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Hello and welcome to TSR Garry, I'm sure you will find all the info you need on here and more!
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.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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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 34cThe 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.
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.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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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.
I'm using the red tub of prorasso.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
I'm using the red tub of prorasso.
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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 meThis 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
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.
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 resultsHi 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.