&sr=8-1&keywords=edwin+jagger+safety+razor
Edwin Jagger 1ej947sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush (spend the extra money on a good brush, don't screw around with cheaper ones, they won't do the job they are designed to do)

http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-1ej947sds-Traditional-English/dp/B002QI45Z0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378170389&sr=8-2&keywords=edwin+jagger+best+badger
Proraso Shaving Soap, Eucalyptus & Menthol, 5.2 oz ( Fantastic shave soap )

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378170504&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=proarso
Proraso Proraso Liquid Cream After-Shave 3.4oz

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Liquid-Cream-After-Shave-3-4oz/dp/B0007XBHIE/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1378170593&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=proarso+after+shave
100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ( I really enjoy these, great balance for "my face", my advice as "one" DE blade doesn't fit all faces is to get a sampler pack and be VERY careful with the Feather Double Edge Blades)

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378170819&sr=8-1&keywords=double+edge+safety+blades

I started wet shaving a few years ago. I went this way because the new carts and electric make my neck break out so bad. I usually buy my blades at www.westcoastshaving.com. I have a Merkur 1904 and a Progress. I like the 1904 better as the progress is too much to fiddle with. I would point you to a blade sample pack. I like Astra's and Gillette & o'clocks.
I like www.mamabearssoaps.com a lot.

I switched a couple years ago. I use an old gilette fathoy slim, ever ready badger brush, old ceramic old spice mug, and shaving soaps. Cost me about $28 total initial investment, and it's great. Very happy.

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I get my blades from this site.
http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/