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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€£
People shit on disposable razors all the time but... Several years ago, a brand called Dorco made a 6 bladed disposable razor that was absolutely fucking incredible. My face would feel like a baby's ass after I shaved and had zero irritation. Then they suddenly switched factories and their razors became shitty. Really shitty. For a while you could buy surplus of the old stock on eBay and I bought a fuck ton of them. I've been slowly going through said stock and probably have another decade or so worth.
I have no idea what I'm going to do once I run out. Nothing else I've tried even comes remotely close to how well these razors work.
not sure if that's even the question but safety razor
Electric razor with a #1 guard on it.
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 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.
A cheap, but we'll made, safety razor
and some classic blades
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 phillips oneblade :3
As well as one of those standard multi-razor Gillette razors
I have one too! :D Works great in the intimate area(s). π«£βοΈ Too bad the blades/cartridges are so expensive π₯²
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 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.
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.
My merkur is over 15y/o anent works as well as the day i bought it. Tons of good blades out there for cheap, but Japanese feather are the best
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
