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I have enjoyed using Burt`s Bees Shave Cream. It doesn`t get all frothy like most of the soaps do. It provides excellent lubrication, rinses cleanly and has not caused any breakouts. It`s a lotion so I squirt some on the end of the brush and then brush it on.
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I`ve been shaving for a bit over 35 years, and have tried dozens of blade/shaving cream combos. Some worked well, some not so well.
Then, about 10 years ago, I discovered the missing ingredient.
Coconut oil.
If you apply coconut oil after wetting your face and before you apply your shaving cream, you will get the smoothest shave you`ve ever had. Even better, you can buy 54 oz. of it from Costco for $16. A little goes a long, long way. I use less than a dime-size amount each time. On top of that, coconut oil is great for your skin, so your face will be as smooth as a freshly-clayed Bentley hood!
This would have to be great !
Anything as organic as pure coconut oil will really be great for skin - I totally agree..
Thanks so much for pointing this out..
And yes, much less expensive than about anything else..
It also works great as a massage oil..
Dan F
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Just got a bowl of "Art of Shaving" soap for Christmas.
To be honest I`ve never really gotten into it and just used your typical Gillet razor and cream. That being said my wife gave me one of the "Art of Shaving" 4-piece kits with the brush for X-mas after I had tried a sample a few weeks prior. I was surprised at the difference it made. What`s funny is that I looked in the mirror when I was done and thought to myself that I actually looked different. Walked out of the bathroom and the wife looked at me and said the same thing! :)
The brush seemed to make the shaving cream go further and I think the pre-shave oil is probably what made the biggest difference, since Ive never used one before. I`m sold now! :)
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Test of my stuff- bowl, soap, brush, oil and stand should be here tomorrow. But after a couple shaves, this will take a bit of practice.
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Test of my stuff- bowl, soap, brush, oil and stand should be here tomorrow. But after a couple shaves, this will take a bit of practice.
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I wear a beard. its easier. more pragmatic
I am afraid to buy an expensive electric but I would like one if it was worth it
I cant blade shave, skin is too sensitive and I cut easily
plus I look about 10 years younger clean shaven
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plus I look about 10 years younger clean shaven
And that`s a problem, how ?!?!?!?!?!
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I wear a beard. its easier. more pragmatic
I am afraid to buy an expensive electric but I would like one if it was worth it
I cant blade shave, skin is too sensitive and I cut easily
plus I look about 10 years younger clean shaven
Open Box Braun Series 7 Pulsonic Men's Shaver 740s 6WD with Charger Case | eBay
They usually go for 150+
It`s the best out of all of them. No cleaning station (Thats how they get you in the long run) I just clean with soap, water an isopropyl alcohol. The motor shreds through the thickest of hair. It`s top notch quality, if I had to do it over I would gladly pay full retail. You don`t know what your missing!
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Yeah i had a braun with the cleaning station. Hated that part, was such a hassle
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I wear a beard. its easier. more pragmatic
I am afraid to buy an expensive electric but I would like one if it was worth it
I cant blade shave, skin is too sensitive and I cut easily
plus I look about 10 years younger clean shaven
I know this will sound silly, in fact I feel a bit silly typing this. Telling someone how to shave is like telling them how to take a deep breathe but it isn`t as instinctive as it may appear. I`ve had this same discussion dozens of times over the years with relatives, friends and co-workers but honestly have never had someone who was willing to really try the whole process that didn`t come back and say their skin was better off having done so.
I believe that if you`re doing it right there is no way that a blade shave isn`t better for your skin than using an electric razor. If for no other reason than a good blade shave will remove that top layer of dead skin that clogs the pores. Doing this regularly will prevent natural oil build up in the pores. As far as cutting yourself, well, that is a matter of blade angle, a quality sharp blade (change frquently), virtually zero pressure on the blade allowing the weight of the razor to do most of the work and practice. I further believe that a single blade edge beats multi-blade set ups as they don`t plug up and end up pulling whiskers, they also don`t stretch a whisker out, cut it and have it retract below the surface of the skin. This is where ingrown hairs begin. Again this is just my opinion but I think that cartridge razors because of the expense associated with refills encourages the user to use the blade longer than the edge is actually good. The inexpensive double edge blade makes it so you don`t feel guilty changing a blade frequently. A sharp blade is essential when sensitive skin is involved.
