On the question of travel razors I concur with @cheesepiece I will take my 45C when travelling now, but if I am flying and going with just carry on I recommend the Gillette Guard, cheap and disposable. I prefer to leave my more expensive or cherished razors safely at home. That said my favourite DE razor is my Fatip Piccolo which you can get for less than £20 so it would be easy to replace if lost.So, I currently shave with a King of Shaves razor four blade system, with the King of Shaves antibacterial shave gel and the king of shaves aftershave moisturiser. I suffer from razor burn and razor bumps (though less than I used to with other razors, aftershaves and gels/foams/serums/oils).
After a bit of research, there is a link about the multiple baldes causing issues with razor bumps. Hence I was thinking about getting a good DE razor, possibly a travel one to make life easier.
My questions are:
Are travel DE razors as good as proper DE razors?
Does anyone use a DE razor with a "modern" shave gel rather than brush on foam?
Any other advice for a newbie to DEs?
Psst..I still use my Gillette Guard occasionally,especially when travelling or visiting family& friends..excellent quick easy no fuss.On the question of travel razors I concur with @cheesepiece I will take my 45C when travelling now, but if I am flying and going with just carry on I recommend the Gillette Guard, cheap and disposable. I prefer to leave my more expensive or cherished razors safely at home. That said my favourite DE razor is my Fatip Piccolo which you can get for less than £20 so it would be easy to replace if lost.
Last time I went away I also took a single blade BIC disposable, which actually gave a pretty good shave, but I prefer the Guard.
As a starter I find it hard to look past the RazoRock line of synthetic brushes.Thanks for the advice guys.
Quick summary of what I'm taking away from this: using a proper brush and shaving soap is more important than the razor.
The follow up question then is; what sort of brush should I go for? Considering the price range of £5-£200, it is slightly scary. I'll do some searching and possibly ask another question about it later on.
(Though I am tempted by this starter set http://www.shavelounge.co.uk/de-safety-razor-shaving-starter-kit-sensitive-skin )
I've had a look at the starter kit and i would seriously consider getting it it's got everything you need for a wonderful introduction to DE shaving the Soap & brush are products you can't go wrong with, my only additional items which i would consider adding to the list is a bottle of witch hazel & some aftershave balm or moisturizer, all can be bought at Home Bargains at a very reasonable price.& also consider a Omega S series synthetic brush, i got mine from Ebay superb for travelling..You don't have to buy really expensive stuff, practise learn your technique, don't expect too much at first it's a learning curve..which i'm still learning myself..Practise your lathering technique, and my most humble advice is.. "don't apply any pressure to the razor!', let the weight of the razor do the work..you control the shave, not the razor..enjoy your new shaving experience.Regards.Thanks for the advice guys.
Quick summary of what I'm taking away from this: using a proper brush and shaving soap is more important than the razor.
The follow up question then is; what sort of brush should I go for? Considering the price range of £5-£200, it is slightly scary. I'll do some searching and possibly ask another question about it later on.
(Though I am tempted by this starter set http://www.shavelounge.co.uk/de-safety-razor-shaving-starter-kit-sensitive-skin )
That's a great setup but, if you are choosing a bundle setup, I would go for the one with Proraso cream in the green tub. The white tub cream is inferior in my opinion.Thanks for the advice guys.
Quick summary of what I'm taking away from this: using a proper brush and shaving soap is more important than the razor.
The follow up question then is; what sort of brush should I go for? Considering the price range of £5-£200, it is slightly scary. I'll do some searching and possibly ask another question about it later on.
(Though I am tempted by this starter set http://www.shavelounge.co.uk/de-safety-razor-shaving-starter-kit-sensitive-skin )
Agree on the great starter bundle - nicely thought out products. Maybe add a cheap Omega synthetic brush while you're at it....Plus, there's a TSR discount from shavelounge. A discount code is somewhere on this site, maybe in the vendor section...
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