Double Edge Safty Razors - Anyone tried them?

[X The Hierophant]

For some reason I have lately become interested in Double Edge Safety Razors and possibly giving one a try.  Unfortunately I know little to nothing about them but am currently been reading up on them.  Anyway ... one good article I have come across is:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845/

Anyway ... anyone on here have experience with DE shaving?  And if so, anyone ever tried shaving your head with one?

[Ian]

Have a look here :
http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/07/10/a-guide-to-the-gourmet-shaving-experience/

http://badgerandblade.com/

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/index.php


I have an old Gillette DE razor have a look on Ebay  http://collectibles.search.ebay.com/gillette_Vanity-Perfume-Shaving_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQsacatZ597

[X The Hierophant]

Have a look here :
http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2006/07/10/a-guide-to-the-gourmet-shaving-experience/

http://badgerandblade.com/

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/index.php


I have an old Gillette DE razor have a look on Ebay  http://collectibles.search.ebay.com/gillette_Vanity-Perfume-Shaving_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQsacatZ597

Very cool.  Thanks man.  I've been reading on shavemyface.com and got a lot of good info there.  I will try the other sites you suggested.

Ever shaved your head with your Gillette DE Razor?

[Tyler]

I may give it a shot here one day.  I have a friend here in the bay that shaves his head with one. 

[Ian]

Yeah i've had a go with it a few times,its ok just gotta make sure you dont cut yourself

[Marz]

I have been recently shaving with a brush and mug soap (on my face). I have not taken the leap to the DE razor yet though.

I am curious as to how well this system works compared to the fusion

I am pretty stoked on my headblade so I doubt I will change up the routine for my head.

[X The Hierophant]

I have been recently shaving with a brush and mug soap (on my face). I have not taken the leap to the DE razor yet though.

I am curious as to how well this system works compared to the fusion

I am pretty stoked on my headblade so I doubt I will change up the routine for my head.

Yeah ... I agree.  Since the headblade does a perfect job (as long as I use Sensor double blades or HB Triples...) I would only try the DE once or twice for kicks.  I am planning on switching to a DE for the face though.  I've read they give a much better shave and the blades are much much cheaper than cartridges...  I just have to work on the initial investment.  I just bought a vintage 1954 Gillette Tech off ebay for under $9 w/ shipping (it's usually worth about $15- $20).  I've read that it's a good beginner razor and I'm trying to go quality while staying inexpensive at first.  Now I've just got to pick up a blade sampler set and a brush and I'm good to go.  Also planning on trying the brush on my head (in conjunction with headslick ... I read on another forum that it keeps the headslick from drying out so quickly).

[Marz]

X, I just bought a old Gillette off ebay yesterday after reading that article. Its nothing special and was only 9.00.  I cant hep but try it as I have forever been on the quest for the perfect shave.

Should be here in a few days and I will try it out on my face.

[X The Hierophant]

X, I just bought a old Gillette off ebay yesterday after reading that article. Its nothing special and was only 9.00.  I cant hep but try it as I have forever been on the quest for the perfect shave.

Should be here in a few days and I will try it out on my face.

Very nice!  Same here.  I'm also waiting on mine to arrive.  I've read that a lot depends on the type of blade that you use and that it's best to try several different blades to see which one works with your face.  I'm planning on buying a sampler pack from one of these two websites:

http://www.razorandbrush.com/Sampler.html

or

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/

Once you find the blade that works they are very cheap ... on average $25 will buy 100 blades ... compare that with the cartridge prices...

[X The Hierophant]

Also planning on getting this brush:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000K8FUFM/ref=ord_cart_shr/103-5559566-9084604?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ADEOVIRZR6V7T&v=glance

I have read that if you soak the brush in hot (not scalding) water and let the bristles soak up the water ... then put some headslick in the shaving mug and stir with brush ... then apply to head it lathers much better and doesn't dry out like it is sometimes prone to do.  Now, I have not tried this, but I thought it is worth mentioning since this is a requirement for DE shaving, but may also be very helpful with use with the HB products...

Another good site for brushes (more $$, but a higher selection with premium quality) is http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/mens-grooming-shaving-tools.html

For starters I just want a starter's brush and don't want to shell out that much $$

[Marz]

Yeah I have a boars hair brush right now that I bout to check out how I would like it. I am planning on moving to a badger hair brush soon since I really dig it.

The brush you have picked out there looks great and you cant beat the price for badger hair.

A friend of mine raves about this stuff http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/catalog/prod_list.aspx?CatCode=AXE_Face&TopCat=F1_Mens_Shaving

I have not forked out the cash for it yet but he said the pre-shave oil is awesome, much better than KOS. I guess the rest of their products are supposed to be top notch as well.

If the DE razor works out, that will save me a ton, those cartridge blades are outrageous.

[X The Hierophant]

Yeah I have a boars hair brush right now that I bout to check out how I would like it. I am planning on moving to a badger hair brush soon since I really dig it.

The brush you have picked out there looks great and you cant beat the price for badger hair.

A friend of mine raves about this stuff http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/catalog/prod_list.aspx?CatCode=AXE_Face&TopCat=F1_Mens_Shaving

I have not forked out the cash for it yet but he said the pre-shave oil is awesome, much better than KOS. I guess the rest of their products are supposed to be top notch as well.

If the DE razor works out, that will save me a ton, those cartridge blades are outrageous.

Yeah, I also thought $25 for badger hair isn't a bad cost.  Now, it might not be as soft as a silvertipped brush, or as fancy as a wooden handled brush, etc ... but I'm trying to go for the best buy for the least $$.  I think it'll be a good starter brush.

Thanks for the website link.  I'll give that a look.

Yep ... DE blades are MUCH cheaper than cartidge blades.  I still will be buying sensor blades for my headblade though...

[X The Hierophant]

My razor has arrived ...

 

[Marz]

Oh Boy!

Keep me posted on your results and for the love of god avoid the jugular!

Mine is in the mail

[X The Hierophant]

For those interested I had a good find over the weekend.  If anyone is wants to learn the basics of DE shaving check out this link:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=mantic59

It's a collection of videos teaching you all you need to know to begin DE shaving.  It'll take about an hour to watch them, but it will increase your knowledge a great deal...