Author Topic: Anyone here use Sraight or Double Edge Safety razors? (Read 13668 times)

Telesphorus · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:43:35 PM »

I bought a brush and boar bristle brush at Walgreens. Probably paid too much but I didn't want to wait.

shaved for the fourth time with the same gillette sharp edge blade. It works wonderfully well, it's real easy, and I really like the effect of using the shaving soap and brush. I have a real nice close shave, and I realize that I must be careful how I dress lest the women swoon and faint as I pass.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:15:50 PM »

sorry, bought shaving soap and boar bristle shaving brush: total cost $12 plus tax. At Walgreens. works quite well. In fact I'm surprised at how close the shave is. I think these 7 o'clock sharp edge (gillette orange) are good for at least 5 shaves. Certainly for four.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #47 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:48:23 AM »

Walmart has double edge razor blades for $1.76 a ten pack. A much much better deal than Walgreens. (more than $7 for ten)

The brand is wilkinson sword. I tried it today. It gives a very close shave seems to be sharp, but I had cuts one my neck, that I usually don't have. I used the styptic pencil, which stings but rapidly stops bleeding.

I'll be comparing the gillette, wilkinson sword, and astra over the next few weeks.

They cost 25, 18, and 10 cents a blade respectively.

Graham · « **Reply #48 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:08:53 PM »

It's a very cheap way to shave. Once you're settled in you'll spend all of $20 on shaving products in a year. As opposed to, I don't know, $100+ with disposables?

I'm still looking into the straight razor idea. There are some beautiful ones out there. http://www.fendrihan.com/straight-razors-thiers-issard-c-116_22_109.html?page=2&sort=2a

Telesphorus · « **Reply #49 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:20:11 PM »

Someone recommended the Dovo brand of straight razor.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #50 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:34:03 AM »

Not to bore people, but I want to point out that the walmart blades are great - quite sharp - good for three shaves at least. I've cut myself more with them than other blades, but they really give a very close shave. Walmart "wilkinson sword"

s2srea · « **Reply #51 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:40:38 AM »

I'm gonna see if they have them in my local WM.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #52 on:** July 05, 2012, 05:05:28 PM »

I picked up my grandfather's razors and tried them out. They give a closer shave than the feather travel razor.

They're nice.

theology101 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 05, 2012, 05:17:09 PM »

Ive used the double edged ones since I started shaving. First time I used one I didnt screw it down enough and took a big hunk out of my face by the ear. To this day no hair grows there lol. Shaving is a calming ritual for me, I use a brush and hot lather, its great.

s2srea · « **Reply #54 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:57:46 PM »

Quote from: theology101

Ive used the double edged ones since I started shaving. First time I used one I didnt screw it down enough and took a big hunk out of my face by the ear. To this day no hair grows there lol.

Just think- if you do this enough times, you'd never need to shave! lol

I've been using DE razors for a few months now and love it. Its not only economical, but I can feel the difference in my skin. I have wavy, almost curly, hair, and would often get razor burn on my neck area. Its mostly gone away.

I must say, I know we don't get along much, but thank you to Tele who recommended those Wilkinson Swords from Wal-Mart, and they're now my favorite- cheap and good shaves. I found out that Wilkinson Sword is made by Gillette.

theology101 · « **Reply #55 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:07:01 AM »

Quote from: s2srea

Quote from: theology101
Ive used the double edged ones since I started shaving. First time I used one I didnt screw it down enough and took a big hunk out of my face by the ear. To this day no hair grows there lol.

Just think- if you do this enough times, you'd never need to shave! lol

I've been using DE razors for a few months now and love it. Its not only economical, but I can feel the difference in my skin. I have wavy, almost curly, hair, and would often get razor burn on my neck area. Its mostly gone away.

I must say, I know we don't get along much, but thank you to Tele who recommended those Wilkinson Swords from Wal-Mart, and they're now my favorite- cheap and good shaves. I found out that Wilkinson Sword is made by Gillette.

Oh you guys are talking about double bladed, not double edged. I use one of these

http://supersafetyrazors.hostedbywebstore.com/Parker-Double-Safety-Razor-Chrome/dp/B0019LSBGO?traffic_src=bing_shopping&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=bing_shopping

You twist the hwndle and the top opens, then you drop in a blade. As you close the top the blade bends so the edges get close to the safety guard. If not bent enough, its like taking a knife to your face. The price is totally worth it as the razor will last forever, and a package of blades is very cheap. Furthermore, each blade lasts me two weeks give or take.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2013, 04:23:46 AM »

A few days ago I received a box of 20 10 packs of feathers that cost $60.

Putting this brand on a mild setting, I find it's much easier to get a close shave. When I was inexperienced I had better luck with the cheaper blades, but I found that it was extremely difficult to get every part of the face smooth. These blades make it possible. This supply should last me at least 2 years.

Tiffany · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2013, 06:24:52 AM »

There is almost always a coupon deal out there for razors. If you followed a coupon blog and payed attention to the razor deals once or twice a month you could get different types extremely cheap.