I too have extremely sensitive skin with a heavy beard that`s like cutting 8 lb. test fishing line. I`ve found that using the right selection of products, having a beard that has been properly heated, a pre-shave oil, dense soap foam that holds a lot of water, good sharp blade using a multi-pass re-soap regimen followed up by a cold water splash to close the pores, some witch hazel or a quality after shave splash followed by a quality after shave lotion (not a splash) and your skin will improve. Took me a while to get my son to actually believe this and incorporate all the steps but he`ll be the first to tell you his completion has improved dramatically over an electric razor. He fought me for a couple of years but caved in and is better off for doing it.
The sheer number of steps makes this seem like it`s terribly expensive. Well, it can be but it doesn`t need to be. You can make your own pre-shave oil (many don`t use a pre-shave but I`d recommend it for sensitive skin), I`ve tried many and never found one that works as well as what I can make. The initial cost of making the oil isn`t cheap but once you buy the various components you won`t be doing it again for 5 years. A decent, beyond simply acceptable razor and 100 blades can be had for around $40, a starter blade kit with say a variety of 5 or 6 differents blades, qty @ 30 blades might be had as low as $10. The razor itself can last a lifetime, you can buy one for $20 but can also get a very nice one for $50. An acceptable badger brush, bowl and soap puck can be had for less than $30. Most soaps in a kit aren`t what you`d want to use long term but some very decent soaps can be had for about $10/puck/bowl. You can find a boars hair brush for $15. Naturally one will try to save time and consolidate steps, this usually invites problems to creep back in. You do have to give it a chance to work. If your skin has blemishes you`re going to cut them off and you`re going to bleed but once you`ve done this for a while you`ll have less clogged pores, virtually eliminate ingrown hairs and have fewer blemishes to shave off. It gets better as you continue the practice.
If someone is seriously looking into trying this out, not a one time deal, there is a kit by a company named Van Der Hagen. Now this isn`t a high end kit but it`s more than just a throw away set up. The kit includes a shave mug, a puck of their better line of soap (smells like cucumbers), a boars hair brush, a brush drying stand and I think it had 10 blades for about $25. You can pick up a respectable Parker razor for about $20 or a Jagger or Muhle for a few bucks more. Add a pre-shave oil, your favorite after shave and an after shave lotion. Pre-shave oils can get expensive but you can get by with a bottle of Grape Seed oil, Avocado oil or Coconut oil in a pinch. This would easily put you in business for a couple of months worth of daily shaves. It would give you ample chance of really trying traditional shaving out. If you don`t like it you`re not in too deep. If you do like it, the razor, the brush, mug and stand will last for years. You`re eventually going to want to get into a better soap, I`d recommend Proraso, they have a sensitive skin bowl also. Like detailing waxes, there are a ton of soaps out there. You`ve got to try a few and find what you like, the same is especially true for blades.
If you`re one who loves a beard none of what I`ve typed here will matter but if you really don`t shave becasue of the sensitive skin, it should not be an issue that stops you.
By the way. I have that Braun shaver. It`s not a bad razor as electrics go. I`m not trying to beat a dead horse here because this is just my opinion but it doesn`t deliver a shave anywhere close to a blade. Never had a hint of a problem with the charging station. It charges/cleans very well, I press the button every time I use it. I quite like it. I bought a dozen of the cartridges for a good price on Amazon a while back. Makes it very easy to keep it clean and ready. If you use these regularly the foil/cartridge needs to be changed on a regular basis. I think over time the shave degrades as the cartridge wears but it happens so slowly you don`t realize it has happened and then you wake up one morning and say to yourself this isn`t what it used to be. The cartridges can be had for a bit south of $30. I keep one on hand.
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I fall into the category of sensitive skin. When I was in my 20`s I was into elevtric shaving but had to quit using them. I had the Norelco rotary but that thing was vicious and it would bite my skin. I them tried a Remington (I believe that was the brand, not sure I even have it anymore) foil shaver and that was an improvement but I think it cut too close. I would get a smooth shave but it would make my face itch off and on. It was worse in the summer as I would get a rash from it so I had to stop using the electric. I would also end up with an ingrown hair once in a while. Before I got my dads single edge Schick I had Gillette cartridge twin blade razors and I also had some of the white Bic single blades for the longer beard. I haven`t used cartridges in a while and had been buying the throw away twins.
I do have problem with knicks now and then with the Schick single edge but I like the fact it cuts through a 4 day old beard without clogging. The knicks I get are from when I get in too much of a hurry shaving and I am applying too much pressure. I think that is habit from using the twin blade razor. My opinion is no matter how good the electric razors are these days I will stick with the blades, my face feels better for it.
