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Why is a DE or similar better than the cut throat style?
I would not say it is better, they both have pros and cons, one obvious downside with the cut throat style razor is the investment in time required to perfect your technique.
For a cheap way into DE shaving, I'd recommend a Gillette Superspeed from Ebay - around £10 and a pleasure to use.
I also use Gillette 7 O'clock blased, but that's because there's a shaving shop in town, I like having it there so try to use it for soaps, aftershaves and the like. Treated myself to a Futur there - £50 isa lot for a razor, but it loos and feels awesome.
I don't use the cheaper arguement to justify DE, it's just better.
Why is a DE or similar better than the [b]cut throat[/b] style?
Clue might be in the name. I tried open razors about 20 years ago. gave it up as if I'm going to lose that much blood, i'd be as well donating it to something useful and getting a cup of tea and biscuit out of it.
Close shave though
Soz teamhurtmore,
wasn't trying to argumentative,
i did convert because i hate big corps like Gilette, they have definitely
done us over with a product that is a lot more expensive and about the same quality shave wise, good trick, even my Dad siad no don't use a DE you will cut your head off etc, never have yet tho'
For a cheap way into DE shaving, I'd recommend a Gillette Superspeed from Ebay - around £10 and a pleasure to use
SuperSpeeds are lovely, I've got one and it's a pleaseure to use. Quite mild but a great starter.
if I'm going to lose that much blood, i'd be as well donating it to something useful and getting a cup of tea and biscuit out of it
But no badge?
So I just received the razor and it seems ok, nothing special and clearly cheap but fine. I had a mess around with one of the blades and a piece of paper and I didn't realise how sharp they were 😯
Anyhow tonight is the night I will let you know how it goes!
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I didn't realise how sharp they were
razor sharp, perchance?
The only time I went near my face with those horrible Bic disposables I ended up with a red face they really are crap.
You're obviously a softy then. Us Desperate Dan types can shave with owt. 8)
razor sharp, perchance?
Yes funny that isn't it.
What I meant is that because I have been mollycoddled by modern enclosed disposable razors I didn't actually realise how sharp actual razor sharp is.
IIRC you haven't got a good brush and soap, which really make a difference as they lift and soften the hairs.
Make sure you soften the beard ie. have a shower and remember the golden rule, let the razor do the work with no pressure.
LOL, the trendy razor fad is outed:
[s]Make sure you buy a styptic pencil[/s] aka [u]"they're actually crap"[/u]
OP just get a hair trimmer or electric to take the long stubble down to something shave-able, ad use an old toothbrush or similar.
Bath/shower helps immensely, some soaps/gels are better than others (and it's personal) no need for fancy brush though.
OMG I just saw this
my DE shaving spend per year is less than I spend on MTBing
Are you fanboys for real?
Well I have just had the shave, I was a little nervous as people always talk about cutting their face quite a lot. So I had a long shower before shaving to soften up the 3 weeks of growth, yes I know its not ideal for a first shave. Anyway the shave went well the razor feels good but very light compared to how I expected it to feel. I only manages to get two very small nicks under my nose, that I didn't even notice until I finished. It wasn't the closest shave I've ever had but I am putting that down to it being my first time so I didn't want to push my luck too much and the razor being very cheap, it only actually cost £2.50. I will have another go tomorrow night as, for the first time, I quite enjoyed it.
cynic-al - MemberAre you fanboys for real?
Yeah, baby! Ha, ha 😉
I'm sure that you have some "odd" habits as well mate! Most people on this forum are at least part geek/obsessive in some way.
I may well do, I just don't get the whole "this way of shaving is better, just make sure you have something to mop up the blood" aspect.
Bit like riding a retro bike, cool in theory, but actually no fun - progress has in fact been made.
And, yes, I've tried both...
^^^^
Thank you for a decent reply 🙂
I was sort of expecting something cheeky, but you have pleasantly surprised me.
I am feeling a little odd..... 😉
I'd love to "get" it, but I just don't, it's like learning to shave again - so I'd just end up using the modern stuff.
It's not for everyone.
Thankfully you/we have a choice nowadays 🙂
my lord razor has also just arrived. i'm really impressed, its actually heavier than i expected. and for just 2.50, whats too lose (except blood)
anyhow, shave tonight and we'll see.
I had another shave after posting last night and managed top get it much closer without spilling any blood. It really is surprisingly enjoyable and satisfying.
It really is surprisingly enjoyable and satisfying.
^^This.
I had my 2nd shave with the DE last night and it feel's alot less like a chore than shaving used to. Haven't cut myself any worse than I have in the past using a King of Shaves razor either, just 2 tiny nicks. Really need to get some decent soap though, the Gilette stuff I'm using is terrible, having to reapply before I've even finished the first pass. Also need to get better at going against the grain!
I was feeling myself getting sucked in, I was looking at a shaving site wondering what to buy...but cynic-al has bought me back down to the ground again, I'll stick with the rechargeable remmington for a bit longer. 😳
One thing I did find was that listening to the shave really helped. I used to leave the tap running because I needed the flow to un-clog my fusion but with the DE I found it better to just put a bit of hot water in the bowl and shake the head in the water as it is much more open and this is sufficient to clean it. This way I can hear if I have the right angle as well as feeling.
This way I can hear if I have the right angle as well as feeling.
Yep. You should hear the racket a Merkur Futur makes when you get the angle right.... it's fab!
Just think of all the water you're saving 😉
I was feeling myself getting sucked in
2.50 posted, whats to lose!
but cynic-al
the clue is in the name really, and since when did any one cynical have fun? ; )
no offence cynic-al!!
Just think of all the water you're saving
Im on rates for water not a meter. Its the gas I'm happy about.