Shaving And You.

[SRS13]

Yeah and they are well priced. They have an eBay store but I bought direct from the website.

MensBiz also has heaps of stuff as well.

[NYTSKY]

Just checked out Mensbiz, ill definitely be using them in the future. They have great stuff and prices are competitive to overseas stores.

[TM7GTR]

19 year old baby-faced, non-frequent shaver checking in.

[Trozzle]

19 year old baby-faced, non-frequent shaver checking in.

Welcome, from a fellow baby-faced once a week shaver (stubble trimmer, to be specific )....however I'm 25 next month LOL

[TM7GTR]

hahaha ma man here.

[Trozzle]

So many feels....particularly that of a smooth face hahahaha

[Birds]

[-FIGJAM-]

used to be a once a week shaver. One month @ Kappoka changed that.....

Think I need a new saftey razor, at times when i shave the head becomes a little loose and I have to tighten again. Probably not the best thing if the blades are wobbling around

[NYTSKY]

My first shaving kit had one of these in it:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Weishi-9306E-shaving-safety-razor-Gift-present-20-Dorco-Double-Edged-Blades-/251205594250#ht_2253wt_1037

Nice razor for the price.

[Basti]

need to venture out of wasteland more. great thread.

currently using shick quattro from the jawline down. wahl trimmer for the rest. I find it best to jump out of the shower, dry off and get to shaving, especially because my facial hair has a whorl on my right cheek and every direction is against the grain lol.

[SRS13]

All my stuff arrived.

A but apprehensive but keen for the first try.

[Birds]

It's just your face man, you can grow another.

[NYTSKY]

All my stuff arrived.

A but apprehensive but keen for the first try.

Go slow and don't push too hard lol

[t5iv]

19 year old baby-faced, non-frequent shaver checking in.

Welcome, from a fellow baby-faced once a week shaver (stubble trimmer, to be specific )....however I'm 25 next month LOL

Ma man! I shave once a week- fortnight depending on mood. By the end of the fort

Night, I'm just reaching the itchy stage.

Just using a Mach III at present but have always wanted a proper razor and didn't know where to start. This thread helps heaps. Thanks heaps for all the info everyone!

[discoPumpkin]

4 pages dedicated to running a blade over skin...not bad fellas...not bad lol

[Birds]

4 pages dedicated to running a blade over skin...not bad fellas...not bad lol

We're beating the emo forums!

[SRS13]

It's just your face man, you can grow another.

When your putting a blade to your face it just doesn't seem as easy as that lol

Go slow and don't push too hard lol

OK, gave it a crack yesterday. It's much harder than it looks!

I used the following;

• Merkur 34c
• Astra Stainless Blade
• Omega Badger Brush
• Proraso Sensitive Shave Soap
• Ceramic bowl for lather

The Merkur - I liked the look of it and it was pretty easy to load with the 2 piece design.The weight was good, not heavy and not light, felt well weighted. But its very short compared to the normal Gillette/Shick commercial stuff so it felt a little uncomfortable in the hand at first. I think it will take some time getting used to the small handle, especially after years of long handle use.

The Astra blades I cant really comment on as they were the first I tried. Not as sharp as I thought but my technique is crap so cant blame them just yet.

The soap - struggled to get a good lather using a bowl but probably not the soap but just me again. But the soap left my face feeling very dry afterwards and really had to use a balm to 'moisturise' it. I'll try the cream next as not keen on the dry feeling it left afterwards.

First impression of 'wet shaving' - its pretty hard! I knicked myself a fair bit (probably 3 or 4 bleed spots!) but my growth is very tough and combined with not the best lather and poor shaving technique it was bound to happen.

Now I realise why this isn't for everyone. Its a lot of effort to shave with so much to do and it feels like starting all over again. The technique is completely different to your Mach 3 shave and it takes longer.

But shaving now seems like more of a hobby now and almost fun as opposed to a chore and that is what I think makes this appeal to many people.

My wife laughed and me and said its a lot of effort for a shave when you have to do it all again very soon... hhmm. But I'll stick at it and get better!

[NYTSKY]

I was the same first time around, couldnt get a good lather. I thought it was the cream but it was just my technique.

Now with the smallest amount of cream I can get a good lather which will last for 3 passes and then some. As you practise you will find your trouble areas and you will know how to change your style to get a good outcome.

My last shave was perfect and only took 5 mins

It will just take you a few goes to get used to it.

[Sklyn]

great report! =)

How do safety razors go with facial irregularities?

I have a fairly small mole type thing on my lip (think about pimple size thats ready to blow)

Would i be likely to take the top off every time i shave?

Cartridges seem pretty good at just flowing over the top of it with no drama.

[SRS13]

Not sure on the mole thing but I guess a razor is a razor, if it doesnt cut with the normal stuff it shouldn't cut with the safety stuff either.

I'm getting a decent lather now that I have worked out what is too dry and too wet.

Also the blade makes a massive difference, the feather literally sliced me everywhere, where as the son of rajab was sharp enough to cut nicely but not tear your face off.

Bought some pre-shave oil from Somersets just to aid with the process. Seems to have helped a little.

Edited May 20, 2013 by SRS13