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Blimey - I had no idea NOS razor blades were a thing!...
Just for the old farts that still ride horses and crap outdoors.
Blimey - I had no idea NOS razor blades were a thing!...
...I followed an extra careful prep routine and gave it a go: the result - probably the best (and longest lasting) shave I have had so far - still a bit of tugging when working ATG...
Thanks for your response - I must say, I have been shaving ATG since I first started shaving over 30 years ago - I end up feeling unshaven if I miss out this step, and would need to shave far more frequently - it is only in more recent years that going ATG has become more difficult and I seem to require ever sharper blades - I am honestly not considering what others may or may not notice: the feeling of a really good close shave leaves me with a glow that lasts all day, and a vaguely smug feeling every time I happen to touch my face - I find this preferable to the partly-used-sandpaper sensation of a partial shave irrespective of the effect on my outward appearance. I have decided to investigate the possibility that blade thickness might be a variable worth experimenting with, and I will shortly be taking delivery of a lightly used AC based safety razor that I bought on eBay - I still intend to continue trying the DE blades as well, but I do not intend to compromise on my final goal - I shall report back anon - FYou know, you don't have to shave ATG and I am sure no one in public would notice if you did or didn't. Be careful in reading too much into some people talking about multi-pass BBS shaves as that is not what most do and some run into trouble, e.g., irritation, nicks/cuts & worse......ingrown hairs.
...I'm too late to advise you re the blades (as you have bought already) but I recently tried Gillette 'Winner'.
Very impressed so far. Starts off smooth and just gets smoother. Up to my 5th shave on a blade at the moment...will try for the 6th tomorrow.
Compare very well with my usual Feathers, Kai, Gillette Yellows, Greens, GSB, Platinums, and Lab Blues...
Blimey, those Winner blades are very cheap - I've ordered a pack of 10 out of curiosity (£1.89 Inc postage from India) - you can buy 100 delivered for £6!@Bogeyman said it true!
A simple one pass with maybe a wee bit of buffing is fine.
You really don't need to spend 1/2 an hour at such a simple task, although I know some folks enjoy their 23 passes plus after shave, plus face splash, plus ice cubes, etc.
I'm too late to advise you re the blades (as you have bought already) but I recently tried Gillette 'Winner'.
Very impressed so far. Starts off smooth and just gets smoother. Up to my 5th shave on a blade at the moment...will try for the 6th tomorrow.
Compare very well with my usual Feathers, Kai, Gillette Yellows, Greens, GSB, Platinums, and Lab Blues.
I should add that I've wet shaved for 50+ years now, so I reckon I've finally got the hang of it!
I have decided to investigate the possibility that blade thickness might be a variable worth experimenting with, and I will shortly be taking delivery of a lightly used AC based safety razor that I bought on eBay - I still intend to continue trying the DE blades as well, but I do not intend to compromise on my final goal - I shall report back anon - F
@Bogeyman said it true!
A simple one pass with maybe a wee bit of buffing is fine.
You really don't need to spend 1/2 an hour at such a simple task, although I know some folks enjoy their 23 passes plus after shave, plus face splash, plus ice cubes, etc.
I'm too late to advise you re the blades (as you have bought already) but I recently tried Gillette 'Winner'.
Very impressed so far. Starts off smooth and just gets smoother. Up to my 5th shave on a blade at the moment...will try for the 6th tomorrow.
Compare very well with my usual Feathers, Kai, Gillette Yellows, Greens, GSB, Platinums, and Lab Blues.
I should add that I've wet shaved for 50+ years now, so I reckon I've finally got the hang of it!
...An avuncular Indian dude...
Damn - that does look like excellent value - I'm not sure how that one managed to escape my attention - I bought a second hand stainless steel razor, the SE1 'Kronos' made by Above the Tie (they seem to be well thought of, and I think I should be able to recover the £80 I paid if I don't get along with it) - it's coming with a pack of Feather Pro, and I've ordered some Kai Proguard, but probably another sample pack would indeed be a sensible - I am heartened by your comments regarding blade thickness, this does seem like an inherent weakness in the DE blades (possibly some heads do a better job of fully supporting the blade near the cutting edge?) - I am still going to carry on working through the DE samples in the meantime, and will post a brief summary of each when I have finished - FTake a look at Razorock Hawk. It's a fairly inexpensive Single Edge razor, uses AC type blades, and most of the feedback is good. I have one, the V1, and absolutely love it.
RazoRock Black Hawk V2 Single Edge, Artist Club Razor
Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...connaughtshaving.com
When I was having a bit more trouble shaving, it was the only razor I got along with, and used it exclusively for about 4 months.
The AC type blades are thicker and less flexible, and of course less prone to vibrate, and to me that made a difference. Plus I shave faster with the Hawk, it's very light and maneuverable, and I have had the most comfortable shaves with it.
You will, of course, have to try different blades to see which ones suit you. I would recommend samples from razrobladesclub.com, namely Feather Pro, Feather Proguard and KAI titan mild.
It's all about perspective: my usual habitat is the audiophile forums - £80 might just cover a bit of budget cabling... a replacement set of valves for my preamp is north of £200 - trust me, my better half is secretly thrilled I've taken an interest in a bit of shaving paraphernalia - besides, if I can't have beautifully made shiny things, I don't want to play - FFlinders, I would have recommended that you buy a used Schick injector razor for a mere pittance to to try as a SE razor before paying a small fortune for a boutique AC razor. £80 is a sizable chunk of change.
It's all about perspective: my usual habitat is the audiophile forums - £80 might just cover a bit of budget cabling... a replacement set of valves for my preamp is north of £200 - trust me, my better half is secretly thrilled I've taken an interest in a bit of shaving paraphernalia - besides, if I can't have beautifully made shiny things, I don't want to play - F
Hi fidelity is dead. The iPod killed it.