I've always been a blade man (never enjoyed using electric razors) and just wondering what folk find best? Forgot my trusty Gillette Sensor when away recently and bought a Harry's razor as a stand-in. Found it a bit strange with the 'flat' blades rather than an angled blade but it may just require getting used to.
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18-02-2020 09:11 AM #1
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Best razors?
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18-02-2020 11:18 AM #2
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18-02-2020 01:25 PM #3
Try a double edged blade in a razor. These take longer to shave and more passes but seem to be better on your face. I have 100s of blades if you want a sample set sending let me know.
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18-02-2020 05:10 PM #4
Harry’s is excellent.
Prior to that used a Bulldog one which I also liked.
Worst razor I’ve ever had was a King of Shaves.''It's always been just part of the culture. Growing up, for most working-class kids, is all about football, music or clothes. You might not have much money, but whatever you have got, you're going to look good.'' - Paul Weller
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18-02-2020 06:19 PM #7
I alternate depending on how I'm feeling, just now I've just been using electric clippers, I also have a double edge safety razor which I like, but the best thing I've found in ages is Aldi's own make 5 blade razor, my dad bought me one as he was really impressed with it, cannot fault it at all, great shave at any length and the blades seem to last longer and a fraction of the price of Gillette, Wilkinson Sword etc for replacement blades too
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18-02-2020 07:56 PM #9
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I’m also a Harry’s man ..top quality at a decent price
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19-02-2020 08:11 AM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I find Feather blades the best for double edged blades.
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19-02-2020 01:10 PM #11
Another vote for a double edge safety razor.
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19-02-2020 04:09 PM #12
Gillette Mach 3. They're quite pricey but they last for weeks and are a pleasure to use.
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21-02-2020 12:50 PM #14
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I'd also used Gillette disposables and Braun electric shavers for the last 30 years or so. My father always used safety razors but I never fancied it. Seemed too old fashioned ;)
Well, last year I changed my mind. I was getting tired of the constant buying and the expense of the disposable blades. I bought myself a Merkur 23C safety razor and have used Merkur, Feather, and Gillette safety blades. Even though they're the cheapest, the Gillette ones still give a smooth shave. Feather ones are better though, but a little pricey. No matter what though, even if I took a new safety blade every day, it'd still be cheaper than the cost of disposable blades every year.
You're right about the technique. It's hard to forget old habits. I watched a few YouTube videos to help me along the way. My first attempts were a little rough but I'm much better now. No more newspaper stuck on my face :)
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21-02-2020 12:56 PM #15
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21-02-2020 09:55 PM #16
I just use a cheap Bic razor during the week, but at the weekends use a double edge razor, and bought 25 packets of 5 razors from Derby razors. I think it was about £12 for the lot. Seems a nice shave, and nothing beats a good clean sharp shave in my opinion.
Well maybe a good shi..
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22-02-2020 01:41 PM #18
I've been using the Philips Oneblade for about 4 years now. Wouldn't go back to any of the razor blade variations
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22-02-2020 07:43 PM #19
I find any twin blade absolutely useless as I don't shave every day, rather waiting until it gets a bit itchy before bothering. The gap between the blades gets jammed full of shavings and is then useless unless you beat the living daylights out of it on the edge of the sink. I use bic throw away blades - cheap but effective.
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23-02-2020 06:41 AM #20
Changed from Gillette to Harry’s and won’t be going back. Far better, closer, smoother shave for a lot less pennies! Can’t recommend highly enough!
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17-01-2022 02:36 AM #22
I got the Phillips One Blade recently, i am lucky/unlucky that i don’t have a great deal of facial hair growth so i generally keep it at a fairly short stubble rather than either clean shaven or a full beard.
It’s excellent for that, quick and easy with minimum fuss. Not sure how it would be to go clean shaven but to key things tidy, it’s perfect.Follow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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