wet shaving
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Topic: wet shaving
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Subject: wet shaving
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 8:02pm
I couldn't find the original thread of this so I'll do it again. I got a few years ago with spending 27 bucks for 5 blades, buying a cheesy sharpener that never worked for them. So the last 18 months I've been using my dads 1962 gillette super speed adjustable. It works awesome, a blade lasts me 4-5 shaves, I can sharpen them, but I'm trying to find some better lather than what I use so if anyone here uses these razors, let me know what you use. I also have a Gillette fatboy but I prefer the superspeed adjustable.:  ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
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Posted By: deadeye007
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 9:41pm
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Honest question here... Why not use a disposable? ------------- Face it guys, common sense is a form of wealth and we're surrounded by poverty.-Strato |
Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 9:44pm
| I shave with disposable heads, but I'm sure someone will say it... Get a hanger for that brush! |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 10:02pm
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Disposables? I would rather shave with a shovel than a disposable, they are only used by pre-pubescents and hospital workers for shaving pre-ops. Manly men need a sharp blade!. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 10:54pm
Cost Closeness of Shave Looks Classy Better Lather Longer Lasting Morning Zen etc. To put it shortly, cheap disposables last a few shaves and are done. They are set at an off-angle so they don't shave as closely in one pass as a DE safety razor or straight razor do, so they have to add more blades, which means more times that a blade is passing over the skin meaning rougher, dryer, more break-out-prone skin. If you go with an expensive disposable, you're spending GOBS on the blade refills. I pay between 5-10 CENTS per blade which will last me twice as long as a Mach-whatever-they're-up-to-now cartridge. The ceremony of the mug, brush, lather, and razor get me in a good mood for the morning It takes barely any longer to do it the proper way And it looks snazzy on your bathroom counter. Also, I get fewer ingrown hairs, can use the same blades with multiple style razors (adjustable, slant-bar, open comb, closed comb, etc) for different applications from trimming to shaving my head, to an everyday face-shave. It's just better. The only reason you saw the switch to disposable cartridges is that Gillette realized that they had to change the way they did business. Their old razors were too dependable, and the blades lasted too long, to remain profitable in a global market. So they created the cartridge to renew their old loss-leader system. Ever notice you can buy a new Mach4Turbo with 3 cartridges for less than half the price of a 5 cartridge refill pack? ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
deadeye007 wrote:Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 08 December 2012 at 10:56pm
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Also, Johnny Canuck: I prefer "Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap" for my lather. The natural lanolin from the lamb fat is really good for your skin's tone and complexion over time. Keeps it from drying out, etc. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: Mehs
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 1:41am
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What blades do all of you use? I'm trying to find a brand to buy in bulk. I'm trying out a few before I do so, so I don't end up with 300 blades that will shred my face. So far tried this: http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001G5HZCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355035242&sr=8-1&keywords=featherlite+razor+blades and this: http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Safety-Blades-Chrome/dp/B003BWQX46/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1355035284&sr=1-1&keywords=shark+super+chrome+blades ------------- [IMG]http://i27.tinypic.com/1538fbc.jpg"> Squeeze Box ☣ |
Posted By: DaveEllis
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 4:10am
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I use a Merkur Standard with Feather blades right now. I am using CO Bigelow cream right now, it is re-branded Proraso and its for sale at bath and body works and they always have some sort of deal going on. I also have a Dovo Blackstar cutthroat, I haven't used it too much. Maybe this winter I'll increase my build my skills with it. and Mehs, if you're still blade shopping I also like Derbys. I may have a surplus of those sitting around, if I do and you're interested I would pop some in the mail for you.
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 4:45am
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Really wish I was better with a blade so I could get into this... ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 8:01am
If you do end up sending some through the mail, the best way is inside a Snickers bar. ------------- 
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 12:08pm
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I'm at the mercy of what I can get online until I can get to a big city that actually has a store dedicated to shaving. I saw one in Vancouver but I just didn't have enough time to get what I wanted. Thanks for the lather tip Tallen, I've had a string of lathers that are dried out before I'm done.
