Col if you want a laugh copy the link below onto a new web page and it will take you to some reviews which are hilarious........I never tried it, honest guv..... http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QP56S5P2DEGA
Big consumer test here in Norway couple of weeks ago awarded a clear victory to the old style razor. Been contemplating it for a while and this convinced me I have to give it a try. Love gadgets and these razors look class. Remember my dad used it in the past, asked if he could dig up his old gear, hopefully he'll find it. Have ordered this set (below), little bit of investment to start with but should make up for it pretty quick. Old style blades cost 1/10 of what Gillette charge. German quality http://www.muehle-shaving.com/en/Sh...ml?force_sid=eb5f970c509ee7234dc0490a020f00af please log in to view this image
As testified here... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veet-Men-Hair-Removal-Cream/dp/B000KKNQBK#customerReviews
I remember getting an electric shaver for Christmas one year. My uncle summed it up perfectly when he told me, 'nice electric shaver...shame it will just massage your face and let your beard know you don't want it, and then just leave it there.' He was spot on. I used it for about two months, got fed up of missing bits, went back to wet shave. Interesting seeing peoples tips on razors though, will look into that.
I recommend the Remington fuzz away followed by a light dusting of Shake and Vac Bring the freshness back
Right, order in - Merkur 34c heavy duty razor, feather hi-stainless steel blades, badger brush, Taylors of Bond Street sandalwood shaving cream, little stand so the brush can dry out. Traditional Shaving Co came out cheapest for the lot, much cheaper than Amazon, stock dodgy on Shaving Shack. Could arrive Friday, in time for me to be walking around with bits of tissue all over my face on Saturday.
Sorry as this is not an old style shaver as such but I just had to post this and ask two questions. please log in to view this image Is this for real? If yes has anyone here used one? I reckon my face would go missing let alone my whiskers if I tried this knowing my luck. Crazy stuff!
Kit arrived, used this morning.....outstanding, and with minimal wounds. Pretty sure that the whole ritual, especially having to use the brush to lather up, is what makes the difference though the Merkur is a finely engineered object. Many thanks for the excellent advice Goldie. I may go for a Muehle as back up/travel choice Norway, especially as they have a shop in Berlin and I'm looking for an excuse to go back there.
Glad it's working out, Stan. I doubt you'll go back to the plastic cassettes. Norway's recommendation for Muhle is a good one. I've got an R89 closed comb which is great although, to be fussy, unlike the Merkur, the handle of the Muhle is machined smooth and can slip a bit between the fingers. It's interesting trying out different razors - they all have different personlities - weight, balance, closed comb, open comb, straight bar, slant bar. different angles of cut. As acricketer says, it can become an addiction! One thing I've established for me personally, is that the aggressive razors don't suit me. The Merkur slant-bar gives an unbelievably close cut but it can also graze - I just don't need the hassell. Someone else might find perfect. Likewise the Muhle R41 that acricketer mentions, known as the beast ( a name it shares with the slant-bar), will almost certainly be an extreme move too far for me.
I enjoyed it so much I shaved again this morning, very rare for me at the weekends. Even better, two passes, dead smooth, no nicks. Was surprised by the extreme shortness of the 34c handle at first, but works fine for me. Can understand the addictive nature of it, the wife caught me browsing Muehle razors on the iPad last night (could have been a lot worse......) and came out with 'what are you looking at those for, you just got a brand new one etc etc' before revealing that there is a little shop 400 yards from my house that sells all the accoutrements.....I'll be visiting soon. Can you take these razors, or more specifically the blades, on aircraft in hand baggage? Could be seen as a weapon I suppose.......I tend to travel light unless going somewhere really cold or away for more than 5 days.
Yes, the 34c has a standard handle, the 38c Barber Pole appears to be the same razor with a slightly longer handle, which personally I like. All the Muhle razors appear to be standard handle. Can't tell you whether you can take these on aircraft as hand baggage, I'm afraid, as I haven't tried. Another poster may know. My guess would be that you could, since they aren't exactly cut-throats. Mind, you could probably successfully hijack a plane with a slant bar!
I've been toying with the idea of going back to a 'proper razor' with changeable blades for some time and this thread has made up my mind for me. I shall be investing in a mug, shaving brush, soap and all extras. By the way, I HAVE tried going 'au natuarelle' on my gentleman area, and believe me, the feeling is GREAT!!!!!!!!!
Too much information Sheff........ .......if you do go for the old style approach, it's worth spending a little on good quality kit, see Goldie and Norways posts above. Cost me about £70 all in, though I estimate it will be less than £20 every 3-4 months on shaving cream and razors from now on. Just checked on the carry on baggage situation, and you aren't allowed to take the blades in hand baggage, just the razors. So I'll need to source some at the other end, or check everything in......
I have always used a wet shave - although not an old school razor, I currently use this one which works quite well. please log in to view this image With a coupon the razor and shaving foam were free if you bought a 4 pack of blades at a ridiculous inflated price (that's where all the money is in this game). I returned the blades for a refund and found much cheaper blades on eBay with free shipping.
When your Fusion-Powerglide-Power burns itself out, Kilburn, venture on to the wild side and buy a decent double edged razor. You'll get a closer shave at a fraction of the cost.
