Shaving, Wet shave vs electric

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I believe a single blade could be an answer, where do I start

This guy is a pretty useful source of information.

Have been using a DE razor, been through a few different blades, most recent have been feather but I have stupidly cut myself a few times, more so with feather blades than any other. Any recommendations for next set of blades?

I got a pack of Astra blades a couple of months ago which I'm working through, would go back to feather as they last noticeably longer and just live with the bleeding which lasts for hours.

Any recommendations for next set of blades?

Bolzano dude.

I have a komisori on the way. Excited.

As for Wilkinson quattro guy, yep go for a single blade, either a DE, double edge razor or, if you're feeling brave a straight razor.

I've now only shaved with a straight for three and a half years, had alnost zero irritation in that time, once I leant the technique. A few cuts to begin with but...

It's also now a hobby which is nice.

Just got my Feather Artist Club SS (Japanese handle). Damn, when you add in the feather pro super blades, it's a bit lethal.

Yeah. Had Artist Club DX ebony or some such with Feather... Too aggressive (but good for surgery or serial killers), sold it. Currently Edwin DE with Bolzano blades. But Kamisori 5/8 is probably next on the todo list.

I have a komisori on the way. Excited.

Which one, how much and from where?

This legit? http://www.rasurpur.de/english/shop/wakamisori/wakamisori.html

Henkotsu, from japan-razor (Brighton based place) ton fifteen.

It's the "sold" one on here, below the red text:

http://www.japanese-razor.com/henkotsu-razors-for-sale/

I find feather blades too harsh in my Merkur 34c and Gillette red tip.

Best blade so far is the Gillette silver blue. Extremely smooth and sharp and no cuts. I can even shave quickly with them like you can using cartridges.

I just had my first shave with the kamisori. I was very impressed.

In terms of sharpness, it is up there with my new Dovo Carpe Diem. Although the blade seems to be a bit inconsistent along the length, with the keenness tailing off toward the point. Non bad thing actually, since the point control was the only thing that tripped me up, with a tiny nick in the middle of the chin.

However, by far the most impressive thing about it was the level of control and ease of maneuverability that I had with it. I had thought that the handle would be difficult ton get to grips with (pun), but it was fine. Better than fine. Really stable in the hand and I could hold it in a variety of positions, unlike the slightly ungainly hold on a western straight.

The short blade was quite a welcome change from my straights as well, with no danger of 'overlap' onto unintended areas, when doing the moustache, for instance.

I am totally sold on this thing.

Recommended.

I find Wilkinson aren't terrible in a pinch, but have just got some Merkur to try. German precision and all that...

I am actually looking forward my beard growing back so I can use that kamisori again.

Just found this thread, I've gone without close shaving for years since I always got ingrown hairs when I used to shave. Tried everything, all the wet shaving tricks and various electric shavers. A couple of days ago I stumbled on something called 'magic shaving powder' which is apparently developed specifically for people with very curly facial hair (ie black guys according to the tin) to prevent ingrown hairs, and I've just tried it for the first time today.

It was a bit messy to apply and didn't smell very good but the results are awesome, no discomfort at all and my 3 day stubble fell right off. Will report back as the beard grows out, you're not supposed to use the stuff more often than 36 h intervals.

That sounds sooo dodgy.

dodgy

It might very well be. But I'm here to take the bullet for you :)

Adding to the dodgyness is the price, it's like £3.

Anyone shave in the shower? Revolutionized my morning routine and quality of shave. Takes a bit of practice to get it done right without a mirror. One trick is to do the sideburns at the sink before hopping in the water.

Tried it on holiday. Managed to not bleed-out on a remote island with no hospital. If we had a shower at home I'd be all about that.

Why not use a small hand held mirror in the shower?

35ml of Somersets oil lasts me a good 6-9 months for £10, shaving 2-3 times a week.

I think it's better than the king of shaves stuff. Yes, the oils mean you get gloopy blobs of the cut stubble but it takes up almost no space in the bathroom and almost no space when travelling (although the bottle tends to get a bit gunky after a few months).

They had an offer on 3x35ml bottles which I rather stupidly took up. That was almost 2 years ago I think and I'm part way through the second bottle.

I think I know where you stumbled upon that shaving powder...

Why not use a small hand held mirror in the shower?

I just don't like shit accessories laying around. Especially ones that collect water stains.

http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/265230/

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Came to me in a flash, but no that wasn't where I saw it :-)

Well, reporting back on the magic powder. Tried the regular stuff first as above, worked pretty well and a two day stubble didn't produce any ingrown bumps which is a first for me. Today I slapped on the "sensitive" variety which seems basically the same but with a bit of perfume in it, the regular stuff smelled a bit of rotten eggs. Oddly enough the "sensitive" powder stung a bit and gave me some red areas. I'll continue to use the product for a few weeks, if it does indeed prevent me from getting ingrown hairs long term it's going to be worth every penny.