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Shaving - Which Razor ?
ShootersHillGuru
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Always wet shaved. Dabbled with electric a good few years ago but couldn’t get on with it. I like the feeling a wet shave gives. Stopped using the very expensive Gillette or Wilkinson Sword razors about five years ago due to the ridiculous cost. Been using disposable razors but quality shaving gel since. Not sure if my skin has changed with age but I’m now forever knicking myself. Feel I need to go back to premium quality but still object to paying what is being charged for the top two brands.
What do you lot use and why ?
What do you lot use and why ?
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Double edge razor blades with a good quality shaving cream like Truefitt & Hill. Cheaper and better shave in the long run2
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Used to use the twin blade swivel head cheapy disposable jobs from either Morrisons or Superdrug. Started to experience similar problems to you SHG so switched to disposable triple blade fixed 20 for £2 from B&M which give a nice clean shave using a sensitive gel.2
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Like you, SHG, I got fed up with forking out a fortune on Gillette blades - and I switched too but not to disposables.
I got myself a relatively old fashioned double-edged safety razor. These are comparatively hard to find on the high street but are easy to find online.
I also kicked the shaving foam into touch and resurrected the brush and soap/cream method which I think really favours a safety razor.
The razor I have is an Edwin Jagger (not overpriced but not bargain basement) and I prefer Derby razor blades. For soap I use either Proraso (like the sandalwood fragranced one) or Arko which is a Turkish soap.
The razor and Proraso came from https://shavelounge.co.uk and the blades and Arko from Amazon. Blades are seriously, seriously cheap if you hunt for the non-prime vendors on Amazon.
Hope this helps.5 -
Lidl's double blade razors. 79p for 12 razors. Does the job.0
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I watched this on fake Britain the other day and most on amazon and ebay were cheap fakes which could cause infection.
I started using a palmolive cream in a toothpaste style tube with brush, really fresh smelling.0 -
Yes yes yes, I’ve been waiting years for this thread!3
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*Cough cough* Cornerstone are a British startup. Using German engineered blades with all skincare supplies made here in the UK. I may or may not work for them also *cough cough*
Check them out online and check out the reviews - no quibble refund on all 1st subscription orders too, so if you’re not a fan you’re not out of pocket.2 -
I hope you're not going to cut up rough thenMendonca In Asdas said:Yes yes yes, I’ve been waiting years for this thread!
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Sometimes get given leaflets about them, with special offers. Considering giving them a go. How does the subscription work?EastStand said:*Cough cough* Cornerstone are a British startup. Using German engineered blades with all skincare supplies made here in the UK. I may or may not work for them also *cough cough*
Check them out online and check out the reviews - no quibble refund on all 1st subscription orders too, so if you’re not a fan you’re not out of pocket.
Use Gillette Mach 3, sensor excel before that, since time immemorial. I just use water to shave, does the job, sometimes some balm afterwards. They cost a fortune, so I work them until blunt as hell, then cut myself with the first shave with a new blade.2 -
Heard good things about the ones you subscribe to.0
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I use Harry’s online - the key is the cream & I use Clinique - initially seems to expensive but last ages and only requires a small amount. Have tried numerous oils, foams and creams and this is far away the best and, in the long term cheapest.
I notice Roland is always clean shaven ..... any thoughts?!0 -
Have used cornerstone for about a year and have to say great products and nice website to navigate round.Had one problem with an order and was sorted within 30 minutes via email.1
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Just because he doesn't have hairs around his lips, doesn't stop him being a c@nt.IAgree said:I notice Roland is always clean shaven ..... any thoughts?!
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Personally, I am amazed anyone bothers to wet shave nowadays. Shaving daily is enough of a fag without all that hassle. A good electric shaver and good quality shaving oil does the trick and no nicks to deal with.1
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He waxes his face with duct tapeIAgree said:I use Harry’s online - the key is the cream & I use Clinique - initially seems to expensive but last ages and only requires a small amount. Have tried numerous oils, foams and creams and this is far away the best and, in the long term cheapest.
I notice Roland is always clean shaven ..... any thoughts?!9 -
I’m a member of Dollar shaving. £5 for start up razor with blades and really impressed
You can then sign up to get blades delivered every month, or every other month for a fairly reasonable price.0 -
I just go to the salon and ask for a BSC. Job done. If I'm in a rush, I'll ask Mrs Stig to whip it off with some duck tape.0
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Me too. Never any problem.Bigmac said:Have used cornerstone for about a year and have to say great products and nice website to navigate round.Had one problem with an order and was sorted within 30 minutes via email.
Adjust the delivery based on you use.
Not expensive.0 -
Always wet shaved and wasted fortunes on overpriced shaving accoutrements...
Now use cheap disposable three blade razors and a decent gel, never foam.1 -
Harry’s for me, tried cornerstone and wasn’t impressed. Like the quality of the stuff with Harry’s, good foam and balm to go with the razors1
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So thisMcBobbin said:
Sometimes get given leaflets about them, with special offers. Considering giving them a go. How does the subscription work?EastStand said:*Cough cough* Cornerstone are a British startup. Using German engineered blades with all skincare supplies made here in the UK. I may or may not work for them also *cough cough*
Check them out online and check out the reviews - no quibble refund on all 1st subscription orders too, so if you’re not a fan you’re not out of pocket.
Use Gillette Mach 3, sensor excel before that, since time immemorial. I just use water to shave, does the job, sometimes some balm afterwards. They cost a fortune, so I work them until blunt as hell, then cut myself with the first shave with a new blade.1 -
Recently upgraded from the generic blue twin blade fixed head razors to three bladed Wilkinson Sword disposables, and the difference is amazing, I wont go back. Often go several days without shaving and the little blue ones just cant cope - the 3 blade razors have no trouble.
Used Bic disposables once - never again, they rip your face to shreds.
Waitrose essential shave gel is a recent discovery - smells lovely and lasts for ages.
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been massively impressed with harrys, would recommend, shaving for me can be a real effort lol0
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I’m a Gillette man. Whatever then new one is. Coupled with a decent king of shaves shave oil and 12 blades will last almost s year
35 quid for the blades
£5 for the oli
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And I use a Sharpo which I got online to clean the crap out of the blades. Well worth the £15 I paid
Cheap blades just really hurt my face0 -
I've been wet shaving since I was about 18 (electric shaver before then) & for the past god knows how many years I've been using Gillette blades......last few years Mach3. I usually shave every other day....maybe 1 in 3 if not seeing clients (or women
) Always use foam not gel & again by Gillette (sensitive skin).
cant be arsed to change & pleased with the feel once done. No nicks at all & change the blade every other week.0 -
Yes it’s still the old wet shave for me with the traditional double edged blade followed by Hai Karate ( or equivalent) aftershave splashed vigorously on all those freshly opened spurting wounds - a proper man’s shave ( only if you don’t scream as the aftershave hits home) 2
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I am reminded of this chart:
So for me, it's any old crap that has the words "disposable razors" on the packet. As cheap as possible.6 -
Has anyone tried that caffeine shampoo ?cafcfan said:I am reminded of this chart:
So for me, it's any old crap that has the words "disposable razors" on the packet. As cheap as possible.0 -
Oh Christ, you've all turned into Gok Wan.7
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Yeah. Tasted awful and kept me up all night.smudge7946 said:
Has anyone tried that caffeine shampoo ?cafcfan said:I am reminded of this chart:
So for me, it's any old crap that has the words "disposable razors" on the packet. As cheap as possible.20
