FrenchBlade said:Since I'm new here, I'll tell you my shaving history..
Started shaving quite late. (I don't have a lot of facial hair), at first I was quite barbaric, using disposable cartridge razors (anything that was on special offer, Gillette, WS etc..), and NO lather. (I said I was barbaric)
Actually, I never saw the use of lather, but now I'm old and wise, and yes, DE shaving rocks, I have a much smoother skin as well. (less zits etc..), might be the fact I use aftershave and balm too.aberimp said:FrenchBlade said:Since I'm new here, I'll tell you my shaving history..
Started shaving quite late. (I don't have a lot of facial hair), at first I was quite barbaric, using disposable cartridge razors (anything that was on special offer, Gillette, WS etc..), and NO lather. (I said I was barbaric)
Blimey. I'm suprised you have got any neck left to shave. I couldn't stand the Gillette Gel, but it was a lot better than nothing at all. DE shaving will be an absolute joy to you.
FrenchBlade said:Actually, I never saw the use of lather, but now I'm old and wise, and yes, DE shaving rocks, I have a much smoother skin as well. (less zits etc..), might be the fact I use aftershave and balm too.aberimp said:FrenchBlade said:Since I'm new here, I'll tell you my shaving history..
Started shaving quite late. (I don't have a lot of facial hair), at first I was quite barbaric, using disposable cartridge razors (anything that was on special offer, Gillette, WS etc..), and NO lather. (I said I was barbaric)
Blimey. I'm suprised you have got any neck left to shave. I couldn't stand the Gillette Gel, but it was a lot better than nothing at all. DE shaving will be an absolute joy to you.
Anyway, after just over a week of DE shaving, with only one or two nicks since the start, and VGS everytime, I doubt I'll ever go back to multiblades.
The only problem I have, is that DE shaving supplies here are crap/noexistent. Went to another "Hypermarket" in town. (different one to the one I use) to see if they had any different choices in blades soap...
They have 7.000 different gels/foams in cans and a choice of 2-5 blade razors, and 1 (no kidding) one shaving soap, which looks quite tatty, and is probably 1970's stock they have left. I have a choice of 2 kinds of blades (my normal shop only has one kind), Gillette Bleue and "Economie" (which are UK made WS blades) I bought a pack of the "economie" ones today.(just checked my ticket it shows up as "Wilkinson Blades") 10+2 free for 1,72 euro (1,41 GBP) that's 12p a blade.
So I envy you guys that can walk into boots and get all your gear there! :x So just to get even.. we've got better weather here!
FB.
A few people have told me about the monsavon, although I haven't found it yet, I've been to Carrefour and Auchan, two of the biggest chains, I'll try Casino and Leclerc over the next few weeks.Tony_B said:As your in France you have to try Monsavon Bol àRaser, it should be available in any Hypermarket under €2, and its one of my favourite soaps, lathers great, moisturising and its cheap.
Regarding Boots, the nearest one to me only sells there own blades £2:50 and shave stick, no cream or soap bowl.
T
Yeah, they are fairly small, but you never know, next time I'm in town I'll take a look! Thankshunnymonster said:Monoprix - if they still exist...
hunnymonster said:Monoprix - if they still exist...
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