Wet Shaving

Shannow · Apr 15, 2011

Merkur Progress (short)...Wilkinson blades.

If I've got time, I'll use a shaving mug (old enamelled steel mug filled with grated sunlight soap, various oils (coconut and olive, with a dash of tea tree)). Multiple passes with the grain, lathering between.

Weekdays use a shaving oil after a hot shower, one with, one against.

Volvo_ST1 · Apr 15, 2011

Originally Posted By: jcwit
I don't know, I'm going back to the brush & soap and the double edged safety razor. Getting the best shaves I've had in years. Looks like the old way just might have been the best way!

Absolutely. Don't forget using a shaving brush as well as a DE razor or straight blade exfoliates the skin. Abnormal cells may be removed when shaving. Research indicates this may reduce the chance of getting skin cancer-unless you slice off moles, of course.

Volvo_ST1 · Apr 15, 2011

Originally Posted By: crinkles
since working alone i shave on a sunday only.

My goddesses would be upset.

G-MAN · Apr 15, 2011

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Schick Hydro-3 + Gillette Fusion Hydra Gel. You fellas won't ever want to use anything else after that.

Been there, done that. Nothing gives as close a shave as a good DE razor, properly used.

Quattro Pete · Apr 20, 2011

My Edwin Jagger arrived. I shaved with it (and a Derby blade) for the first time this morning. The skin feels quite a bit irritated/burning afterwards and I can't really tell that I've gotten a closer shave than with a regular Gillette Fusion razor which gives me no irritation at all. Maybe I need to get used to it... I'll try it a few more times to see if things improve.

CivicFan · Apr 20, 2011

There is a reason that we have things like Fusion or Quattro.

PRND3L · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
My Edwin Jagger arrived. I shaved with it (and a Derby blade) for the first time this morning. The skin feels quite a bit irritated/burning afterwards ...

Did you shave with the grain?

G-MAN · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
My Edwin Jagger arrived. I shaved with it (and a Derby blade) for the first time this morning. The skin feels quite a bit irritated/burning afterwards and I can't really tell that I've gotten a closer shave than with a regular Gillette Fusion razor which gives me no irritation at all. Maybe I need to get used to it... I'll try it a few more times to see if things improve.

I would strongly urge you to go to YouTube and watch the videos of mantic59 and geofatboy. You absolutely can NOT shave with a double edge safety razor the same way you use a cartridge razor. You have to learn the correct technique and how to control the angle of the blade or you will always be disappointed with the results.

Quattro Pete · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: PRND3L
Did you shave with the grain?

With the grain first, then against the grain.

bigmike · Apr 20, 2011

Why do you guys shave? Is there a specific reason other than yourself - like a job, significant other's request, etc?

Just curious. I have a beard at the request of my wife.

jcwit · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: G-MAN
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
My Edwin Jagger arrived. I shaved with it (and a Derby blade) for the first time this morning. The skin feels quite a bit irritated/burning afterwards and I can't really tell that I've gotten a closer shave than with a regular Gillette Fusion razor which gives me no irritation at all. Maybe I need to get used to it... I'll try it a few more times to see if things improve.

I would strongly urge you to go to YouTube and watch the videos of mantic59 and geofatboy. You absolutely can NOT shave with a double edge safety razor the same way you use a cartridge razor. You have to learn the correct technique and how to control the angle of the blade or you will always be disappointed with the results.

Absolutly or check out this site

http://www.theshaveden.com/

Lots and lots of info.

jcwit · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: CivicFan
There is a reason that we have things like Fusion or Quattro.

Thats why I quite using them, useless pieces of garbage that the marketing folks have talked us into.

Don't knock it till you've tried it and know what you're doing.

jcwit · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: bigmike
Why do you guys shave? Is there a specific reason other than yourself - like a job, significant other's request, etc?

Just curious. I have a beard at the request of my wife.

I live in No. Indiana's Amish country. No further explaination should be necessary.

TallPaul · Apr 20, 2011

Electric razors don't work very well for me. I like these 5-bladed razors. Work great, just soap up the area in the shower, and shave away. Never get a cut with the 5-blade razor. I did get cut with a cheaper 3-blade razor.

CharlieJ · Apr 20, 2011

For DE razors, you need to try many different brands of blades to find the one that works well for you. My favorite are the Feather blades with my Feather razor. They are sharper than other blades that I've tried so they don't tug my hair as much.

kb01 · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: bigmike
Why do you guys shave? Is there a specific reason other than yourself - like a job, significant other's request, etc?

Just curious. I have a beard at the request of my wife.

I served 7 years in the Army and just feel dirty/greasy if I don't shave on a regular basis. My wife actually likes some stubble, so I usually only shave every few days.

I also keep my hair very short and having any hair over my ears just drives me crazy.

bigmike · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: jcwit
Originally Posted By: bigmike
Why do you guys shave? Is there a specific reason other than yourself - like a job, significant other's request, etc?

Just curious. I have a beard at the request of my wife.

I live in No. Indiana's Amish country. No further explaination should be necessary.

I knew I'd hear some good ones.

PRND3L · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete

With the grain first, then against the grain.

I'm no expert, heck I just started myself since Feb. But I recommend only with the grain until you get more comfortable with DE shaving. The instructions that came with my Jagger said to only shave with the grain period, FWIW. And remember, don't use pressure!

Quattro Pete · Apr 20, 2011

The problem with only shaving with the grain is that you don't get a close enough shave. Just not close enough for me.

GMAN, I did watch mantic59's videos - in all honesty, it seems that I'm doing it right.

PRND3L · Apr 20, 2011

Everybody's different, maybe DE shaving's just not for you QP.

Wet Shaving

Similar threads