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Posted By: DaveEllis
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 1:40pm
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The Proraso stuff you have is a fine soap. What I do is soak my brush while I shower then shake out the excess water and make lather from there. You can always add more water, look up mantic59 on youtube, he has some good video tips. But it sounds like you've got a fine setup for shaving...I use a preshave oil that I make with castor oil/walnut oil. The art of shaving 1 oz bottle is just a mix of castor/olive oils and some essential oil for scent but costs 30 dollars for that ounce. A 16 oz bottle of castor oil is 9 bucks on amazon.
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 2:23pm
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I did a double application last night, huge difference. I found a nice hanger on amazon for razor and brush which I ordered too. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Kayback
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 5:31pm
You know what I use to shave? Seriously. Will post results when finished. It may be more expensive, but it does away with that morning hassle. KBK ------------- Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo. H = 2 |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 6:07pm
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For blades, I usually go with Merkur Super Platinum. Feather is pretty decent as well. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 9:37pm
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Are these sorts of shavers a viable option for shaving one's head? I do so pretty much daily, and it is pricey on the cartridges. ------------- "Abortion is not "choice" in America. It is forced and the democrats are behind it, with the goal of eugenics at its foundation." -FreeEnterprise, 21 April 2011. Yup, he actually said that. |
Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 10:16pm
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I use a Merkur Slant Bar with Feathers. Although, I do like my Super Speed too. Currently using Godrej shaving cream, a nice cheap Lanolin based soap that is good and slick. ------------- |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 09 December 2012 at 10:43pm
Yes. I use my Gillette T4 on my head in the summer for daily upkeep and my Merkur HD Open-Comb when I need to knock down a good growth. edit: What's more, they're actually better to shave your head with than cartridges. Cartridge blades get all gunked up when shaving your head. DE razors don't have anywhere to trap all the hair and lather, meaning they stay sharper longer giving you a closer shave in half the time because you aren't pounding it against the side of the sink to clean it every two passes. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: Snipa69
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 3:31am
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Told my brother I was interested in getting a Safety Razor for Christmas this year, he has been looking at options since I mentioned it. Seems Amazon has some Merkur sets for around $50 USD...decent brand? This would be my first personal Safety Razor, so input would be nice. Hoping to get him some intel tomorrow before he buys me something. Not that I would be upset if he only spent $7 bucks, but he is one who normally does his research. ------------- http://imageshack.us - [IMG - http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/857/sig9ac6cs1mj.jpg - |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 9:36am
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I'm curious, how likely is one to cut themselves when switching from modern razors to safety razors? ------------- 
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 10:35am
Pretty unlikely. You may get a little nick every once in a while if you knock the head off a zit or something, but no more likely than with a modern cartridge razor.
Merkur is a fantastic company. My first razor was a Merkur HD Open-Comb. I still use it to this day, though prefer it for my head and my Gillette Tech 1 Piece Solid Bar for my face. The biggest decision is comb type. Do you have a thick beard and get ingrown hairs? Go open comb (it cuts closer to the skin) Moderate beard but still want a close shave? Slant-bar is the way to go. Pretty normal facial hair and you shave every day? Solid Bar. After that, it's all pretty much aesthetics. Do you want it heavy or light? Fat or slim? Silver or Gold? One Piece or two? Butterfly or sandwich head? You can use regular shaving cream to start if you're working on a budget. But the brush and mug are essential down the road for a truly fantastic experience. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 12:52pm
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I have very light facial hair, but get ingrown hairs. Should I go with a solid bar? -------------
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 1:25pm
Yeah, that'll work fine. Open comb bars are made to force heavy facial hair into a channel to be cut. Solid bar will cut a little further away from the skin meaning the hair never gets a chance to go below the opening in the skin resulting in fewer ingrown hairs. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 1:49pm
| One of the local malls just opened up an art of shaving shop. I should pop in next time I'm there. |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 4:40pm
Eh... they're O.K. at best. They're a front for P&G so you're only going to see fancy cartridge handles for razors. The brushes are overpriced as well. They have some decent balms and creams, and they carry DE blades if you need some but don't want to order online. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 4:50pm
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I am having a hell of a time finding a solid bar razor, other than some $170 Tradere-y thing, on Amazon or google. Can you recommend a decent site? -------------
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Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 4:54pm
I'm intrigued. Knowing nothing about the use of safety razors, what do I need to know to get started? If it saves me cartridge cost, I'm intrigued. Normally I pull the razor over my face and head every morning in the shower, so those add up quick. ------------- "Abortion is not "choice" in America. It is forced and the democrats are behind it, with the goal of eugenics at its foundation." -FreeEnterprise, 21 April 2011. Yup, he actually said that. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 4:54pm
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If I wet shave, I look like a slasher film victim... ------------- 
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 5:14pm
http://www.classicshaving.com/Safety_Razors.html" rel="nofollow - Lern2googleson! Seriously, that might be the only website you will ever need. You can also get used ones which have been restored on ebay for a decent price. That's where my Tech came from.