All this reading has me planning on looking into buying one double edge starter kits that has been suggested. I spent enough on detailing my car and don`t plan on spending anymore so maybe I need to look into buying items to detail my face!
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Wow that was a lot of info.
I mainly enjoy the beard. I don`t have one of those hipster huge beards but i do like to shave my neck area at times with a blade. I will have to let all of that sink in and then invest in quality products.
I don`t have any problems with my skin or complexion or anything but I suppose my barbasol and cheap $10 razor could use retirement.
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I need to try something for at least Saturday Nights and for important meetings. I have not fully shaven in nearly 20 years all I do is trim back to a 5 o`clock shadow ever 2-4 days with a nice professional trimmer like the use to do the back of your neck during a hair cut. I gave up on shaving because of all the in grown hairs on my neck area and the rash I would get in the same area if I would sweat.
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Both of my Brauns came with the "cleaning stations", but I just clean `em the old-fashioned way.
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trashmanssd- That`s the exact sort of trouble I used to have, so I for one really sympathize with you. And yeah, that "permanent 5 o`clock shadow" is how I did it for a long time too.
Oh, speaking of the back-of-neck, I have a good multiple-mirror setup in my bathroom (yeah, Accumulatorette and I each have "our own Master Baths" :D ) so I can see to do that every time. I`ve been noticing that a lot of guys apparently don`t do it between haircuts.
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Had an excellent shave this morning with the new set up! TOBS oil, testoshave soap, Zirh balm, dorco blade. Takes a lot longer but skin feels better. Just ordered some bay rum splash as well to really tighten the skin up.
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Kind of like detailing cars only you`re detailing the man. It`s a little bit addictive. I will say that it seems I can`t have to many detailing supplies but I can say I have enough shaving supplies.
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I got into to save money, but I ended up collecting razors, soaps, creams, and brushes.
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This thread is a perfect example of why i love this board!
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Heard an ad for Cremo on cable radio and bought a $7 tube at CVS after reading reviews on Amazon. The stuff is amazing. It doesn`t lather up like regular shave cream/soap, you use a tiny amount in comparison, so that it seems like it isn`t enough, but it sure is slippery. Smoothest thing I`ve ever used, and is has a nice smell. I highly recommend it. No irritation or nicks on my neck at all, in fact it`s hard to tell when the blade is getting old. Here`s Amazons reviews.
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Tried the disposable straight razor today since I`m off and had lots of time... Woah, gonna take practice. Was a bit nerve racking.
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Heard an ad for Cremo on cable radio and bought a $7 tube at CVS after reading reviews on Amazon. The stuff is amazing. It doesn`t lather up like regular shave cream/soap, you use a tiny amount in comparison, so that it seems like it isn`t enough, but it sure is slippery. Smoothest thing I`ve ever used, and is has a nice smell. I highly recommend it. No irritation or nicks on my neck at all, in fact it`s hard to tell when the blade is getting old.
Here`s Amazons reviews.
Been using it too. Pretty good stuff.
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I get a 30% discount with them, so i may have to try it. Gillette makes a clear non foaming shave gel in a tube thats the knees bees! But its hard to find. Its also sold as gillette body.
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Clear Shaving Gel | Gillette USA :bigups
And, guess i`ll have to try....
Cremo Cream Shave Cream - CVS.com
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Heard an ad for Cremo on cable radio and bought a $7 tube at CVS after reading reviews on Amazon. The stuff is amazing. It doesn`t lather up like regular shave cream/soap, you use a tiny amount in comparison, so that it seems like it isn`t enough, but it sure is slippery. Smoothest thing I`ve ever used, and is has a nice smell. I highly recommend it. No irritation or nicks on my neck at all, in fact it`s hard to tell when the blade is getting old.
Here`s Amazons reviews.
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Been using it too. Pretty good stuff.
Took you gentlemen`s posts as a recommendation. Picked up some at WalMart today. Can`t complain about the price, it was around $5. I look forward to giving it a shot.
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The Gillette fusion pro glide shave gel mentioned in the above post clings to your face well. I use it if I`m in a hurry in the morning and shave in the shower. Also makes it easy to see where the razor edge is if you have a goatee, etc.
