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Clobber - Member I think i'll give it a go and report on the quality of the feathers... If I get any... He does have a lot of positive comments on a public forum though so we'll see...I am just rather...
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I think I may have the piss taken for asking this question but here goes! I currently use an electric shaver as the Gillette Mach 3 etcive blades I've tried last about 3 shaves and are then useless as...
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Anyone know why the blades have numbers on them?probably so you know which side and which way up you've used the blade if you are intending to rotate and flip it for extra life.
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bash - good prep to soften the beard is a must. I shave only in the shower, and only after 5 minutes of soaking first. I also spend a minute building the lather on my face too to help soften the beard....
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Stoner - Member Anyone know why the blades have numbers on them?probably so you know which side and which way up you've used the blade if you are intending to rotate and flip it for extra...
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Personna were the nicest for me after trying quite a few, decent shave and zero cuts. Figured that out after I'd took delivery of 100 feathers.... ordered gillete 7s but none in stock so they sent more...
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bash on "new (DE Safety Razor) blade time?"
Well thanks to you lot I've bought a Edwin Jagger R89 razor, a selection of blades and some Taylor of Old Bond street cream After two shaves the results so far are great, some irritation but no where...
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I started on derbys then brought a astras, sharks, and a few others, they were all good , I stayed away from feathers cos I thought they might be too sharp, eventually tried them and have never brought...
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CaptainMainwaring - Member saladdodger - Member Gillette 7 o'clock sharp for me with a Mhule R89 razor, I found with the feathers it was a bit harsh. But lets be honest with shaving what suits one...
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Taylors shop cream is my favourite.But note that its not the same stuff as whats used in the other pots with smells etc. The plain cream is superior IMO.
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Astra's (pictured above) are my favourite, with a Merkur Futur on setting 2 or 3 its nice and close but nicks are rare, and no burn.Feathers don't 'feel' sharper, but I find they are just that little...
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I'm about to take the plunge in to the world of DE shaving. Used to shave with a vintage cut-throat many years ago, but swapped to cartridge razors for practicality. (Ever tried to get a cut-throat...
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Those astras seem odd to me, almost like they are slightly undersized.
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Went for the Merkur 23c. It arrived today so I'm about to give it a go. Hopefully I won't cut my head off.
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bigblackshed - Member Went for the Merkur 23c. It arrived today so I'm about to give it a go. Hopefully I won't cut my head off.How did you get on?The Merkur 23c has the same head as my Merkur 34C and...
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eruptron on "new (DE Safety Razor) blade time?"
Ho hum - Member bigblackshed - Member Went for the Merkur 23c. It arrived today so I'm about to give it a go. Hopefully I won't cut my head off.How did you get on?The Merkur 23c has the same head as my...
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I was quaking in my slippers. Actually, all is fine. Really close shave, not a single nick, no razor burn. All good. I did take it really slow and steady. Bluebeards pre-shave oil and Trumpers coconut...
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To those Muhle R89 users that don't get on with Feather blades I was the same.Don't like derby blades just seem to nick lots but the el cheapo personna/israeli blades seem to be good and forgiving. Can...
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eruptron on "new (DE Safety Razor) blade time?"
bigblackshed -I now feel like a real man againWhat sort of man were you feeling before Glad you haven't cut your face off. I've been using one since about November find that the Derby's have given me...
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eruptron - Memberbigblackshed -I now feel like a real man againWhat sort of man were you feeling beforeThat doesn't sound like I meant it to sound. Errrrmmm..........It feels like I've become a man...
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