The grip is pretty intuitive and they're pretty easy to use right out of the box. If you're going for head and face all in one go, get a closed come/straight bar as it's pretty much the all-purpose DE safety razor. Pay the few bucks for some Merkur Platinum blades rather than hitting up the drug store for some off-brand. Lather like you normally would and go to town. You don't need to press hard, let the weight of the razor do the work. If you find it doesn't have enough pressure, then you can apply some of your own. Buy a styptic pen/pencil from a drug store and use it to hit any nicks you may have. It'll take a few times for your skin to get used to a much sharper blade, but once you shave with a true safety razor for about a week, you shouldn't have any problems anymore. Finally, don't start using it when you're in a hurry, give yourself some time to practice with it without rushing. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 7:36pm
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I hold onto my razor at the very end of it, the weight of it does the work. As Tallen says, Merkur blades are well worth the $$. I also use a styptic pen for any nicks I get. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 7:58pm
here's a pic of all the razors I have, brass Gillette is 1929, Gillette Tech Razor in cardboard box is 1932, Gillette in silver box is 1939, straight razor is 1921. I've shaved with them all, I use the Gillette ss adj. the most. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Rofl_Mao
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 1:41am
| Those are some fine looking razors Johnny. |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 8:52am
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I finally have a place that will hone the edge on my straight razors for me, I just need to take them up there and get it done. I've got two, one is a wartime bring-back, the other is a pre war bone-handle. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 3:54pm
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I hope "closed comb" is the same thing as "solid bar", because that's what I ordered. -------------
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 7:13pm
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Yes eville, it is. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 11 December 2012 at 10:41pm
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Finally broke down and just bought a 1951 Gillette tech 1 off ebay as a graduation present to myself. Planning on picking up the Merkur Super Platinum blades and Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap that tallen recommended. Any other gear I will need or that you would suggest? Brushes? Mugs? Stands? I've been thinking about this for about 6 months, but I kind of just jumped in without doing much research :D ------------- Real Men play Tuba [IMG]http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1859/newsmall6xz.jpg"> PH33R TEH 1337 Dwarf! http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/log_off_user.asp" rel="nofollow - DONT CLICK ME!!1 |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 6:08am
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You'll need a brush and mug to get a lather from the wool fat soap. So yeah, buy those too. You don't HAVE to start out with an expensive brush. You can use one of the cheap ones you can find at CVS or whatnot. Same goes for the mug, you can use an old coffee mug if you want to start. I would, however, look into the different grades of brushes. You definitely want to eventually get a badger brush, and then you want to decide which grade of badger will work for you. My personal suggestion is this one: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/shaving-gear-shaving-brush-and-stand-32045.aspx?kw=edwin&processor=content" rel="nofollow - http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/shaving-gear-shaving-brush-and-stand-32045.aspx?kw=edwin&processor=content I've never found a better one for the price, AND it includes a stand (a cheap one, but still...) Next to your blades, your brush is the most important thing. Too scratchy or stiff an it'll be unpleasant. Too soft and you may have a hard time working up lather. I might just make a short video on how to do this stuff and post it tonight. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: DaveEllis
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 12:15pm
http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59 He's made enough tutorials to cover most anything. I use an old soup mug for a bowl, it has more space for the brush to move around in, when I used a coffee mug I felt like I was just banging the brush around the sides. |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 7:43pm
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As Tallen so eloquently stated, I too enjoy the whole process, Shaving sucks, but I actually look forward to the 10-15 minutes I spend lathering up and shaving. I have converted my son and his old room mate, my sons ex-roommate is like brihard who shaves his head and he says he'll never go back. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 10:08pm
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Any suggestions on razors? Yes, I know there are a dozen different styles, but I would like to ebay a razor, and I have no idea what to get. I would like the 1950's razor equivalent of a Tippmann 98C (The no frills, no ACT tactical models :D)
I should mention that I am a lazy bum and don't shave everyday. I sometimes let my face go for a week or so. I don't get ingrown hairs, but I usually get those bloody marks on my neck whenever I shave, which I usually chalk up to irritation. Also, something with a blade protrusion on one side only is preferred, but not necessary.
