Vipa Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 My other top tip is shave in the shower - stick in a shaving mirror, get a solid block shaving soap (in a bowel) and a decent brush to lather up. Ewwwwww... doesn't that end up smelling a bit ripe under the snoz... the term 'dirty sanchez' springs to mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 This thread has inspired me to buy a safety razor and 100 blades on line. I too am few up of £20 blades which don't last long when shaving every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 the thing that puts me off a safety razor is childhood memories of seeing my old man come out of the bathroom with bits of bloodied tissue stuck to his face, i am tempted to have a go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Not that I'll be getting one but that razorpit thing seems like completely the way forward, it seems to get amazing reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I too have just done £40 on shaving related gear, including new safety razor, blades and what not. That being said, that's the cost of about 4 replacement cartridges for my current Gilette Fazser Maroon 5 shaving system. Incidentally, the last replacement cartridges I purchased for said shaving system off eBay all turned out to be moody copies that were blunter than the mother-in-law. Lessons learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 This has inspired me to buy some more bits and bobs today the thing with the proper shaving is to find a combination that works for your fizzog, I started out using the fancy expensive stuff but have gradually changed to cheaper shaving cream/balm/aftershave. For gods sake get a styptic pencil if you are starting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 This has inspired me to buy some more bits and bobs today the thing with the proper shaving is to find a combination that works for your fizzog, I started out using the fancy expensive stuff but have gradually changed to cheaper shaving cream/balm/aftershave. For gods sake get a styptic pencil if you are starting out well, you learn something new every day! i had never even heard of a styptic pencil... would it not cause a cut to scar though if it works by making the blood vessels contract around the site of the cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 My early experiments with a shavette led to more than the occasional knick and cut, but the old styptic pencil has left me scar free!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) No ones mentioned the pain when using a styptic pencil lol. It's pretty epic guys, stops the blood but damn near stops your heart also haha!!! Edited October 3, 2012 by Muddy Funker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 No ones mentioned the pain when using a styptic pencil lol. It's pretty epic guys, stops the blood but name near stops your heart also haha!!! Doe's sting somewhat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 whats best for shaving my head, i use cheap supermarket throw away razors at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 For less than £10 may well be worth it had mine for 2 years now. It does not work as effectively as it says, i usually get 1 month per blade, but Tesco home brand blades (the one step up from the red stripe type) are cheap and i spend less than about £6 a year on blades since i bought the razor pit. Others here have sang their praises too. Tight Lines Aled RazorSharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 No ones mentioned the pain when using a styptic pencil lol. It's pretty epic guys, stops the blood but damn near stops your heart also haha!!! I did here : http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/223088-best-double-edge-razor/What is also hillarious is letting the Mrs dab it on a nick on her leg when shes shaved her legs..........I cried with laughted after she nearly orbited and came back down only to do the river dance ! Its like a quarterising iron but does a dam good job and I wouldnt be without mine ! Man guys lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Is that the same as a witch hazel stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm converted! Never buying a disposable razor or Mach 5 thing again. First shave with a safety razor was pretty much the easiest shave of my life and I only cut myself 3 times, not that I felt it because the blade was so damn sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 With practise yourl not even get a nick very offen ! Welcome to cheaper and better shaving ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Its the same as a lot of things last night they was on about the high cost of pain killers I was told many years ago to ask the chemist they will give you the generic ones much cheaper than the named brands for the same stuff so there you have it if you want the same ones as the stars advertise on TV that is up to you but I would get the supermarket ones for a fraction of the price. Having said that if we all got the cheep stuff there would be no free TV channels except for the old BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 rubbing a styptic pencil on your face in the morning wakes you up better than any cup of coffee No they dont scar id imagine the cut would be too small but im always surprised how well they work no more bits of bog paper, instant blood stopping and a right good sting. You also have to get right the actual shaving method. Hot water, lather, shave, cold water, balm, after shave, eau de toilet if your a nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 When I was young many years ago my dad had one of these he died when I was ten so I do not now if it was any good but you do not have to buy new blades all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 De razors for me as well - better shave, you just have to take a little more time over shaving, it's a totally different technique to the standard razors, if you apply pressure and rush you will carve yourself up! I rarely nick myself now. Any of you se shavers use feather blades? They are seriously sharp, brilliant blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 When I was young many years ago my dad had one of these he died when I was ten so I do not now if it was any good but you do not have to buy new blades all of the time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRdf3pT_hTE The best Razor ever ....... Problem was ....They were to good .....Nobody spending money on blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bunch of sissies, burn it off with a cigarette lighter and finish with some wet and dry (if you want a real nancy look) WelshLamb, I can help you out if your board of doing it yourself? Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I don't by replacement blades,I get a new handle and 20 blades for around £3.75 at LIDL just chuck the old ones away. Would grow a beard again but Mrs Sha says I would look like Uncle Albert, she can be a right bitch at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Well... BLOW ME! Had to report back.... Postie arrived 30 mins ago with a box from Shaving Shack and one from Amazon.... my Merkur 34c, Feather blades and other goodies... shave brush, shave creme and a few other bits and pieces... Like a kid at Christmas it was... I don't think I've ever been excited to have a shave... well, I was today!!! Long weekends growth to tackle, I wouldn't have normally chosen to deal with this without either having a shower first or actually shaving in the shower.... it pulls uncomfortably, even with a brand new Fusion Proglide cartridge so I usually wimp out and reach for the Braun! Couldn't be ***** having a shower... I wanted to play with my new toys! Why on earth have us blokes been convinced by the marketing companies that these exthortionately expensive 47 million blade cartridge razors are the way forward I have had them all... the best to date being a mach 3 but now with the Fusion thingy at over 24 quid a pack of cartridges! I thought it gave me a pretty decent shave! Never have I had such a comfortable shave and I've certainly never had as close a shave as this in all the time I've been shaving.... only one minor nick on my neck that I didn't feel and it had stopped bleeding by the time I'd finished so didn't have to reach for the styptic pencil. I am truly gobsmacked... Thanks guys, it was this and a previous thread re shaving on here that convinced me to give it a go.... Never will I go back to the cartridge things!!!! (good job I like it.... I've spent a small fortune! Mind you, I can now look forward to paying £10 for 30 blades instead of £30 for 8 cartridges that don't do as good a job!!!) Thanks again guys Edited October 8, 2012 by Vipa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I do not think that there ever can be a perfect solution for everyone as there are so many variable the thickness of the hair how sensitive your skin is some people could shave with a rusty blade and still end up looking good. Other people use the best sharpest blades and still end up with sore skin the best solution is to try everything and find what suits you best or perhaps I should say what suits you best and in the price range that you can afford this is my thought for what they are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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