The Shaving Thread

[CJMaxey]

I've always been interested with the idea of this form of shaving. Have always wanted to use a straight razor, but since I don't want to kill myself I figured I'd go with the d/e safety razor. Placed an order today with everything I need, so whenever everything comes in I'll post a pic.

[Taz]

I've always been interested with the idea of this form of shaving. Have always wanted to use a straight razor, but since I don't want to kill myself I figured I'd go with the d/e safety razor. Placed an order today with everything I need, so whenever everything comes in I'll post a pic.

There is still a learning curve here so be careful. It is not as hard as Straights to learn but nothing like a new multi blade. Watch the video above it will help, as well as do not use pressure where with the new razors you do. and be aware of the angle which is also not a worry with the new ones. Your shaves will not be as good at first so do not expect them to be but with practice they will be better and also your skin will improve.
Happy Shaving

[here'sjohnny]

so quick question. i was checking these safety razors out with increasing interest since going to the store when i needed more blades and seeing the unreal price! so my question is, i know the single bades are cheaper, but do they last as long? i get about 15 shaves out of my mach 3 blades. just trying to get a breakdown to see if these guys are more cost effective.

[Newfie]

snip.... i get about 15 shaves out of my mach 3 blades.....snip

Say what??? 15 shaves out of 1 Mach III blade?? Sorry dude, but I have fairly fair hair and when I used those, I used to get maybe a week out of 'em and that was skipping days shaving at times 'cause I hated it so much.

As for cost of DE blades, don't look in stores. There are many vendors on-line for them. Check Derby or Feather.

[Kenyth]

When you care about a close comfortable shave, you throw away the blades a lot sooner. Anyway DE blades are about 15 cents and last about a week. YMMV depending on your beard, water quality, shaving habits, etc.

[spiffykyle]

Well Newfie, now you've gone and done it. I've gone and joined another board...B&B. I have supplies on the way and it seems the brewing of another obsession/addiction/disorder.

spiffy

[prophetic_joe]

Just got in some creams today, still waiting on my brush though.

[Taz]

Well Newfie, now you've gone and done it. I've gone and joined another board...B&B. I have supplies on the way and it seems the brewing of another obsession/addiction/disorder.

spiffy

Welcomw to B&B dude were glad to have you.

[here'sjohnny]

Say what??? 15 shaves out of 1 Mach III blade?? Sorry dude, but I have fairly fair hair and when I used those, I used to get maybe a week out of 'em and that was skipping days shaving at times 'cause I hated it so much.

As for cost of DE blades, don't look in stores. There are many vendors on-line for them. Check Derby or Feather.

Wow so i am apparently a HUGE shaving newb. I jus threw one out after prolly thirty shaves. didn't seem to be horrible. not ideal given, but not horrible. i mean i shave about 5 times a weeks so maybe i just have really fair hair.