Razors advice

[Donegal Hibby]

For years I've been shaving with a Gillette Mach 3 and found it very good though last year and a half I've found the blades really not as good as they were .( Maybe it's just me ) I've tried electric shavers but can't take to them . Was just wondering if anyone was using a different Razor that they thought was good ? Any advice as always appreciated 👍

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

For years I've been shaving with a Gillette Mach 3 and found it very good though last year and a half I've found the blades really not as good as they were .( Maybe it's just me ) I've tried electric shavers but can't take to them . Was just wondering if anyone was using a different Razor that they thought was good ? Any advice as always appreciated [emoji106]

Harry’s razors are **** hot


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[147lothian]

Harry’s razors are **** hot


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I'll second that, I have a subscription to Harry's I've never looked back.

[Donegal Hibby]

I'll second that, I have a subscription to Harry's I've never looked back.
Appreciate you and the other posters advice , can you tell me what razor and blades cost ? And how long your using it for ?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Appreciate you and the other posters advice , can you tell me what razor and blades cost ? And how long your using it for ?

£8 to buy the razor and £8 for a pack of 4 replacement blades, the blades last at least 6 shaves for me (although I prefer to always be clean shaven so that probably reduces the likeliness of it going blunt) before it starts to feel like I could be doing with a replacement. Hope this helps


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[Donegal Hibby]

£8 to buy the razor and £8 for a pack of 4 replacement blades, the blades last at least 6 shaves for me (although I prefer to always be clean shaven so that probably reduces the likeliness of it going blunt) before it starts to feel like I could be doing with a replacement. Hope this helps


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I also like to be clean shaven too , Gillette Mach 3 imo was very good but as I said over the last year and a half it hasn't really given me a decent shave ! I'm certainly going to check out your recommendation and appreciate your advice 👍

[147lothian]

Appreciate you and the other posters advice , can you tell me what razor and blades cost ? And how long your using it for ?

I think I might be able to find a code mate to order online and get some kind of discount I think it gets you the starter set for something like £3:99 cost of postage, I'll try to look it out.

[Pretty Boy]

Buy a double edge safety razor. You won't regret it.

The razor itself is a bit more pricey than a cartridge razor, a good one probably starts at about £25-30, but the replacement blades are far cheaper.

[bigwheel]

Another recommendation for Harry’s..have used them for a number of years now. Wouldn’t go back to any alternative. Great shave

[hibsbollah]

Grow a beard instead. You will save money and time, can join the craft beer supping hipster fraternity and if you grow it bushy enough you can not only keep small mammals as pets in there, but can ‘be’ Zander Clark during kickabouts with the kids and make deliberate mistakes to keep your family entertained.

[He's here!]

Harry’s razors are **** hot


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Harry's give a really close shave due to the multiple blades but I find them a bit unwieldy around the nose due to their size/flatness.

The smaller Gillette Sensors I find better for the more awkward angles.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Buy a double edge safety razor. You won't regret it.

The razor itself is a bit more pricey than a cartridge razor, a good one probably starts at about £25-30, but the replacement blades are far cheaper.

Gillette are selling the King C DE razor for £20 on Amazon. It comes with five blades.

[Sl1010]

Rockwell safety razor with adjustable settings. I had a Harry's but grew to hate it. You get a closer shave, the blades cost almost nothing, the razor itself will last you the rest of your life and its more sustainable all round. Only downside is the initial purchase price would be higher than a normal razor but it works out far cheaper in the long run.

Razor price on amazon is £44
Pack of 100 safety razor blades on amazon £4.99

[Pretty Boy]

Gillette are selling the King C DE razor for £20 on Amazon. It comes with five blades.

That's a decent deal.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Grow a beard instead. You will save money and time, can join the craft beer supping hipster fraternity and if you grow it bushy enough you can not only keep small mammals as pets in there, but can ‘be’ Zander Clark during kickabouts with the kids and make deliberate mistakes to keep your family entertained.

😂😂😂

[Hibby70]

Gillette are selling the King C DE razor for £20 on Amazon. It comes with five blades.

£13.35 in Morrisons

[Iain G]

Grow a beard instead. You will save money and time, can join the craft beer supping hipster fraternity and if you grow it bushy enough you can not only keep small mammals as pets in there, but can ‘be’ Zander Clark during kickabouts with the kids and make deliberate mistakes to keep your family entertained.

