samboy Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Hi gang. Since i started wet shaving again i thought i'd treat myself to a new razor. I fancied the Outlaw razor which i have seen on youtube. Until i saw the price of it. £98. So can anyone recommend a safety razor at a reasonable price. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 i have a Merkur, cost around £25 and a very good quality razor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Previous discussion on here very similar. Try Aldi ...usually around £4 and they manage to get the crud of my face no problem. If you pay upwards of £25 then you must have money to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) The Edwin jagger range of razors is fantastic.The quality is top class.Yes the initial purchase of the razor is not cheap.The real saving is on the blades.With fantastic help from the guys on here I settled on Astra blades in the green packet.bought a full sleeve for the cost of 3 packs of disposable blades and not 1/10 through them yet..Also the shave is far superior.It is a pleasure to shave now,not a chore. Edited December 22, 2020 by wisdom Adding text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I just use Gillette fusion. Not cheap but i also shave my head as well as my face and they last a reasonable amount of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I’ve been using a razorette for about 6 years - bought 120 blades then and still have about half left. So in 6 years I reckon I have spent less than £20 on razor blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Merkur 35 (I think) and Feather blades. But buy from a reputable source, as fakes are gash (pun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, wisdom said: The Edwin jagger range of razors is fantastic.The quality is top class.Yes the initial purchase of the razor is not cheap.The real saving is on the blades.With fantastic help from the guys on here I settled on Astra blades in the green packet.bought a full sleeve for the cost of 3 packs of disposable blades and not 1/4 through them yet..Also the shave is far superior.It is a pleasure to shave now,not a chore. Get some Taylor of old bond Street shaving cream and a brush to make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I won a Mastercard with £50 on it 5 years ago, I bought a Edwin Jagger DE89 razor with a bowl, brush, soap and an assortment of blades, as previously mentioned, for me the green packet Astra's are the best. Still have 3 unopened packets of blades and there's 3 left in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Edwin jagger are reasonable cost. Been using a barley twist handled one for years. Feather blades in the barbours shop dispensing box from Thailand work out cheapest I've found. Never bought or used a muti bladed razor for many years. Edited December 23, 2020 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Walker570 said: Previous discussion on here very similar. Try Aldi ...usually around £4 and they manage to get the crud of my face no problem. If you pay upwards of £25 then you must have money to burn. Second that. Very effective and reasonably priced razors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I have an old metal open edge thing, haven't a clue what its called, and wilkinson sword blades. And i also shave my head, get the odd nick but it's all good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm243 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I use a Gillette sensor but a few times recently have tried to buy blades and Tesco has been out of them.Tesco do their own razor brand(The name I am not sure of). They are advertised as also fitting the Gillette and so far no problems and they have great life,do not need to change them too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, kernel gadaffi said: I won a Mastercard with £50 on it 5 years ago, I bought a Edwin Jagger DE89 razor with a bowl, brush, soap and an assortment of blades, as previously mentioned, for me the green packet Astra's are the best. Still have 3 unopened packets of blades and there's 3 left in another. That’s the blades I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Start with a Merkur HD Classic & Feather blades, they are by far the best blades. Use a badger brush and start off with Proraso soap or cream. Then when you’ve had plenty of practice look at getting an open comb razor like an Muhle R41 for a seriously good shave. If you really want to it to the next level then look at trying a straight razor, it takes a while to learn but it’s very satisfying. The straight razor brand I’d recommend is Thiers Issard but do your homework, not all are suitable for beginners. Edited December 22, 2020 by MartynGT4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 i hate shaving as blunt cheapies in one shave red raw soar shave twice a day razer burn i also hate a beard and when it gets itchy or i can see the beard an open razor strop and good to go i can only do this in the shower scalding hot to soften with badger brush soap etc mrs bought me a 240v electric many years ago it died first time stuck on stubble hurt like hell she took it apart to get off my face never again turkish barbers red hot flannels massage cut throat razor glowing taper for other areas fresh as a daisy highly recommended not expensive and worth every penny been using an open razor for the last thirty years shower hot as hell to soften and raise best shave done properly takes a week for stubble when mrs grabs beard and shakes my head you need a trim i sharpen up ive been told a decent open razor is for life sometimes cheaper than all others its the one i get best results for longer and i hate shaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 15 hours ago, paul1966 said: i have a Merkur, cost around £25 and a very good quality razor Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 has anybody tried Harry's ? i keep looking at them and thinking I ought to give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, Vince Green said: has anybody tried Harry's ? i keep looking at them and thinking I ought to give it a go Yes I have tried Harry's and all of the free trial ones. I went back to the Gillette throwaways as they performed better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) For those of you who use blade shaves i would invest £11.99 in one of these, they help blades last longer, i've had one for a few years now. Cheers Aled https://www.razorpit.com/ Edited December 23, 2020 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Open blade razors are good but you have to have time to use one. I have a Japanese stainless steel Miraki one that takes full length disposable blades. Wife keeps trying to buy me a nice cut throat as a gift but I wouldn't get the full use out of it, nice as a treat once in a while to warm towel your face and take your time with a straight razor, getting your face BBS. I use Taylor's if old bond Street soaps and creams along with Trumpers and trufitt and hlll. They last ages so cost isn't an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Edwin Jagger, feather or Astra blades, proraso sandlewood or Taylor's if special and day to day I use body shop maca root cream, proper bristle brush. Direction of shave is important too, and is personal, I go with the direction of stubble then across day to day, and special events I go with and then against but your stubble needs to be well softened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Aled said: For those of you who use blade shaves i would invest £11.99 in one of these, they help blades last longer, i've had one for a few years now. Cheers Aled https://www.razorpit.com/ Does it work with ordinary double edge blades? They don’t seem to show them on the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Yes it does SpringDon. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Aldi for me, does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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