Shaving/Razors

[Lilyboo]

If you want to try it you could buy a shavette as a starting point, not seen as a 'real' straight razor (uses a disposable blade) and are very cheap.

http://www.shaving-shack.com/product.php?productid=2910&MMCF_GoogleBase2910

Good straight razors cost a small fortune, but last a lifetime.

I've now got a couple of contacts who use straights, they both recommend an extended period of DE Safety shaving prior to graduating to a straight.

Apparently going from Mach 3 type razors to a straight razor is an absolute no no.

If you're really keen on straight razoring, Truefitt and Hill do lessons!!

Cheers mate, the idea does worry me somewhat but I have heard the shave is amazing. Might get one of those shavettes and give it a go.

[davidruddell]

If you want to try it you could buy a shavette as a starting point, not seen as a 'real' straight razor (uses a disposable blade) and are very cheap.

http://www.shaving-shack.com/product.php?productid=2910&MMCF_GoogleBase2910

Good straight razors cost a small fortune, but last a lifetime.

I've now got a couple of contacts who use straights, they both recommend an extended period of DE Safety shaving prior to graduating to a straight.

Apparently going from Mach 3 type razors to a straight razor is an absolute no no.

If you're really keen on straight razoring, Truefitt and Hill do lessons!!

I think I am going to go down the route of a cut throat razor. It looks quite cool I think, still not sure whether an open razor in my hands is a good idea but will give it a shot!

[MarkSDMF]

what more can a man ask for lol.

Plenty being the answer to that

Anyways, off to train with an unlucky partner for Aiki-jitsu.

G'devening gents.

[jibjob79]

I think I am going to go down the route of a cut throat razor. It looks quite cool I think, still not sure whether an open razor in my hands is a good idea but will give it a shot!

I thought about a cutthroat myself but worried about having to keep it sharp. I just know i would push harder and harder with the blade getting duller and duller then i'd sharpen it properly one day and that would be that lol.

Another enjoyable shave today. Used the 1805 Truefitt and Hill products today and Mrs approves, what more can a man ask for lol.

[Lilyboo]

I think I am going to go down the route of a cut throat razor. It looks quite cool I think, still not sure whether an open razor in my hands is a good idea but will give it a shot!

[MarkSDMF]

Cheers guys, now im in the exact same boat as Lillyboo up there ^^

You chaps are going to end me in a lot of debt ye know that ?
There weren't kidding when they said : ''Leave your bank card at the door'' during the warm welcome i received !

Thank you very, very much

[davidruddell]

Double +1!

You smooth talking devil!

I too will be using these.

Simply explain that

a) you will look better shaved that will benefit her
b) you will be more chilled out and relaxed from smoking cigars that will benefit her
c) she will have double the choice for presents to buy you for christmas and birthdays
d) you can buy her things that she likes if she buys you cigar and shaving things you like
e) you now have more things to discuss

seems to be a win win situation, or at least that is how i have sold my Mrs on the subject lol

[Lilyboo]

Simply explain that

a) you will look better shaved that will benefit her
b) you will be more chilled out and relaxed from smoking cigars that will benefit her
c) she will have double the choice for presents to buy you for christmas and birthdays
d) you can buy her things that she likes if she buys you cigar and shaving things you like
e) you now have more things to discuss

seems to be a win win situation, or at least that is how i have sold my Mrs on the subject lol

I'm having that, cheers mate.

[jibjob79]

Damn you guys, my wife is going mental about the renewed focus on cigars, now she is going to have to put up with shaving chat now.

Cheers

Simply explain that

a) you will look better shaved that will benefit her
b) you will be more chilled out and relaxed from smoking cigars that will benefit her
c) she will have double the choice for presents to buy you for christmas and birthdays
d) you can buy her things that she likes if she buys you cigar and shaving things you like
e) you now have more things to discuss

seems to be a win win situation, or at least that is how i have sold my Mrs on the subject lol

[Lilyboo]

Damn you guys, my wife is going mental about the renewed focus on cigars, now she is going to have to put up with shaving chat now.

