Thread about sharpening/cleaning razor blades

[SSMAN]

Ok, I have tried this since it was posted. I am on the same blade and have to admit, it freaking works. Thanks.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25098&highlight=razor+blade

[momo]

i second that it helps.

i've switched to a classy edwin jagger double edge safety razor. 50 razors for $8 shipped. that's well over a year of shaving.

[motoman]

i second that it helps.

i've switched to a classy edwin jagger double edge safety razor. 50 razors for $8 shipped. that's well over a year of shaving.

I went into The Art of Shaving over in North Park this weekend and talked to one of the guys about switching to a safety razor. I can't believe they have expensive ass handles just to put your regular ProGlide razors on.

[momo]

I went into The Art of Shaving over in North Park this weekend and talked to one of the guys about switching to a safety razor. I can't believe they have expensive ass handles just to put your regular ProGlide razors on.

ya that's stupid.

did you buy anything there? they seem pricey.

[motoman]

ya that's stupid.

did you buy anything there? they seem pricey.

Not yet, I looked at their entry level stainless steel safety razor that runs $50. I'll look around online first to see how prices compare. I do like how they offer some starter kits for oil, shave cream, and after shave. They're $25 and they come with a $25 off coupon for when you come back. My younger brother switched to a safety razor a couple years back and he said he'll never user anything else.

http://www.theartofshaving.com/Heavyweight-Safety-Razor-Chrome/00670535670032,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=razors-safety-razors&navid=razors-safety-razors

[vert_95]

I tried their unscented after shave balm and it is hands down the best after shave I have ever used. I just switched to using a straight razor and although it is challenging it is a much closer shave than anything out there, plus using a straight razor is an art form.

http://www.theartofshaving.com/After-Shave-Balm/00670535250005,default,pd.html?navid=xsellCartYMAL&cgid=razors-safety-razors

[dblack1]

i second that it helps.

i've switched to a classy edwin jagger double edge safety razor. 50 razors for $8 shipped. that's well over a year of shaving.

How was the learning curve with that razor. I've been considering trying a double edge safety for a while.

[motoman]

How was the learning curve with that razor. I've been considering trying a double edge safety for a while.

My brother said there's really not much to it, you just have to learn to let the weight of the razor and the sharpness of the razor do the work. You're not having to push the razor against your skin to get a close shave. You should get it down within a week or two of using it depending on how often you shave. If you prep your skin properly (how it's recommended at The Art of Shaving) then it makes the shave even easier.

[momo]

How was the learning curve with that razor. I've been considering trying a double edge safety for a while.

there wasn't much to it. i started slow and wasn't quite sure how to shave around the sideburns and under the nose but worked it out after a week.

my time to shave has increased simply cause i spend an extra minute working up a lather my shave cup. it takes longer but i actually enjoy the experience now.

[2011GT]

Whats the benefit of using these types of razors? I use a mach 3 now and its a close shave already? Is it just more manly to use these things?

< Not manly enough to use a straight razor... lol

[momo]

Whats the benefit of using these types of razors? I use a mach 3 now and its a close shave already? Is it just more manly to use these things?

< Not manly enough to use a straight razor... lol

double edge safety razors?
they use cheap razor blades. replace every couple of shaves so it's always sharp. single blade edge doesn't do the whole lift and cut so the shave feels a lot better. the razor is a classy piece and the whole experience of lathering in a shave cup is manly.

[DON SVO]

<------- can't believe we haven't had a "I use a Bowie Knife I strop across my girlfriends cat's ass and shave dry and use a splash of Kentucky bourbon for aftershave" reply yet.

[Geor!]

<------- can't believe we haven't had a "I use a Bowie Knife I strop across my girlfriends cat's ass and shave dry and use a splash of Kentucky bourbon for aftershave" reply yet.

I was expecting that one from you.

[ELVIS]

I was expecting that one from you.

Don dont waste bourbon fool.

god bless.

[68RR]

how about this!!

http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/?irsrc=bng