The shaving thread

[Chankgeez]

Thanks, Sparrow, never got on with electric shavers though.

Also, I'm a Luddite. I prefer as low technology as I can get away with.

[Sparrow]

i get yah. i didn't like the electric ones either. this one can get down close. and it's smooth.

[Achtane]

My electric razor pulls more than it cuts, but its pop-out trimmer thing is good for reducing extra I'm-off-work-so-fuck-shaving growth.
After that, I shave with a months-old disposable razor and vegetable oil. What am I doing with my life.

I wanna get a doubled-edged razor sometime.

[Chankgeez]

Yeah, trimmers & clippers I'm fine with. I usually "cut" my own hair with clippers.

I actually haven't used an electric razor since around the time I first started shaving. So, Sparrow, I'm sure the latest models are much better.

I think everyone should try a double edge razor though.

I think I might just buy a sampler pack of blades.

[MrNovember]

I just got a job where I'll be working in a cleanroom for the summer
Goodbye beard

[Fuzz_Pi]

The Feathers are supposed to be insanely sharp. Most likely too sharp for my skin.

Feathers are sharp. But not as insanely throat cut sharp as they're hyped up to be. Take care with yer technique and they're the quickest and cleanest shave. With that being said my skin seems to like sharper blades, and I always considered myself someone with very sensitive skin.

Definitely worth a trying.

[Chankgeez]

Thanks, Fuzz_Pi, yeah, I think I've convinced myself to go for one of these sampler packs:

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Sample-Packs_c_1.html

Probably the $10 one.

Although, someone recommended to me the DORCO ST-301s, which are only available in the "Everything" pack. I have a feeling that'd be a little overkill getting that pack.

[christianatl]

Same Merkur here.

[Chankgeez]

Nice.

I'll probably be shaving with one of those for the rest of my life (unless I decide to get into the straight razor game).

[foomanfat]

I need something better for shaving the neck area behind my beard. My electric shaver is great for my face and head, but garbage on neck.

[KaosCill8r]

Rinse the blade in cold water. Gives a much closer shave. Also have you tried sorbolene as shaving cream. Razer glides nicely using that. Works good on my head. Used to work great on my face too, but I haven't shaved my face in years. I have a beard that would make me welcome as a member of ZZ Top.

[Chankgeez]

Thanks for the tips, KaosCill8r.

I have some blades incoming to try out courtesy of the_carl. Will update after I've tried shaving with 'em.

[Chankgeez]

Nice, maz.

First shave with the Astras today. A much smoother shave than the Wilkinson Swords I've been shaving with.

Didn't use too heavy a hand because I wasn't sure how sharp they were gonna be. Not super sharp. Didn't shave too closely. Next time I'll go a little closer. I'm pretty happy with 'em so far. I can see switching over to 'em. Remains to be seen how the Feathers'll fare.

Once again, thanks to the_carl for facilitating this blade testage.

[the_carl]

I use an Edwin Jagger DE89 and dig the Astras as my daily blades since I get a pretty good shave out of them and never cut myself despite not paying enough attention to what I'm doing. The Feathers are definitely sharper but I have to be careful with them or I get razor burn from my shitty technique.

[Chankgeez]

I kept running my hand over my face yesterday and saying. "Wow, this's a pretty nice shave and I didn't even put that much effort into it."

I'll go through all the Astras you sent before switching over to the Feathers.