Worked for me! Apart from the small mammals bit 😁

Now where is that DDH IPA from Guatemala made with mango and papaya? 😁

[Bridge hibs]

My bic lasts me weeks, Im still envious of that Saudi U16 team who beat Scotland at Hampden in 94 🤬

[Scouse Hibee]

I use Wilkinson Sword Extreme 3 disposables. Used Gillette Mach types for years but found them to be disappointing a few years ago and switched, never looked back and get a great shave.

[hibsbollah]

Worked for me! Apart from the small mammals bit 😁

Now where is that DDH IPA from Guatemala made with mango and papaya? 😁

You’ve never lived till you’ve wiped the froth of Honey Badger gland and Jerusalem artichoke and pomegranate craft lager from your beard, let me tell you :agree:

[sleeping giant]

Started using Harry's a while back.
For me , they are the best I've used.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

£13.35 in Morrisons

That's a great price. A tenner buys a hundred Astra blades which are a good match for this razor. Three shaves from each blade saves a fortune.

[Santa Cruz]

In every retail job I've had, men's razor's/replacement heads are the most stolen item. They sometimes remove the security cases/tags or just take them too. Are people not getting offered them in the pub at half the price?? I was offered sirloin steak once at a bus stop in G. Junction Street, said I had my tea sorted, was quite a random approach. :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

It's mad that shaving is so expensive, a basic need/product that's been around for hundreds of years and we get taken for a ride.

[Pretty Boy]

It's mad that shaving is so expensive, a basic need/product that's been around for hundreds of years and we get taken for a ride.

It really doesn't have to be.

I bought a razor for £30 10 years ago and it will last me for at least another decade yet. A pack of 100 blades costs me about £16 and lasts me the best part of 18 months.

I couldn't go back to a cartridge razor now. Firstly because I don't like the shave you get from one and secondly because the pricing is scandalous.

[Iain G]

It's mad that shaving is so expensive, a basic need/product that's been around for hundreds of years and we get taken for a ride.

It's your choice not to shave 😁

[Trinity Hibee]

Have just signed up to the free trial with Harry’s too. £3.95 for the trial pack. Don’t wet shave often so think it’s suggests new blades to be sent out every 5 months or so.

[gbhibby]

https://images.app.goo.gl/p5GoRyLd6aK71put6
Was it no 1989, I was nearly 30 at the time and these guys had better facial hair than I did


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[The_Exile]

Depending on what you're looking for really. Cost? Double edged safety razor, a good one can be had for £20-£30, I bought one around 10 years ago and it's still like new (although I'm a bit OCD with it, I clean it well after every use), 100 astra blades cost me less than a tenner 2 years ago and I've still got about 20 of them. I only shave once or twice a week though. Tend to find myself just trimming these days.

Best shave I ever had was after I got a straight razor, bought and sent over from Germany. It's a helluva ride though when you're just learning. I dropped it one day and went to catch it, nearly lost a finger!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

In every retail job I've had, men's razor's/replacement heads are the most stolen item. They sometimes remove the security cases/tags or just take them too. Are people not getting offered them in the pub at half the price?? I was offered sirloin steak once at a bus stop in G. Junction Street, said I had my tea sorted, was quite a random approach. :greengrin

Always readily available in The Tam O'Shanter! 😀

[Santa Cruz]

Always readily available in The Tam O'Shanter! 😀

Right next to the bus stop I was offered a sirloin steak delivered straight from a holdall. What a coincicence :rolleyes:

[Donegal Hibby]

Really appreciate all the advice apart from the grow a beard one , sorry H , I can't even go a day without shaving and the thought of having a GUINNESS and IRISH STEW beard doesn't appeal to me much 😂. Really fed up with the Gillette Mach 3 it's became very poor imo . Thanks to you all I've 3 choices now Harry's razors , Double edge safety razor and Wilkinson sword extreme 3 . I will do abit of research on these and hopefully pick one that I think is the best for me while contemplating H's beard choice 😳. Thanks again 👍

[Hibby70]

Just received my Harry's starter pack for £3.95. must say that it's just given me a great shave compared to my Mach 3. Gone with the 3 month plan (8 blades at £14)

[Bostonhibby]

In every retail job I've had, men's razor's/replacement heads are the most stolen item. They sometimes remove the security cases/tags or just take them too. Are people not getting offered them in the pub at half the price?? I was offered sirloin steak once at a bus stop in G. Junction Street, said I had my tea sorted, was quite a random approach. :greengrinOnce got offered 50 litres of battleship grey metallic paint for £20 in a well known piershill hostelry..

