Hello from Dumbarton

Thanks for all he welcoming comments. Such a friendly place. Think I'm gonna go ahead and get the 34c. Any suggestions on blades or should I just stick with the astra?

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Reaver said:
Thanks for all he welcoming comments. Such a friendly place. Think I'm gonna go ahead and get the 34c. Any suggestions on blades or should I just stick with the astra?

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The Astra SP blades are a good blade to start with, see how you get on with them. You can always buy a selection pack of blades if you think you need to after giving the Astra's a good go. :)
 
Blademonkey said:
The Astra SP blades are a good blade to start with, see how you get on with them. You can always buy a selection pack of blades if you think you need to after giving the Astra's a good go. :)
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I've been using the astras in a cheap razor for around 6 months. Doing the job just fine. Was wondering if there were any that people find work particularly well with the 34c

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Reaver said:
I've been using the astras in a cheap razor for around 6 months. Doing the job just fine. Was wondering if there were any that people find work particularly well with the 34c

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The Astra's are a very good blade and should work just fine with the 34 c, see how you get on and take it from there. Not all blades work well for all people so if you've been getting a good shave with them albeit in a cheap razor I see no point in changing just yet.
 
Hello there..here's my two bobs worth of advice...other blades to consider are Polsilver SI & Gillette 7o'clock (yellow) Sharpedge.
I have a 34c myself.. a excellent razor by the way, and Astras sp's have always gave me a superb results..i suggest that you use them with the 34c for a while until you get your technique & shaving conifidence to a nice level ..the Astra/34C combo..is a nice one ,for me anyway..YMMV..i've only been DE wet shaving for just over a year now,so i don't know a great deal..but my preparation & technique is working.
If i was to just give you one piece of humble advice it would be good preparation, "Add no pressure to the razor, let the weight of the razor & blade do the shaving ,you just guide it."train your mind to shave the "Lather from your face/head",rather than the stubble..this has personally really helped me to control the pressure to the razor..resulting in hardly, if any irritation at all..and most of all enjoy the shaving experience.I use to hate shaving with a passion, now i look forward to my wonderful newly found hobby.Regards.;)
 
Nice reply. A lot to think about there. I'll stick with them for now then, I've got the 34c ordered from amazon prime so might even get it tomorrow. I don't generally get razor burn unless I rush my preshave. As I have a decent lengthen beard, I make beard oil and balm etc so I tend to use a light sweet almond oil with tea tree before lathering. Seems to work well enough.

What's everyone's thoughts on shaving against the grain also. All this 2-3 and 4 passes seem to be overkill when doing my head. I go with he grain on top hen against and sides and back tend to go sideways and then against and I get baby smooth. If I try and do 3 passes that's when I start to get irritated.
 
Reaver said:
Nice reply. A lot to think about there. I'll stick with them for now then, I've got the 34c ordered from amazon prime so might even get it tomorrow. I don't generally get razor burn unless I rush my preshave. As I have a decent lengthen beard, I make beard oil and balm etc so I tend to use a light sweet almond oil with tea tree before lathering. Seems to work well enough.

What's everyone's thoughts on shaving against the grain also. All this 2-3 and 4 passes seem to be overkill when doing my head. I go with he grain on top hen against and sides and back tend to go sideways and then against and I get baby smooth. If I try and do 3 passes that's when I start to get irritated.
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Firstly I think you have made an excellent choice ordering the 34c, I am sure you will not be disappointed ;).
Secondly, if you are achieving a BBS (Baby Smooth Shave) with your current method, then why change?
I like to have a 3 pass shave and I think that is the general consensus here staring WTG/XTG/ATG again YMMV.

Finally may I ask what soap you are using? The reason I ask is there are some awesome soaps on the market with amazing slide and cushion that will prevent irritation. You seem to have your preparation sorted.

Hope this helps,

Wayne
 
Wayne Pritchard said:
Firstly I think you have made an excellent choice ordering the 34c, I am sure you will not be disappointed ;).
Secondly, if you are achieving a BBS (Baby Smooth Shave) with your current method, then why change?
I like to have a 3 pass shave and I think that is the general consensus here staring WTG/XTG/ATG again YMMV.

