Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > Safety Razor Head Shaving
Double Edge Safty Razors - Anyone tried them?
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:
--- Quote from: Marz on October 16, 2007, 11:12:36 AM ---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.
--- End quote ---
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:
--- Quote from: Marz on October 17, 2007, 09:24:48 AM ---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.
--- End quote ---
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... O0
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 $$, but a higher selection with premium quality) is http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/mens-grooming-shaving-tools.html
For starters I just want a starter's brush and don't want to shell out that much $$
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version