What do you use to shave?

[Mid-fogey]

Yes...

Does anyone use a Merkur safety razor? I have been looking at them recently and am not entirely sold as reviews seem hard to come by.

Any help would be appreciated.

...my daily razor is a Merkur slant. I've used it for over three years, so I supposed I've shaved over a thousand times with it. Merkurs are quality razors that last.

 

[Mr Vim]

Thank you for the info.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Does anyone use a Merkur safety razor? I have been looking at them recently and am not entirely sold as reviews seem hard to come by.

Any help would be appreciated.

I use a Futur. As mentioned it has a nice heft to it . The lowest setting is still a pretty big gap but when you get your angle right it's RIGHT. Close, clean and easy.
Tom D.

 

[MikeBravo]

I tired a Bic once


The bloody thing wouldn't write

 

[Feraud]

I have an old brass open comb razor similar to the one Shangas posted. It's seen better days but gives a nice shave.

 

[Shangas]

Like that one, Feraud? I can't even remember what the brand is. It cost me all of $45 at the local shaving-shop, it's as solid as a rock and it works great!...That's all I know and all I care about. I love it.

 

[Feraud]

Yes that is it. The only issue with my razor is the finish. It needs some tlc but shaves well.

 

[John in Covina]

You might try polishing the metal with Simichrome or Flitz.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Maas is also a highly regarded metal polishing compund on the shaving forums too.
Though I too have an open comb Gillette gold tone razor where the gold plating has decayed or been rubbed off over time. Nothing to do but a) polish the remaining brass to a high luster and use the sucker, or b) get the head replated. I believe Cooncat Bob does that kind of work, among other things. His website is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/bobsrazorworks/razor-handles

I just thought of option c) find another razor with better plating if it bothers you

 

[Feraud]

I am sure we have some MAAS in the basement. I will eventually get to polishing the brass. So many things to do, so little time. The lack of gold plating does not bother me. I find it more important to have the razor intact and in working order.

 

[Feraud]

My birthday is coming up so last Friday afternoon I treated myself to some shaving supplies.
TOBS avocado shaving cream
Old Spice fresh lime scented cream
a pack of Feather blades

 

[John in Covina]

I have heard that Feather blades are exceptionally sharp! Also heard that some people will take the blade and run the edge thru a wine cork to align the edge and make for smoother shaving. I have never tried that - yet.

 

[Feraud]

I did not need new blades (nor have I purchased razor blades in 20+ years of shaving with a DE) due to having a near lifetime supply. That is a story for another day..

The Feather is considered a very sharp blade and curiosity got the better of me.

 

[John in Covina]

When you try out the Feather blade please give us a review.

 

[John in Covina]

Blades and shaves questions.

QuestionSfor the Double Edge users:

What brand blade do you use?
How many shaves do you get for a blade normally?
Do you consider your "whiskers" to be light / medium / or very heavy-tough?

 

[John in Covina]

I use the Merkur Platinum blades.
I can get about 8 to some times 10 shaves per blade.
I have a fairly light beard, but the two patches on the sides of my throat are really quite tough compared to the rest of the whiskers.
I shave about every 2 days or so.

 

[Feraud]

When you try out the Feather blade please give us a review.

Will definitely give a review!

 

[David Conwill]

Questions for the Double Edge users:

I actually prefer my GEM Micromatic SE with Treet blades, but I do enjoy breaking up my routine with the aforementioned Gillette DE.

What brand blade do you use?

I use whatever the house brand is at Rite Aid (which, incidentally, is also where I buy Treet SE blades). They might even be “Rite Aid” brand blades.

How many shaves do you get for a blade normally?

About ten, though I could probably go more.

Do you consider your "whiskers" to be light / medium / or very heavy-tough?

I have a fairly tough beard, which is actually why I prefer the SE - it seems to give a more aggressive shave and I’ve got a better-developed technique with it, given that I’ve had it longer.

-Dave

 

[ksargent]

QuestionSfor the Double Edge users:

What brand blade do you use?
How many shaves do you get for a blade normally?
Do you consider your "whiskers" to be light / medium / or very heavy-tough?

Derbys for me - less than $20 for 100m on the bay. I get about a week out one, but I have a mustache and goatee - and my facial hair is very light on the cheeks.

Ken

 

[ZombieGirl]

My birthday is coming up so last Friday afternoon I treated myself to some shaving supplies.
TOBS avocado shaving cream
Old Spice fresh lime scented cream
a pack of Feather blades

Between your avocado shaving cream and your lime shaving cream you have me seriously craving some guacamole.