humperdingle Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 'Proper' Wilkinson traditional blades are about £15 a 1000 online. You ever seen a barber use a multi-bladed razor? Is that a typo? Where are you getting 1000 blades for £15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm going to try one of these old school double edge fellas. The fusion costs a fortune, only for the wife to use it when I'm not looking. And don't get me started on velcro.............now there's a rip off! JF Try this one mate you can get replacement blades in all the supermarkets all different brands and just take it to bits and clean it each time and the blades last for ages anyway http://www.boots.com/en/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Double-Edge-Razor_29697/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Is that a typo? Where are you getting 1000 blades for £15? Unfortunately it is a typo. Should read 100 not 1000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I quit shaving about 8 years ago and just keep a tight stubble with an unguarded beard trimmer. By the sounds of it I have saved a small fortune on razor blades?! I did that for yonks and then got a job where I had to be snappy everyday so I went looking for the latest two blade technology in tesco's. Chuff my old boots, the heads had more blades than a Brixton youth. I asked the girl stacking shelves where the cheaper ones were and she pointed to the ten-a-bag lady hackers. I made a point of looking all indignant amd said "I'm not shaving my hooflangers with those!!!!!!" and marched off. I left the shop shortly afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 These modern multi-bladed disposable razors are rubbish, they have deliberately blocked off the "vents" at the back so they clog up and the blades themselves blunt very quickly. I have to bang the handles on the side of the sink to clear the stubble out because you can't run a tap through the back any more. I haven't found one that is better than the old style Gillette Blue 2, and even those aren't as good as they used to be. It's time for me to buy a Safety Razor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 These modern multi-bladed disposable razors are rubbish, they have deliberately blocked off the "vents" at the back so they clog up and the blades themselves blunt very quickly. I have to bang the handles on the side of the sink to clear the stubble out because you can't run a tap through the back any more. I haven't found one that is better than the old style Gillette Blue 2, and even those aren't as good as they used to be. It's time for me to buy a Safety Razor. ...................and you could leave your doors open......................................and you could still have cash left for your bus fare home after a night at the pictures for a thruppenappeny farthing bob bit.........................and there was trams...............................................................................................and you could call a shovel a shovel...................................................and gay didn't mean that then neither............................................................................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I wish I could quit shaving, however I cant because I am pressurised into it by modern society :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I wish I could quit shaving, however I cant because I am pressurised into it by modern society :( Not in my house your not love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I wish I could quit shaving, however I cant because I am pressurised into it by modern society :( You could try plaiting instead, always look neat and tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 These modern multi-bladed disposable razors are rubbish, they have deliberately blocked off the "vents" at the back so they clog up and the blades themselves blunt very quickly. I have to bang the handles on the side of the sink to clear the stubble out because you can't run a tap through the back any more. I haven't found one that is better than the old style Gillette Blue 2, and even those aren't as good as they used to be. It's time for me to buy a Safety Razor. You can if you use the wifes toothbrush on the back at the same time as the tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 You could try plaiting instead, always look neat and tidy. Aye......an ang a few oss brasses on it for thee analll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I switched to a shavette a few months ago and have never looked back, blades are cheap as chips I'm saving for a decent straight razor and strop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 It's time to move over to the safety razor side father, for I have sinned. I have dishonesty appropriated the other halfs Venus razors and allowed them to touch my face due to the high price of replacement Gilette blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Aye......an ang a few oss brasses on it for thee analll I think you'll find a bit of lube more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think you'll find a bit of lube more effective. appen yur ma be right but itill not look as fine aside the hearth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) These modern multi-bladed disposable razors are rubbish, they have deliberately blocked off the "vents" at the back so they clog up and the blades themselves blunt very quickly. I have to bang the handles on the side of the sink to clear the stubble out because you can't run a tap through the back any more. I haven't found one that is better than the old style Gillette Blue 2, and even those aren't as good as they used to be. It's time for me to buy a Safety Razor. Spot on. The Fusion ones are a bit of a treat in the morning with the vibrating handle bit (fnarrr etc) Blue 2's are the best value for money Old fashioned safety razors aren't for the feint hearted and you can end up 'nicking' chunks out of your face especially under your nose. I did have a razor pit, until the Mrs threw it out thinking it was a bit of packaging Edited October 3, 2012 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Who has switched from the Gillette Fusion to Gillette Fusion Power? And is there a difference other than the price of the blades? I'm ordering a Razor Pit, never even heard of them before, but having read up on them I'm keen to give them a go. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 The one with the aaa battery powered handle is that little bit if luxury to treat yourself with in the morning. It really does just glide across the old boat. 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. Mornings aren't my best time of day and ill take anything / anytip to make them less painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 My stepfather always used to shave the night before work, he wasn't too hirsute so it worked for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I don't use soap to shave now,I use shaving oil.Anyone else use it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Used to use Oil, but didn't like the way it blocked the blades! Ordered myself a Razorpit this morning, sound like a good investment! Just £12 delivered from Amazon if anyone's interested Might treat myself to the powered Fusion as well since you guys are saying it is that much better than the manual one, especially since I bought the Power cartridges by mistake last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 ........... get a solid block shaving soap (in a bowel) and a decent brush to lather up............... Solid soap in your bowel? Well, whatever floats your boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk/men/mens-shaving And my fave: http://www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk/men/mens-shaving/west-indian-lime-shave-soap-100g-79964.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy1403 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://www.crabtree-...en/mens-shaving And my fave: http://www.crabtree-...100g-79964.html there you go then.seeing as no one wants to eat the badgers after the cull atleast the cost of a good shaving brush should come down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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