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Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - Ombligo - 08-30-2013
I must be lucky -- Excel blades last me three weeks of everyday shaving. I use conditioner in place of shaving cream, gel, etc...
I do not use disposables though.
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - haikuman - 08-30-2013
I use the Gillette ProGlide and I shave everyday. I use the
5-blade disposable cartridges. I use any soap that is available *(:>*
It has been discussed here before and I find that this routine works.
After shaving I rinse my blades with water from the faucet thoroughly.
I dry the razor carefully with my towel and then rinse the blades again
with alcohol. I also rinse the blades with alcohol before I shave.
I consistently have blades last longer than I can remember . . . ymmv
Rudie *(:>*
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - WHiiP - 08-30-2013
deckeda wrote:
I haven't ever been happy with my (about a year old) electric shaver and so got out a fresh Sensor Excell disposable from the drawer and some new foam shave cream.
First day was perfect but by Day 2, certainly Day 3 it's no better than using the electric and really drags now, with red marks on my neck. I thought I used to get at least 3 good shaves? I did the "arm shrop" wiping the blade on my arm afterwards each time.
Dunno that I want to commit to learning how to use a straight razor but would rather try an old style dual edge first next? I guess I need to relearn my expectations here and options.
It usually takes a week or more for your skin to adjust to the new shaving mechanism. Much longer if your have tender, sensitive skin.
:ROTFL:
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - decay - 08-30-2013
I switched to a cheap DE recently; so far so good.
BlueBird blades are OK, I may try Feather once these run out.
http://www.doubleedgeshavingplace.com/product/blue-bird-hi-stainless-double-edge-razor-blades-10-blades
Sometimes I use Barbasol foam, other times I use Cremo from a tube (sort of expensive).
Is this a nice Edwin Jagger?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390651066648
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - chopper - 08-30-2013
Hey, do the hipster thing and buy an old straight razor for like $45 in an Austin second hand shop and then start shaving/decapitating with that but only start a blog about it. Update daily.
Sorry, spent some time in Austin.
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - smacks - 08-30-2013
+1 on burning it off with your white gold wedding band.
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - Robert M - 08-30-2013
Decay,
Just about every Edwin Jagger ED razor is good.
That model I believe is similar to mine and it's a used razor. Soap.com has an Edwin Jagger on sale, too:
A little more $$$ but may be the same or similar model and it's brand-new.
Robert
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - macphanatic - 08-30-2013
I switched to a DE razor several years ago when I inherited my Grandfather's old Silver Gillete DE razor. I use Derby blades and get about a week from them.
I use disposables when I travel as the DE blades are a TSA no no for carry-on baggage.
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - decay - 08-30-2013
thanks, Robert - I hadn't noticed the ebay linked razor was used.
Re: [guy stuff] Shaving - I'm doin' it wrong - OWC Jamie - 08-30-2013
used= broken in / field tested - approved for further use