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 10:28pm
Gillette Tech series or Adjustable. Just search 1950's Gillette and you really won't go wrong. Example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940s-or-1950s-Gillette-Safety-Razor-Double-Edge-Orig-Case-/121037158995?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2e607a53" rel="nofollow - This one is nice Protip: Take it to your local barber shop and have them sterilize it before you use it. Also, they polish up really nicely (being stainless steel) with some "Nevr-dull" wadding polish. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 12 December 2012 at 11:08pm
Yes the tech razors are all real good. My old razors were pretty scuzzy so I bought some Barbicide from a local barber and soaked all my razors, unfortunately it made the brass one a weird coppery green colour. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 13 December 2012 at 12:32am
You just cost me $22.79 on a 1965 Gillette Tech razor  . This thing is clean, comes with "collectible" vintage blades, some new production blades, and a gaudy hideous case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200859153936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 -------------
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 13 December 2012 at 11:33am
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Yeah, I've got some of the old blue finished blades. I definitely wouldn't use them due to the risk of catching some weird disease rather than their age or collection value. Nice pick up SSOK! Looks good! ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 13 December 2012 at 7:57pm
sweet! ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: impulse418
Date Posted: 14 December 2012 at 3:30am
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Damn this forum to hell! I'm sold, I want to go this route. I would like stay away from ebay. How much am I looking at, getting a complete set up? I am a big advocate of buy once, cry once. But I am also pretty broke, so be gentle. |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 14 December 2012 at 8:20am
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I'm no expert by any means, but eBay is really the way to go. It seems like I paid less than the average 'new' one for a nice razor. Who knows, in a week or two someone who just bought one might hate the thing and be willing to sell it if they don't like their razor. -------------
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 14 December 2012 at 8:53am
If you want to go all-new? http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522942/8544962.htm" rel="nofollow - $82.99 for everything you'll really ever need except more blades. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 14 December 2012 at 7:41pm
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I decided to clean my razors, the ss adjustable was pretty clean but the other 3 were real gross, especially my Granpas old razor, the Gillette Red Tip. I found some sites that described how to do it safely without ruining the finish so I cleaned them all. I found some #'s and the razors are not the years I thought. The Gillette Red Tip is a 1956, brass one 1929 and Tech was the right year. I have shaved all week with the Gillette Red Tip and I love it, I have pretty rapid growth and shave every 2nd day, it shaves very close, although I have to watch the angle. I'm waiting for some Feather blades that are supposed to work real well with this razor.: Cleaned razors:  ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 17 December 2012 at 9:40pm
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Got my razor, my face feels awesome. -------------
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 17 December 2012 at 11:12pm
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Nice.
