Cut-throat shaving
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Lovely. Ta. Is there any advantage to soaking the brush for longer, or does it make no difference (as I suspect)?Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0
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Likewise.
My other half got me a set for my birthday, and it's quite nice to lock the bathroom door (for once), and have total peace for a shower and take your own damn time shaving. Really, really close shave, and didn't cut myself (world's biggest pack of Astras was ordered).
Could do with a bit of advice, if anyone can help:
I've got Mitchell's Wool Fat soap. Seems alright. What's the best process?
1. Soak brush (I guess the wetter the better)
2. "Buff up" soap puck with wet brush, loading the brush up with as much soap as possible
3. Lather face.
5. Bleed copiously.
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I'm not entirely sure whether my "more is more better-er" approach is right, and it might be a bit wasteful on the soap. Any advice?
I also use MWF and I stand some water on the top of the soap while the brush is soaking and actually squeeze out a lot of the water once the brush is soaked, pour the water off the soap and then carry on at your step 2. YMMV.
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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/13/kickstarter-removes-laser-razor-no-working-prototypeanyone seen the laser razor thats on kickstarter?!
Couple of days agoLaser Razor...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skarp/the-skarp-laser-razor-21st-century-shaving
Takes the fun out of it, right?
But... lasers
I'm a bit tempted to get one.0 -
Took delivery of a new pre-shave cream last week as I couldn't find the EJ version anywhere. I now have a very spiffy glass jar of Proraso Green menthol and eucalyptus pre-shave cream and I have to say I'm impressed. The smell is a nasal passage clearer, the cream invigorates the skin nicely (you'll see if you try it) and the shave is even smoother. Great stuff.
Oh, and still blown away by the ridiculous number of shaves I'm getting from WS black blades!Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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My 17 year old son needs new blades for his 18 blade Gilette thing. Took one look at the price and wants to go DE. Might have to get him some new blades so the DE can wait until Christmas.0
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Not been getting on with the EJ Sandalwood cream and cheapy balm so tried Bluebeards stuff last night. Went the whole hog and did oil, lather and balm afterwards. DE89 with Astra blade.
I can only describe it as the smoothest most comfortable shave I've ever had
Used a tiny amount of oil and rubbed in first, then sorted out hot water, brush soak etc
Cream lathers up far thicker and easier than others I've tried and you really do need a tiny amount of it. Very impressed.
Using the balm, it was a bit runnier than I expected but a dip of 2 finger tips in it provides easily enough to do the job. Nice and cooling. Mrs likes the smell too, bonus
I'm sold on it. Fun brand too.2020 Reilly Spectre - raw titanium
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And I just found 100 Astras for £9.95. Aces.
100 Fusion ProGlide that I used to use would have cost me £300.2020 Reilly Spectre - raw titanium
2020 Merida Reacto Disc Ltd - black on black
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I can definately recommend Geo F Trumpers (stop sniggering at the back) coral skin food for any wet shavers on here. Once you get past the colour - pink and the slightly Turkish delight smell, it makes your post shave skin feel fantastic and soothes any irritation.
Definitely worth begging, borrowing, stealing a sample of.... And it will last for ages if you decide to buy a bottle.0 -
Interesting.I can definitely recommend Geo F Trumpers (stop sniggering at the back) coral skin food for any wet shavers on here. Once you get past the colour - pink and the slightly Turkish delight smell, it makes your post shave skin feel fantastic and soothes any irritation.
Definitely worth begging, borrowing, stealing a sample of.... And it will last for ages if you decide to buy a bottle.
I have the sandalwood version. Turns out my wife hates sandalwood.
Oh well.
May try the coral next. What is the best competition?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I will have to keep an eye out for that... when the skin food finally runs out!
I know everyone has their own preferred DE blade, but I think the gillette 7 O'clock range are awesome blades for quality and money. I have tried lots of different brands including feathers which are always highly rated, but seem to be a little too 'keen' for my liking.0 -
On the subject of wimmin and disliking the soap smell, mine likes neither the scent of Mitchells Wool Fat or the Arko Soap stick that much. Turkish Delight certainly wouldn't be a winner. Any others?
Still locking the bathroom door of the weekend and taking my own sweet time over it. Lovely. Closest shave I've ever had from the final turn of my first Astra. Might see if I can take a radio in too.... Is 9am too early for shaving wine?Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
I thought a radio in the bathroom was compulsory for all men.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I thought a radio in the bathroom was compulsory for all men.
Stood on the shelf above the magazine/book rack!Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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I will look for your camera tonight.I thought a radio in the bathroom was compulsory for all men.
Stood on the shelf above the magazine/book rack!
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I thought a radio in the bathroom was compulsory for all men.
Stood on the shelf above the magazine/book rack!
Sadly I have yet to install the shelf. I like my books, and having them in a steamy bathroom just seems a bit off.Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
On the subject of wimmin and disliking the soap smell, mine likes neither the scent of Mitchells Wool Fat or the Arko Soap stick that much. Turkish Delight certainly wouldn't be a winner. Any others?
Still locking the bathroom door of the weekend and taking my own sweet time over it. Lovely. Closest shave I've ever had from the final turn of my first Astra. Might see if I can take a radio in too.... Is 9am too early for shaving wine?
