Shaving - classic double edge razors

[Wafer]

Been using a DE razor for several years, so much more comfortable and cheaper than the 'modern' cartridge razors.

Bit of an initial outlay for some of the bits (I have a Merkur that was about £30) but blades and stuff are so cheap.
I get a tub of shaving cream every few years http://www.traditionalshaving.co.uk...t-Sandalwood-Shaving-Cream-696770010013.html# and blades fairly infrequently.

Recently got a selection pack of different blades from the site I just linked, was pretty surprised at the variation but once I've used them all I'll be sticking to http://www.traditionalshaving.co.uk/root/3984672-Astra-Superior-Platinum-Razor-Blades.html as they have been most comfortable and at 25p a blade, which can happily be used 3/4 times, you save on the razor cost pretty quickly!

 

[PaulSecteur]

It's a double-edged sword...

Straight razors are dangerous enough, but there is always someone that wants to go to the next level, isnt there...

 

[PaulSecteur]

Are you sure that's a forum about facial hair??


GC

Yes.

The one you're thinking of is Beaver and Blade...

 

[swee'pea99]

Yes.

The one you're thinking of is Beaver and Blade...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhyCL-ELRxg

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I use a king of shaves razor.... pay a subscription of £3.00 per month and 4 blades get posted to me every month. I end up with so many I give some away... but don't want to stop the subscription as I don't notice it leaving my account and I don't have to shout 'HOW MUCH!!!!!!' in supermarkets every few weeks at stupidly priced Mach3 blades.

Here's an offer from moneysavingexpert.com for that razor plus three blades for a penny. The full price after the first month is much higher than you're paying though..

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[swee'pea99]

Here's an offer from moneysavingexpert.com for that razor plus three blades for a penny. The full price after the first month is much higher than you're paying though..

GC

...and you're already, when all's said & done, laying out £36 a year for razor blades - about £33 a year more than me, and I'm smooth as a baby's bum.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

...and you're already, when all's said & done, laying out £36 a year for razor blades - about £33 a year more than me, and I'm smooth as a baby's bum.

I'm not spending anywhere near that amount, I'm like you. Heck, I don't even buy shaving cream any more!
I posted the offer in case anyone wanted to get a few shaves for a penny.

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[swee'pea99]

I'm not spending anywhere near that amount, I'm like you. Heck, I don't even buy shaving cream any more!
I posted the offer in case anyone wanted to get a few shaves for a penny.

GC

Not you, him! I can see from your avatar you don't squander money on shaving equipment.

 

[simon the viking]

Here's an offer from moneysavingexpert.com for that razor plus three blades for a penny. The full price after the first month is much higher than you're paying though..

GC

I got the penny deal for 1 month when they changed to a new website.... I think my deal is still available to new customers but there is a better blade that is dearer.

 

[simon the viking]

...and you're already, when all's said & done, laying out £36 a year for razor blades - about £33 a year more than me, and I'm smooth as a baby's bum.

Yes but I was spending nearly a tenner a month on mach 3 blades so would then try cheap dodgy ones cut myself and swear so I'm happy at 36 quid year..............

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I've decided that, at the age of 49, it's time to become a man so I've ordered a cut throat razor. Nothing confirms manliness more than using a lethal weapon as part of one's daily ablutions. Browsing this thread I see a lot of folk on the safety razors - anyone tried a cut-throat? Any advice?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Stock up on styptic pencils. Shave first, caffeine later. Don't move to an earthquake prone area.

 

[atbman]

Been using the same Gillette razor since about 1960 (or a bit earlier) and Wilkinson stainless steel blades. Ordinary soap is fine. Blades last at least 3 months (usually miss out Sundays and have a goatee, so reduced shaving area) but recently, one lasted from 26/01/14 to 07/05/15. Its successor was thrown away on 3rd Feb last.

I usually leave off shaving for a week when it starts to get blunt(ish) and then use bikini wax on one side and shave t'other. If shaving more painful than waxing, it's time for a new blade

 

[EltonFrog]

I bought a Merkur as a result of the last discussion, and to be honest I ain't that fussed about it, its ok, its no better than the Gillette I used before it, no worse either I guess, a bit of a faff changing the blade but the blades are a lot cheaper and seem to last but I don't think the shave is any closer or better. To be honest I wish I hadn't bothered with it, but now I've got it I'll keep using it.

I use an expensive badger brush and soap (which were gifts) and they are lovely, especially the soap which is lasting ages, I was using these before I got the Merkur

The post above is from July 2014, I've given up on the Mekur, to much faff and not a close enough shave, I am now using a Sainsbury's own brand three blade razor, which are much cheaper than the Wilkinson Sword/Gillette type. As for the soap and brush,I'm still using the the same soap, there's loads left after two years and the same brush.

 

[Nigeyy]

I've progressed from the Gillette mega-bladed monstrosities costing a fortune and cheap disposable razors to an Edwin Jagger DE89/Red Pack Israeli Personnas/Edwin Jagger synthetic brush/Van Der Hagen shave soap setup, and have given thought to a straight edge. TBH the problem is that my current setup gives me such good shaves that I've held off; I feel like I've got what I'm looking for at the moment!

I've decided that, at the age of 49, it's time to become a man so I've ordered a cut throat razor. Nothing confirms manliness more than using a lethal weapon as part of one's daily ablutions. Browsing this thread I see a lot of folk on the safety razors - anyone tried a cut-throat? Any advice?