Gentlemen, try an Omega boar bristle brush and Proraso shaving cream, just like you'd find in an Italian barber's shop.
My recommendation. If you want a more aggressive razor? http://www.italianbarber.com/collections/safety-razors/fatipI think it's time for a new DE razor. I'm trying to decide between a new adjustable or a slant.
I have a Gillette Slim Adjustable, a Super Speed flare tip, a British Gillette Rocket, and Maggard MR3, and a Dorco Prime (Weishi I think).
As far as adjustable, I'd really like a Fat Boy, but the price is too high when I could get a Merkur Futur or Progress for less. I've been looking at the Merkur 39C and 34C for the slant.
Anyone have any experience with these and can make a recommendation?
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Lol I was waiting for you to say something about this monsterAggressive? Hands down it's got to be a Merkur Slant Bar Razor, I have a thick beard and this freaking thing is downright scary aggressive, only need a light touch when shaving due to the geometry of the blade in the head.
Maybe this might be too aggressive as I haven't been DE shaving for even a year yet. Hank, how would you compare the Fat Tips to the Merkur? Less aggressive?Aggressive? Hands down it's got to be a Merkur Slant Bar Razor, I have a thick beard and this freaking thing is downright scary aggressive, only need a light touch when shaving due to the geometry of the blade in the head.
That slant is (from everything I've heard/read) the most aggressive DE there is. The Fatip is aggressive, but very manageable. I don't have one, but I do intend on getting one. It has quite the mixed reviews, people either love them or they don't. Read/watch reviews, crank that OCD into overdrive. lolMaybe this might be too aggressive as I haven't been DE shaving for even a year yet. Hank, how would you compare the Fat Tips to the Merkur? Less aggressive?
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Do you really need a reco? Maybe just a push... ok, seriously... You won't regret a 39C slant. Seriously, it's not as aggressive as has been said. They are worth owning....Anyone have any experience with these and can make a recommendation?
The idea for me is better efficiency= less passes= less irritation.
37C then...LOLUgh, you guys have been no help haha!!
That being said, I think my budget is telling me either a Fatip Piccolo or Grande, or a Merkur 37C. Price difference is about $6 where I've been looking. Decisions, decisions.
The idea for me is better efficiency= less passes= less irritation. At least that's what I'm hoping for!
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IMHO, when you really want to enter a new world (Like Vaping for example) find a good forum, give it a good lurk and then join.
Myself joining this place to learn about shaving is a great example.
http://www.badgerandblade.com
You can look me up there if you like as I use the same ID.
The main thing to learn IMHO, is not to use ANY pressure at all on the part that holds the blade and to learn the correct angle. Done correctly, the razor will just glide over your face and remove the offending whiskers without you reallly feeling the process.
And reprogramming yourself to change the blades a LOT! You are no longer being ripped off by the prices for those multi head cartridges. A top of the line really expensive razorblade for a DE razor will set you back WHOPPING 35 CENTS! So if you purchase 100 blades you are out $35, enough for almost an entire year of really close or Barbershop Shaves as that is the goal.
And I change them out after I have gotten three shaves with them (I could probably get more but you really don't want to press your luck and use a blade past its prime!
Be prepared to spend more time in the bathroom. Me, I have never been one to linger. Quick shower, quicker shave and the tooth brush and I am out in about 15 to 20 minutes.
Once I had been shaving for about 2 weeks and had the pattern down, I am now in the porcelain throne room for about 35 minutes per the stopwatch function on my cell phone. The main reason is that I am taking longer with my shave and not rushing through it becase for the very first time, I look forward to and enjoy the experience!
Hell, I even take my morning coffee and vape in with me as it is no longer a chore it is something I enjoy!
You amused her olfactory with "The Veg" yet?Haha... I went from 30+ years of shaving with an electric (very convenient when you often have to go on a moments notice) directly to using a straight razor, recently. Ooooh, it took a lil warring with the Mrs. at first. There was hanging a strop in "her" bathroom 1st. Then, claiming MY half of the vanity top for bowls, creams, razors, brushes, balms, etc. That was a grudging territorial surrender to say the least. Now, I've installed a sound system in the bathroom, because ya know, I love music. Never was in there long enough to hear a whole song before. In the end, she is really happy about it. She loves the MANLY smells that finally permeate that room. And the baby soft cheeks against her thi.. face!
