Anyone else ever applied what they have learnt to cartridges?

[holiday]

Don't know why but I shaved with a Sensor Excel today. First time I have not used my straight since I first shaved with one. Shave was BBS no bother at all. I even went ATG something I have not been able to do with DE or straight (I have super sensitive skin, sometimes I think if you were to tickle my face with a feather I'd get razor burn).
No way I'm giving up my Straights though, not even for one shave. It just shows what a difference a bit of shaving knowledge and proper lather can make. When I think back to how my shaves used to be....... Its unbelievable this information isn't more widely known. How many blokes must hate shaving!

 

[Zenas]

I hated shaving. I love it now.

 

[82R100]

In answer to the subject line question: yes, I've found that I can get a very comfortable and effective shave with a Trac II cartridge now (even the Personna knock-off cartridge).

A good deal of the benefit comes from the quality of the lather product and techniques we use but the rest has to be the angle control and reduced pressure applied to the razor.

The Trac II will probably be my TSA friendly travel razor from now on.

- Chris

 

[petr]

No.

 

[cubert]

Yes.

Before I started DE I was unable to shave more than once a week, and could not bare my face being touched for days after the shave. Since starting to use proper prep, creams, brush and a safety razor I am able to shave when I want with no problems.

Recently I have a bought a sensor headed EJ Chatsworth and use it from time to time and am getting great no irritation shaves when used with proper prep, good quality cream and a brush.

I think proper prep plays a massive part, and for me, software trumps hardware.

 

[spoiledone]

In answer to the subject line question: yes, I've found that I can get a very comfortable and effective shave with a Trac II cartridge now (even the Personna knock-off cartridge).

A good deal of the benefit comes from the quality of the lather product and techniques we use but the rest has to be the angle control and reduced pressure applied to the razor.

The Trac II will probably be my TSA friendly travel razor from now on.

- Chris

I just used my cartridge razor last week on a business trip (Gillette sensor 2 blade cartridge). That was my first time since switching to a DE and learning how to shave properly. I always use to bleed quite a bit before with the cartridges and this time was no different, even with better pre-shave prep and better soaps/ conditioners.
I will now be packing up my DE and supplies when I travel because i don't think my face can handle cartridges any longer.
I currently use a Merker Futur with matching brush along with red personna blades. I use porasso cream and Nivea sensitive skin aftershave. I rarely even get one nick with this combo and my shave is the closest it has ever been with no irritation. I adjust the Futur to 2.5 for WTG and 2.0 for ATG.
I will never go back to the way I shaved before. I am 38 yrs. old and only started wet shaving last year.

 

[gollum83]

Sure. I actually started using brushes and traditional soaps and creams before I even picked up a DE. I just don't shave with a cartridge razor anymore because I just get more irritation when I use one, although switching to traditional wet shaving did help a lot in that department. Proper preparation goes long way.

 

[DougK]

In answer to the subject line question: yes, I've found that I can get a very comfortable and effective shave with a Trac II cartridge now (even the Personna knock-off cartridge).

A good deal of the benefit comes from the quality of the lather product and techniques we use but the rest has to be the angle control and reduced pressure applied to the razor.

The Trac II will probably be my TSA friendly travel razor from now on.

- Chris

+1 to what Chris said. I get great shaves from just about any razor now that I know what I'm doing.

 

[Razorburne]

I did once.........just once (; a la "Johnny Dangerously"; read between the lines)

 

[Gray Wolf]

A Fusion + proper lather=1 pretty good shave for me.
If the cartridges were priced anywhere close to reasonable,
it would be hard for me to stay with DE's.

 

[westin]

I think proper prep plays a massive part, and for me, software trumps hardware.

A Fusion + proper lather=1 pretty good shave for me.
If the cartridges were priced anywhere close to reasonable,
it would be hard for me to stay with DE's.

+1 to both, I think prep and product used has a lot to do with it and the fusions etc. wouldn't be so terribly bad if they didn't melt holes in your pockets. That being said I still plan on sticking with a DE and graduating as soon as finances allow to a straight for the rest of my shaving career. Also the latter methods require some technique and skill whereas multi-blade cartridges lack that experience.

 

[mrscottishman]

Anyone else ever applied what they have learnt to cartridges?

Yes, I bagged them all up and put them away.

best,
mrscottishman
(I can't use cartridges for medical reasons, my face rejected them!)

 

[mblakele]

I'm shaving with a sensor all week, due to travel. See my posts to the SOTD thread: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133166

It isn't my first choice, but at least I have a brush, one good cream, and one good soap.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Yes, I gave it a go recently with a Fusion.

The shave wasn't as close as DE, there were patches the Fusion wouldn't cut, the blade felt like it dragged (it was a brand new cartridge), and I got a little irritation. Also, the 5 o'clock shadow showed up six or seven hours earlier. With the DE, I can shave at night before bed and still be nearly BBS in the morning. A cartridge shave at night leaves me a little scratchy in the morning.

Nothing that bad, but poor price/performance and I wasn't happy with the shave. Suppose I've gotten spoiled.

 

[xillion]

I was in a pinch recently and I only had a fusion vibrator available to me. It honestly felt as if my face was being scraped off by each of the blades. My skin was so sore and raw after I threw the razor away. Even with a dull DE blade I have never felt as much burning as I did that day. Never again.

 

[michiganlover]

I have a Trac II (with both vintage Gillette handle, and the BumpFighter handle), and it gives me a great shave. It's not as exciting to use as a DE, or SE razor though.

I use it in much the same manner that I do my DE: short strokes, and multiple passes.