samboy Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Hi gang. Just bought myself a safety razor but the blades that come with it are rubbish. So can anyone recommend a decent blade. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I always used to use feather blades for cheeks and neck when I had a full beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamingdead Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I tried a few brands and settled on Astra Platinum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, screamingdead said: I tried a few brands and settled on Astra Platinum. As above all the other brands cut me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 A traditional safety razor ? I use 'Derby Extra' blades, find them really good. If you PM me your address I'll drop a pack of 5 in the post to try out - I bought a sleeve of 20 packs last year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I use Astra platignum or feather blades.Prorasso soap is really good,Or edwin jagger soap. La Barbera do a selection pack with several different types in it.I always go back to Astra though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Safety razor ?????????? Must be a softy southern thing i shave my full head and have never used a safety razor yet...... can't remember last time i cut myself.... Edited August 19, 2021 by ninjaferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Astra and Derby mentioned above are pretty good. Some you just wont get on with. Try a few packs and when you find one you like get a bulk pack. Last forever. Or at least mine do as I'm lazy. You'll also need Taylor of old bond Street shaving cream and a brush to get the most effect. The Sandlewood one is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Buy the promotion packs as they are the best in order to get you hooked on their brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, mgsontour said: Buy the promotion packs as they are the best in order to get you hooked on their brand This is for traditional safety razor blades, NOT for cartridges ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 do'nt forget to buy a stipic pencil and some bog roll to stop the bleeding ,or you could join the 21st century and buy a gillette fusion 5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, derbyduck said: do'nt forget to buy a stipic pencil and some bog roll to stop the bleeding ,or you could join the 21st century and buy a gillette fusion 5! It's funny, but I cut myself less shaving with a traditional safety razor than I ever did with the old Gillette Mach 3. Blades last for months (yes, seriously, not exaggerating), I shave 3 times a week usually, and the last sleeve of 20 packs (5 blades per pack) I bought at the start of 2020 cost me the grand total of £10 - that's 10p per blade. I'm only on my second pack of that sleeve I bought a friend (who shaves his head) a safety razor a couple of years ago, and, after a bit of reluctance and a few minor cuts, he uses it daily and loves it. Cartridges are a complete rip off, and a great money-making tool for Gillette, Wilkinson, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamingdead Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, ninjaferret said: Safety razor ?????????? Must be a softy southern thing i shave my full head and have never used a safety razor yet...... can't remember last time i cut myself.... So do you use a straight razor to shave your head then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, robbiep said: A traditional safety razor ? I use 'Derby Extra' blades, find them really good. If you PM me your address I'll drop a pack of 5 in the post to try out - I bought a sleeve of 20 packs last year ! Yup. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, screamingdead said: So do you use a straight razor to shave your head then? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I've tried Wilkinsons, Feathers and Astra Superior Platinum so far. Prefer Feathers, would never go back to a cartridge razor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 For those who may be confused : Cartridge razor - the one you usually see. Expensive cartridges, Very good shave Disposable razor - think of a cheap cartridge razor, but you can't replace the cartridge. Cheaper than cartridge razors, but not as good a shave Safety razor - a flat blade, sharpened on both faces (and on both sides of the faces) that goes into a handle unit. Very good shave, takes some practice. Incredibly cheap to replace blades (£5 per annum would be pushing it), minimal waste as there is no plastic, just the metal blade. 'Cutthroat' razor. I've never used one, and no idea on costs or pros or cons 2 minutes ago, the enigma said: I've tried Wilkinsons, Feathers and Astra Superior Platinum so far. Prefer Feathers, would never go back to a cartridge razor. Yeah, I went from cartridge to safety razor about 5 years ago, only change I think I'll ever make is when my hands aren't steady enough to hold a razor, and on that day I'll go electric ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Never found much difference between a straight/cut throat to a decent de. For ease and speed the 5 blade Gillette is not far behind although it is behind if you use good cream and a brush. Just depends on time available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, robbiep said: ...... only change I think I'll ever make is when my hands aren't steady enough to hold a razor, and on that day I'll go electric ! No! When you get to that stage you either let your pretty young carer do it for you (well, I can fantasize, can't I 😁) or grow a disreputable beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Derby premium platinum coated are better than the Extra and still less than 7p a blade and normally get at least a week to 10 days from each blade. £3.50 per annum is less than a single cartridge for some modern razors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I use Astra following recommendations in this very forum! Feather are also good. Cartridge are miles more expensive. I use a Merkur Futur adjustable handle which does enable 'fine tuning' to suit different blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, ninjaferret said: Safety razor ?????????? Must be a softy southern thing i shave my full head and have never used a safety razor yet...... can't remember last time i cut myself.... Oh dear ... You've now tempted fate send me your address and I'll send you some Elastoplasts or if your a true northerner the corners off the newspaper pages to lick n stick over cut 🤕 Edited August 20, 2021 by hodge911 Spelling correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 51 minutes ago, hodge911 said: Oh dear ... You've now tempted fate send me your address and I'll send you some Elastoplasts or if your a true northerner the corners off the newspaper pages to lick n stick over cut 🤕 Little patch of bog roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Feather blades. But buy from a reputable source, as fakes are also for sale, or so i’ve heard. And flip the blade before every shave to keep an edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Polsilver superirridium for me, tried most of the other blades mentioned but found these the best in both the safety razor (DE) and the shavette. Cut throats are good but the effort of sharpening and stripping the blade makes it more of a special occasion shave for me. Also have a rolls razor that I have used which is quite cool. you can buy packs on eBay where you get selections of different blades to try. But proper preparation makes a huge difference, hot shower, quality soap and brush followed by cold water rinse and alumn block to close the pores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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