Cheers

[jibjob79]

Cheers mate, I won't hestate to do so.
I'm rubbin up against her now with a 2 week growth in a desperate attempt to get her to pay for it all !

2 weeks growth? When i was deployed i ended up growing a 3-4 month beard on the submarine, i didn't cut it apart from the mustache, well i nibbled it actually. Btw I'm ginger as well lol. Mrs didn't like it so it had to go. Since i got out of the Navy I've been shaving once a week or so in rebelling having to shave every day, even at weekends. I used to use an electric razor or convenience and was never happy with how close it got, also mach 3 razors never did an excellent job either. I'm just starting out with the DE razors but I'm actually looking forward to shaving everyday, double checking with the Mrs that she wont want to kick me out of the bathroom while i get my routine on. Plus she has even commented on how smooth it feels and is actually checking just how smooth a shave i am getting as i experiment with my routine slightly each day. I could probably get away without shaving each day but I'm like a kid with a new toy at the moment.

[Corto Maltese]

Go on give it a go Corto, I can say hand on heart you'll never regret it.

Best way to convert the missus is also the cost.

Show her the cost difference between 10 x Mach 3 (yuk) ?12.00 +
and 10 Feather blades ?3.00 +

I'd heartily recommend the Merkur Futur, JibJob's got one, so do I.
It's an excellent place to start due to it's adjustablity and weight.
(Fat Boy is romantically lovely, technically brilliant, but you'll need to part with some serious money or be very lucky to get a good one cheap)

The sampler pack from Truefitt contains virtually every thing you need to get started, but buy an alum block for ?7, it makes a world of difference.

Sounds like bullshit, but no one is paying me to say this, I actually look forward to my bi-daily shave (used to be every day with the Mach 3) and the results are incomparable.

Wife loves my smooth non irritated skin, and is a convert to the whiff of Bay Rum!

If I can help with any info, feel free to PM me.

Cheers mate, I won't hestate to do so.
I'm rubbin up against her now with a 2 week growth in a desperate attempt to get her to pay for it all !

[davidruddell]

Go on give it a go Corto, I can say hand on heart you'll never regret it.

Best way to convert the missus is also the cost.

Show her the cost difference between 10 x Mach 3 (yuk) ?12.00 +
and 10 Feather blades ?3.00 +

I'd heartily recommend the Merkur Futur, JibJob's got one, so do I.
It's an excellent place to start due to it's adjustablity and weight.
(Fat Boy is romantically lovely, technically brilliant, but you'll need to part with some serious money or be very lucky to get a good one cheap)

The sampler pack from Truefitt contains virtually every thing you need to get started, but buy an alum block for ?7, it makes a world of difference.

Sounds like bullshit, but no one is paying me to say this, I actually look forward to my bi-daily shave (used to be every day with the Mach 3) and the results are incomparable.

Wife loves my smooth non irritated skin, and is a convert to the whiff of Bay Rum!

If I can help with any info, feel free to PM me.

Reading all this is getting me curious.
I only shave about once a week but when I do, its a with the grain then against the grain wet shave cos its gotta be right.
Think I might have to start looking into Fatboys and Alum blocks since all you smooth skinned talkers are banging on about them so much.
We will have to see if the wife notices a difference, that'll be the real test, if she invites me close for cuddle I'll buy you all a drink for the sound advice.
Wish me luck fella's I might be on a promise after all this !!!

[Corto Maltese]

Reading all this is getting me curious.
I only shave about once a week but when I do, its a with the grain then against the grain wet shave cos its gotta be right.
Think I might have to start looking into Fatboys and Alum blocks since all you smooth skinned talkers are banging on about them so much.
We will have to see if the wife notices a difference, that'll be the real test, if she invites me close for cuddle I'll buy you all a drink for the sound advice.
Wish me luck fella's I might be on a promise after all this !!!

[jibjob79]

Be fun finding it though!

taste isn't that bad when i wash my face with it lol