To be fair Dave you’re “well ard”This forum never ceases to amaze me...
To be fair I have shaved in some rather odd venues...To be fair Dave you’re “well ard”
Probably used a blunt bayonet to do yours- didn’t you?
To be fair I have shaved in some rather odd venues...
Interesting. I find the 34C is a bit trick to get under the septum. Might give one of those a whirl. Ta!
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Think I'll probably go for the shorter handle, 37C
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short handle on the EJ I kept dropping by accident
So how does it compare to gilette/wilkinson sword multiblade cartridge razors (not disposaables)
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This is something I avoid quite vigorously, given I shave in the shower.....
In other news a few weeks ago I learned, in a way not previously done, precisely the reasoning behind the saying 'Never try to catch a falling knife.....'
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Don't try to catch it and get your toes out of the way!
Thanks for this FIFTY. Personally happy with cartridge but can see the aesthetic attraction of using a safety razor. Almost fetishistic / ritualistic!In what sense Eb?
The end result is a much closer shave - like you have been to a barber's. I find that it takes about 18 hours for my stubble to grow out to the point of a fresh cartridge razor shave - works great for me as I prefer to shave once or twice a week
The sensation (once you get a razor and blade combo that works for you) is a much smoother shave with less irritation than cartridges which tend to pull and cause rashes (for me)
Time/convenience - at first it will take a little longer to shave but I am already not far off how long I took with cartridges. It is a little more tricky on your jaw line and under nose but I found that changing to the slant razor which exposes a tiny bit more of the blade has made it much easier to tackle these areas without several passes
Cost... Upfront is a little higher but replacement blades can be had for £0.10 each and last 2-3 shaves or more so you quickly make your money back... Less plastic waste more money for super unleaded and wine/vodka
Finally it's a nice precision engineered item you can display in your bathroom. Cartridges and their razors are made from mixed materials which cannot be recycled. Most of the cost of them goes to fueling a marketing machine to keep people buying more cartridge razors... Don't get me started on Gillette's marketing, they are absolute barstwards
Personally,I hate shaving, total pita. Involves head, chin, chest and occasionally arms for me.....multiple angles involving both hands. With my “get in/get it done/get out with as little future scarring as possible” mindset I think I’m more suited to the simplicity and safety of the Gillette/ razor cleaner solution.
Hey,Just ordered up this beast Merkur 39C long handle slant bar closed comb razor from Connaught.
Also I am going to order a stand and bowl from eBay as its a little cheaper and more selection.
I noticed there are scuttle mugs on there for under £10 but they are not the prettiest things - some of them the remind me of the tatt you get in sea front shops in British resorts! I might order a cheap plane one to try it out @rossyl guess any shave soap bar that slots into the top can work right?
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That's not actually how I'd use the scuttle mug. I'd get the mug hot, then wet the brush in warm water, get some shave cream/soap on the brush, then lather it up in the tip of the scuttle which is being "heated" by the hot water beneath it. Hopefully that makes sense!
I'd say far less skin irritation, if you get skin irritation.So how does it compare to gilette/wilkinson sword multiblade cartridge razors (not disposaables)
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" if he keeps going on about razors and his sensitive skin much more, you pin him down whilst I smash him round the head with his laptop."In fact while I am distracting myself obsessing about shaving I am certain these two are plotting against me
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Our 2 hand one of those and it was of zero interest.Is that flying saucer thing a cat toy?
I'd have to say that we look less than impressed with it. A bit 'we're far too sophisticated for this tat'.