Classic Wet Shaving

[SmokeyJoe]

I want to add that since i started shaving in my teens, ive suffered from very bad shaving rash. Especially around the neck area.
But since ive used my new safety razor setup, the rash has been easily 95% better.

 

[SAVaper]

I want to add that since i started shaving in my teens, ive suffered from very bad shaving rash. Especially around the neck are.
But since ive used my new safety razor setup, the rash has been easily 95% better.

Really?
I have the same problem with shavers rash around the neck line.

Took a chance and placed my order today hoping this will be an improvement for me too.

Thanks for the good news.
I am looking forward to try this.


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[Clouds4Days]

Tried the BIC blades today. Waaaay too mild for me. But then again, i can remove automotive paint with my stubble
Rockwell is also very enjoyable.
So far Supermax Diamond works best for me.
But still have to try the Minora and Dorco

Feather are as sharp as they come give those a try too @SmokeyJoe

 

[Clouds4Days]

I want to add that since i started shaving in my teens, ive suffered from very bad shaving rash. Especially around the neck are.
But since ive used my new safety razor setup, the rash has been easily 95% better.

Do you use a pre shave @SmokeyJoe ?
I've found since using a pre shave the results are even better.

 

[Clouds4Days]

Really?
I have the same problem with shavers rash around the neck line.

Took a chance and placed my order today hoping this will be an improvement for me too.

Thanks for the good news.
I am looking forward to try this.


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Nice @SAVaper cant wait to see what you getting. Dont forget to post your shave mail and give us a update after that first shave.

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Do you use a pre shave @SmokeyJoe ?
I've found since using a pre shave the results are even better.

My pre shave is washing with a moisturizer soap with mild water. Same ive been doing for years. I can shave with top of the range gillette plastic blades and guaranteed i will get a rash. With this setup, absolute zero. Ive gone through 10 blades since i got it, a shave a day. Not once did i get a rash. Im over the moon

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Really?
I have the same problem with shavers rash around the neck line.

Took a chance and placed my order today hoping this will be an improvement for me too.

Thanks for the good news.
I am looking forward to try this.


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If you still get rash (it will be substancialy less) then i would HIGHLY recommend their honey after shave balm. The stuff is magic post shave. Another plus is a small amount goes a long way. I suspect my tin will last 6 months min

 

[Clouds4Days]

My pre shave is washing with a moisturizer soap with mild water. Same ive been doing for years. I can shave with top of the range gillette plastic blades and garunteed i will get a rash. With this setup, absolute zero. Ive gone through 10 blades since i got it, a shave a day. Not once did i get a rash. Im over the moon

That's great to hear @SmokeyJoe

Those multi blade cartridges cause a heck of alot skin irritation. One doesn't realise but if you using a 5 blade and you go over one spot 3 times that's actually equivalent to doing 15 passes on the same spot.

 

[SAVaper]

If you still get rash (it will be substancialy less) then i would HIGHLY recommend their honey after shave balm. The stuff is magic post shave. Another plus is a small amount goes a long way. I suspect my tin will last 6 months min

Thanks for the advice. I use Lab Series Razor Burn as an aftershave which is really awesome stuff but pricey. I will order the honey balm next.

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[SAVaper]

Nice @SAVaper cant wait to see what you getting. Dont forget to post your shave mail and give us a update after that first shave.

I will do that hopefully Monday

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[Raindance]

More on these later when I get to a proper keyboard. Let me just for now say the other unit arrived.View attachment 187699 View attachment 187700 View attachment 187701 View attachment 187702
Regards

Sorry guys, time has been at a premium lately. Maybe a good thing because now I have gotten some use of the Bluebeard Razor and to my own surprise it has become my favourite.
It is a simple no frills three piece device, so it does not look as impressive as the other one, but when it comes to doing what it was intended to do it is absolutely marvellous. Lighter than the adjustable setup it still has sufficient mass to feel properly substantial. With decent size "stubble ports" below the blade it also cleans very easy with just a simple rinse while shaving.
I also bought a pack of ten Bluebeard branded blades, think I read somewhere they are Feather blades and the combo is awesome. My upper-lip hair is usually what pulls and tugs the most yet this setup glides through it. Shaving feels the same no matter where on my face.