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Well, I took the plunge and going to move from my single edge and going to give the DE a try. Should be an easy ransiton. After a considerablr amount of research and reading and along with some of the suggestions here I have the above 2 items on order. Not sure how I will like the short handle, almost ordered a long handle. Wasn`t sure if I needed a new brush but noticed my Dads old Hegener brush is shedding so opted for the Van der Hagen set. Read the reviews on there soap also and it looked like they got good reviews. I know not all blades are equal but since Feather blades was suggested that is the route I went. I know Proraso was also suggested by a few but not sure if I was interested in a soft soap and thought I would use too much and waste it. Looks like there are a lot of soaps out there with good reviews so I have years, I think, to figure it out. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Well I dont shave my face ;) but my elderly Dad with a bit of dementia just got a new Norelco and he just raves about it!
There is nothing my Dad loves more than a Rueben sandwich,and I hear he was half way done with his sandwich and covered it up and said he wanted to shave (for the second time that day,maybe he forgot he already shaved that day)so he sets up right at the kitchen table and uses his new shaving MIRROR he got for Christmas and goes to town with joy shaving! The wiskers are somehow contained in the shaver .
I thought it was a funny story!!
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Well I dont shave my face ;) but my elderly Dad with a bit of dementia just got a new Norelco and he just raves about it!
There is nothing that a Rueben sandwich my Dad loves more ,and I hear he was half way done with his sandwich and covered it up and said he wanted to shave (for the second time that day,maybe he forgot he already shaved that day)so he sets up right at the kitchen table and uses his new shaving MIRROR he got for Christmas and goes to town with joy shaving! The wiskers are somehow contained in the shaver .
I thought it was a funny story!!
Been many years since I used a Norelco. I would assume the head still flips up on the new model so the whiskers can be cleaned out. Someone that currently owns one may need to chime in. I used to clean mine out after every shave. Same thing when I had the foil shaver, the whole head comes off so you can clean out the blades.
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Glad to see you diving in, I think that`s great. Can`t read the label on the razor, is that Van Der Hagen also?
The soap that comes with your kit should smell like cucumbers, I think. That`s Van Der Hagen`s better soap. This company makes a lesser soap that contains a lot of glycerin (kind of like the Col. Conks or new Williams soaps) and I found it to be a bit tougher to use. Don`t get me wrong these names I`ve mentioned will work too but you have to work a little harder at getting the right mix, if you don`t have enough water they`ll dry on your cheeks in short order. Use enough water so that you don`t have big bubbles in your mug but have it look more like heavy whipped cream.
The puck that I think you`ll be getting works well without a lot of fuss. It`s kind of a refreshing soap. I have some of that in my shave drawer. It`s not terribly expensive but you`ll go through a puck a bit faster than some of the others. When you get to the point of trying other soaps you`ll likely find ones you like a bit more. With respect to Proraso, I too would not recommend using their cream as your primary soap (I do however use it almost every time I shave as a mix), that said their product that comes in a bowl is a fine soap and is not any softer than any other poured soap. It is probably a bit firmer than the puck you`ll be getting but it isn`t a milled soap. They pour their soaps just like PoorBoy`s pours their waxes. The consistency is somewhere between a bar of Dove and a bar of Ivory soap.
Truth is I have a dozen different soaps in my house at most any time and I use one of the Proraso`s most often (I like their sensitive skin version also). I have a couple of $50 soaps (i.e. Kent and the Art of Shaving) that don`t perform any better than Proraso. No, I don`t buy these, they`ve been given to me as gifts. Is Proraso the best? Heck no, maybe, perhaps yes, it`s totally subjectively, your face will tell you. I mean we are talking shave soap here, it`s all going down the drain. No doubt somewhere down the road you`ll want to try a lanolin soap these are very nice also.
Pay attention to your Feather`s, there isn`t a sharper blade out there but I`ve found these blades go away faster than anything else I use. Speaking just for me I`ve found those to be good for two and maybe a third shave and then it`s time for another. I change blades quite frequently but I can usually get 4 and often 5 shaves out of my blades. Don`t find yourself second guessing your newly found techniques, practices or what you believe should be working simply because the blade has lived it`s life. I`ll be interested in your report.
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Well I dont shave my face ;)
So... You`ve stopped shaving? I`m kidding of course, good story. It`s nice to see you on the forum again.
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Well, I took the plunge and going to move from my single edge and going to give the DE a try. Should be an easy ransiton. After a considerablr amount of research and reading and along with some of the suggestions here I have the above 2 items on order. Not sure how I will like the short handle, almost ordered a long handle. Wasn`t sure if I needed a new brush but noticed my Dads old Hegener brush is shedding so opted for the Van der Hagen set. Read the reviews on there soap also and it looked like they got good reviews. I know not all blades are equal but since Feather blades was suggested that is the route I went. I know Proraso was also suggested by a few but not sure if I was interested in a soft soap and thought I would use too much and waste it. Looks like there are a lot of soaps out there with good reviews so I have years, I think, to figure it out. Thanks for the suggestions.
