Double edge safety razor shaving

[Scouse Hibee]

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That's what I thought this whole thread was about.
I was thinking everybody was very brave.

It is about the similar type of razor except with changeable blades.

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This might be a daft question but can you take one of these on a plane in your hand luggage?

[Pretty Boy]

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This might be a daft question but can you take one of these on a plane in your hand luggage?

No. Relevant part near the top:

http://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/flying-out/security/security-restrictions/

[patch1875]

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That's what I thought this whole thread was about.
I was thinking everybody was very brave.

I get a shave at my barbers every couple of months as a treat, it's the same type of razor but with a changeable blade.

Love it you come out feeling space out after as its so relaxing.

[overdrive]

So I took delivery of the Merkur 34C today and I just took my first foray into DE shaving.

First impressions are good. However, I found it more difficult to shave the left side of my face compared to the right. The right side is noticeably smoother than the left and the couple of small nicks I made were on the left too. I found it difficult to get it to the correct angle when doing that side and I tried it with both my right and left hands with the same result.

Any hints?

[blackpoolhibs]

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So I took delivery of the Merkur 34C today and I just took my first foray into DE shaving.

First impressions are good. However, I found it more difficult to shave the left side of my face compared to the right. The right side is noticeably smoother than the left and the couple of small nicks I made were on the left too. I found it difficult to get it to the correct angle when doing that side and I tried it with both my right and left hands with the same result.

Any hints?

Just practise really, maybe adjust the angle slightly so you are not so straight on.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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I use the blades linked above by exile, as for the actual razor I went for this one mate.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Merkur-Classic-Double-Edged-Safety-34C/dp/B000VXMMZW

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These blades aren't available on Amazon anymore - is there any others recommended. I can't actually find many on there.

[HibbyKeith]

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These blades aren't available on Amazon anymore - is there any others recommended. I can't actually find many on there.

The actual razor or the blades mate?

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[HibbyKeith]

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These blades aren't available on Amazon anymore - is there any others recommended. I can't actually find many on there.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01B...es+double+edge

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000...OwL&ref=plSrch

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[Danderhall Hibs]

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01B...es+double+edge

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000...OwL&ref=plSrch

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Cheers - the blades. I had added them to my "wish list" but they were no longer available when I selected them.

I was having a look at this razor -https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B017BJDTNW/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A26BH5GCM R426E


any comments?

[HibbyKeith]

All just preference mate. I know of folk who spent a tenner for their razor and swear by it. I've seen those butterfly opening ones at a few different houses while working too so they are definitely popular.

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This is the blades I use - http://www.carterandbond.com/detail.phtml?pID=GL1013

Cost £15.00 for 100 pack.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01B...es+double+edge

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000...OwL&ref=plSrch

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Cheers - all ordered. Should be with me by the weekend/early next week.

I'll come on here shortly after and ask how best to deal with all my cuts.

[HibbyKeith]

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Cheers - all ordered. Should be with me by the weekend/early next week.

I'll come on here shortly after and ask how best to deal with all my cuts.

Got you sorted for any slight nicks, grab one of these.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00CP1CJE2/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1454423515&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=alum+block

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Got you sorted for any slight nicks, grab one of these.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00CP1CJE2/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1454423515&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=alum+block

Cheers Keith. I'll see how I go and when I start slashing myself will order it!