I have taken up using a thin layer of Prep as pre-shave lathered up with Spar shaving gel. (still have three full cans in the drawer) Combining these two like this does create a really thick lather and a very fresh feeling on skin. Prep used to complicate rinsing the old plastic razor but with the "wicking ports" on the latest device it just rinses out with no issues.

Used to skip shaving over weekends but not lately.

Regards

 

[Clouds4Days]

Sorry guys, time has been at a premium lately. Maybe a good thing because now I have gotten some use of the Bluebeard Razor and to my own surprise it has become my favourite.
It is a simple no frills three piece device, so it does not look as impressive as the other one, but when it comes to doing what it was intended to do it is absolutely marvellous. Lighter than the adjustable setup it still has sufficient mass to feel properly substantial. With decent size "stubble ports" below the blade it also cleans very easy with just a simple rinse while shaving.
I also bought a pack of ten Bluebeard branded blades, think I read somewhere they are Feather blades and the combo is awesome. My upper-lip hair is usually what pulls and tugs the most yet this setup glides through it. Shaving feels the same no matter where on my face.

I have taken up using a thin layer of Prep as pre-shave lathered up with Spar shaving gel. (still have three full cans in the drawer) Combining these two like this does create a really thick lather and a very fresh feeling on skin. Prep used to complicate rinsing the old plastic razor but with the "wicking ports" on the latest device it just rinses out with no issues.

Used to skip shaving over weekends but not lately.

Regards

Nice little write up there @Raindance .
I too like a Safety Razor with a bit of heft to it.
Glad you enjoying shaving again and it is no longer just a "Chore" one has to do.

 

[Clouds4Days]

I just finished uploading a video of the Weishi 9306-G safety razor.
Appologies in advance for the not so great audio, need to try using my stick Mic next time instead of the built in Mic.

 

[Resistance]

Sorry guys, time has been at a premium lately. Maybe a good thing because now I have gotten some use of the Bluebeard Razor and to my own surprise it has become my favourite.
It is a simple no frills three piece device, so it does not look as impressive as the other one, but when it comes to doing what it was intended to do it is absolutely marvellous. Lighter than the adjustable setup it still has sufficient mass to feel properly substantial. With decent size "stubble ports" below the blade it also cleans very easy with just a simple rinse while shaving.
I also bought a pack of ten Bluebeard branded blades, think I read somewhere they are Feather blades and the combo is awesome. My upper-lip hair is usually what pulls and tugs the most yet this setup glides through it. Shaving feels the same no matter where on my face.

I have taken up using a thin layer of Prep as pre-shave lathered up with Spar shaving gel. (still have three full cans in the drawer) Combining these two like this does create a really thick lather and a very fresh feeling on skin. Prep used to complicate rinsing the old plastic razor but with the "wicking ports" on the latest device it just rinses out with no issues.

Used to skip shaving over weekends but not lately.

Regards

wicking ports" on the latest device
Said in true vaping style.

 

[Clouds4Days]

wicking ports" on the latest device
Said in true vaping style.

I didnt even pick that up while I was speed reading

The bottom plate where the blade sits is the Guard.
So those are the Guard slots.

Here's a Diagram of a safety razor and also of a straight razor/Shavette.
Will come in handy when we talking about a particular part.

 

[Juan_G]

How long does these blades last you guys? Are you supposed to use a new blade with every shave? Still enjoying this new way of shaving a lot more than the cartridge way. I now shave twice a week, it used to be once a week due to the rash I was getting.

 

[Clouds4Days]

How long does these blades last you guys? Are you supposed to use a new blade with every shave? Still enjoying this new way of shaving a lot more than the cartridge way. I now shave twice a week, it used to be once a week due to the rash I was getting.

