Safety Razor

[Yvon]

I currently use a Shick 5.

I'm thinking about switching to a safety razor.

Anybody use them?
I also shave my head.
Do you cut yourself?
is there models that better then the other?


Here's what I'm thinking

https://www.amazon.ca/Double-Safety...8&qid=1524447862&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor

 

[Stumbo]

I currently use a Shick 5.

I'm thinking about switching to a safety razor.

Anybody use them?
I also shave my head.
Do you cut yourself?
is there models that better then the other?


Here's what I'm thinking

https://www.amazon.ca/Double-Safety...8&qid=1524447862&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor

Gillette Fusion 5 Power Razors.

You can get 20 or more shaves per blade.

Just move the blade more slowly. Like mowing grass. Let the vibrating blade do the work.

Been using them for years in the shower along with some oil-based face soap to get super close shaves.

 

[Gorn]

I don’t know about those safety razors. It seems like a technology that exists only for nostalgia. Modern razors are better in every way, IME IMO. But give it a shot right? Be careful. Good luck.

 

[Frank Tuesday]

I Will Never Again Buy an Overpriced; Chew Your Face Up Disposable Razor.

Safety razors?

Any Wet-Shavers Out There?

 

[two fingers]

Gillette Fusion 5 Power Razors.

You can get 20 or more shaves per blade.

Just move the blade more slowly. Like mowing grass. Let the vibrating blade do the work.

Been using them for years in the shower along with some oil-based face soap to get super close shaves.

Have you been showering with me??????

This is exactly what I use..... with Shave Secret oil.

I have tried every kind of razor I can think of and keep coming back to these... even though I think they are overpriced. But they work. I can't argue with that. So I just added replacement blades to the boring list of Christmas present idea requests from family members. "Just grab me a pack of these blades" and I send them a link. If they are cheap, they get me a four pack from Wal-Mart. If not, they get a bigger pack from Sam's for $38. Either way, I haven't bought them in several years so it's working.

 

[Pacman]

I use one. FAR superior shave to anything else out there (except maybe a straight razor). And *way* cheaper (a year's blades - $20). Take your time, short strokes, good soap. And yes, you'll ding yourself a few times, but it's totally worth it. I'll never go back to anything else.

 

[mark beem]

I've been using safety razor / brush and soap for over 10 years (I don't shave my head though). Best shaves ever. I use a straight razor on occasion.

I mainly use a Merkur 37C slant razor, Personna blades, a Shavemac 177 brush and Taylor Of Old Bond Street creams

 

[MattZilla]

a year's blades - $20

where're you getting that deal?

 

[mark beem]

where're you getting that deal?

That's not uncommon for safety razor blades.. I prefer and use the Personna Medical Prep blades. They're $32 for a pack of 100. A little more expensive but they're super sharp and hold their edge longer IME that other DE blades. One box will last me a year easily.

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[mark beem]

where're you getting that deal?

The Personna Reds are a great blade too. A hundred pack of those are $20 and will definitely last a year.

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[ICM]

Best and closest shave you'll ever get hands down! (with the exception of a straight razor)...
I strongly recommend it. Merkur is a good brand and the blades are super inexpensive and last a good while.
The key is to shave with a really light touch and let the razor do the work. There is a learning curve in that regard but it's so worth it.
Nothing feels better than shaving your face with a fresh blade and putting on some lotion afterwards; super smooth skin.

 

[mark beem]

I have a few straight razors. I use them on occasion. I mainly shave in the shower. Not the best place to have an open hunk of (literally) razor-sharp metal!

 

[Pilgrim]

I was going to try a straight razor shave once, using my grandfather's razor. I mentioned it to my barber. He said "Cool, just let me know when you're going to try it and I'll call the ambulance for you."

This prompted reflection on my part, and somehow I never got around to trying it.

 

[maxmaroon]

Been using safety razors for ~5 years now: less cost, less waste, and a superior shave. I haven't had many issues with cutting myself, at least there was no discernible difference coming from the triple blade (or whatever) I used to use.

It seems to me that shaving razors and writing pens are two items that get progressively worse with new technology.

 

[Frank Tuesday]

I have a couple different safety razors. I wouldn't shave my face any other way. However, when I want to shave my head, I use the Headblade Classic.

 

[ICM]

Been using safety razors for ~5 years now: less cost, less waste, and a superior shave. I haven't had many issues with cutting myself, at least there was no discernible difference coming from the triple blade (or whatever) I used to use.

It seems to me that shaving razors and pens are two items that get progressively worse with new technology.

The safety razor is like the P-Bass of the razor world lol. Can't beat the tried and true classic.

 

[jaco944]

I bought all of my kit from Maggards Razors about 5 years ago. It’s a great shave just have to be careful.

 

[dwm74]

The safety razor is like the P-Bass of the razor world lol. Can't beat the tried and true classic.

(see avatar) Great. Now I gotta try one!

 

[S-Bigbottom]

Yup.
You can even go a week or two without shaving and this single blade will mow right through it, even your neck with no pulling.

The shavers last forever, mine is a 1962 Gillette only need to purchase blades.

 

[JRA]

Anybody use them?

i used to use them.

I also shave my head.

i've never done that.

Do you cut yourself?

not these days.

is there models that better then the other?

for me: it was the blades.

best of luck on your shaving quest!