Shaving/Razors

[CloseEmBoth]

I have a similar issue the growth on my neck is backwards, I just do three passes as best I can, are you maybe using too much pressure?

Also I find that very short almost scrubbing strokes work very well in difficult areas, but be carefull its easy to get wrong

[celsis]

My problem is that the beard on my neck seems to grow at all angles and just sweeping the blade down don't cut it! I always have to cut against the grain and it causes my neck to go red. Any tips?

[Monkey Nuts]

Many thanks to Monkeynuts, who kindly sent me an assortment of spare blades to try that he had left over from a sampler.

I love the Feather so far, but as others have said, not a blade to be rushed, and am also looking forward to giving the Astra a go.

And an additional big thank you for the little extra that arrived, not just the blades but a Bolivar RC as well. This is one that I have been meaning to try for some time but just not got around to it.

I am at a Game night at our favorite restaurant tomorrow night, so a nice shave to start with and the Boli RC will be coming with me for afterwards.

Many thanks Geoff, you are a true Gent

No problem my friend, hope you enjoy

[CloseEmBoth]

A true Gentleman.....take a bow Monkeynuts

Many thanks to Monkeynuts, who kindly sent me an assortment of spare blades to try that he had left over from a sampler.

I love the Feather so far, but as others have said, not a blade to be rushed, and am also looking forward to giving the Astra a go.

And an additional big thank you for the little extra that arrived, not just the blades but a Bolivar RC as well. This is one that I have been meaning to try for some time but just not got around to it.

I am at a Game night at our favorite restaurant tomorrow night, so a nice shave to start with and the Boli RC will be coming with me for afterwards.

Many thanks Geoff, you are a true Gent

[Turbo]

I have just had some shark blades delivered and am going to give them a go later!
I love the feathers and they are my stock blade in the fatboy but as with everything , I just want to try more, always looking for something slightly better than perfection?!?!?!!! To be fair I guess we are all like this to some extent or we wouldn't be here on this forum!

[Monkey Nuts]

CloseEmBoth + Watkins: pm me where you want them sent to and I'll get them on their way

jibjob: I've pretty much settled on the Wilkinson Sword DE blades. I find the Feathers are a bit too sharp for me!! They give a very close shave, but leave my skin a bit dry and I can only seem to use them once, and on the 2nd and 3rd shave they seem to cut my face to ribbons!

The Wilkinson give a very close shave with no irritation at all, and I can get 5 or 6 really good shaves out of them. I'm using them with a Merkur Futur.

[Watkins]

Gillette 7 O' Clock
Platinum Super
Iridium Super
Personna Platinum.

I'd love to get my hands on the above, and will add some more derby extra and feathers to the mix if anyone would like those?

Tom

[davidruddell]

Very nice Sir, a true BOTB, Ive kinda settled on the Feathers, not a blade for a rushed shave though!

[jibjob79]

Great generosity Monkey Nuts, just out of interest which blade do you find works well for you? Must admit I'm loving the feather blades myself.

[CloseEmBoth]

Monkey,

I would be happy to take a selection off you especially the Feather and the Astra as I have been meaning to try these for a while.

I would be happy to just have one of each leaving some for other BOTL's that may want to try them.

Regards

Simon

[Monkey Nuts]

Gents,

I bought a selection pack of various blades and have worked my way through them now trying 1 or 2 from each pack. I have quite a few left over which weren't quite right for me but may suit someone else. Rather than just throw them away I thought I would offer them to any fellow BOTL who may wish to try them out.

There is approx. 50 blades in total, being a combination of:
Derby Extra
Gillette 7 O' Clock
Astra
Platinum Super
Feather
Iridium Super
Personna Platinum.

If any one wants then just pm me and I'll pass them on F.O.C.

I would add these are all unused and I haven't bled all over them and wiped them clean!!

[davidruddell]

I've got a Parker, twas my first dabble in DE shaving, it's 'ok' but as Jibjob mentioned would heartily recommend an adjustable razor, much for forgiving whilst learning technique.
Set it low for learning, when you're comfortable with your routine, crank it up for a speedier shave.

I bought a Futur (modern German, Adjustable) but then acquired a 1961
Gillette Fatboy, which despite it's age is a much better all round razor.

I found a good source (retail) for beautifully reconditioned (serviced, sanitised, replated) DE razors.
Chap has now replated my razor!

If you'd like their web address just PM me?

[jibjob79]

Anyone any views on Parker razors?

They are a good razor but they aren't adjustable.

[celsis]

Anyone any views on Parker razors?

[jibjob79]

Just got my fatboy from eBay. Spent some time cleaning it us and took it apart. All in all very happy with it. Going to try it tomorrow with a feather blade in it.



Found a very useful guide here

http://vintagesaws.com/fatboy/fatboy.html

It wasn't as dirty in the guide but there was some scum hidden inside. Glad i took it apart now and give it a good clean. I left it in some boiled water with vinegar and fairy liquid, then went to work with a electric toothbrush and fairy liquid to get it really clean, particularly between the grooves of the checkering. Once it was all clean i coated the innards with a dry style bike lube and it is so smooth and shinny. Feels a lot smaller but heavier in the had than the merkur and the adjustment is a lot more sensitive.

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