SMOKIE
THE MODFATHER
Staff member
VU Senior Leadership
VU Senior Administrator
Senior Moderator
VU Donator
Platinum Contributor
VU Live Leadership
Show Host
Reviewer
Vape Media
VU Live Host
Member For 5 Years
Thanks, took your advice, and bought the Astra blades, a 100 for $9-That Col. Conk is going to dry your face out and if you wear cologne some of their scents clash heavily with everything. Taylor of Old Bond Street makes a neutral smelling avocado scent that doesnt clash with anything so consider that next run.
If you are not familiar with single blade razors you may want to skip the feather blades for now until your skin gets used to the blade (Stay at 30 degrees and let the weight of the razor cut the hair, no need to press down hard) Astra Superior makes a inexpensive blade that wears good and is forgiving.
Keep your brush clean and dont leave your razor in barbicide if you use it.
Edit-- Only used on face and head. Cant speak for anything else and only have ever used a DE or straight razor.
Thanks, took your advice, and bought the Astra blades, a 100 for $9-
My Parker Variant Adjustable Safety Razor comes in today so I will wait on those blades before using.
I have a real badger brush and a fat boy synthetic one which is super soft.The feathers are great, they are just super sharp. Will save yourself some razor burn going through an adjustment period over whatever you were using before. Using a traditional setup also doesnt have to be a "thing" that takes hours unless you want it to. Some dudes treat it like a beauty salon treatment with towels.
I put the coffee mug, razor and brush in the sink with faucet hot water and shave when I get out. 5 minutes with face only, 20 if doing my whole head.
If you do end up with barbicide it will eat the razor (not the blade) if you leave it in for a lot of time over a period of time. Most of those are chrome plated something and it will wreck them. Dip and rinse.
If that razor doesnt do it for you try a rockwell adjustable. Best value in razors as far as I am concerned. I also have the Gillette Super speed my Grandpa gave me when I was 15. It is from the 50's and still use it almost daily.
Also didnt see a styptic pen in that list above. You will probably need one initially if not used to blade shaving. Local drug store typically $1-$2. Will last for years. I have a 10 year old alum block still 50%.
If you find that badger to be rough get a Theirs Issard.
I have a real badger brush and a fat boy synthetic one which is super soft.
Also been using septic sticks for years which I have a few.
That hand me down razor you have I hear is the best which you can only buy used on eBay since they no longer make them.
To fit in better when trolling middle schools?Why would any man want to revert to a pre pubescent stage?
Women don't like hair in their mouth. I have a long mustache and it gets on my nerves. I can imagine how they feel.Why would any man want to revert to a pre pubescent stage?
From top down: Merkur Classic, Gillette Super Speed, Parker, Merkur Futur, Rockwell
View attachment 107974
Really only use the Gillette and the Rockwell.
Very nice!
I also have the Gillette Super Speed, a modern-day Parker and a really nice Merkur Futur clone ($6 from Ali-Express).
I need to put the SuperSpeed back into my rotation as it was a gift and the first DE razor I ever shaved with!
I received the Merkur futur as a gift and used it to shave my head for the longest time. The Rockwell is much heavier and works better than all of the others combined so they have all started collecting dust (Gillette excluded). I keep the Gillette in rotation because it has sentimental value.
Nothing like a good shave with a good razor.
I really like the Futur clone.
Has a nice heft and feel and gives a great shave.
That being said, I do wish it had a textured handle.
Don't buy the Rockwell if you love your futur. It will change your relationship with that razor. I wasn't expecting much as I think I scooped it up on a kickstarter or something like that pretty early on so it was very inexpensive. Forgot about having ordered it and it showed up randomly one day unannounced in an awesome package and was so well built, I was instantly a fanboy.
I don't know either,Why would any man want to revert to a pre pubescent stage?
That Shit was funny, and a little sick at the same time!If you want to have a good laugh, read about that particular hair grooming you should never undertake
If you want to have a good laugh, read about that particular hair grooming you should never undertake
If you want to have a good laugh, read about that particular hair grooming you should never undertake
Just a trim and a perm is what I do.If you want to have a good laugh, read about that particular hair grooming you should never undertake
Just a trim and a perm is what I do.
Personally, I prefer a mullet.
Perm is a nice touch. You go with a wet looking perm or the matte perm?