Great choice! A word of advice, feathers are the sharpest of all blades. Period. They require zero pressure, just keep it on enough to glide across the surface, anything more an you will cause a nick or two. Also be aware that as sharp as they are, the faster they dull. Be sure to change them every 3-4 shaves, sometimes even less. Also be careful opening each one, they are sharp enough where if you get cut you might not even know it.
That all said, I love feathers and wouldn`t go any other way. Keep em hot before the shave under hot water, it helps a ton.
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I dont know how the wiskers clean out but do know he owned a Norelco for over 10 years that finally died on him and this new one is just a dream to him! he cant stop talking about it! That and his new scooter he zooms around the house in!
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Glad to see you diving in, I think that`s great. Can`t read the label on the razor, is that Van Der Hagen also?
The soap that comes with your kit should smell like cucumbers, I think. That`s Van Der Hagen`s better soap. This company makes a lesser soap that contains a lot of glycerin (kind of like the Col. Conks or new Williams soaps) and I found it to be a bit tougher to use. Don`t get me wrong these names I`ve mentioned will work too but you have to work a little harder at getting the right mix, if you don`t have enough water they`ll dry on your cheeks in short order. Use enough water so that you don`t have big bubbles in your mug but have it look more like heavy whipped cream.
The puck that I think you`ll be getting works well without a lot of fuss. It`s kind of a refreshing soap. I have some of that in my shave drawer. It`s not terribly expensive but you`ll go through a puck a bit faster than some of the others. When you get to the point of trying other soaps you`ll likely find ones you like a bit more. With respect to Proraso, I too would not recommend using their cream as your primary soap (I do however use it almost every time I shave as a mix), that said their product that comes in a bowl is a fine soap and is not any softer than any other poured soap. It is probably a bit firmer than the puck you`ll be getting but it isn`t a milled soap. They pour their soaps just like PoorBoy`s pours their waxes. The consistency is somewhere between a bar of Dove and a bar of Ivory soap.
Truth is I have a dozen different soaps in my house at most any time and I use one of the Proraso`s most often (I like their sensitive skin version also). I have a couple of $50 soaps (i.e. Kent and the Art of Shaving) that don`t perform any better than Proraso. No, I don`t buy these, they`ve been given to me as gifts. Is Proraso the best? Heck no, maybe, perhaps yes, it`s totally subjectively, your face will tell you. I mean we are talking shave soap here, it`s all going down the drain. No doubt somewhere down the road you`ll want to try a lanolin soap these are very nice also.
Pay attention to your Feather`s, there isn`t a sharper blade out there but I`ve found these blades go away faster than anything else I use. Speaking just for me I`ve found those to be good for two and maybe a third shave and then it`s time for another. I change blades quite frequently but I can usually get 4 and often 5 shaves out of my blades. Don`t find yourself questioning your newly found techniques or practices simply because the blade has lived it`s life. I`ll be interested in your report.
It`s a Merkur 34C. Forgot to mention that. I was going to get the Van der Hagen, it was a butterfly type and was just under $20 but had mixed reviews. It is basically my Christmas gift to myself so I splurged a little.
I could not see paying the premium price for a soap like the "Art of Shaving" soap. I was also under the impression that from what I read that the Proraso what a soft or creamy type soap. Maybe will give that a try next. I was looking for a soap that was some what economical and wouldn`t break the bank like some I looked up. The Cremo soap that was mentioned, I read some of the reviews and it looked like a love or hate type shave soap. If I happen to see it in our local drugstore or at the Walmart I frequent I may pick it up to try.
I am a little prone to nick and scrapes with my single edge. So I guess I will need to be a little more causious with the Feather blades. Of course I went the economy route and bought the 50 pack. I try to shave about 3 times a week on average so I will have enough blades for well over a year.
Appreciate the information and looking forward to giving the set a try.
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So... You`ve stopped shaving? I`m kidding of course, good story. It`s nice to see you on the forum again.
I decided to grow a beard for the winter!:D
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Keep em hot before the shave under hot water, it helps a ton.
Precisely, I find this to be true of all safety razor blades. Though if you look at some of the shave forums you`ll find an almost cult like following of cold shaving. Didn`t work for me. I like shaving in the shower, nice and hot though my no fog mirror recently bit it. It didn`t break the mirror when it fell but it broke one of the hinges. I can probably save it but will likely order another just like it. It lasted several years and I like seeing myself shave.
