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Posted: 6/5/2019 12:35:26 PM EDT
Was using the cheap AAFES 5 blade razor. Can only get Gillette or Schick locally, won't buy Gillette. Nothing against Schick, but probably time for me to switch to a double edge safety razor. Nothing fancy, FW_wife prefers the beard anyway, but I'm shut of her for the moment.
ETA: Ordered a Feather and a 3-pack sampler. We'll see how much blood I lose. |
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Posted: 5/24/2019 11:51:04 PM EDT
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Check out the merkur 34c razor. It’s a great starter razor that isn’t too aggressive and it won’t break the bank. I got mine on amazon for a good deal. Astra blades are a good blade but try out a few different ones to see which ones work best for you.
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Posted: 5/25/2019 12:25:34 AM EDT
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Feather.
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Posted: 5/25/2019 10:39:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Feather. |
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Posted: 5/25/2019 4:22:50 PM EDT
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The Feather is much sharper blade than most other DE blades.
I like them but they are pretty pricey. I usually buy them when they go on sale. |
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Posted: 5/25/2019 4:29:07 PM EDT
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Found a Feather razor on Amazon for like $12. And ordered a sampler of blades from Blade Club (?), and a pair of styptic pencils. We'll see how I do.
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Posted: 5/25/2019 9:54:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/25/2019 11:28:56 PM EDT
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I thought we had a shaving forum, but this is what I stumbled into 1st.
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Posted: 6/5/2019 12:35:26 PM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 6/5/2019 12:53:18 PM EDT
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I bought a 10 pack of feathers off amazon on arf advice. They’re awful. Don’t shave near as close as the hagens I can get locally. And they seem to drag more than cut. Some of the reviews said they seem counterfeit, or maybe they just don’t make them like they used to. Either way. The ones I got sucked ass.
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Posted: 6/5/2019 5:16:43 PM EDT
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I bought a 10 pack of feathers off amazon on arf advice. They’re awful. Don’t shave near as close as the hagens I can get locally. And they seem to drag more than cut. Some of the reviews said they seem counterfeit, or maybe they just don’t make them like they used to. Either way. The ones I got sucked ass. I have hundreds of gillette yellows and blues and that’s the last I will buy. (A purchase of about five years ago). The feathers are sharp, too sharp sometimes on the first use. |
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Posted: 6/10/2019 10:17:05 PM EDT
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Well, I am not visibly bleeding to death. The Feather got here today, w/ a small sample pack of Feather blades, and 2x styptic pencils. Didn't have to use either.
Used ordinary Ivory soap in the shower, shaved only one side of my face w/ the Feather, was careful to only shave w/ the grain, no cuts. Used the Schick on the other side, same soap, able to shave against the grain, noticeably closer shave, less irritation. As I get practiced, I'll do my whole face (once the mosquito bite the Schick sliced open the other day heals up), and start experimenting w/ stretching my skin and see how much cross-grain I can get. The sample pack of Vostok? and a couple of other brands should be here soon. |
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Posted: 6/19/2019 4:44:35 PM EDT
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EDWIN
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Posted: 6/29/2019 8:54:53 AM EDT
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So, @ the end of the day, notice if I shave w/ the Feather - regardless of blade - the 5 o'clock shadow feels like I've not shaved for 2 days w/ the Schick. Will keep trying, but while cheaper, and nothing to be afraid of, it seems the safety razor is slower, nicks more often & worse, and is not as close a shave as a modern 5 blade cartridge. Also can't carry in a carry-on on a commercial flight. Also rusts if left in the shower overnight.
This is shaving in the shower w/ Ivory soap, which gives a thick, slick lather. |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 5:46:48 PM EDT
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DE Razors run from less than $10 (not bad) to over $100 (seems ridiculous).
I have an old one that is brass with heavy chrome plating and looks good. |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 10:18:54 PM EDT
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You need to try a variety of blades. it really does make a huge difference from person to person.
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Posted: 11/4/2019 12:14:32 AM EDT
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I tried a variety pack, but the ease of shaving w/ a modern 5 blade Schick won out. I can shave in half the time w/ half the nicks, and I can pick up blades at my local shop when I run out.
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Posted: 11/9/2019 10:01:11 PM EDT
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I tried a variety pack, but the ease of shaving w/ a modern 5 blade Schick won out. I can shave in half the time w/ half the nicks, and I can pick up blades at my local shop when I run out. |
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Posted: 11/9/2019 10:29:22 PM EDT
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Maybe - I went through more than half the variety pack, and it didn't feel any smoother, and I got cut nearly every time. I shave in the shower w/ ordinary hand soap, and this vibrating handle Schick 5 blade feels closer than any of the DE blades I tried.
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Posted: 11/9/2019 10:48:01 PM EDT
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Maybe - I went through more than half the variety pack, and it didn't feel any smoother, and I got cut nearly every time. I shave in the shower w/ ordinary hand soap, and this vibrating handle Schick 5 blade feels closer than any of the DE blades I tried. Did you really cut yourself almost every time? 
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Posted: 11/9/2019 11:00:35 PM EDT
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I travel a lot too and I use a Harrys for travel. 5 pack blade refills available in a lot of places like target and walmart now. Great shave and reasonably priced.
When I’m home I use the safety razor. Traveling with it (even if not flying) is just a pain in the ass. I can shave pretty quick with the DE. Almost as quick as the Harrys. Using a 1947 Gillette super speed I bought years ago and Astra blades. It actually shaves better if I go quicker as opposed to slower strokes. Go figure. Maybe that’s why they names it super speed? I dont know. |
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Posted: 11/10/2019 12:19:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got ya BB. if I hadn't started more than 40 years ago... who knows. Did you really cut yourself almost every time? |
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Posted: 11/19/2019 9:21:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
So, @ the end of the day, notice if I shave w/ the Feather - regardless of blade - the 5 o'clock shadow feels like I've not shaved for 2 days w/ the Schick. Will keep trying, but while cheaper, and nothing to be afraid of, it seems the safety razor is slower, nicks more often & worse, and is not as close a shave as a modern 5 blade cartridge. Also can't carry in a carry-on on a commercial flight. Also rusts if left in the shower overnight. This is shaving in the shower w/ Ivory soap, which gives a thick, slick lather. |
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