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Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 18 December 2012 at 8:23am
I lost my superspeed, so I replaced it with a Merkur Futur. Feels oh so smooooooth. ------------- 
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 18 December 2012 at 7:53pm
Sexeh. What's the weight like compared to the ss? ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 18 December 2012 at 8:28pm
| I suppose next time I go back to the homestead I might just dig through the loft and find my great-grandpa's old razor and clean it up. I like the cost over time factor, but is it really a better shave? My Fusion power is OK, I like the single blade on the back for tight stuff, but I always felt that the M3 was better in a lot of ways, I can shave with it stupidly fast, and quite close and without irritation, provided I shave twice a day. |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 18 December 2012 at 10:27pm
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if you're speaking about closeness, you can get just as close with a double edge razor, it may take more time depending on the person and style. If you are in a hurry - like I am sometimes - I'll use my hydro, it's just such a different way of shaving and I much prefer the overall shave with a double edge. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 20 December 2012 at 6:09am
I figure its worth spending a little extra, if it will last and I won't need to pick up a new one, so I'm looking at this http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/2053630/2184269.htm" rel="nofollow - brush (plus the linked brush is out of stock :P) I do have a silly question about mugs though. If I pick up http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LY91JU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&smid=A3Q626NKBA22B1" rel="nofollow - this , does the dish double as a mug, or will I still need a mug? You guys are awesome! ------------- Real Men play Tuba [IMG]http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1859/newsmall6xz.jpg"> PH33R TEH 1337 Dwarf! http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/log_off_user.asp" rel="nofollow - DONT CLICK ME!!1 |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 20 December 2012 at 6:14am
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Those are good choices Darur, and yes, the dish is the same as a mug. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: mbro
Date Posted: 20 December 2012 at 12:59pm
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Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 20 December 2012 at 5:15pm
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Thanks Tallen! ------------- Real Men play Tuba [IMG]http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1859/newsmall6xz.jpg"> PH33R TEH 1337 Dwarf! http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/log_off_user.asp" rel="nofollow - DONT CLICK ME!!1 |
Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 20 December 2012 at 6:00pm
Way heavier. The smooth handle is actually quite easy to hold because of the edges. -------------
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Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 21 December 2012 at 2:58pm
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Got my crap in today. A few observations: 1) My technique apparently needs some work. I would say the closeness was somewhere between Mach 3 and Braun 3 series. 2) I did actually get really close on the first pass at the one spot on my neck that I can never seem to get. 3) At least there isn't any irritation. 4) That wool soap is easily the greatest shaving face stuff I have ever used. 5) There was a very noticeable difference between my old boar brush and the new badger. -------------
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Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 5:28pm
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First shave finished today. First few passes where rough to the point of "oh god, I may have made a mistake" but once I got the angle right I couldn't even tell it was shaving. I did a few passes without feeling anything and thought I must be doing something wrong but I checked and the hair was all gone. It's definitely not as close as I might have hoped, but that's probably either my technique or the razor itself. I use a Gillette tech and I've read its the least aggressive razor you can get. I read you're only supposed to shave with the grain, does anyone go against the grain or is that really no good? I definitely like the wool soap, but it wasn't a very thick lather. I probably just need to lather it up longer next time. Overall, no regrets, just need some practice I think ------------- Real Men play Tuba [IMG]http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1859/newsmall6xz.jpg"> PH33R TEH 1337 Dwarf! http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/log_off_user.asp" rel="nofollow - DONT CLICK ME!!1 |
Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 7:14pm
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Go with the grain, across the grain, then against the grain. It is very acceptable to do that order. Otherwise it will never get close. I love it now that I have my DE razor.
I ordered an alum block and a large blade sampler. I'm hoping the alum block will give me some good feedback with my technique.
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Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 8:48pm
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If it helps, this guy has a lot of videos on wet shaving. He is doing a rushed shave, but gets all the steps in, just he didn't use a bowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 9:06pm
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Looking at a '54 tech razor, nickel plated (ball end). $34 too much for one in almost new shape? ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 10:02pm
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Lol at the fact that all of us are doing this. I bought myself a Tech on New Year's Day in pretty beat condition - will have to see how much I can clean it up. If it goes well, I'll probably be buying all the necessary accessories in the next week. ------------- 
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 04 January 2013 at 9:17am
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I like my tech, that's a good price too. I still like the angle of the the Red Tips but I usually shave every 2-3 days so it works for my stubble better. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 05 January 2013 at 1:19pm
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Welp, it came in today and it still looks pretty lousy after an extensive cleaning and light polishing. Looks like I'll be trying another! -------------
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 05 January 2013 at 1:28pm
You guys need to drop in at local antique shops. That's half the fun of wet shaving - some great buys can be had.  My SuperSpeed (The razor on the left) was purchased for three dollars, and then cleaned up with a rubbing compound. (Razor on the right is a Merkur SlantBar for those wondering)
Those of you who are questioning the first shave, it gets much better with time and practice.
