Hello 👋🏼 (I’m a NEWB) 😜

[KingMidasShave]

Co-worker gave me this Murkur (dunno model) said he never used it once after reading the instructions - scared him! I have purchased a few soaps: Proraso, which I’ve tried and the RazoRock which I’ll try tomorrow. Some Feather blades - I ordered some Astra blades but they arrive tomorrow.

 

[FarmerTan]

Co-worker gave me this Murkur (dunno model) said he never used it once after reading the instructions - scared him! I have purchased a few soaps: Proraso, which I’ve tried and the RazoRock which I’ll try tomorrow. Some Feather blades - I ordered some Astra blades but they arrive tomorrow.

That's a real nice looking razor!

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

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[GNR]

Welcome aboard. It looks like you are already acquiring some nice items. I’d definitely ask the forum members for help when you run into difficulties, lots of wicked smart people on here. Take your time traditional shaving is a skill and it takes time to develop. Every face, whisker, preference, and expectation are different, so keep an open mind and realize that what works for some may be a No Go for you. Enjoy the journey and fellowship in this community.

 

[KingMidasShave]

Update*

Razors: I bought the new King C Gillette DE - I really like the KCG blades. Also picked up a pre-owned ‘Godfather’ by Vikings Blade. Used a Gillette Platinum blade and got several weepers, twice. Supposed to be a mild razor!

Soap: I endulged in a $30 soap = Wholly Kaw/WCS ‘Scentropy’ Very slick w/nice mild smell - extreme post shave slick feel.

Pre/Aftershaves: got a few types of Witch Hazels, Captain’s Choice ‘Venture’, and Proraso Preshave.

 

[KingMidasShave]

*UPDATE* One year later *UPDATE* I’ve bought a ton of soaps and tried several blade brands, and a few razors. The verdict: I’m stuck on a mild razor (KCG) and Feather blades. Soaps: Phoenix Artesian Accoutrements. For my birthday my wife bought a razor but has net arrived yet: Global Shave Club • Fat Guy. Was thinking of trying a straight razor next couple of months. Maybe one w/blades you insert, dunno? More to come...

 

[LMcC]

*UPDATE* One year later *UPDATE* I’ve bought a ton of soaps and tried several blade brands, and a few razors. The verdict: I’m stuck on a mild razor (KCG) and Feather blades. Soaps: Phoenix Artesian Accoutrements. For my birthday my wife bought a razor but has net arrived yet: Global Shave Club • Fat Guy. Was thinking of trying a straight razor next couple of months. Maybe one w/blades you insert, dunno? More to come...

Curious to hear about the fatguy once you’ve had a chance to try it.

 

[wombadom]

Hello everyone.
Advice please!

Looking to pull the trigger and switch to a DE...looked on eBay at some vintage Gillette’s, Merkur 34c, and Edwin Jagger DE 89.

I don’t have any shaving “issues/problems” (long hair, neck bumps, skin irritation, etc.) just trying to get more out of shaving and a closer shave than the cartridges if possible.

...any suggestions on a razor, brush & soap, and aftershave balm are appreciated! (Don’t use pre-shave oil) and I shave daily (no beard / just goatee).

Thank you,

Midas

The Edwin Jagger DE89 will give you a closer shave than the Merkur 34C. I would purchase a sample pack of blades to try. Creams are easier to learn to lather than soaps. Proraso makes great shave creams.
Nowadays synthetic brushes are excellent. (Not so when I started but great strides have been made.)A 24mm knot brush might be a good idea (not too big and not too small) .
I hope this helps give you some good direction to look into.

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[Okranger86]

Welcome, Search nick shaves on youtube for some great reviews on products.

 

[KingMidasShave]

Curious to hear about the fatguy once you’ve had a chance to try it.

