Double edged / safety razor shaving (face)

[Colin_P]

It is currently very late and for some bizarre reason I've just spent the last hour (or so, as you do) trying to research what razor to buy.

Under consideration are good old fashioned doubled edged or safety razors like your Grandad had to use. I'm bored of spending loads on the latest multi bladed things, which don't seem to work very very well. In fact I don't, I use an ancient twin blade Gillette sensor excel. I've tried using a mach 3 for a while about ten years ago or whenever they came out and didn't really like them. I've heard very good things about going old school when it comes to shaving ones moosh and want to give it a try.

It seems that to start out this is not cheap but once you have the kit, the blades themselves are very cheap.

I'm sure there is a multitude of experience on here, so if anyone could post up any recommendations and or their experiences.

Notes;

1, Paradoxically it is the type of thing you'd think a hipster would know all about, except they cannot as they all have weird-beards.

2, I have no interest in shaving my legs for aerodynamic purposes as I'm dog slow but would imagine that it might feel nice

 

[classic33]

The blades are cheap enough. Tesco were doing them at 10p per pack of 10.
Whilst stocks last.

 

[stumpy66]

I did the same thing a few years ago, I would say buy a decent badger hair brush and some decent blades. I have bought large packs of cheaper blades and the difference in quality is noticeable as soon as the blade touches your face. You can get a couple of shaves out of some blades before having to change them.

This shaving cream is really good, lasts for ages too http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proraso-Sha...?srs=1740350031&ie=UTF8&qid=1445060931&sr=8-2

 

[screenman]

Cyclist do not shave legs for aerodynamic reasons.

Having used most types of blades I stick to Fusions as for my skin they seem to work the best, old style used to create a lot of rash. Shaving costs me £25 a year in total.

 

[FrankCrank]

.....been doing the 'double-edge' razor shave for a few years now - no going back to cartidge system. Got my badger brush and razor from Edwin Jagger - they're made in Sheffied and top notch quality. Actually got 2 sets - a more compact one for travelling. I use Feather blades - sharpest you can get, and cheap in Thailand. A good beginners blade would be a Derby, or something similar. Soap - Erasmic perfectly OK, will be trying a Palmolive stick soon just for variation.

Bottom like is try a few options and see what best suits you. Don't go too cheap on brush and razor - they'll probably last a lifetime...........

 

[midlife]

Gillette Blue II, cheap as chips

Shaun

 

[RussellZero]

There are a few good "gentlemans shops" around (usually also a barber) that sell the stuff, and you can get advice and a shave when you're in there. I know there's one in Hungerford on the A4 west of Reading

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I switched to this style of razor 3 1/2 years ago when I bought my Edwin Jagger. It is such an improvement over the multi-blade gimmicks. And you don't need to waste money on shaving soap/foam whichever razor you use, hot water is plenty good enough. Ideally you shave in or straight after the shower, keeping your face wet. I've been doing that for four years now.

GC

 

[midlife]

I switched to this style of razor 3 1/2 years ago when I bought my Edwin Jagger. It is such an improvement over the multi-blade gimmicks. And you don't need to waste money on shaving soap/foam whichever razor you use, hot water is plenty good enough. Ideally you shave in or straight after the shower, keeping your face wet. I've been doing that for four years now.

GC

I thought I was odd shaving in the shower, glad its just not me!

Shaun

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Japanese Feather brand razor blades in a razor by Merkur (Futur in my case) and good skin food and shaving soap with a decent brush turn shaving from a chore into a sensual delight with shades of a Tea Ceremony.

 

[byegad]

Can't help I'm afraid, my beard is older than most CCers.

 

[Colin_P]

Thanks Gents,

I've yet to finish choosing but I think i'll get a sample pack of blades a few of the shops seem to offer.

 

[ColinJ]

I let stubble grow for 5 or 6 days (longer in the winter) until I finally get irritated by it, then I get rid of it thus ...

1. Trim it as short as possible with hair clippers. (Quick.)
2. Shave what is left with an electric razor. (Effective with the short bristles left by step #1.)
3. Use a cheap multiblade razor to finish off. (It doesn't have much left to do after steps #1 and #2, but gets closer than the electric razor.)

Which reminds me ... it is dewhiskering time!

 

[roadrash]

hmm i seem to remember this cropping up before,

here it is
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shaving-classic-double-edge-razors.161050/

 

[Cuchilo]

Waxing is the way to go . Chin , sack , crack . In that order .