Blunderbuss Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I know there are quite a few traditional shavers on here, it was a thread on PW which got me into DE shaving at the tail end of last year and I've never looked back. However, to those who say it's cheaper than cartridge shaving I say you are talking out of your hoop! Yes DE blades cost a fraction of a Mach 3 or whatever, but that's where it ends! This week I have bought a Merkur Futur adjustable AND a Merkur 39c slant, on top of the HD34 and Edwin Jagger 89 I already had, plus all the blades and software I can't resist trying. I haven't delved into vintage razors yet but its probably only a matter of time. I'm determined not to get into straights as that way lies bankruptcy, I'm sure of it. I'm absolutely hooked and would recommend it to anyone, but if anyone tells you it will save you money, they are full of it! Anyone else afflicted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 You might have to sell off some guns to fund your new hobby BB !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 You might have to sell off some guns to fund your new hobby BB !! Nah, I like it, but not that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Sauce Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ahhhh bic orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ahhhh bic orange. Tightwad! They're only for taming an unkempt lady garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyb Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have been afflicted for around three years now but have restrained myself to 2 merkur razors. Am experiencing best shaves ever can recommend to anyone but is does become an obsession !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ahhhh bic orange. Couldn't agree more. Shaving is a pain in the ****. there more than good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Couldn't agree more. Shaving is a pain in the ****. there more than good enough. Shaving stops being a pain in the **** and becomes an enjoyable self indulgence when you use decent kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill.p Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Shaving stops being a pain in the **** and becomes an enjoyable self indulgence when you use decent kit Couldn,t agree more. Got an Edwin Jagger DE 89 after reading the thread on here, along with a selection of blades of the bay. Love it. Am just managing to control the impulse to buy a Merkur to compare. But love the DE 89. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Muhle 89, badger brush, Taylors of Bond Street shaving cream, alum block and 200 cheapo blades. That'll do me for now ta. No need for a Futur, I see too many up for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Used them some years ago when doing re-enactment. Collected a few different vintage types, I've even still got somewhere about 50 to 100 WW2 Gillette blue blades... Anyone tried the beast that is the Rolls Razor yet? Great design in theory, but sharpening in first thing in the a.m. in a room full of half-asleep squaddies, I am told, was liable to result in a smack around the chops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Shaving is a pain in the ****. I've a suspicion that that you may be doing something fundamentally wrong here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yep I'm on double edge shaving but stuck to the one razor. Tobs sandalwood Creme. Badger brush. About 100 various blades in from Treet, feather, Israeli made, derby etc etc. The Israeli's thus far are my favourite as they are cheap and a nice shave. I do like the feathers but they don't seem to last as long. I'm not a fan of the Derbys at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Soaps, creams, balms etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Soaps, creams, balms etc Thought so Why don't you bring a selection to the do in May so we can have a peep? I dislike shaving at the best of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Is that you in the avatar? If so it will not exactly encourage others to go down the route of traditional shaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Is that you in the avatar? If so it will not exactly encourage others to go down the route of traditional shaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 The resemblance is uncanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 i cant get excited about shaving how ever hard i try so its bic orange for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyb Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Used them some years ago when doing re-enactment. Collected a few different vintage types, I've even still got somewhere about 50 to 100 WW2 Gillette blue blades... Anyone tried the beast that is the Rolls Razor yet? Great design in theory, but sharpening in first thing in the a.m. in a room full of half-asleep squaddies, I am told, was liable to result in a smack around the chops Tried one years ago blunt as hell even when sharpned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 i cant get excited about shaving how ever hard i try so its bic orange for me Yup, shaving is a pain and I tend to avoid it as much as possible. I wet shave for funerals only so a quick buzz with a hair trimmer once or twice a week is more than enough effort for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 i remember the ONLY time i tried shaving my nether regions and i nearly castrated myself. never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wow it looks a beast of a razor. Still got my wilkinson sword and a pack of 5 blades and may be tempted after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincs1963 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 what about this? http://www.heinnie.com/Grooming/Extrema-Ratio/c-1-1143-1151/ ridiculous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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