Classic / DE shavers?
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You're not alone. I switched over to DE shaving about a year ago. Won't ever go back to cartridge shaving again!
So far what I like best is Proraso sandalwood shave soap (red container), badger brush and Feather blades. I don't have a brand name razor like a Mercur or anything, but looking to get one in the future.
What do you use?
not using the razors but switched to bar soap and brush about 2 years ago and its great. gels are a rip off... i'm buying bulk packs of "disposable" bic 3 blade razors that are pretty good for about 10-15 shaves and pretty reasonable price.
I switched to de razors and blades in feb 2009 and I never looked back. Better than any 8 dollar, 8 blade cartridge any day!
I have plenty of modern and old de razors. My fav is a 1950s ish Gillette Red Tip I got on EBay. I have 3 red tips -- they look like this:
I've been bitten by the bug, so I've bought a bit of each, but I'm liking "Mitchell's Wool Fat" & "Mike's Natural" the most as far as soaps go. My go to razor is a "Above The Tie" DE although I've got quite a few Gillette "New" razors. For brushes I'm liking a Semogue 620 boar and a Paladin badger.
Yeah a EJ 89 is a nice razor, have one myself:sunglasses: I've got Wilkinsons, but I seem to have better luck with Astra blades
Yeah shave soap (& tub creams) gives much better protection
Editing to add:
You can buy a $30 razor & 1000 blades for $11- $18, then you'll really be saving $$.
(Actually you might catch the bug & buy even more gear, I know I did)
My son talked me into using the Edwin Jagger. I love it, but use it only as a second pass shave to get extra close. I might start using it as a first pass soon, but there are spots you just can't get to because of the size of the head.
Definitely addictive! Trying different razors, blades, brushes, creams, soaps, aftershaves . . . I went overboard on all of it the first few years --- have enough blades to last several hundred years I bet!!! Lol. Haven't bought anything for a few years except to replace my proraso/Bigalow cream and favorite aftershaves. Fun hobby and feels great not supporting Gillette and their latest overpriced cartridge business. :)
A buddy of mine makes a great shave oil. Check out www.shearrevival.com. It can be used alone or as a base under cream or foam. He Makes a great aftershave too. All natural stuff, handmade in Ocean Grove. He's a barber too so he knows what he's doing
Just be a milennial and grow a beard . Save money on shaving so more to spend on craft beers and student loans .
I have a straight razor, but after I gave myself a good nick with it on the first shave I decided to set it aside. It glares at me from a darkened room, inside a safe, set in concrete, under the basement...
It's easy to post stuff as I did. Entre nous,I use an electric.:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
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