I never had a battleship to paint otherwise it would have been a perfectly timed meeting.

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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just received my Harry's starter pack for £3.95. must say that it's just given me a great shave compared to my Mach 3. Gone with the 3 month plan (8 blades at £14)

I'm going to go against the grain here, sorry 😆 but, they just don't do it for me, Gillette Sensor work for me.

[HH81]

Before you make a decision on a razor, please confirm you don't use any shaving cream that comes out of a can and instead use a brush and a decent product?

If not the razor will always be below average.

[Scouse Hibee]

Before you make a decision on a razor, please confirm you don't use any shaving cream that comes out of a can and instead use a brush and a decent product?

If not the razor will always be below average.

Have been told that before, having used both shaving cream with brush and a can type I can confirm that in my opinion it’s absolute nonsense.

[Santa Cruz]

Before you make a decision on a razor, please confirm you don't use any shaving cream that comes out of a can and instead use a brush and a decent product?

If not the razor will always be below average.

Doesn't even get stolen by shop lifters. Can't even remember ever selling one either. Maybe a convenience thing as a more time consuming shave?

[HH81]

Have been told that before, having used both shaving cream with brush and a can type I can confirm that in my opinion it’s absolute nonsense.

I disagree having tired it with both on several occasions to test.

Guess you must be lucky and have some soft hair growth.

I remember using the tinned stuff a few months back and it was zero protection for my face. Absolutely awful stuff IMO.

[HH81]

Doesn't even get stolen by shop lifters. Can't even remember ever selling one either. Maybe a convenience thing as a more time consuming shave?

Shop lifters wouldn't be bright enough to understand what it was used for so would go for cigarettes and booze.

[Donegal Hibby]

Before you make a decision on a razor, please confirm you don't use any shaving cream that comes out of a can and instead use a brush and a decent product?

If not the razor will always be below average.
Yes shaving cream from a can normally , you think the brush and decent product better ?

[Scouse Hibee]

Shop lifters wouldn't be bright enough to understand what it was used for so would go for cigarettes and booze.

Cigarettes are never taken by shoplifters as they are never on open display, always behind a counter.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Cigarettes are never taken by shoplifters as they are never on open display, always behind a counter.

Shoplifters round your way must be *****, been offered sleeves of UK fags for £20 in the street here (still considerably less than duty free so not like they’ve just booked a flight, stocked up and not got on it) [emoji1787]


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[Stairway 2 7]

Shoplifters round your way must be *****, been offered sleeves of UK fags for £20 in the street here (still considerably less than duty free so not like they’ve just booked a flight, stocked up and not got on it) [emoji1787]


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Probably from a van and fugazi.

[Pretty Boy]

Yes shaving cream from a can normally , you think the brush and decent product better ?

Brush and a proper shaving cream, stick etc is definitely better. The canned stuff is meant to mimic the lather of a proper shaving cream but without having to put in the work. The oil content is too low though so if you have a medium to hard stubble then it won't soften and lift the hair.

It's one of those areas in which convenience has usurped a proper skill that would have been past from father to son in days gone by. Much like 'smart casual' is eliminating the ability to tie a tie, polish shoes or wear a suit properly. That's a whole other discussion though and I'm often in the minority when it comes up so I'll leave it there.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Yes shaving cream from a can normally , you think the brush and decent product better ?

There's no comparison IMO but alluding to PB's last post shaving "properly " takes time rather than a five minute job in the morning. A Palmolive shaving stick used to cost around 90p and do you for ages.

[bigwheel]

I’ve used both brush and cans ..and both can be great quality imho..the key (for me ) is to leave the lather on your face at least one minute , before starting the shave …

[I'm_cabbaged]

Right next to the bus stop I was offered a sirloin steak delivered straight from a holdall. What a coincicence :rolleyes:

I ken a guy that bought steaks in the robins nest, on his way home he went into morrisons to buy fags and set the alarms off going in 🤣🤣🤣

[Scouse Hibee]

Shoplifters round your way must be *****, been offered sleeves of UK fags for £20 in the street here (still considerably less than duty free so not like they’ve just booked a flight, stocked up and not got on it) [emoji1787]


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Not stolen from a shop by shoplifters though! Unlike razors 😀

[Bostonhibby]

Not stolen from a shop by shoplifters though![emoji23]

We really need some form of accreditation for stuff that's genuinely authentic shoplifted.

