Going Back to Wet Shave/Safety Razor

[thesmokindragon]

don't fight it...just go with it :twisted:
ooooo-shiny...a lil RAD (Razor..)

and a lil BAD (Brush..) to go with the RAD ;-)

and some MAD (Mug..)

 

[crazypipe]

This is what works for me.

 

[slownumbers39]

I have been thinking about going to the safety razor for probably about 10 years now. Currently use the Gillete Mach III and I like it a lot though. I might go to a brush and shaving soap rather than the canned crap though.

I just ordered a new double edge safety razor online

Where is a good place to order these high quality razors, bruahes & soap online?

 

[thesmokindragon]

Amazon seems to have pretty good deals, free shipping, etc.

 

[bobpnm]

I like shave cream from Art of Shaving. I buy it in a small tub with screw on top. Sandalwood is what I use. It seems kind of expensive but you use so little of it on your brush that a tub lasts me a year. A small luxury every morning!

 

[dottle]

I been using and will continue with my str8t razor,brush,and soap in a cup.Close shave every time.

 

[judcole]

Never used an electric razor. Used an old Wilkinson cartridge razor until I ran out of the cartridges they had discontinued, and couldn't find more. Wilkinson blades in an old-time double edge safety razor, and I'm happy. I do use canned shave cream, however - good ol' Barbasol, usually.

(Of course, I don't have to shave much, and since I'm retired, I only shave maybe twice a week anyway. :P )

 

[aaronbrill]

I gave up my Fushion about 4 months ago and switched to DE's and shaving soap and a brush. I've settled on a couple different DE's that work best for me depending on how much growth I let go, a 1918 Gillette old-type, a 30's Gillette NEW, and a late 40's Super Speed. I can't see ever going back to a cartridge razor again. If anybody is interested in an almost new Merkur DE, shoot me a PM. It's the 180/23C model I believe...long handle with the safety bar. I bought it when I first switched, but found that I prefer the old Gillettes.

 

[yadan]

I truly hate to shave, but my wife doesn't tolerate a beard. :crying:

I've tried electrics from time to time, but they just don't do the job.

So, for me it's the Gillete Fusion Power and whatever shaving gel the wife picks off the shelf.

 

[redinthehead]

The Gillette Fusion Power that Teddy posted, and a can of Nivea Sensitive Shave Cream(mens) has done the best job for me so far. I've wanted to experiment with finer razors and soaps, but haven't had the money. And I'm not quite old enough to grow a full beard.

 

[maduroman]

i have a birth year fat boy i use and another 3 piece gillete that was made in 1908 that i use plus some straits that are turn of the century.
all in all i have probably 75 different razors, straits, de, single edge and a couple injectors.
i use a brush and soap/creme, some of em expensive british and some cheap american standbys.
i have even shaved with a strait while puffing on my cob.
will never go back to the "modern" way of shaving, and that includes electrics no matter how much my wife complains about the blood....... just kidding sorta.
with my hands the way they are i know i am gonna cut myself and i usualy do, but no one ever bled to death from shaving...

 

[mattmars]

I use an old Israeli boar hair brush and a puck of VDH in my grandfathers Old Spice mug. I use a straight most of the time, but will use a cartridge razor when myblades are out for honing. Nothing better than an old fasioned wet shave to get the day going.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I've just been using one of those new fangled electric razors. Usually shave after a shower and use some Neutrogena shaving cream. Haven't had irritation problems or anything.

 

[thuber88]

I use the multi blade fusions, and a de and a electric, depending on the day and facial hair condition.

Handy for de in a hurry, I will just shave bone dry, of course the blade craps out after a couple shaves that way

 

[bigmick]

I have used a double edge razor , mug and brush for 3 years now. Once I found my preferred razor style, RAD hasn't inflicted me much. I use open comb razors. I have 3 Gillette New type and 2 Merkurs. I have a Slim Adjustable that gets no use at all, and a couple other DEs that I just haven't disposed of yet.

I do cheat some mornings and use Barbasol cream, but only mornings when time is a factor and I have to shave. Most days when I'm running late I just skip the shave.

 

[crazypipe]

I don't understand about this DE stuff i used razors like that back in the 60's the new razors out there today do a outstanding job why go back to the old way ? to many cuts.

 

[thuber88]

For me, a lot of the multi blades clog up too easily, although the battery vibrating one does is much less often.

So I move around based upon time available and amount of beard.

Have done the straight razor also.

 

[sparroa]

Why smoke a pipe when there are quicker, easier forms of tobacco to use?
I think the experience of a DE or straight razor is half of it.
The other half is economics. If you don't throw yourself into buying every brush and razor and soap and aftershave on the market, then DE shaving is far cheaper in the long run.
Ever buy a pack of Mach 3 cartridges lately? Even though they were introduced over 15 years ago, they still cost a fortune. Gillette makes around a 4570% markup on their blades, according to this article. New lines such as Fusion/Turbo are worse again.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1191456/Sharp-practice-The-razor-heads-cost-just-5p-make-sell-2-43-each.html
Know what the worst part is? I only shave every couple of days when I have a bit of growth built up. I get TWO shaves maximum out of a Mach 3 cartridge.
So for the same price as 8 Gillette cartridges, I can get 100 Astra Platinum DE blades. They also only last me 2-3 shaves but they are a fraction of the price and way sharper in the beginning...
A good shave soap will also last twice as long as canned goo like Barbasol. Not to mentioin that the scents, lathering, moisture and performance are generally superior. Plus if you keep a rotation of various soaps you have the option of variety and it will make your soaps last even longer...
Long story short, I'll never go back to the cartridges. I'd rather skip shaving all together and just maintain permanent stubble with a beard trimmer if I want an easy, low cost, low maintenance, low frills way to groom my face.

 

[rev413]

I am looking at starting to use the DE instead of the Fusion. But Im still growing the beard out till spring, so I guess I wont know how the DE shave feels like till then. But the 2 razors that I am looking at are the Edwin Jagger de89lbl or the Murker 34C HD, I cant make up my mind..lol

 

[sparroa]

I went with the Merkur 34C HD and I think it is well regarded as an excellent choice for beginners.
I read a lot of threads and web reviews on the topic and many pointed in that direction. My etailer even bundled the Merkur with a stand and a Vulfix best badger brush at a discounted rate so it was a no brainer for me.
I am not familliar with that Edwin Jagger model but if you find enough good reviews about it, then why not?