Finally may I ask what soap you are using? The reason I ask is there are some awesome soaps on the market with amazing slide and cushion that will prevent irritation. You seem to have your preparation sorted.

Hope this helps,

Wayne
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I'm using the red tub of prorasso.

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In a nutshell..not that i've shaven my head before..but two factors that may help..1. If your getting irritation, then stop the ATG passes for a while until your skin gets use to your new method of shaving your head..i assume it's a completely different ketttle of fish shaving your head, than your face...
2. Give it time,Take your time.. don't be eager to get the "Perfect Head Shave"..every shave i have a shave i don't aim to get the best shave in the world!..i'm after a comfortable no irritation +errors shave.every time, but from time to time i get the odd nick & few weepers... I do however on occasions have a sublime 10/10 shave. No Pressure to the razor,Good prep, get your shaving confidence, and your technique and you'll be fine.Patience is a virtue,especially with wet shaving.Regards.;)
 
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I'm using the red tub of prorasso.

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This is a soap I am not personally familiar with but I think it is favoured on here by some.
Before you go mad and start buying expensive artisan soaps a few I would certainly recommend that are of very little money in the grand scheme of things are:

Palmolive cream, ridiculously cheap from any supermarket and produces an amazing lather. £3
MWF (Mitchells Wool Fat), The best bang for buck on the market YMMV £7 very popular here.
Macca Root, from The Body Shop priced at around £8 again wonderful reviews.
I could keep going and going but there are a few for your consideration.

Finally there is also a pass around for newbies. I have only just passed it on myself. In that box there are loads of products for you to try and weighing in at 4kilos it will keep you busy for a while.
Put yourself on the list.

Wayne :)
 
Wayne Pritchard said:
This is a soap I am not personally familiar with but I think it is favoured on here by some.
Before you go mad and start buying expensive artisan soaps a few I would certainly recommend that are of very little money in the grand scheme of things are:

Palmolive cream, ridiculously cheap from any supermarket and produces an amazing lather. £3
MWF (Mitchells Wool Fat), The best bang for buck on the market YMMV £7 very popular here.
Macca Root, from The Body Shop priced at around £8 again wonderful reviews.
I could keep going and going but there are a few for your consideration.

Finally there is also a pass around for newbies. I have only just passed it on myself. In that box there are loads of products for you to try and weighing in at 4kilos it will keep you busy for a while.
Put yourself on the list.

Wayne :)
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Nice one thanks for the recommendations. Haha defo need to get myself on that, 4kg must have quite a few things to try. How do I get on the list for a shot of that? Sounds like the best way to find a soap and blades that work well for me

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Reaver said:
Nice reply. A lot to think about there. I'll stick with them for now then, I've got the 34c ordered from amazon prime so might even get it tomorrow. I don't generally get razor burn unless I rush my preshave. As I have a decent lengthen beard, I make beard oil and balm etc so I tend to use a light sweet almond oil with tea tree before lathering. Seems to work well enough.

What's everyone's thoughts on shaving against the grain also. All this 2-3 and 4 passes seem to be overkill when doing my head. I go with he grain on top hen against and sides and back tend to go sideways and then against and I get baby smooth. If I try and do 3 passes that's when I start to get irritated.
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Hi again Gary, I have been shaving my head for around 30 years, mainly with various cartridge razors against the grain. I've only been using a de razor for the last couple of months and still shave against the grain, usually one pass and touch ups needed at the back, with excellent results. It's the closest shave I've ever had and can't believe it took me till the age of 55 to discover it.

PS, I'm a jock too. Stirling originally, but now in Yorkshire.

Chick.
 
McGoo said:
Hi again Gary, I have been shaving my head for around 30 years, mainly with various cartridge razors against the grain. I've only been using a de razor for the last couple of months and still shave against the grain, usually one pass and touch ups needed at the back, with excellent results. It's the closest shave I've ever had and can't believe it took me till the age of 55 to discover it.

PS, I'm a jock too. Stirling originally, but now in Yorkshire.

Chick.
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Nice one buddy, I've been de shaving my head for the past 6 months or so and find that against the grain as a second pass is nice and close. All he videos and stuff say not to do it but as long as I ain't doing more than say 3 passes then a touch up it seems to be fine. Good to know that I'm not the only one that's doing it "wrong" and getting good results

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