One of our suppliers send us products that are stamped as proudly picked for you by.........

So something along the lines of carefully shoplifted from Tesco by wee Shug might work to help tell the difference between inferior fakes and genuinely shoplifted bargains[emoji6]

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[Santa Cruz]

Not stolen from a shop by shoplifters though! Unlike razors 😀

It's the contactless cards that are stolen and used to purchase cigs and booze. Before chip and pin days this was the red flag purchase for a stolen card. We would get a £50 incentive payment for stopping the transaction and removing the card. I once made £150 doing this in a 3 hour shift. One wee guy holding a football under his arm asked for a litre of smirnoff and 200 B&H "please". He looked underage but it was his unusually good manners that alerted my suscpicions. :wink:

[Scouse Hibee]

[emoji23]

We really need some form of accreditation for stuff that's genuinely authentic shoplifted.

One of our suppliers send us products that are stamped as proudly picked for you by.........

So something along the lines of carefully shoplifted from Tesco by wee Shug might work to help tell the difference between inferior fakes and genuinely shoplifted bargains[emoji6]

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Shoplifters are not employees, they are independent thieves who enter retail premises and steal goods on display and then sell said item at rule of thumb third of said ticketed price. Hope that clears it up 😀
The other you mention are thieving git employees.

[He's here!]

How often do folk on here shave? I've worked in jobs where I needed to shave every day but currently I just shave once at the start of the week. Didn't shave during the Covid lockdowns so ended up having to buy a beard trimmer before going back to work. I also tend not to shave during school (ie work) holidays. I don't particularly like a full beard but nor do I like shaving every day.

[Scouse Hibee]

It's the contactless cards that are stolen and used to purchase cigs and booze. Before chip and pin days this was the red flag purchase for a stolen card. We would get a £50 incentive payment for stopping the transaction and removing the card. I once made £150 doing this in a 3 hour shift. One wee guy holding a football under his arm asked for a litre of smirnoff and 200 B&H "please". He looked underage but it was his unusually good manners that alerted my suscpicions. :wink:

And before that using a stolen cheque book and guarantee card up to the limit of the cheque guarantee card was the method. I was razor sharp and caught loads of them 😀

[Scouse Hibee]

How often do folk on here shave? I've worked in jobs where I needed to shave every day but currently I just shave once at the start of the week. Didn't shave during the Covid lockdowns so ended up having to buy a beard trimmer before going back to work. I also tend not to shave during school (ie work) holidays. I don't particularly like a full beard but nor do I like shaving every day.

It used to be every day, now once a week on my day off. I call it shave Wednesday.

[Santa Cruz]

And before that using a stolen cheque book and guarantee card up to the limit of the cheque guarantee card was the method. I was razor sharp and caught loads of them 😀

Like what you done there.

[Scouse Hibee]

Like what you done there.

Trying to get the thread back on track, it was getting a bit dull.

[Pretty Boy]

How often do folk on here shave? I've worked in jobs where I needed to shave every day but currently I just shave once at the start of the week. Didn't shave during the Covid lockdowns so ended up having to buy a beard trimmer before going back to work. I also tend not to shave during school (ie work) holidays. I don't particularly like a full beard but nor do I like shaving every day.

3 times a week for me. Sunday before going back to work on a Monday then a Tuesday and Thursday. Will shave at the weekend if I'm going to a wedding, funeral, birthday party etc but not just for a couple of pints or whatever.

I have a weird growth though. It's not thick but it grows quickly. I shaved on Thursday morning and today I'm sporting something resembling a full (short) beard.

[overdrive]

3 times a week for me. Sunday before going back to work on a Monday then a Tuesday and Thursday. Will shave at the weekend if I'm going to a wedding, funeral, birthday party etc but not just for a couple of pints or whatever.

I have a weird growth though. It's not thick but it grows quickly. I shaved on Thursday morning and today I'm sporting something resembling a full (short) beard.

It is the speed of growth that’s the issue for me, though it is worse for me… if I shave in the morning, I could easily shave again at night. I used to shave every day prior to WfH. I’ll generally do every second day unless I have something on, or my wife complains about my facial hair irritating her face… which is generally every night even on shave days.

