use my electric with shaving cream and get baby smooth
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Thu May 23, 2013 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wet Shaving? |
Does anyone else shave with a double edge or straight razor? I recently picked up and Edwin Jagger DE89lbl and started to learn how to shave with it. I have been getting the best shaves of my life since. There was a harsh learning curve though. |
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| Author: | P51 [ Thu May 23, 2013 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
No, electric only. Used to use double blades but I find my Braun cordless shaver as good a shave as any blade I have ever experienced. I don't have heavy stubble though, so not sure how this might affect others here. |
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| Author: | superavenger13 [ Thu May 23, 2013 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
Double edge safety razor has been the greatest decision I have ever made. I have used one for about 2 years now. With the DE I use a badger brush and shaving soap. In the shower before I shave I use a face wash that is designed to raise the hair (purchased for $5 in local grocery store), after that I re wet my face and use a pre shave gel. I use the soap and brush and shave with the grain. I reapply soap with brush and then shave against the grain. After that I use cold water to close my pores and then use a post shave lotion. I use the Merkur Futur and have never looked back. Plus saving on the cost of blades is amazing. I don't find if I throw the blade out after 3 shaves I am not to worried about it. They are cheap enough to replace as much as you like. There is a learning curve that's for sure. They are very different to use compared to your 5 blade systems. It is all about the angle and pressure |
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| Author: | MattC [ Thu May 23, 2013 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
I use an electric Braun too. Too a couple months to get used to it but I get a closer shave with that then I ever did with a straight razor. |
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| Author: | Watch nut [ Thu May 23, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
I have the thick Italian stubs, I shave everyday first with Braun electric then with Gillette mach5 I think it is the 5blade vibrating razor, and it's smooth as glass |
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| Author: | Dr J [ Thu May 23, 2013 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
use my electric with shaving cream and get baby smooth
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| Author: | zak57 [ Thu May 23, 2013 10:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
Electric then a quick tidy up with a Gillette. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri May 24, 2013 1:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
double edge |
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| Author: | FULL_LING2012 [ Fri May 24, 2013 4:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
Braun all the way baby, it's fast and does a great job. The base cleans and charges, how could you go wrong. |
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| Author: | sco [ Fri May 24, 2013 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
FULL_LING2012 wrote: Braun all the way baby, it's fast and does a great job. The base cleans and charges, how could you go wrong. Same here |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
how did i miss this thread?? beyondman i picked up the same DE razor about 3 months ago and absolutely LOVE it. there was a bit of a leraning curve for me as i was so use to shaving with cartidge razors for the past 15 years. the EJ 89 with a feather blade is better than a mach 5 proglide. it takes a bit longer to shave but the process is so much more enjoyable. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
I've been traditional wet shaving for about three years now. I have three double-edged safety razors and a bunch of blades, soaps, brushes and all the other paraphernalia. I love it although will admit there was a sharp learning curve with lots of blood and even a few gashes. Worth it though. Cheaper than cartridge shaving and better for your skin. One day I'll even look to master the cut throat. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
WatchFred wrote: double edge What do you use Fred? |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
Tim S wrote: I've been traditional wet shaving for about three years now. I have three double-edged safety razors and a bunch of blades, soaps, brushes and all the other paraphernalia. I love it although will admit there was a sharp learning curve with lots of blood and even a few gashes. Worth it though. Cheaper than cartridge shaving and better for your skin. One day I'll even look to master the cut throat. was watching some clips on you tube of the cut throat shaving and it is intimidating. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Shaving? |
Tim S wrote: WatchFred wrote: double edge What do you use Fred? a couple of vintage razors and - what else - Feather "hi stainless platinum". Palmolive shaving cream, nothing fancy. |
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