shaving with a classic double edge razor

[marco]

I second the double edge safety razor. I love wet shaving with a razor but have the worst collar/neck irritation so I electric shave my neck. It doesn't get as close but at least I don't look like I've been hung with a rope. I didn't know they made adjustable models, looks like I'll give that a try with the Feather blades.

 

[pntbllr228]

Isaacnewton,'wanna sell a straight razor???

 

[dwr461]

Really Marco try a better shaving cream too. Not one of the canned garbage.

Most people don't know how to shave properly I've found. You should only shave after a shower. Using the shaving brush and good shaving cream (not canned) allows you to make a much wetter cream on your face. The wetter the better when it comes to shaving. Also the glycerin in the good shaving creams will lubricate better. If after that and a good quality razor you're still getting burned try a pre shave oil. Don't tell anyone but Noxema actually works pretty well. TOBS oil is best though for me.

After getting a good wet cream on your face with a brush (which in addition to making the cream, suspends the hair making it easier to cut) shave with the grain of your face. Then wet your face again and cream up again. Next shave against the grain of your face. This is what if you're ever read Victorian era novels was refered to as a "double shave" The triple shave was across the grain next.

Realistically speaking. I shave often enough where single shave against the grain works very well for me. But for my grandfather who was, like chimpanzee hairy, he'd have to double or triple shave to get the job done well. But he had a lot of German and Scottish going on genetically speaking.

Dave

 

[JadeRaven]

Y'all crazy. I love my schick quattro. Great shave, no cuts, not terribly expensive if you buy the big pack at Sam's. And I only shave a couple times a week so they last forever. Looking forward to running out so I can try out the Hydro.

 

[BigNick73]

OK, perhaps I need to try the Feather blades. Using the Merkur blade that came with the Futur yielded a combination of THE worst shave and THE worst razor burn I've ever had in my life.

Don't apply any pressure at all (let the weight of the razor do the work) and make sure your face is soaking wet. Try using a lotion instead of a alcohol based aftershave.

 

[Snookie]

Fat Boy

OK found me a Gillette Fat Boy adjustable going to get it now!

Now just need blades and the nerve to use it lol

 

[dwr461]

It's called the safety razor for a reason. You're not running any greater risk of cutting yourself than any modern design. Just remember you have hold it a little more blade forward than a modern 6 or 12 or 128 blade design.

Dave

 

[Snookie]

Update

OK found me a Gillette Fat Boy adjustable going to get it now!

Now just need blades and the nerve to use it lol

Won't get it till after church in the morning LOL
Another uncut night lol

 

[Tim67]

Anybody know of a barber in Central, BR or Denham who can give a good shave the right way? i tried out Just 4 Him once, and when she put the hot towel on my face, I asked if a hot lather shave was available and she said I could get a shave, but they didn't have hot lather. I was a little disappointed about that, but went ahead and got a shave. After taking off the towel, Einstein took me back to her chair and finished my haircut before shaving my then cold face. Is there anyone in town who gets it right?

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

Don't apply any pressure at all (let the weight of the razor do the work) and make sure your face is soaking wet. Try using a lotion instead of a alcohol based aftershave.

That's what I did, Phil told me that in an email when he wrote to tell me my order was shipped. Jesus, just reading "alcohol based aftershave" makes my face burn. So no I don't use that type of stuff. I'll continue to try some different blades and cremes.

 

[Det.Blair]

I use a Merkur razor with Dorco blades for several years now. I shave every day and blade is changed every 5-7 days. Its heck of lot cheaper than the disposalable ones. Also been using this shave cream called Kiss My Face. Comes in a pump and you can buy it at Whole Foods in Baton Rouge. cost about 7-8 dollars. Pretty good stuff for everyday. Also Art of shaving cream is good too. Using a badger brush also good to use to get a good lather.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

I use a Merkur razor with Dorco blades for several years now. I shave every day and blade is changed every 5-7 days. Its heck of lot cheaper than the disposalable ones. Also been using this shave cream called Kiss My Face. Comes in a pump and you can buy it at Whole Foods in Baton Rouge. cost about 7-8 dollars. Pretty good stuff for everyday. Also Art of shaving cream is good too. Using a badger brush also good to use to get a good lather.

I saw that stuff, had to do a double take thinking "Kiss my what??" I may have to try some. I Have Dorco in the sample pack I got....

 

[dwr461]

I've tried four of the above. Would some of the others give me a better shave? I dunno.

Dave

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

I'm going straight to the feather next

 

[dwr461]

That's what I did too. They were so good I stopped looking.

Dave

 

[Det.Blair]

I need to get some more blades soon. Heard good things about Shark blades and of course feathers too. There is a forum i belong too called badgerandblade.com theres a lot of good info there. KMF comes in different scents I have the vanilla. I want to try the citrus scent next.

 

[SKYWLKR]

I used to shave with a DE with Badger applied soap or shave magic after a shower but I just don't have the time any more. Maybe I will try it again, I have whole sets of brushes and razors. Keep your razor head in walnut or grap oil and it will last forever, you are just trying to limit the oxidation loss of the edge.

 

[D-DAY]

That's what I did too. They were so good I stopped looking.

Dave

+1

That is all I use anymore.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

That's what I did too. They were so good I stopped looking.

Dave

Did you ever try TOBS Jermyn Street Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin? I agree the TOBS is expensive but I like it so far. Of course I havn't tried a lot of stuff yet either.

 

[marco]

What shaving cream do ya'll like that doesn't smell like lavender? I like Old Spice smell-type stuff. Never thought I'd be on a thread about shaving, pretty cool though.