Received the Fat Guy after only 10 days from order to arrival! Couldn't wait to use. Shave summary: GSC Fat Guy, Feather blade, Proraso pre-shave, PAA Sangre de Drago soap, PAA Sangre de Drago aftershave, and Nivea post shave balm. So, I went a little to fast and treated it like the King C Gillette DE razor = mistake! Lots of nicks/weepers, more than I've ever experienced. First pass was on setting 3, then pass two and three I moved down to setting 2. The next shaves I'm going w/a mild blade and setting 1.

 

[Tanuki]

Was thinking of trying a straight razor next couple of months. Maybe one w/blades you insert, dunno?

Sounds like you are enjoying it all. I expect that you will enjoy a shavette (straight razor with replaceable blades).

I enjoy my shavette and straight razors. I definitely think that a shavette is great on its own or as a starting point towards SRs.

I personally like folding shavettes that use a half of a DE blade. Very nimble, no new blades required, and very inexpensive to start with a basic model. My current Focus R28 Slim is a little pricier, but a good choice if you are not just passing through shavettes on the way to the SR rabbit hole.

 

[KingMidasShave]

@LMcC on my 2nd time using the Fat Guy, set it to 1, changed blade from Feather to the ones that came with the razor: Gememe. Proraso (all 3 Green) pre-shave, soap, and aftershave. BBS (both shaves) with zero nicks/weepers! Now I have to master the angle so I can dial up the numbers from one! Lol

 

[KingMidasShave]

After 4mos with the GSC FatGuy: in the beginning I set it to 5 and was a blood bath. Then dialed it all the way back to 1 for a few months, then to 2 for a month, now I can stand 3 with some growth for the first PD’s then I dial it down. What a pain to get used to. I find myself going back to the mild (KCG, 34c) razors every 2 shaves. Almost feel like selling the Fat Guy considering what my wife paid for it. Any pointers would be helpful.

 

[KingMidasShave]

first “pass” not PD’s (autocorrect)

 

[FarmerTan]

After 4mos with the GSC FatGuy: in the beginning I set it to 5 and was a blood bath. Then dialed it all the way back to 1 for a few months, then to 2 for a month, now I can stand 3 with some growth for the first PD’s then I dial it down. What a pain to get used to. I find myself going back to the mild (KCG, 34c) razors every 2 shaves. Almost feel like selling the Fat Guy considering what my wife paid for it. Any pointers would be helpful.

That sucks. I have a Fatboy (I always giggle here!) that I'm okay with, but it just feels gimmicky to me. No love lost for it.

Have you tried an old Gillette Tech? I have one from 1962 (an H2) that I think it would be impossible to hurt myself with. It's the closest thing I have to a DE with the ease of a cartridge.

Good luck my friend, Dave

 

[KingMidasShave]

Dave, do you have a vintage Fatboy or modern version: “Fat GUY” by Global Shave Club? Not that it matters a whole lot.

When the razor passes on my face, it has a hollow sound/feel to it. Also I don’t know how to describe it but it makes like a tinny sound/vibration. I think it’s the blade not the razor itself. This is my only complaint really. It’s not solid feeling when it does this.

Anyone reading this have any theories on why this is. I’d like to hear from someone with a vintage FB, and especially like to hear from someone who owns both! Do both razors do thi?!?! (As I drift over to the Bay to buy a vintage Gillette FB for comparison)

 

[SteelSchaben]

Welcome to B&B

 

[FarmerTan]

Dave, do you have a vintage Fatboy or modern version: “Fat GUY” by Global Shave Club? Not that it matters a whole lot.

When the razor passes on my face, it has a hollow sound/feel to it. Also I don’t know how to describe it but it makes like a tinny sound/vibration. I think it’s the blade not the razor itself. This is my only complaint really. It’s not solid feeling when it does this.

Anyone reading this have any theories on why this is. I’d like to hear from someone with a vintage FB, and especially like to hear from someone who owns both! Do both razors do thi?!?! (As I drift over to the Bay to buy a vintage Gillette FB for comparison)

Mines a vintage, 1959.... Hollow is as good a descriptor as any I suppose. I like the heft of it, but I know that if I used it every day I'd just leave it on 4 or 5, so there is no benefit to having it.