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I don't know what it's called in English, but it's amazing. I shave with this everywhere except downstairs. I need apply NO pressure whatsoever thanks to its own weight and thanks to the sharpness of these Japanese blades. I love it. :3 βοΈπ
Edit: you obviously don't have to present your equipment on your hands like a psychopath. π€£
A cheap, but we'll made, safety razor
and some classic blades
Merkur and Feather blades, exactly what I have been using for 25 years.
25 years?! That's awesome! Now I know how long they will last at the very least. π
The handle will last forever if tested properly, the blades should be replaced regularly.
I can't remember what those are called in English either. Safety razors?
I use one too and there was a subreddit for them that I used to follow. But like with many enthusiast subs, they just went on and on about how this is trash and that is trash, this $500 blade is just soooo good, you know?
I found some cheap Solingen shaver and use Feather blades (I think that's what you use) as that's the only ones I can find in Japan. For shaving cream, I squirt Muji fasewash, moisturizer, and toner into my palm and rub it all over my face. No fancy brushes with those bowls. I get a nice clean shave each time.
I have a question. Have you tried shaving your pubic regions with it? Personally, it's still my favorite tool for that job too, if I want it cleanly shaven. Yeah, you have to be careful, but I feel like it still handles the job better than anything else. I think a lot of people refuse to try because it seems intimidating, but it's not that bad.
However, make sure you understand the technique first obviously. It's the same idea as on your face, or anywhere else. You have to keep the skin tight while shaving it, and make sure you never move laterally. The biggest difference is it's hard to see and obviously the skin is much looser, so you need to make sure to pull everything tight as you make a pass.
You have helped me make up my mind. I am going to try this! π€ Thanks for all the advice! π
My fav was a cheapie 30 dollar braun that lasted 10 plus years. Before that I used cheapie generic 10 to a pack disposables. But I don't mind a bit of stubble and the electric shaver still gets my face admirably smooth. If anything, I hate the odd razor cut more than anything, so electric forever.
not sure if that's even the question but safety razor
What makes it so safe? That thing looks deadly as.
Oh its safe compared to the actual knife they used to use
Like the other comment says, also called a double edge safety razor or, more commonly, a double edge razor.
Specifically, double edge (DE) safety razor.
Thanks! :D π©΅
I bought an Edwin Jagger DE89 10-12 years ago when I got tired of chasing the XX number of blades shaving dragon, and I use Dorco double edged blades which are about $10 for a hundred. A decent shaving brush and whatever soap is lying around. Works for me!
Double edge safety razor.
I have a bunch of these, mostly vintage. My favorite is a 1951 Gillette Tech. Super comfortable shave. There are different styles, the early ones going back to about about 1910 have an "open comb" design, but changed over to safety bars around 1935. Closer to 1960 the twist butterfly design became more popular.
Razors vary according to how agressive they are, which usually relates to how much blade is exposed to the skin. My experience has been that the least aggressive blades from Gillette came out of the 1950's. I don't really know about super modern razors.
Blades vary based on sharpness, smoothness and lifespan. There is no universal "better". Thick whiskers need a sharper blade, and sensitive skin needs a smoother blade. Teflon coated blades can even get sharper after a use or two when the Teflon wears off a bit.
I've bought quite a few razors at flea markets for less than $10 and they can be excellent. That favorite 51 Gillette Tech was about $20 on eBay. I have fine whiskers and sensitive skin, and my favorite blade is a Big Ben by Lord. Cheap-ass blades that cost about $8.00 for 100. They are medium sharp and smooth, and last 4-6 shaves for me.
The other part is the "wet" stuff. Soap and paraphernalia. Skip the drug store crap and get hold of some good soaps or creams. It makes a difference. George Trumper is a good expensive brand that will at least tell you how much better a good cream can be. Personally I like RazoRock soaps.
Brushes can be super expensive. I have a few very expensive badger brushes, but honestly, my go to daily brush is a $15 Omega boar brush. It's huge, and when brand new smelled like a disgusting blend of moth balls and wet pig as well as being way too stiff. If you break them in, then the bristles get spit ends, with the result being a brush that's soft at the tip but stiff overall.
Lastly, a shaving scuttle. Basically, it looks like the love child of a teapot and a big mug. It's ceramic and double walled, with a spout to put hot water inside the gap between the walls. It has ribs on the inside of the bowl to improve foaming. Get it hot, smear some soap on the bottom and whisk it up with the brush to get hot foam.
Note that these are not the same as the delicate porcelain things you find in antique stores. Best to source them from Etsy.
YES!!! SAFETY RAZORS.
We should seriously consider starting a propaganda campaign for safety razor adoption over the multi blade money plucking machine.
They're:
Quality of shave ranking by my opinion: 1)Hot shave by a barber w/straight razor 2)Straight razor on yourself. 3)Safety razor 4)Cartridge/Disposables 5)Electric razors.
Trimming devices excluded.
All time favs:
1912 Single Edge Ever Ready
1940's Double Edge Style Gillette Superspeed
Solingen 6/8th hollow grind vintage straight & a hefty old Sheffield wedge-ish
I would like a kamisori one day but haven't bought any shaving gear in maybe a decade or so now.
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I think yours is a Merkur 510c double edge safety raxor, not a model I've used but Merkur's are awesome and I think I have DE Merkur head somewhere.
