My safety is solid stainless, so quite heavy. I just hold it at the correct angle and let it's weight do the work.
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Shave without nicks?
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My safety is solid stainless, so quite heavy. I just hold it at the correct angle and let it's weight do the work.
Rockwell 6s. It's like a standard double edge, but has 3 different plates, for 6 different amounts if blade exposure. I like the 5 setting, for a pretty aggressive cut.
I looked at them from your link, they look very well engineered. The adjustable one they are crowdfunding looks cool.
A mate said 'learn to shave holding just the DE blade between thumb & finger' to perfect my technique.
- you use much less pressure,
- learn to feel & hear the blade cutting individual hairs,
- rethink how to approach thicker hairs/difficult areas.
Afterwards, makes you a lot better at using a DE Razor.
- you use much less pressure,
- learn to feel & hear the blade cutting individual hairs,
- rethink how to approach thicker hairs/difficult areas.
Afterwards, makes you a lot better at using a DE Razor.
Can you FLY with DE Razors & DE Safety Blades in your CARRY ON luggage?
I've only ever taken disposable plastic razors in check in when I travel, much lighter & never an issue getting thru.
I've only ever taken disposable plastic razors in check in when I travel, much lighter & never an issue getting thru.
It is possible, but not guaranteed. There are many boxes of blades at my airport confiscated goods shop. You could try, but since the blades are removable, they tend to take a dim view of having them onboard.
I actually got my first safety razor at theconfiscated goods shop. Had a vintage Gillette Fatboy in the $0.50 bin. How could you say no to that?
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After a week shaving with a DE I'm really happy. Close confortable shaves, though I do notice the stubble is more bristly, I guess because the cut is cleaner on each hair.
I'm still learning how to best shave under my chin, it's still a bit tricky until I get a better feel for the grain in a few spots. Definitely a learning curve involved!
I'm still learning how to best shave under my chin, it's still a bit tricky until I get a better feel for the grain in a few spots. Definitely a learning curve involved!
I've read that a good way to map the grain of your beard is with a cotton ball. Rubbing it on your face, it will only go smoothly in the direction of he grain (which can be surprisingly off from what you'd assume it to be).
For the past few years, I've been using a Merkur 34C, Derby blades, and Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream (different scents). I have a goatee and a fairly light beard. I shave every work day and replace the blade once a week, and I rarely get nicks. I'm really happy with this setup, and kind of enjoy the slower morning ritual. Also, the shave is closer and more gentle than multi-blades and electrics.
I just wanted to report back after a few months shaving with my Feather razor and blades, that I couldn't be happier I made the change. Great effortless shaves that take at the most 5 minutes more than I used to with a Sensor, and it has become more of a short morning meditation than a chore - something about the concentration and feeling that you are actually reducing the amount of hair area by area rather than just plowing away at your face makes it a nice mindful exercise.
I'm sticking to the Tabac soap and I use Palmolive cream when I'm traveling, both make great lather and smell just fine.
I'm actually not at all looking forward to having to leave the safety razor at home when I next fly without a check-in bag, as I highly doubt I can take razor blades on to a flight...
I'm sticking to the Tabac soap and I use Palmolive cream when I'm traveling, both make great lather and smell just fine.
I'm actually not at all looking forward to having to leave the safety razor at home when I next fly without a check-in bag, as I highly doubt I can take razor blades on to a flight...
Once hot weather arrives, you might want to try something like Proraso green from Italy. It has a nice cooling sensation due to menthol/eucalyptus.
Another one of my favorite creams is Musgo Real from Portugal. It's kind of hard to describe, but to me there's bit of late summer mown field scent to it. And lots of lanolin, so it's slick.
As for traveling with razors, can you mail a few blades ahead to where you'll be staying?
Another one of my favorite creams is Musgo Real from Portugal. It's kind of hard to describe, but to me there's bit of late summer mown field scent to it. And lots of lanolin, so it's slick.
As for traveling with razors, can you mail a few blades ahead to where you'll be staying?
I've tried the Proraso Green already, I bought a small travel tube and I used to use the soap for many years. I'm not crazy about the menthol feel on my skin, though I take your advice and will try it again in the summer.
Mailing is a possibility, but not really practical for a vacation flight. I'll figure something out, I really don't want to go back to the cartridges.
Can you take just the razor (no blade) and buy blades when you get there? Ditching the unused blades for the return trip obviously. Might pay to check with that specific airline.