Get your grubby hands on some Fine Accoutrements AS too. It's good fucking shit
I'm pretty sure it's a one man operation. Only 4 ingredients in a bottle, & not one thing you CAN'T understand. It's a damn beautiful thingGoogled it. Sounds good! Definitely gotta play more with the AS's
It's just downright manly!I have been using a straight razor and a saftey razor for two years now. What they charge for cartridge razors is pure bullshit and I dont know about anyone else but I get a better shave with the saftey razor than I ever did with even a 4 or 5 blade razor. Its all in the prep....
I put a hot towel over my face.
I stir the brush in the soap dish until its nice and creamy, no bubbles.
Apply to face evenly and let sit for a couple min, then shave. Simple.
Drop Maggard an email. I'm sure they'll reply expeditiouslyAnyone here have Fatip Piccolo or Grande and can confirm whether or not a Maggard handle will fit?
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Good call. Maggard customer service is awesome!Drop Maggard an email. I'm sure they'll reply expeditiously
That one!
My order from Maggard came today. Limes & Bergamot soap, MR20 handle, V3a (aggressive) closed comb, V2 open comb, and V3 closed comb heads. All to the tune of $60ish. Now which to shave with this evening?!
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Dollar Shave club isnt too bad. I was a subscriber for over a year. The only bad thing about them is the trimmer blade isnt as sharp as the fusions are but the regular blades function almost as well as the fusion. I ended up going back to the fusions just to see the difference and I have been to lazy to sign back up.
Well I started with the V3a head and it was a bit too aggressive for me (for now!). Moved to the V2 open comb and it was really comfortable and gave a nice shave. I used both with a fresh Astra SP blade. I've yet to try the V3 head but that may be my choice this evening. I'll comment once I've used it.That one!
I don't mean to be rude, but we're talking about wet shaving in this thread. Using shave soaps/creams with brushes, double edge safety razors, straight edge razors and the like. It's sort of the anti-multi blade cartridge shaving thread. Your input is certainly welcome but I thought I'd clarify for you.Dollar Shave club isnt too bad. I was a subscriber for over a year. The only bad thing about them is the trimmer blade isnt as sharp as the fusions are but the regular blades function almost as well as the fusion. I ended up going back to the fusions just to see the difference and I have been to lazy to sign back up.
No sweat! If you're ever interested in wet shaving though, the members here are all very knowledgable and friendly.@jmoney426 Haha my bad. It was almost 3am and I didnt pay attention
I actually bought one of those ones that the guy from Pawn Stars promotes. It worked pretty well but it broke so I never bought another oneNo sweat! If you're ever interested in wet shaving though, the members here are all very knowledgable and friendly
I started with a Dorco Prime kit that my brother gave me as a gift and I believe that's the same razor. It gives a decent shave, but there's much better out there for not much moreI actually bought one of those ones that the guy from Pawn Stars promotes. It worked pretty well but it broke so I never bought another one
I'd say somewhat. Not too sure about very.No sweat! If you're ever interested in wet shaving though, the members here are all very knowledgable and friendly.
Never heard of it. GLWTS tho! lolI've been using an Edwin Jagger DE89 with Feather blades last few years .... It's all right. Read a review somewhere to try an o-ring where the head mounts to the handle, giving the blade a little more adjustment for curvature.
Anyone ever try this? Before I slice my face all up experimenting
You know, I decided to give the yellow 7 O'clocks that came with the Minotaur a shot and they turned out to be a great pairing with the razor. Had an excellent shave with it this afternoon. I'll have to try them with my other razors, but I have a feeling they might be the smoothest blade I've tried to date.Wilkinson Sword.
They used to be the best out there, better than Gillette and Schick. They were made in England, I think they are made in either Germany or China now..
I'll have to pick some of that up once I'm through my Proraso. Ever give those yellow 7 O'clocks a try, Zam?So @UncleRJ turned me on to a really unique shave soap - Cryogen by Chiseled Face. This stuff will freeze your face while shaving, the most menthol ever in shave soap. I'm a convert. After shaving, my face feels cool to cold from the Menthol for almost an hour. Amazing stuff.
Gonna have to check that stuff out. Thanks Zam (& URJ)So @UncleRJ turned me on to a really unique shave soap - Cryogen by Chiseled Face. This stuff will freeze your face while shaving, the most menthol ever in shave soap. I'm a convert. After shaving, my face feels cool to cold from the Menthol for almost an hour. Amazing stuff.
Yea, I gave the 7 O'Clocks a trial. They are pretty decent, but lose the edge after 3 shaves. I use my feathers and Gillette Thai Ultra thin blades in rotation with Gillette Blue blades (Russian). I like the 7 O Clock's, but not enough to recommend buying a sleeve of 100.I'll have to pick some of that up once I'm through my Proraso. Ever give those yellow 7 O'clocks a try, Zam?
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