God I love coming across a comment from someone with a lot of niche knowledge. Godspeed
I'm a big fan of my Henson shaving safety razor, it is immeasurably better than the Gillette safety razor it replaced
I needed a $100 gift suggestion as a secret santa and added one of these to give them options. I honestly believe it (along with the 100 refill razors) will be handed down from father to son for generations to come.
I bought two for my nephews also, getting them started with the best shaving equipment and the least costly blades
They got to split the 100 free blades
I have a phillips oneblade :3
As well as one of those standard multi-razor Gillette razors
The OneBlade is a perfect example of how easy it is to market a good product. I happened to see a commercial for this in 2017 and all the commercial did was lay out exactly how the product worked. Didnβt have to be flashy or attention grabbing or funny. And holy shit did the product live up to the marketing. I love that thing. And it has lasted, too. Besides replacing blades, Iβve had the same one for over nine years now.
I have one too! :D Works great in the intimate area(s). π«£βοΈ Too bad the blades/cartridges are so expensive π₯²
I used to buy Harryβs kits from Costco but I felt like I was wasting so much money and plastic. I just wanted new blade cartridges, but the stupid box always came with a new handle. Looking now, it seems like Costco only offers an updated βchromeβ set which is even more expensive π
Eventually I found Henson and I really love mine. This is the exact color I got:
Iβve had it for maybe 4-5 years now and besides some scratches from an accidental drop itβs still in great condition. I love that I went from buying ~$25 cartridge boxes every couple months to buying 100 blades for $10 every few years. I only just recently bought my first blade refill box and I expect it to last until probably 2029.
Literally the only time I have given a YouTube video sponsored ad a good was when Henson ran a promotion with We're In Hell. Still haven't needed a refill on the original 100 blades and I think that was 3 years ago at least. No regrets.
Seeing a lot of blades here, so Iβll throw out an electric for my razor burn homies.
The Panasonic Arc razors have always been pretty solid for me. And theyβve recently updated the old trusty Arc 3 with some pretty dope industrial design and USB C. I may have to swap over to that when my battery life eventually gets crummy in a several years.
First time I tried, my face looked like I was put in a sack with a cat and thrown into a river, but in fewer attempts than I expected I got good at it. Now I almost never cut myself. One time, and it was the last, I rushed and cut myself quite deep on my chin to the point I had a few layers of skin hanging, but nothing that couldn't heal without stitches. I just snipped it with some small scissors I keep in the bathroom and continued shaving, though it was bleeding quite a bit and quite stingy.
I also keep a pack of the regular single use Gillette's on hand for times I'm in a rush, and for the downstairs area since theres no way the other sharp blade is going anywhere near there.
I foam with a horsehair brush and regular cheap cream that comes in a tube.
my face looked like I was put in a sack with a cat and thrown into a river
I laughed hard and loud at this. GREAT description! π€£
I really would like to try one of these straight razors one day. Have you tried those that use disposable blades? For instance, those that I use, you could actually fold into two, right in the middle, and use it in one of those, they say.
Yeap thats what i do. My handle (dont know its proper name) will only fit the blades if you snap them in half. I just buy the cheapest ones since i only ever use each half for one shave anyway. I also just got the cheapest handle I could find on the internet that ships to me, so you definitely dont need anything fancy i think. I guess in a year I could invest in something nicer, but for now it gets the hair off my face so im not worried
Also, glad to know my misfortune at least made you laugh π
I gave up on close shaves years ago. My hair is dark and thick enough that I always had a 5 o'clock shadow anyway, plus I look better with a bit of scruff. I use a Wahl Peanut corded trimmer and let me tell you, that little guy is a BEAST. Best trimmer I have ever had, uses replaceable heads and has lasted me for years at this point. If you don't mind a cord I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better one.
Feather blades are a marvel. Significantly sharper than alternatives. Astra is really nice, and a lot more forgiving, but for raw sharpness feather is king. Just be careful.
Feather has been my fav for a few years! Astra of a second for me it just doesn't feel as close. I got a multi pack when I was starting the DE game. The rest were not memorable.
As a woman with ADHD I found I did not have the patience for a double edged safety razor. I still had a 100 pack of blades though. Kept seeing ads for the leaf razor and I'm like who the fuck is gonna spend $100 on that?
Me. I did. And I fucking love it because I can use all those blades in it and I don't have to slow down or use special shave soap. Also when I'm ADHD and forget to shave for idk... A month lmao, I can just use that and the space between the blades is big enough all the hair doesn't get stuck.
I think a DE razor is a great idea for the record. I have 2 men's and a vintage Lady Gillette. I'm just impatient as fuck lol.
OMG this prism colored one looks good https://leafshave.com/products/leaf-two-razor?variant=46802389008550
And do I image in it, or could I actually fold/break my Feather blades in half and use them with the Leaf razors???
Thanks for sharing! π₯°
I use feather broken in half! Theyre very easy to snap. Leave them in the wrap and bend! I have the prism one it's gorgeous! Just clean it regularly or it's not shiny (hey... I have ADHD lmao)
Your razor is called a double-edge safety razor. Purists call them a scam to keep selling you blades. Shaving enthusiasts (yeah they apparently exist) like to use straight razors that you can keep sharpening.
I use a plug-in Norelco shaver and consider it close to BIFL. I might have to replace the spinning blades someday. Otherwise, it's more powerful than the battery powered models and doesn't have batteries that gradually lose capacity or tempt you to throw out the shaver when the battery craps out after a few years. The batteries in those models are sealed in the razor like mobile phone batteries, so replacing them is an electronics repair job involving soldering, replacing waterproof seals, and stuff like that.
