Real Mans Shaving - Double Edge Razors

[The Goatreich]

I got into double edge shaving around a year ago and liked the old-school feel of it all. However now I'm trying to grow my first ever beard so the razor is going unused in the cupboard.

is it a goatee your growing?

Haha yeah it is!

 

[simonkidder]

Well I took the plunge and bought a cheap DE razor kit. Only used it twice. Love the closeness. Just need to get the technique.

 

[PD]

If you get stuck for razor blades try a model aeroplane shop ! they usually have them in stock along with the single edged blades.
Can't beat a wet shave. Can't stand electric razors.

 

[BigYin]

speaking of shaving, with the stupid costs of the razor blades, a friend sent me a link to this you tube video last year - my last Mach 3 blade lasted 11 months using this technique :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADaRIqy0Dc

 

[The Goatreich]

My beard has gone. Every time I have a beard I want to shave it, every time I shave I see somebody with an awesome beard. grr.

 

[Jeltz]

If you get stuck for razor blades try a model aeroplane shop ! they usually have them in stock along with the single edged blades.
Can't beat a wet shave. Can't stand electric razors.

Or better still get some from http://connaughtshaving.com/index.html usually arrive next day

 

[simonkidder]

Hopefully my skin will get used to it as I've come out in a few spots today. Not good!

 

[Cyclops]

first few shaves only do 1 pass, let your face and technique get used to it. Then as you progress so across the grain and then against it.

I bought one myself after seeing it on here, will never look back at 3p a blade :)

 

[simonkidder]

Yea that's a good idea. Might do first pass only for a few times. Even if I have to do it twice

 

[Jeltz]

with the grain and no pressure, just let the weight of the razor do the job. Are you using a shaving brush and proper soap/cream of canned gunk?

The canned stuff really doesn't provide very good glide and cushion, IMO proper preparation and a good lather is 70% of a decent shave.

 

[jonewer]

Been shaving with DE for ages now. Fed up with either cheap and nasty plastic disposables or horrendously expensive Mach3alikes....

So whats the best DE blades to get?

 

[simonkidder]

Im using Arko shaving soap with brush.

 

[Aleman]

So whats the best DE blades to get?

Best Value - Derby Extras
Sharpest - Feathers

 

[Jeltz]

So whats the best DE blades to get?

Its personal preference.

I like Wilkinson swords and Gillette Super Thin, some like the ultra sharp Feathers and Gillette 7 O'clock yellows but I find them harsh and loads of people hate derbys me included but then again plenty like them. Supermax are cheaper than chips on ebay and I find then quite good.

Best thing is to get a sample pack and see what suits you best.

 

[Runwell-Steve]

I like the Gillette Super Thin razor blades. The Thai packaged ones. You can pick them up on ebay, that usually come with a free very cheap and rubbish Weishi razor.

I started Wet Shaving back in January, all because I read one of Alemans threads on Wet Shaving. I started for 2 reasons.

1, I had to start shaving again, it was a work requirement, and 2, I didn't like the cost of the Gillette multi blade cartridges.

As I've been mainly working abroad this year, I haven't been able to spend much time on the brewery, or even brewing, so another hobby was required, this is where shaving came in. I have spent much of the year finding the perfect shave, which I have now achieved. For me that means using a Weber ARC razor, a Gillette Super Thin blade, Floris JF Soap and After Shave, and one of many of the brushes I have acquired, most of which hand made by Rod Neep.

I have of course acquired a few bits and pieces along the way, so much for saving money not buying multi blade cartridges.

 

[Jeltz]

lol, yeah it can be dear but its an investment I'm considering flogging some bits to buy a 33 or 50l brew kettle.

Small place t'internet I believe we have met elsewhere.

 

[Runwell-Steve]

Small place t'internet I believe we have met elsewhere.

Helps that your username is the same on both forums, mine isn't - LTB.

 

[Jeltz]

I'd guessed

 

[miker7301]

the number of replies to this is astounding.
If we did a venn diagram of men who home brew, and use double edge razors, I wonder what the crossover would be?

I have used double edges for about 2 1/2 years, I cannot use an electric shaver, I get burning skin, and a really horrible rash with white zits, not nice on a 37 year old!

So, after years of different electric razors, creams, ointments, and techniques, I tried a gilette mach 3, and my skin screamed it's thanks. Once I got used to that, I was talking to someone about shaving,who suggested I try DE, and the difference is almost as profound as the change from electric to Mach 3.

I tried different blades, the sample pack from Connaught Shaving is brilliant, I settled on gilette 7 o'clock super platinum, only for them to be discontinued... I found Timor blades to be very similar.

Being a yorkshire born lad, I use Woolfatt (my parents knew the family that make it) and a badger bristle brush, personally, the gloop from a can of shaving foam is not as good.

There are reviews on Badger and Blade

I love using a double edge, it is my little luxury.

This may be simply a duplicate post from what others have already said, but basically, me too!

 

[Jeltz]

the number of replies to this is astounding.
If we did a venn diagram of men who home brew, and use double edge razors, I wonder what the crossover would be?

Quite high I in comparison the population as a whole I suspect. Maybe its that we tried to save money or maybe its that we are prepared to put in the extra effort to have the best or perhaps a bit of both.