I didn't read the whole thread but I was taught to shave with these. It's what my dad, uncles, grandpas shaved with. I have a couple family kits still. I shave now with the cheap disposables in the shower. I don't use a mirror (I know where everything on my face is, by heart) so it's a very quick deal.
I'm not sure why they would be called "safety" razors....seems like the only thing less safe would be a straight edge.
I've thought about going back and giving it another try, just seems like taking longer and bleeding more might not be worth it.

I've been using a Safety razor for a couple years now. I was turned onto a Turkish company (http://www.bestshave.net) for inexpensive blades and creams... Spend $50 and free shipping. It takes about 2 weeks to get your order, but I bought enough Wilkensen and Bic blades and an assortment of shaving cream to last me 4 or 5 years for about $60. Best shave I've ever had.

Sale going on now 100 Bic blades for $13

http://shop.bestshave.net/100-bic-chrom ... p-169.html

I finally got into my stash of Feather DE's.

For me, it has got to be the best razor I've ever used... hands down.

Sadly nothing in shops around here is really that good. Hit up westcoastshaving.com get the big sampler pack of blades it's 100 for 30 bucks. Get the cream at bath and body works its under the bieglow name it's great stuff.

I tried safety razor shaving. Not working for me.

anyone need these?



I also have a gillette twist handle to go - I'd sterilize it.



I'll trade em all for a box of 9mm :-)

I use a safety razor once in a blue moon to shave, and while I was at fredmeyers the other day I happened to wander through the shaving/razor dept, low and behold they are carrying Kroger brand safety razor blades, a 10 pack will run you 2.99 so I bought a pack and will try them out soon.

Make sure to shave your nose.

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I tried a bunch of different blades until I found the one that didn't shred me to a bloody pulp... ( Merkur from Germany ) PIF those that don't work for you !
I thought I'd try a Gillette adjustable from my year of birth...( '59) but that turned into the weapon of mass destruction for my face ...................... again, Merkur was the answer.......

I picked up some razors and a handle from harrys.com. Good price, easy shave. Check em out and if you guys like them let me know and I'll give you a referral code.

I'll stck with my Gillette fusion power.... I'm not nearly old enough to know or understand what a "safety razor" is but it looks sharp and dangerous and should be banned! Hahaha. On a serious note. Though I wouldn't mind tryin it once just to see the difference.

BUMP!

• Edwin Jagger DE89L safety razor ($42 will last longer than a human)
• double edge blade--me likey the Feather, the BlueBird, and everyone's favorite crazy Russian, the Astra Platinums (about 20 cents each. 50 cents each for the high end ones...last a solid week per blade)
• Parker badger brush--not Super, not Silver Tip, not $100, just a solid 100% badger brush with a good handle ($35 will last a decade if taken care of)
• Proraso menthol and eucalyptus cream ($12 for a tube that will last a year)
• HOT water. As hot as you can stand (free ?)
• A bowl--fancy shaving bowls or mugs can run $50, but a 10 cent Melmac from Goodwill does the same job
• A fluffy cotton washcloth (compliments of Red Lion Hotels)

Good stuff.


If done properly, a wet shave with a double edge safety razor is less traumatic to your face than even the most exotic ShickGillete Super Fusion ProGlideTracer Atomic Coyote Capt Frango Limited Turbo Mach 46 Edition 8 bladed monstrosity with the glow-in-the-dark ergonomic Ultra Super Low Drag handle.

If a cat has sensitive skin it's a far better choice. The preshave creams, oils, sauces, etc are just marketing fluff. Not needed. Get a cream or a soap that your skin won't react to, prep with a HOT soaked towel, get a good THICK lather, use a SHARP blade that your face likes---variety packs for testing are all over Amazon for CHEAP---, and go to town. Done right with a cold water splash afterwards and you'll only need the aftershave lotion for the scent your lady likes best. No runs, drips, errors, or leaks.

It's scary at first but trust that it's a better way.

hell yeah. It's ok for manly men to pamper ourselves like princesses. It's nice and old school, it's nice to slow down and relax while life is hectic. I bought some old time aftershaves and the wife actually loves them, she says they smell like a man should. I don't care for them so much because they smell cheap but I'm not impressing any one but her.

I used throw-aways and shaved dry until I went the bald look and bought an electric that works good on the face and top of the head. Now I can shave top to bottom while watching T.V.

I've got enough bumps/moles/etc., that make it a challenge..... super smooth ( wifey likes ! ) or blood letting............ usually worth the risk !

Happy Valentines Day Boys !