Author Topic: Anyone here use Sraight or Double Edge Safety razors? (Read 13641 times)

s2srea · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:40:36 AM »

Quote from: Raoul76

Are you part Indian? I hear they can't grow beards.

No I'm not Indian sir but I can't figure out why my beard is so uneven! You'd figure being Mexican and Lebanese I wouldn't have a problem with facial hair- ah... but unlike many of my kinsmen, I'm a very unhairy fellow, so maybe that has something to do with it. Got about 20 chest hairs sporadically placed, and thats it.

@
Raoul76:
My dream of having a Moses-like beard will forever be out of reach.

s2srea · « **Reply #31 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:44:32 AM »

Quote from: Telesphorus

s2rea, did you decide which sort of razor you're going to buy in bulk yet?

I can't decide. I've got about 4 left now, and I don't know which kind to buy.

Well so far, I've used only the Derbys and the Feathers. I was worried about using the Feathers after reading how they weren't for newbies, and how many cuts you could get. I did rather well with them, and will buy some more. I like the idea that they're sharper, and so that allows you to use less passes.

How's that skin of yours?

Telesphorus · « **Reply #32 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:45:47 AM »

Quote from: s2srea

Quote from: Telesphorus
s2rea, did you decide which sort of razor you're going to buy in bulk yet?

I can't decide. I've got about 4 left now, and I don't know which kind to buy.

Well so far, I've used only the Derbys and the Feathers. I was worried about using the Feathers after reading how they weren't for newbies, and how many cuts you could get. I did rather well with them, and will buy some more. I like the idea that they're sharper, and so that allows you to use less passes.

How's that skin of yours?

I'm not having any trouble with my skin now. the soap I used initially caused irritation. The Aveeno therapetic shaving gel prevents any trouble.

I have a lot of trouble shaving my neck close though. Even with the feathers.

The cartridges are just so much easier . . .

Telesphorus · « **Reply #33 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:52:44 AM »

I'm not sure feathers are worth the extra expense. My razor only came with two feather blades though, so I don't have a lot of experience with them.

The Gillette 7'oclock are actually pretty good. Astra is okay, but not as good a second time.

I just have no idea what to get, but none of them are a panacea.

s2srea · « **Reply #34 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:09:26 PM »

Hmm.. I think i'll have to try the Gillette's .

Do you think you'll stick with it?

insidebaseball · « **Reply #35 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:04:49 PM »

I have a thick beard and I started using disposable razors. They seem to be a good value and last for a while.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #36 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:32:18 PM »

Quote from: s2srea

Hmm.. I think i'll have to try the Gillette's .

Do you think you'll stick with it?

I don't know - they do seem to be "smoother". I just shaved with my last feather blade for a second time, and it was still sharp, and I actually got a good shave, nicking myself very slightly, probably because I left the razor open so the blade could dry.

I might try the German "chroma" or the Japanese "Shogun."

Telesphorus · « **Reply #37 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:28:41 AM »

Amazon seems to have some good prices on some brands.

I just ordered 100 astra and 100 gillette 7 o'clock sharp edge double edge razor blades for $35 with free shipping.

The Astras cost $10, the gillete sharp edge cost $25. That should be a year and a half supply at least, supposing I use each astra twice and each gillete three or four times.

I tried to start my session here at cathinfo, but I'm not sure if it went through or not.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:36:06 AM »

I shaved this morning, starting with a feather using it for the fifth time. I did one half the face, then switched to an astra.

The feather on its fifth time was doing better than the astra on its first.

Both were satisfactory though. The astras can probably only be used twice, but at 10 cents a blade, it's cheaper than the feathers unless you use them 8 times.

s2srea · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:04:30 AM »

Good test! I'm really liking the feathers too. They're just so smooth.

If you had to choose between Astra's and Gillette's, which would you choose?

Graham: Did you pick up that straight razor yet?

Telesphorus · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:48:31 AM »

Quote from: s2srea

Good test! I'm really liking the feathers too. They're just so smooth.

If you had to choose between Astra's and Gillette's, which would you choose?

Graham: Did you pick up that straight razor yet?

I'll let you know in a few weeks after I've compared them for a long time.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #41 on:** February 21, 2012, 06:23:18 AM »

I feel like I'm finally getting the hang of it. Nice clean shave today, and it didn't take too long.

However, because of the abrasion it requires taking one or two days off a week. I suppose Saturday morning would be the day to take off under normal conditions. Barbasol is not good enough, imo.

s2srea · « **Reply #42 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:20:40 AM »

Excellent. I've been having similar luck with my technique. And, you're right, its going quicker too.

It sounds like you're still looking for the right shaving cream? May I suggest this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015UWUFM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0015UWUFM&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwchanco-20

I don't think you can beat the reviews. After all these shaves, there's barely a dent in the soap, but getting a beaver brush is required. There are a bunch of inexpensive ones.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #43 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:40:59 AM »

Aveeno therapeutic shave gel works great, I was just testing to see if I could go with something that costs $1 a can instead of $4.

s2srea · « **Reply #44 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:42:36 AM »

I like Aveeno too; its really rich and creamy on the beard, and adds quite a bit of protection. . But you have to admit, it seems these razors were 'meant' for wet shaves. I wonder if there's a difference somehow...