Getting it straight-- the razor obsessed shaving megathread - Page 58

AMCJEEP · 12-14-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman

Santa was standing beside me as I made the wish list and then just pulled out her credit card. Done deal. Ordering all those lotions and potions just seems odd, never been one for that much pomp and circumstance on any of the required hygene habits. We'll see how it turns out.

But after ordering all that last night I really noticed how unsatisfied I was with my fusion this morning.

For me, I noticed that all of that stuff last A LOT longer than the expensive fusion /mach3 stuff. I used to get 3 shaves max out of a mach 3 blade. If I had a full beard I would have to trim it down before I attempted to shave it clean.

With the safety razor stuff, I the blade lasts 3 times as long, I could shave a full beard the same as 1 day stubble, and the soaps last longer than a cane of shaving cream.

adam_c_eckhardt · 12-14-2011, 04:08 PM

I've been trying different blades out and have definitely noticed a difference. I just ruled out Derby- they just don't give a close shave for me.

If any other safety razor noobs wanna give the derbys a try, PM me your address and I'll send the rest of mine your way. There are only 3 or 4 of them- but it might be worth a try...

EvilGenius · 12-14-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeraux

I still don't think you need a magical Badger nutsack hair brush or any kind of fanciful Italian creme concoction made only from the breast milk of virgin farm girls which is weird when you think about it anyway because I'm not sure why they'd be lactating in the first place to get a fantastic shave. In the shower, I just rub the same bar of soap that I use to wash with directly on my face and then work that into a thick lather. Absolutely baby's ass smooth and no more equipment needed than a razor and blade.

I joined Badger & Blade a few day ago and told them I basically do the same thing.

That went over well.

Josephvman · 12-14-2011, 08:28 PM

I've got a bunch of Personna medical prep blades that are very good, but I keep coming back to the Feathers. If anyone wants to try them PM me your address. I'm assuming it's okay to wrap them up and put them in an envelope to mail.

Rider · 12-15-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilSpace

Nothing worse than a brush that sheds and fucks up your shave. I have an old badger that I bought years ago that works and the Merkur that has not lost one bristle in over a year now.

Mine keeps crapping in my sink.

pilot · 12-16-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Mine keeps crapping in my sink.

Good thing it isn't a Honey Badger, your sink would have been eaten by now.

oj may · 12-16-2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pilot

Good thing it isn't a Honey Badger, your sink would have been eaten by now.

Yah, but no shit would have been given,

Lafitte · 12-27-2011, 06:55 AM

I need to stay away from this forum.
Started looking at the rimfire thread ; bought 2 new guns.
Started looking at this thread : bought new Futur/soap/brush/stand.

May report back on new shaving results. Throwing out cheap disposables and Fusion handle . Haven't bought any Fusion refills since I noticed what they cost.

Jman · 12-27-2011, 07:23 AM

OK so opened my stuff on the 25th and looked bad enough on the 26th that I thought I would give it a try. Did the hot shower, then hot towel thing to prep.

Lather covered well (used a cream, not a soap) just wasn't as frothy as I was expecting.

Took a deep breath and went at it. Honestly, don't know why everyone is so freaked out by this. It wasn't hard, I didn't nick myself even once. I did the three pass thing with new lather each run. Pretty happy with the results. Need to get a bit better at the chin area but no complaints.

Josephvman · 12-27-2011, 09:08 AM

If you guys haven't tried the Cella Almond Oil shave soap you need to. It'd kind of a putty consistency and produces this amazing thick lather. Smells fantastic too.

I've got a pretty heavy beard, but I can get such a great shave with the Cella and my Feather razor with their blades that I can skip a day and look presentable.

pilot · 12-30-2011, 12:57 PM

Santa brought me a Merkur for Crimmus.

HillbillyNinja · 12-30-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot

Santa brought me a Merkur for Crimmus.

Now, on to drawing blood!

pilot · 12-30-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HillbillyNinja

Now, on to drawing blood!

I've already used it twice and no blood was lost.

Now that straight razor I tried, blood was flowing with the first swipe.

PhilSpace · 12-30-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot

Santa brought me a Merkur for Crimmus.

Cool, you will like it. Close saves, the blades are cheap and and you can use it for your manscaping too.

P B G · 12-30-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot

Santa brought me a Merkur for Crimmus.

GF did this to me... Just popped it open tonight.

Me = Scared.

12-14-2011, 08:28 PM	#859
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,310	I've got a bunch of Personna medical prep blades that are very good, but I keep coming back to the Feathers. If anyone wants to try them PM me your address. I'm assuming it's okay to wrap them up and put them in an envelope to mail. __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

12-27-2011, 06:55 AM	#863
Lafitte on the road Joined: Oct 2004 Location: where I'm at Oddometer: 425	not again I need to stay away from this forum. Started looking at the rimfire thread ; bought 2 new guns. Started looking at this thread : bought new Futur/soap/brush/stand. May report back on new shaving results. Throwing out cheap disposables and Fusion handle . Haven't bought any Fusion refills since I noticed what they cost. __________________ I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake----which I also keep handy.

12-27-2011, 07:23 AM	#864
Jman a.k.a. FUglyK Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Land of Flat and Straight EH ! Oddometer: 858	OK so opened my stuff on the 25th and looked bad enough on the 26th that I thought I would give it a try. Did the hot shower, then hot towel thing to prep. Lather covered well (used a cream, not a soap) just wasn't as frothy as I was expecting. Took a deep breath and went at it. Honestly, don't know why everyone is so freaked out by this. It wasn't hard, I didn't nick myself even once. I did the three pass thing with new lather each run. Pretty happy with the results. Need to get a bit better at the chin area but no complaints. __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline. So Gimme Fuel, Gimme Fire, Gimme that which I desire

12-27-2011, 09:08 AM	#865
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,310	If you guys haven't tried the Cella Almond Oil shave soap you need to. It'd kind of a putty consistency and produces this amazing thick lather. Smells fantastic too. I've got a pretty heavy beard, but I can get such a great shave with the Cella and my Feather razor with their blades that I can skip a day and look presentable. __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

12-30-2011, 12:57 PM	#866
pilot Slacker Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City Oddometer: 29,455	Santa brought me a Merkur for Crimmus. __________________ The finishers medal is satisfyingly heavy... Neduro on Dakar The other 10% are sociopaths , serial killers and KLR riders. You wont get much sympathy from them. -Furious D

12-14-2011, 04:08 PM	#857
adam_c_eckhardt thunked Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Live Free or Die Oddometer: 4,237	I've been trying different blades out and have definitely noticed a difference. I just ruled out Derby- they just don't give a close shave for me. If any other safety razor noobs wanna give the derbys a try, PM me your address and I'll send the rest of mine your way. There are only 3 or 4 of them- but it might be worth a try...

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