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Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 05 January 2013 at 4:43pm
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^Nice! Blades make a huge difference too, I bought a sampler pack from amazon, gillettes, bluebirds and feathers. The Feather blades are amazing, for my stubble the only blade that has no tug at all, although they are a bit unforgiving when I go against the grain. The gillette 7:00 oclocks are very good as well. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 05 January 2013 at 5:39pm
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One thing my dad mentioned was my grandpa and him both used an ice cube on their face after shaving, I've tried it this week and I quite like it. I also got Prada aftershave balm for christmas, it's great stuff. ------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 06 January 2013 at 8:58pm
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Stopped by a local antique house per Stealth's suggestion - that was a mistake. Found 2 Gillette Techs in nice condition, but for $40. No thanks. My mistake was going to the one I did; they attract a moderate audience and hold many dealers. I'm sure I'd have better luck at someplace a bit more hole-in-the-wall-like. Everything there was quite pricey, not just the razors. Anyways, I think my plan of action is to find the one I want online (between a SuperSpeed / Tech or some sort of new Merkur) and just keep my eyes open for deals at other antique shops / markets etc. -------------
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 07 January 2013 at 1:22pm
Remember you can always haggle those prices, bring a phone and say: "I can buy this like new online right now for $20.00 - I'll give you 19.00" Have the cash ready, and chance is you walk away with a new razor. Cash talks - and a savvy consumer who can prove prices VIA a mobile and internet, typically gets what they want. ------------- |
Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 08 January 2013 at 11:15pm
Yeah, absolutely. That would've been my approach, but it was an antique house where the owner of the display doesn't have to be on premises, and thus, he wasn't. I'm assuming dealers are just able to rent out some space there. I can keep trying back though, and if I were really interested in what he had to offer, I'm sure the owners could always get me in touch with him. We shall see. I am keeping an eye on some ebay auctions currently, so hopefully those go well. -------------
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 15 January 2013 at 8:55pm
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Just won myself http://www.ebay.com/itm/130832303236?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D130832303236%26_rdc%3D1" rel="nofollow - this guy . Already picked up an EJ Best Badger brush and CO Bigelow shave cream, which has been awesome the few times I've used it. Can't wait for it to come in! Just gotta order myself an assortment of blades now. -------------
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Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 15 January 2013 at 10:53pm
| I think I would find a 3 piece annoying. I wouldn't want more stuff coming apart when putting the blade in. It would be nice for cleaning though. |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 16 January 2013 at 9:17am
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Nice price on the Tech, my Gillette tech is a '30's model, it's not as convenient as the tto razors but it shaves just fine. I still swear by Feather blades, you won't believe the difference they make.
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Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 16 January 2013 at 1:12pm
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I've been wet shaving almost daily for about a month now. I just changed my blade for the first time. Mine is a 3 piece. No issues with changing out blades. -------------
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Posted By: RoboCop
Date Posted: 16 January 2013 at 1:36pm
| Daily for a month and the first time changing the blade? You sir must not have a lot of hair to begin with. I felt pulling on about the 5th shave on my merkur blade. I'm testing out other blades like Derby right now. Not as nice as merkur, but I kind of want to try other blades before I dip into the feather blades. |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 16 January 2013 at 1:44pm
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My hair is pretty thin. My 4 day shadow is thinner than some 5 o'clock shadows. I also don't shave on weekends, so I probably got in 15-20 shaves. -------------
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 17 January 2013 at 12:27am
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For reference - I'd personally just skip the other blades and go straight to Feathers. You'll end up using them in the end any way. ------------- |