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Digging the DE Shaves
by
justtom
on 16 Sep, 2012 14:53
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So I received the two razors I won on ebay on Tuesday two Gelliette super speeds from the 40's and 50's and I love them they came very clean and polished cant complain for my first ones especially since I won the bet at $18.50. Been shaving with them daily since day one and am truly happy with the shave. I bought a 10 pack of Wilkinson blades at wally world for $1.50. So my question is what kind of shave will i get with a higher priced blade and what do you guys recommend and where can I get some good blades at ? how often do you change your blades ? Also I never had any type of bumps on my neck till now,will these stop after my skin adjusts to the new type of shaving.
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#1
by
Bluebriz
on 16 Sep, 2012 16:54
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Tom, firstly, welcome to the wonderful world of DE shaving!
I have some Wilkinson sword blades but I've never actually tried them! My personal favourites are Feathers, which are among the top priced but are super sharp! Just behind the feathers, but available for maybe 8 dollars for 100 (maybe Amazon but definitely at Bestshave.net) are the Astras. Definitely worth trying out, they work well for me in a bunch of razors.
Regarding your bumps, can you tell us more about your shaving routine. What do you do prior to the shave? What soap or cream do you use? Do you use a brush? Do you shave with the grain, across the grain, against the grain? What's your post-shave routine?
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#2
by
Laser Man
on 16 Sep, 2012 17:47
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Tom,
Welcome to DE shaving. The Astras are good. So are Derby blades. Merkur are good, but a little more expensive. Even so, the DE blades are less than cartridges.
Make sure you rinse the blade well after shaving and shake off as much water as possible to keep the edge from corroding.
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#3
by
Hingatao
on 16 Sep, 2012 18:01
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I keep reading good things about using DE razors but I'm not sure I'm ready to try one yet. Aren't they more prone to causing nicks? And how do they compare in price to using something like the HB sport, long-term?
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#4
by
Laser Man
on 16 Sep, 2012 18:31
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I keep reading good things about using DE razors but I'm not sure I'm ready to try one yet. Aren't they more prone to causing nicks? And how do they compare in price to using something like the HB sport, long-term?
Yes, DE razors are more prone to causing nicks and cuts, but the shave is very close and smooth, smoother than anything I've gotten with a cartridge style razor. DEs take a lot of practice and force you to go more slowly, but that's part of the fun of it.
As to the cost, you invest up front for a well-made razor, usually chrome-plated steel, and then the blades are relatively cheap. Since there are a number of makers of blades, you can try different ones to find the one you like best.
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#5
by
Slynito
on 16 Sep, 2012 18:58
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Congrats on winning the E-bay jackpot....I haven't tried them all like others, but I like the Astra. too.
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#6
by
-Doug-
on 16 Sep, 2012 20:04
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Congrats on the finds. Wilkinson blades are my personal favorites. They are cheap, easily attainable and they give me good shaves. That being said, YMMV. One person's least favorite blade is another person's favorite. That's part of the fun - finding out which baldes work best for you.
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#7
by
Hingatao
on 16 Sep, 2012 20:11
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I keep reading good things about using DE razors but I'm not sure I'm ready to try one yet. Aren't they more prone to causing nicks? And how do they compare in price to using something like the HB sport, long-term?
Yes, DE razors are more prone to causing nicks and cuts, but the shave is very close and smooth, smoother than anything I've gotten with a cartridge style razor. DEs take a lot of practice and force you to go more slowly, but that's part of the fun of it.
As to the cost, you invest up front for a well-made razor, usually chrome-plated steel, and then the blades are relatively cheap. Since there are a number of makers of blades, you can try different ones to find the one you like best.
I'll start checking it out. The HB gives a good shave but sometimes I feel I can do better.
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#8
by
Slynito
on 17 Sep, 2012 11:31
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I just saw Dorco stainless DE blades on E-bay for >$9 / 100, postage paid....good price.
Has anyone ever used them?
Are they any good?
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#9
by
warhawk
on 17 Sep, 2012 15:20
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@Justtom: Tom... Congrats on the find. Keep us posted on your DE shaves and post your SOTD in the SOTD section.
@Slynito: I have tried the Dorco blades. They provide a good shave but I prefer other blades over the Dorco. You can't beat the price. Again...YMMV, The Astra SP blades are my favorite if you combine performance and price. For under $10.50... you can get a 100 pack of Astra SP blades at Amazon.
WARHAWK
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#10
by
Slynito
on 18 Sep, 2012 08:24
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Thank you, Mel...I like Astras, too. BTW, is that the Cape looming up behind you in your photo? Tom 'n' I were wondering.
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#11
by
warhawk
on 18 Sep, 2012 12:31
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Thank you, Mel...I like Astras, too. BTW, is that the Cape looming up behind you in your photo? Tom 'n' I were wondering.
That is Beautiful Pensacola Beach in the background.
WARHAWK
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#12
by
Slynito
on 18 Sep, 2012 13:22
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