Taylor of Old Bond Street's St. James? Smells lovely, but more of a cream than a block, so you'll go through it quicker.0 -
Yet another reason to maintain a lighthearted library in there. Nothing serious, or meaningful.I thought a radio in the bathroom was compulsory for all men.
Stood on the shelf above the magazine/book rack!
Sadly I have yet to install the shelf. I like my books, and having them in a steamy bathroom just seems a bit off.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
On the subject of wimmin and disliking the soap smell, mine likes neither the scent of Mitchells Wool Fat or the Arko Soap stick that much. Turkish Delight certainly wouldn't be a winner. Any others?
I've heard good things of http://www.nannyssillysoap.com/ and there is certainly a wide range - from 'Ice and slice' to 'Bergamot and Coriander' by way of 'Eucalyptus & Tea Tree'. Why not get your other half to pick one that she likes the sound of?
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19736073#p19736073]UndercoverElephant[/url] wrote:On the subject of wimmin and disliking the soap smell, mine likes neither the scent of Mitchells Wool Fat or the Arko Soap stick that much. Turkish Delight certainly wouldn't be a winner. Any others?
Still locking the bathroom door of the weekend and taking my own sweet time over it. Lovely. Closest shave I've ever had from the final turn of my first Astra. Might see if I can take a radio in too.... Is 9am too early for shaving wine?
Taylor of Old Bond Street's St. James? Smells lovely, but more of a cream than a block, so you'll go through it quicker.
Good shout - I think I'll pop in next time I'm working in that London. Thanks, as ever.Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
On the subject of wimmin and disliking the soap smell, mine likes neither the scent of Mitchells Wool Fat or the Arko Soap stick that much. Turkish Delight certainly wouldn't be a winner. Any others?
I've heard good things of http://www.nannyssillysoap.com/ and there is certainly a wide range - from 'Ice and slice' to 'Bergamot and Coriander' by way of 'Eucalyptus & Tea Tree'. Why not get your other half to pick one that she likes the sound of?
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And they do samples as well. Aces.Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
I have some blades sat doing nothing in my cupboard. I've no use for them as I'm settled on Astras now.
Does anyone want any of these for trying out?
Shark x5
Wilkinson Sword x5
Lord x5
Reef x5
Gilette 7 o'clock x4
Derby Extra x9 (maybe 8, dunno, can't remember)
Feather x9
2020 Reilly Spectre - raw titanium
2020 Merida Reacto Disc Ltd - black on black
2015 CAAD8 105 - very green - stripped to turbo bike
2018 Planet X Exocet 2 - grey
The departed:
2017 Cervelo R3 DI2 - sold
Boardman CX Team - sold
Cannondale Synapse - broken
Cube Streamer - stolen
Boardman Road Comp - stolen0 -
Thanks, but no thanks.IC. wrote:Does anyone want any of these for trying out?
I have a similar collection now I have settled on Ascos. Each to their own.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Not sure if anyone is still doing this, but I have some razor blades I have decided I don't like if anyone wants them for free as I now use Shark.
They are Bic Chrome Platinum, as per the image:
I reckon I have 5 or 6 packs so 25-30 blades. Free if someone wants to collect from SW14 or the City or anywhere in between along CS8.0 -
Not sure if anyone is still doing this? Surely someone other than me hasn't fallen victim to whole "bearded hipster" vogue!
Strangely I was only thinking about my journey of discovery as I loaded up another blade this morning (having got through three weeks of shaving with the last one!) and rubbed pre-shave on my stubble and then lathered up. Still haven't been tempted away from the magic that is a DE razor shave.Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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3 weeks per blade!!?0
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Shirley Basso wrote:Not sure if anyone is still doing this, but I have some razor blades I have decided I don't like if anyone wants them for free as I now use Shark.
They are Bic Chrome Platinum, as per the image:
I reckon I have 5 or 6 packs so 25-30 blades. Free if someone wants to collect from SW14 or the City or anywhere in between along CS8.
I'll take a pack (i.e. only 5 blades) if you fancy posting them please? I'm not up to that London much. Happy to Paypal you the cash or I'll stick a quid in a charity donation box of your choice (Scout's honour).Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
Shirley Basso wrote:3 weeks per blade!!?
I've actually started using my RazorPit even with the DE blades. I'm a partial beardy now and only removing the neckbeard, but I do not remember changing a blade...Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
Shirley Basso wrote:3 weeks per blade!!?
Yep, that's 5 shaves a week as well (and a weekend shave if I have to - as prescribed by MrsLBS). I use the WS black blades, Proraso pre-shave cream, Taylors shaving soap and they are just sharp for ever. I still feel guilty chucking them away then as they are still doing a great job!
FFS don't tell Wilkinson Sword or they'll go down the Gillette route of making them to last about 4 shaves - which is what I was getting from my previous favourite 7 o'clock Sharp Edge.Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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didn't realise there was a thread on this over here.
I've been meaning to jump on the DE approach for a while - and finally managed to convince people not to by me any smellies for xmas, and used the last of my massive backlog of disposable razor blades (Mach 3/Fusions) that were being disposed of in a fire sale, I'm in the market again.
So about to dip the toes into the water, so to speak. No proper shops near me sell DE shaving stuff, so it's all online ordering.
Thinking Merkur 34C, which caught my eye last time, and then a bunch of different blades. Does that still sound about right?Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
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