Katzenjammer Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I still use the good old double edged razor even though I am mainly bearded - perfectly adequate and I can shave without soap when tidying up the cheeks and neck. Never had a rash. I visited the Wilkinson factory in Cramlington years ago as part of my job. The guy was describing the razor industry and couldn't understand why I burst out laughing when he solemnly said that it was a very cut throat industry with small margins. Edited May 15, 2015 by Katzenjammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 is this for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 is this for real What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamingdead Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 is this for real That's a very profound question - what problem are you experiencing with reality? Perhaps we can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newarcher1 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks to all - some good precise answers - just what I wanted, I'll get some gear ordered, after which the lack of further posts will be due to the loss of blood before your 1st shave write your blood group on your fore head, and your next of kin it saves the paramedics time Edited May 15, 2015 by newarcher1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Re the rash. Mind and warm water wash followed by a cold water wash to close the pores. May help as i had the same issues. Started on derbys and moved quickly to feather blades. Cost me about £22 last year for shaving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 My Gods are crying into their beards. I thought this was a macho forum of hunters. Get a life...Get a beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Once you have ordered your DE Razor PM me your address and I will pop you a pack of Astra SP green in the post to try! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Once you have ordered your DE Razor PM me your address and I will pop you a pack of Astra SP green in the post to try! ATB Matt Cheers Matt, will do, hopefully later today Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Jeeeez-you chaps have too much time on your hands-quick squirt of Tesco shave gel-wiz over with a Wilkinson sword hydro5 ( normally pay about £25 for 6 5 packs with one blade easily lasting a week) and jobs done- the blades can be pressed directly onto your skin without the safety strip and you ain't gonna get a closer shave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Well a few weeks in and surprisingly no visits to casualty yet!! Thanks to Mat (Salop Sniper) I've extended my blade trial to Derbys, Astra SP Greens and Feathers and my initial results are: 1. Astra SP Greens 2. Derbys 3. Feathers ( bit too sharp for my skin so far!!) I'll try a few more variations on the blades, but so far a much superior shave, wish I'd done this years ago. Thanks to all who contributed - always get good advice from the PW massif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Well in, I'm a huge fan of Israeli made blades but I've used Astra and feather to similar effect. Brilliant shave with a DE razor if you have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) All this talk of real shaves is tempting me to ditch the Gillette.... Question is, can it be safely done at 0500! Edited June 3, 2015 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Well in, I'm a huge fan of Israeli made blades but I've used Astra and feather to similar effect. Brilliant shave with a DE razor if you have the time. Which blades - I'm still trying out different blades? All this talk of real shaves is tempting me to ditch the Gillette.... Question is, can it be safely done at 0500! I now shave in the evenings - less rush - less blood But the shave is so much closer and last most of the day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaddler Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I shave in the shower now three passes using feather blades and a variety of creams - cremo, porasso, TOBS, takes me about 2 mins, smooth shave no hassle Once you find a blade you like buy them by the 100 off ebay cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Go safety all the way, cost are soon recouped and saving begins as well as better skin and better shave quality and satisfaction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi Brixsmaid send me a PM with your address and I'll send you a few other to try out. Let me know what you have. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bic orange and imperial leather, or any other lubricant , hell I've even used shower gel in the past lol Job done, you bunch of fairies, next you'll be manicuring your nails lol Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hi Brixsmaid send me a PM with your address and I'll send you a few other to try out. Let me know what you have. Liam Hi Liam PM sent Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bic orange and imperial leather, or any other lubricant , hell I've even used shower gel in the past lol Job done, you bunch of fairies, next you'll be manicuring your nails lol Atb Flynny makes me wonder... how long will it be before someone owns up to using one of those "No No" hair remover gadgets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bic orange and imperial leather, or any other lubricant , hell I've even used shower gel in the past lol Job done, you bunch of fairies, next you'll be manicuring your nails lol Atb Flynny lol I must admit that when I did the whole wet shave routine I never found a better razor than the old Bic disposable. I do tend to think that all these extra blades razors are just a way of seperating people from their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordshooter Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I haven't read all of the posts, but due to the amount of effort and care spoken about I can only assume that people must be talking about shaving their balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 When I want a proper shave, I use one of the vintage (cheap off evilbay) straight razors I steralized and honed, but mostly I've not time for all that, so merkur double edge razor with feather blades gets the job done quickly and with less penalty for inattention. Geo f trumper shave soap makes the blades glide and softens the hair. For shaving my balls I use a machete, like all the pigeonwatch faithful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I feel such a muppet now ! There was me thinking we all used petrol strimmers on our ball bags ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) I use one of these, not every day and never on my ball bag.. Edited June 6, 2015 by MartynGT4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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