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Prior to your post I hadn't heard of the Fatip Testina Gentile and of the blades frequently written about the Gillette Silver Blue does get much publicity. I do agree that a new shaver should stick to one make of blade, if nothing more than to reduce the number of variables. Many agree that the Feather isn't a good blade for beginners.My personal opinion is that all new users should start off with a Fatip Testina Gentile, and before the release of this - a Schick Krona. New DE shavers should not be using Feathers or multiple razor blades packs, but sticking to one moderately sharp and smooth blade for a few weeks.
My choice would be a Gillette Silver Blue.
For £15.00 from Connaught. You should try it.Prior to your post I hadn't heard of the Fatip Testina Gentile and of the blades frequently written about the Gillette Silver Blue does get much publicity. I do agree that a new shaver should stick to one make of blade, if nothing more than to reduce the number of variables. Many agree that the Feather isn't a good blade for beginners.
I can't see it on the Connaught site but in any case, I think I "should" pick one of the three razors I already own, decide on a blade and stick with that for a while. Once the science is out of the way of course.For £15.00 from Connaught. You should try it.
Speaking as a relative newbie to DE shaving(circa 7 mo), I tried GSBs and ended up giving them a few tries, but found they were rough as **** from the start and didn't ever see an improvement in the shaves I had with them. They gave a similar shave to the NOS Gillette Blue Blades (1950s) I've tried - reasonable, but not smooth in the slightest.My choice would be a Gillette Silver Blue
I have a tuck of Gillette Perma-Sharp's in a drawer. I will give them ago. As with everything YMMV.Speaking as a relative newbie to DE shaving(circa 7 mo), I tried GSBs and ended up giving them a few tries, but found they were rough as **** from the start and didn't ever see an improvement in the shaves I had with them. They gave a similar shave to the NOS Gillette Blue Blades (1950s) I've tried - reasonable, but not smooth in the slightest.
I believe that this is where a bit of personal choice/preference ends up in the mix, as everyone tends to say - YMMV!
I do think that sticking to one set-up for a while pays dividends though - whatever your choice - you'll end up getting used to it. As for my choice of blade, I would say Gillette Perma-sharp. It is the blade I have started to use to 'calibrate' any new gear I get, especially if I have any issues.
I can't see it on the Connaught site but in any case, I think I "should" pick one of the three razors I already own, decide on a blade and stick with that for a while. Once the science is out of the way of course.
I tried them with my RR Lupo .72, then used a Merkur 34C to see if it was just because of the Lupo was a bit more aggressive than the 34C and that was a rough shave too. Each time I tried them over a couple of days to see if the shave improved, but with both, it didn't. The Lupo has sort of become my daily driver - Perma-sharp, Nacets & Personna are all brilliant in it.Which razor did you use the GSB's with out of interest?
Most Gillette blades are made by PPI in St Petersburg, Russia. Other Gillette blades are usually Indian.I tried them with my RR Lupo .72, then used a Merkur 34C to see if it was just because of the Lupo was a bit more aggressive than the 34C and that was a rough shave too. Each time I tried them over a couple of days to see if the shave improved, but with both, it didn't. The Lupo has sort of become my daily driver - Perma-sharp, Nacets & Personna are all brilliant in it.
Now that I have a few Tech's, I could stick my last GSB in one of those and see if it's any better!
Here's where someone in 'the know' tells me that they're all (Gillette's) produced on the same production lines and should really be virtually identical!!
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I am going to guess if you can draw blood with an 89 then something is wrong in either your prep, or your technique, or may be both.
I would say firstly 'learn your face'. Which way does your facial actually grow? You don't want to think/believe you are shaving WTG to only find you are going ATG. A good way to cause rashes, redness and soreness if ever.
Then learn how to make a good and useful lather. Not rocket science but worth taking time out to practice.
Start by shaving just with a single WTG pass, find what razor angle works best and enjoy not opening yourself up like a tin of beans.
Look at post shave. Rinsing with cold water, applying the likes of Witch Hazel, balms and moisturisers.
Most importantly don't expect BBS results instantly. They take care and time to reach that goal.
Most importantly relax and enjoy the experience. The rest will happen when everything else has been given time and practice.
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This. Definitely THE classic mistake is seeking BBS. It’s all about beard reduction and chasing such a smooth finish will inevitably result in either razor rash, nicks or other associated misery. No matter how smooth a razor.
There’s nothing scientific in it. You’re trying too hard and are all over the place between different cutlery. Choose one and learn.I decided to use the AS D2 and feather blade again today, as a comparison against yesterday's shave and then revert to the R6S and Astras.
Hindsight being 20/20, I foolishly and against scientific principles used a different brush (a cheap Badger), same pre shave routine and soap but
before I had completed the first pass my skin was feeling sore. Not a pleasant shave today.
SCIENCE SUCKS...... and is hereby cancelled until further notice
There’s nothing scientific in it.
You’re trying too hard
all over the place between different cutlery.
Choose one and learn.
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