Hi @Juan_G it all depends on how thick your beard is , but I usually get around 5-6 shaves but I have heard of some folks only getting around 2-3 shaves off a blade.

The best way to tell is once you feel your hairs pulling when shaving then you know it's time to put in a new blade as the old one has become blunt.

 

[Juan_G]

Hi @Juan_G it all depends on how thick your beard is , but I usually get around 5-6 shaves but I have heard of some folks only getting around 2-3 shaves off a blade.

The best way to tell is once you feel your hairs pulling when shaving then you know it's time to put in a new blade as the old one has become blunt.

Thank you, I will wait for the hair pulling stadium then haha!

 

[Resistance]

How long does these blades last you guys? Are you supposed to use a new blade with every shave? Still enjoying this new way of shaving a lot more than the cartridge way. I now shave twice a week, it used to be once a week due to the rash I was getting.

Boiling water over the blade and I "drip" a few drops surgical spirits in the water when I soak it before shaving.
I also have soft facial hairs so I can't shave everyday or I get ingrown hairs. And this I used to get a lot with cartridges. If you shave about twice a week your blades could last you longer as long as you do this (it kills the bad stuff that causes irritation),but the blade has to be reasonably sharp from the get go.
I have shaved with a good sharp blade for weeks without issues and then I have shaved with a new blade everytime because it wasn't sharp and I could feel it.
The more you shave the more you will learn to read the blade while shaving (like intuition kicking in)

 

[SAVaper]

I bought this set as a start. There are several blades included. Which do you recommend I start with? I would guess my stubble is relatively hard.

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[Resistance]

I bought this set as a start. There are several blades included. Which do you recommend I start with? I would guess my stubble is relatively hard.

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Super max,Minora

 

[Clouds4Days]

Boiling water over the blade and I "drip" a few drops surgical spirits in the water when I soak it before shaving.
I also have soft facial hairs so I can't shave everyday or I get ingrown hairs. And this I used to get a lot with cartridges. If you shave about twice a week your blades could last you longer as long as you do this (it kills the bad stuff that causes irritation),but the blade has to be reasonably sharp from the get go.
I have shaved with a good sharp blade for weeks without issues and then I have shaved with a new blade everytime because it wasn't sharp and I could feel it.
The more you shave the more you will learn to read the blade while shaving (like intuition kicking in)

Excellent point on the sterilizing @Resistance .

Its important to get into good hygiene habits from the get go.

I usually remove my blade after each shave so I can rinse and clean the top cap, guard and handle separately.
I usually also rinse the blade and dry up everything.

Not only is this good hygiene it will also preserve your safty razor to last longer because most Safety Razors are not made of stainless steel so cleaning and drying up all the water after each shave is important.

Then when starting a shave what I usually do is add hot water to my bowl for my brush to soak and stick my safety razor inside with it too kill off any germs, if you adding surgical spirits even better else hot water will do.

 

[Clouds4Days]

I bought this set as a start. There are several blades included. Which do you recommend I start with? I would guess my stubble is relatively hard.

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That's a nice kit @SAVaper , @SmokeyJoe also got that kit. It's a really nice Set to start with and in a ideal world is all one really needs but.....

We all want to or would like to try different soaps, blades, aftershave, safty razors, pre shaves,brushes etc..etc..

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Ok so the BIC razors are a big no no for me. Second time ive tried them, not sharp enough. Had to shave with more force which resulted in a lot of nicks. This mutant beard of mine needs more oomph. So far supermax diamond is still tops for me. But as said previously, my beard stubble is redicuoulsy hard

 

[Clouds4Days]

Something else I wanted to mention to everyone is if you decided that you sticking with Traditional/Classic Wet Shaving the DE1 is a lovely razor you can stick with for a long time (if you dont wanna try anything else) but I can strongly suggest when you can to invest in another brush.

The one supplied in the kits definitely will also suffice for a long time I used mine for 8 months before I decided to get a new one just to try out and see the difference.

And I can say it is definitely worth the investment.