What is the best cartridge/disposable razor system of all time?

As an aside I did little research as to if the British Army issued DESR's. No, they haven't done for donkey's years. It would appear that they also use disposables provided by the men (and women) themselves. I believe that it is still a requirement to shave every day (obviously not SF's). Again I would think the shaves have to be a carried out in double quick time perhaps more suitable for the disposable / cartridge razors. Funnily, during my very quick research, someone well informed stated that the razors used in the Army wash rooms were the Gillette G2 or a "a new fangled thing called a Sensor".

Actual quote from Canuck from this very Shaving Forum 31.01.2013 "Not that I've seen, I went through training during 1990 and the communal wash rooms of a morning were all Gillette G2 and a fairly new fangled thing called sensor! I did 22 years but didn't see an issue DE in that time, didn't even hear about one from the older guys."

Apologies for going off topic slightly.
 
Since the 1970`s, mainstream shaving products have been about speed and safety - to give a "good enough" shave in the quickest time possible.

The multi blade pivot-head cartridge razors give the "fastest bestest" shave in those terms, no doubt about it. They might be expensive, but if you want the best shave you can get in 2 minutes, nothing else comes close.

Any talk of using simpler or older carts is simply about reaching a personal compromise between budget and performance. Nothing wrong with that at all, but I wont be easily convinced a Mach 3 gives a quicker, better shave than a Fusion 5 flexball head.

I am fascinated by stuff like the Gillette Guard, but i can see it for what it is intended for and so don't directly compare it to either DE or a multiblade cart.

DE /SE shaving is about taking a lot more time and effort for a pleasurable expreience and, ultimately, a better shave.

The armed forces need a quick, reliable "good enough" shave in sometimes less than ideal conditions - hence they will probably all use a disposible cartridge razor of some sort.
 
I was at Sandhurst just as the Sensor was released. I remember the best a man can get campaign. Although I was using the Sensor, I nearly drowned in the Academy pool....
 
Apropos Army shaving, i got some great tip's from my Dad about shaving fast and becoming presentable quickly, although these are all circa 1940's.

One of these is to finish the shave by washing your face off with cold water or, ideally, fill the wash basin with the coldest water you can and hold your breath whilst you go face down in the water for 30 secs and move your head slowly side to side.

It might not be pleasant, but it sure stops and nicks or weepers almost instantly on face and neck area - i have always done this since starting DE shaving and it sure works better than an Alum block imo.
 
Without trying to cause offence, I usually am not happy about DE enthusiasts pushing DE razors in a cart thread. However, I bought the Fatip Testina Gentile a few months back and a Muppet could shave with it. Carry on as you were...
In the same spirit, i found the Wilkinson Sword Plastic Classic DE razor to be (in my limited experience) to be very impressive when a rapid and relatively safe DE shave is needed. The elliptical head seems to provide a lot of protection and a lot of flexibility in shave angle, so it is a real contender for a "shower shaver"

Not the same BTW, as the current Wilkinson Sword Classic metal butterfly, which is a very different beast.

I had hoped the Feather Popular would be similar, to offer a DE shave at cartridge like speeds, but i just cant get on with it, despite its many glowing reviews - i find its just too picky angle wise and i often cut myself if i attempt to go quickly with it.
 
I was at Sandhurst just as the Sensor was released. I remember the best a man can get campaign. Although I was using the Sensor, I nearly drowned in the Academy pool....

The commercial was about fit athletes and hunky fireman, whilst training to be an officer I was drowning in the swimming pool..


I think that standing in front of a wash basin full of water is probably sufficient for shaving purposes ? Although i do appreciate that Officer types might be in advanced "Character Building" type training that simulates war conditions etc .... :ROFLMAO:

"Razor, one (1) - Shaving For The Use of"
 
As an aside I did little research as to if the British Army issued DESR's. No, they haven't done for donkey's years. It would appear that they also use disposables provided by the men (and women) themselves. I believe that it is still a requirement to shave every day (obviously not SF's). Again I would think the shaves have to be a carried out in double quick time perhaps more suitable for the disposable / cartridge razors. Funnily, during my very quick research, someone well informed stated that the razors used in the Army wash rooms were the Gillette G2 or a "a new fangled thing called a Sensor".

Actual quote from Canuck from this very Shaving Forum 31.01.2013 "Not that I've seen, I went through training during 1990 and the communal wash rooms of a morning were all Gillette G2 and a fairly new fangled thing called sensor! I did 22 years but didn't see an issue DE in that time, didn't even hear about one from the older guys."

Apologies for going off topic slightly.
I served 1960 to 1983
We used our own Razors.
I have an ultra strong beard and once in Training was made to Shave till I actually bled.
I used carts in last few years of my service.
 
I think that standing in front of a wash basin full of water is probably sufficient for shaving purposes ? Although i do appreciate that Officer types might be in advanced "Character Building" type training that simulates war conditions etc .... :ROFLMAO:

"Razor, one (1) - Shaving For The Use of"
I was doing a three or five mile swim in a full pool, I would imagine 10 to 12 lanes or more. I was put in the centre, although I had politely asked to be in the first or last lane. It was very choppy with the six foot horse guard types, I think the English Channel is smoother. Anyway I got into difficulties and sank to the bottom. It's a good job I was only a Territorial. I was given the best fry up once I got out of the Cambridge.
 
Back on topic - i only DE shave when i can allow at least 20 uninterrupted mins.

Any other time its the Fusion 5, which requires the barest of lubrication and can be safely used with the same level of thought as a potato peeler (although not the same results as a potato peeler, usually).

I often finish a DE shave with a light and deft whizz over with the Fusion 5 to catch the stragglers in the nooks and crannies and lift the shave to a guaranteed BBS every time.

I shall now do the decent thing and get me coat .....
 
Back on topic - i only DE shave when i can allow at least 20 uninterrupted mins.

Any other time its the Fusion 5, which requires the barest of lubrication and can be safely used with the same level of thought as a potato peeler (although not the same results as a potato peeler, usually).

I often finish a DE shave with a light and deft whizz over with the Fusion 5 to catch the stragglers in the nooks and crannies and lift the shave to a guaranteed BBS every time.

I shall now do the decent thing and get me coat .....
I often mix and match. If I haven't shaved due to a rosacea flare up I need to remove 5 to 7 days stubble. A trimmer is messy but an SE will do a great first past and I can finish off with a SE, DE or cart...
 
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