DontTreadOnMe19
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I have an old Weck Straight Razor that my grandpa gave me. I shave with it everyday. Screw those Mach 3, Quatro and 10 blade fancy razors. I will take my straight razor over those any day.
shaving with a classic double edge razor
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I switched from the 5 bladed wonders about 6 months ago to double edged blades. I got myself a good quality DE razor (feather) and I never looked back. There are many different blades with different edges, degree of sharpness, and material differences, you need to experiment a little till you settle on what works best for you.
I've found after trial and error, that wilkinson sword blades work the best so far for me. I get about 4 or 5 shaves per blade, and a 10 pack of blades is what, $2 something? very cheap, and I get a better shaving experience than anything else. The best cream/lube that generally works for me is edge gel.
Some of the Rouse's stores still carry wilkinson blades. Or, you can order them on ebay cheaply.
With the DE blades, I dont have to bang the razor on the sink or blast it with water from the faucet to unclog it. I'll never go back unless I absolutely have to.
I've found after trial and error, that wilkinson sword blades work the best so far for me. I get about 4 or 5 shaves per blade, and a 10 pack of blades is what, $2 something? very cheap, and I get a better shaving experience than anything else. The best cream/lube that generally works for me is edge gel.
Some of the Rouse's stores still carry wilkinson blades. Or, you can order them on ebay cheaply.
With the DE blades, I dont have to bang the razor on the sink or blast it with water from the faucet to unclog it. I'll never go back unless I absolutely have to.
W1nds0rF0x
Snap, Crackle, Pop.
Apparently the right kind of skin and a lot of patience. I got the good adjustable Merkur and I've tried several times and when I'm done I look like I used sandpaper to rub the hair off.
Once you smooth out the rough spots on your face it's all good:} lol
Seriously, once you get the hang of it, it really is a fairly quick smooth shave that last all day with a good blade and save many dollars over a years time:}
We ll I bought everything I needed to shave with a straight razor several years ago. But I've always had very poor results. I'm not sure if it's poor technique for shaving or for sharpening the razor or both. Don'ttreadonme19 if you ever get to BR I'd love for some help with that. The tradition of using a straight razor is several generations gone in my family and no one knows how anymore.
I'll still continue to use my Gillette DE razor with Feather blades.
Dave
I'll still continue to use my Gillette DE razor with Feather blades.
Dave
W1nds0rF0x
Snap, Crackle, Pop.
I can't say factually but the guy that was just leaving TAoS yesterday when I walked in I believe was the barber. He was carrying a hard aluminum case that I would almost bet contained a straight razor among other things.
It's weird because I was thinking about reviving it (the thread) and bragging about the new clamshell razor and accessories that my wife got me for Christmas. It came with shaving soap, brush, soap cup, blades, etc. I'll have to get the brand name when I get home and post it. It is a very nice set.
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