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Any Wet-Shavers Out There?

#61
First off, I must post this:

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Secondly, I have started Wetshaving. I'm using Sandalwood Pre-shave oil, cream and aftershave from Art of Shaving. I'm using a Fusion for now, but I have a Merkur on order from Amazon.

So far, I love it. SHould we start a "Bassist Brothers (and Sisters) of the Blade" club?
 
#64
I've been wetshaving for about 10 years now. I think it's much better than the ol' can-o-foam and 15 bladed razors dragging across your face.

I've got a pretty sizeable collection of razors, soaps, creams, aftershaves, and brushes. My favorite setup is probably my slant (Merkur 39C) & Rooney 1/2 w/ Feather blades.
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Here is some shaving porn for you, it's not current though. I've gotten rid of a few and added a few:
From L to R on the top: 3 straights and two Mergress XL's (one was given to my friend)
From L to R on the bottom: Gillette Aristocrat, Gillette Fatboy, Gillette Fatboy, Gillette Slim, Merkur 34C, Merkur Vision
The Mergress is a Merkur Progress with a machined adjuster rather than the plastic piece they normally have. The XL makes that piece longer than stock, and thus a little heavier.
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Vintage Gillettes (Slim from 61', Fatboy from 59', and a mint Aristocrat from 49' w/ case):
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Now, if only Muhle would come out with a heavy slant...
 
#66
My dad bought some really horrible, cheap safety razors off of Ebay. He paid like $15 for three. Only one was decent. I tried one with a brand new Feather blade and it was worse than one of those plastic disposables. So for the Christmas before last, I got him a Merkur adjustable and he really liked it.

I'm still using a Muhle R41. I find that it works better for me than my Merkur slantbar.
 
#67
bassgod0dmw said:
Here is some shaving porn for you, it's not current though. I've gotten rid of a few and added a few:
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I really like that one on the far right. Very cool. I've been wetshaving for about a year. Best shave I've ever had, and for shaving my dome, it's perfect. Spent 30 bucks a year ago on a razor and 200 blades. Haven't spent a dime since (other than a brush and soap), and still have half the blades.
 
#69
I've always wet shaved, since I started shaving over ten years ago. I've never known any other way!

I used a double-sided safety razor for years but now I use a shavette. Essentially, you take an ordinary safety razor blade, (carefully) snap it in half and insert into the handle. The technique is similar to a straight razor but without the hassle of keeping it sharp.

I have a beard but have it trimmed to avoid neck beard and too much cheek action. It's easier to get straight lines and is very accurate. It just requires patience and some plasters to begin with!
 
#70
At 54, I have never shaved from a can of foaming goo. Started with my dad's old Schick Injector and one of his worn-out brushes. Still have both, but they're retired. These days I use Valobra soap, and Feather blades in a Merkur. Used a straight for years, and still do some days--it's a little harder since hand surgery.

I went through a phase of collecting old razors, but sold off a lot of them. Those guys on the razor forums are...extreme. I mean, three or four basses makes perfect sense. Two dozen razors...that's clearly nuts. :p
 
#71
I have a Merkur Gillette 1908 (?) clone that works well but it non-adjustable. My current razor is a Weishi "Mythril" in the black chrome, it shaves really well for me. I mostly use Derby blades as they're inexpensive, fairly sharp, and last a while. For lather I use a local company, Van Der Hagen, as it's economical and works fine with the boar brush I got in their kit. The refills are inexpensive as well.
 
#72
For the past thirty or so years, cheap disposables, soap, in the shower. Works fine. Did the electric thing years ago. I travel alot for work. They were too bulky as we're cans, until you couldn't carry them on a plane.
 
#73
Mysterion said:
At 54, I have never shaved from a can of foaming goo. Started with my dad's old Schick Injector and one of his worn-out brushes. Still have both, but they're retired. These days I use Valobra soap, and Feather blades in a Merkur. Used a straight for years, and still do some days--it's a little harder since hand surgery.

I went through a phase of collecting old razors, but sold off a lot of them. Those guys on the razor forums are...extreme. I mean, three or four basses makes perfect sense. Two dozen razors...that's clearly nuts. :p
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I joined at Badger & Blade.. yeah, there are some crazy folk on that forum!

Although I have decided that the Gillette Super Speed is the P-bass of razors.
 
#76
Downunderwonder said:
Riddle me this. Is shaving with blades really so unusual that one need ask if any bassists partake? Or is it so ubiquitous that, when asked, the question is largely ignored?
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I think that unless you are using abrasives or a laser, all shaving is done with blades.

I think the big riddle is that after numerous reinventions of the wheel over the ages, do 14 blade razors, or oscillating blades really present any improvement at all over simply scraping a really sharp chip of obsidian over ones face?

And while we're on the subject: What is the best safety razor blade for metal?

I use store brand blades that say they are made in Israel. I imagine they're Personnas or something.......
 
#78
I'm firmly in the camp that finds that multi-bladed razors don't work for me. They clog and dull very quickly. The newer ones with batteries in them? Forget about it. Most of the companies that sell these products are making their claims with dubious facts and a lack of evidence.

Why would I spend £10 on a set of three blades when I can get 20 blades for £2, that work better for me and provide me with a more comfortable competent and accurate shave? It just boggles my mind.
 
#79
Phalex said:
I think the big riddle is that after numerous reinventions of the wheel over the ages, do 14 blade razors, or oscillating blades really present any improvement at all over simply scraping a really sharp chip of obsidian over ones face?
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This is the crux of the issue. At some level, you are scraping some blade over your face. What do you do to ensure that the level of irritation is manageable.
 
#80
I started wet shaving last year. Disposable blades just do not give me a close shave and they are expensive. All any electric razor has done for me is burn my skin and they don't even touch my neck stubble.

I use a Merkur stick with Feather DE blades. My brush is a Badger; I lather with Proraso sensitive skin soap; and I use Bluebeard's Revenge skin balm. There's nothing quite like a hot wet shave.
 

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