Wet shave recommendation
02 December 2016, 09:33 PM
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I've recently signed up to use The Bearded Colonel. I get four new blades sent every two months through the post. No hassle and they are better than anything I've bought in the high street.
02 December 2016, 10:09 PM
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If I'm in a hurry I use a Gillette fusion with this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Old-Bond-St...=shaving+cream
If I've plenty of time I use a Merkur Futur like this https://groommanifest.com/products/m...7J9BoC5aPw_wcB ttogether with Japanese Feather blades.
If I've plenty of time I use a Merkur Futur like this https://groommanifest.com/products/m...7J9BoC5aPw_wcB ttogether with Japanese Feather blades.
23 December 2016, 07:11 PM
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Yep,I do have all the dangerous kit.lol.But weekdays tried Gillette fusion just to see.
Bloody excellent shave.Flipping amazing
Bloody excellent shave.Flipping amazing
23 December 2016, 07:24 PM
#37
I guess one thing is evident from this thread, different things work for different people.
I use Gillette blades and wouldn't use anything else. I tried wilkinson sword and found them tragic. Yet someone puts them third in their line up.
God knows how anyone can dry shave though, tried that and it just irritated my neck and took forever and left stragglers!
My routine is shaving after a shower, using decent gel too. It makes shaving much nicer when your hair has been softened by the shower. And aftershave is a must.
I can easily see how people could get put off wet shaving with a poor routine. My mate was saying he tried it and didn't know how I do it.. then I find out he's tried with foam on a dry beard with WS razors and no aftershave!
I use Gillette blades and wouldn't use anything else. I tried wilkinson sword and found them tragic. Yet someone puts them third in their line up.
God knows how anyone can dry shave though, tried that and it just irritated my neck and took forever and left stragglers!
My routine is shaving after a shower, using decent gel too. It makes shaving much nicer when your hair has been softened by the shower. And aftershave is a must.
I can easily see how people could get put off wet shaving with a poor routine. My mate was saying he tried it and didn't know how I do it.. then I find out he's tried with foam on a dry beard with WS razors and no aftershave!
23 December 2016, 07:30 PM
#38
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I guess one thing is evident from this thread, different things work for different people.
I use Gillette blades and wouldn't use anything else. I tried wilkinson sword and found them tragic. Yet someone puts them third in their line up.
God knows how anyone can dry shave though, tried that and it just irritated my neck and took forever and left stragglers!
My routine is shaving after a shower, using decent gel too. It makes shaving much nicer when your hair has been softened by the shower. And aftershave is a must.
I can easily see how people could get put off wet shaving with a poor routine. My mate was saying he tried it and didn't know how I do it.. then I find out he's tried with foam on a dry beard with WS razors and no aftershave!
I use Gillette blades and wouldn't use anything else. I tried wilkinson sword and found them tragic. Yet someone puts them third in their line up.
God knows how anyone can dry shave though, tried that and it just irritated my neck and took forever and left stragglers!
My routine is shaving after a shower, using decent gel too. It makes shaving much nicer when your hair has been softened by the shower. And aftershave is a must.
I can easily see how people could get put off wet shaving with a poor routine. My mate was saying he tried it and didn't know how I do it.. then I find out he's tried with foam on a dry beard with WS razors and no aftershave!
And Peedee,Yup
23 December 2016, 08:08 PM
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Leave the razor as you've comfortable with is.
Switching to a decent brush & soap/cream (and learning to lather properly) will make a massive difference.
As for aftershave, have you tried Nivea Aftershave Balm? really decent product for not a lot of money.
Switching to a decent brush & soap/cream (and learning to lather properly) will make a massive difference.
As for aftershave, have you tried Nivea Aftershave Balm? really decent product for not a lot of money.
24 December 2016, 03:59 AM
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lol.Nope.Fusion much better than Mach 3
Which is a bugger because blades look more expensive
Which is a bugger because blades look more expensive
24 December 2016, 05:39 PM
#43
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Used an electric razor for about 5years because mach3's/fusions/Wilkerson Sword/king of shave razors just left me covered in ingrown hairs and a perminant rash on my neck.
Switched to a Merkur 34C, Feathers blades, Proraso soap, Bluebeard Revenge shaving brush, an alum block and some Proraso shaving balm. Haven't looked back since! I get up about 15minutes earlier when I need a shave and feel like a king for the whole day!
Switched to a Merkur 34C, Feathers blades, Proraso soap, Bluebeard Revenge shaving brush, an alum block and some Proraso shaving balm. Haven't looked back since! I get up about 15minutes earlier when I need a shave and feel like a king for the whole day!
27 April 2019, 03:11 PM
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Just found Arko shaving soap. Great shave . Great smell. £4.95 Cheaper than Truefitt and Hill I was using (About £20 though that was an absolutely cracking product and lasted ages. Highly recommended)
28 April 2019, 10:24 PM
#45
Originally Posted by Jamz3k
Used an electric razor for about 5years because mach3's/fusions/Wilkerson Sword/king of shave razors just left me covered in ingrown hairs and a perminant rash on my neck.
Switched to a Merkur 34C, Feathers blades, Proraso soap, Bluebeard Revenge shaving brush, an alum block and some Proraso shaving balm. Haven't looked back since! I get up about 15minutes earlier when I need a shave and feel like a king for the whole day!
Switched to a Merkur 34C, Feathers blades, Proraso soap, Bluebeard Revenge shaving brush, an alum block and some Proraso shaving balm. Haven't looked back since! I get up about 15minutes earlier when I need a shave and feel like a king for the whole day!
29 April 2019, 08:38 AM
#46
I use the Shaving Shack as they have a wide variety of blades, razors etc and lots of advice.
https://www.shaving-shack.com/double...safety-razors/
Be aware.... with sensitive skin you will need to experiment with different blades and as a novice do not start off with something like the Feather blades as you will cut yourself as they are ridiculously sharp. I started with Derby blades as they are not too thin and sharp and help you to get used to the technique. (plenty if videos online)
Kit list
Shaving soap
bowl
brush
razor
blades
shaving balm
then your usual moisturiser
If you persevere for a few weeks you will definitely see a difference.