My head hair grows ridiculously fast too. I got a #2 back and sides on Boxing Day. It was starting to grow over my ears by NYD.

[Bostonhibby]

Shoplifters are not employees, they are independent thieves who enter retail premises and steal goods on display and then sell said item at rule of thumb third of said ticketed price. Hope that clears it up [emoji3]
The other you mention are thieving git employees.[emoji16][emoji106]

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[Hibby70]

It is the speed of growth that’s the issue for me, though it is worse for me… if I shave in the morning, I could easily shave again at night. I used to shave every day prior to WfH. I’ll generally do every second day unless I have something on, or my wife complains about my facial hair irritating her face… which is generally every night even on shave days.

My head hair grows ridiculously fast too. I got a #2 back and sides on Boxing Day. It was starting to grow over my ears by NYD.

On the plus side Jenny Agutter might be in your shower

[HH81]

Yes shaving cream from a can normally , you think the brush and decent product better ?

100% better for me.

To be fair I have some decent stuff.

[HH81]

Some absolute rubbish on this thread.

My thoughts are those that don't notice a difference between a brush and cream just can't do it correct and need a tin can to help.

[Scouse Hibee]

Some absolute rubbish on this thread.

My thoughts are those that don't notice a difference between a brush and cream just can't do it correct and need a tin can to help.

😂 Whatever you say expert.

[Callum_62]

So, any recommendations for a safety razor, might give it a go

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[HH81]

😂 Whatever you say expert.

Clearly more of one on this subject than you 😁

[HH81]

So, any recommendations for a safety razor, might give it a go

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I have a few double edge razors and a mac 3.

Think my favourite is a merkur 38C

Having got a free pack of mac 3's so using them too they are way way better now I use a brush and decent cream.

So the actual razor is no longer an issue for me, infact I used a 50p throw away and managed to get a clean shave which was unheard of a few years back. My stubble/hair is really hard so takes a bit of work.

[Scouse Hibee]

Clearly more of one on this subject than you 😁

No, you’re just being stubble.

[HH81]

No, you’re just being stubble.

2/10.

[Callum_62]

Think I'm going to order the Merkur 34c

First safety razor and that seems a staple in the market

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[Scouse Hibee]

2/10.

That’s the rating I gave to shaving cream applied with a brush.

[HH81]

That’s the rating I gave to shaving cream applied with a brush.

If you had wire style facial hair like myself you would love a brush and decent cream.

If you can't tell the difference you most certainly was unable to master it.

[Scouse Hibee]

If you had wire style facial hair like myself you would love a brush and decent cream.

If you can't tell the difference you most certainly was unable to master it.

Started with a brush and cream years ago when I was taught to shave by my Dad. Moved over to a can eventually and have never been disappointed, different for everyone though depending on type of hair.

[overdrive]

I think there's a difference between the canned foams and the canned shave gels. I do have a brush but sometimes the creams/soaps cause my skin to break out. At which point I go to a sensitive canned gel for a few days. I think that works fine as you do have to work it in somewhat to get it to foam. I also take it when I'm away or on holiday as well (with a Gillette Fusion razor) rather than packing the brush and DE and it is fine too. I accidentally bought a foam rather than a gel last time and I hate it.

Out of interest what creams/soaps do folk use? I generally use Proraso Sensitive soap or the Body Shop Maca Root cream if I want a bit of luxury. Either Feather or Derby blades

[overdrive]

Think I'm going to order the Merkur 34c

First safety razor and that seems a staple in the market

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That's what I use. Only thing I'd say is it is starting to rust... I did get it 7 years ago though.

[HH81]

I think there's a difference between the canned foams and the canned shave gels. I do have a brush but sometimes the creams/soaps cause my skin to break out. At which point I go to a sensitive canned gel for a few days. I think that works fine as you do have to work it in somewhat to get it to foam. I also take it when I'm away or on holiday as well (with a Gillette Fusion razor) rather than packing the brush and DE and it is fine too. I accidentally bought a foam rather than a gel last time and I hate it.

Out of interest what creams/soaps do folk use? I generally use Proraso Sensitive soap or the Body Shop Maca Root cream if I want a bit of luxury. Either Feather or Derby blades

I have several soaps but my number 1 is Wickham club cola. Just outstanding.