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It`s a Merkur 34C. Forgot to mention that. I was going to get the Van der Hagen, it was a butterfly type and was just under $20 but had mixed reviews. It is basically my Christmas gift to myself so I splurged a little.
I could not see paying the premium price for a soap like the "Art of Shaving" soap. I was also under the impression that from what I read that the Proraso what a soft or creamy type soap. Maybe will give that a try next. I was looking for a soap that was some what economical and wouldn`t break the bank like some I looked up. The Cremo soap that was mentioned, I read some of the reviews and it looked like a love or hate type shave soap. If I happen to see it in our local drugstore or at the Walmart I frequent I may pick it up to try.
I am a little prone to nick and scrapes with my single edge. So I guess I will need to be a little more causious with the Feather blades. Of course I went the economy route and bought the 50 pack. I try to shave about 3 times a week on average so I will have enough blades for well over a year.
Appreciate the information and looking forward to giving the set a try.
You can`t go wrong with a Merkur, well... I did not like their slant razor. Merkur`s will last a lifetime. I tried Cremo for the first time tonight. I`m going to put it through the paces. I used it as directed tonight but I`m going to add some of the stuff (shave oil, witch hazel and the normal after shave splash and after shave lotion. I normally do with it over a few shaves and then I`ll tell you what I think. Want to make sure it`s an apples to apples comparison.
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The Driver
Great choice! A word of advice, feathers are the sharpest of all blades. Period. They require zero pressure, just keep it on enough to glide across the surface, anything more an you will cause a nick or two. Also be aware that as sharp as they are, the faster they dull. Be sure to change them every 3-4 shaves, sometimes even less. Also be careful opening each one, they are sharp enough where if you get cut you might not even know it.
That all said, I love feathers and wouldn`t go any other way. Keep em hot before the shave under hot water, it helps a ton.
Now I was thinking I should have ordered the styptic pen when I was ordering. I know the local drugstore has them so maybe I had better pick one up. I am prone to a knick at least once a shave but I think my technique with the single edge needs refining. I think I am applying a little pressure and think it is from the habit I get when I use the twin blade razor. Those I seem to need to apply slight pressure so I get a close shave with it. I think it carries over to my single edge. It will take about a week as I went the cheap route on shipping. Wasn`t in a hurry to get it. Once I get it and give it a try I will give an update.
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Re: Lets talk about shaving
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ca.detailchick
Well I dont shave my face ;) but my elderly Dad with a bit of dementia just got a new Norelco and he just raves about it!
There is nothing my Dad loves more than a Rueben sandwich,and I hear he was half way done with his sandwich and covered it up and said he wanted to shave (for the second time that day,maybe he forgot he already shaved that day)so he sets up right at the kitchen table and uses his new shaving MIRROR he got for Christmas and goes to town with joy shaving! The wiskers are somehow contained in the shaver .
I thought it was a funny story!!
DC !!!
Loved your post !
Wish my dear Father was still around so we could sit at the table..
How nice to get a new Norelco, and a Shaving Mirror.. The Norelco works great with a little time and lots of going against the grain if you want a smoother shave..
And yes, they flip up and you turn it upside down and tap it lightly in the sink upside down to get all the whiskers out..
You can probably wash it out with hot water every now and then too, unplugged, etc., first.. I do this to mine occasionally..
I still have a very old but excellent Norelco Speed XL from probably the 80`s that gets used if Im in a hurry and don`t have time to do it in the shower, where as far as I`m concerned, is the absolute best place to shave anyway.. :)
Dan F
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Re: Lets talk about shaving
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valleyguy1
Heard an ad for Cremo on cable radio and bought a $7 tube at CVS after reading reviews on Amazon. The stuff is amazing. It doesn`t lather up like regular shave cream/soap, you use a tiny amount in comparison, so that it seems like it isn`t enough, but it sure is slippery. Smoothest thing I`ve ever used, and is has a nice smell. I highly recommend it. No irritation or nicks on my neck at all, in fact it`s hard to tell when the blade is getting old.
Here`s Amazons reviews.
Valleyguy1 -
Thanks for the post and info !!
That product is $5.31 for that 6oz tube on Amazon, which is still a little more than Gearhead1 paid for it at his Walmart..
A great deal if it works out...
I am also for trying out new things, and if they work and I can do my part to help a new business start out, then Im all for that too..
Dan F