Hi Gents
I’m new to the forum, have followed for several years and always found it very informative.
I’d like to ask for a few recommendations. I’ve been DE shaving for several years now, having picked it up in my late 30s and enjoy it. Mostly use vintage Gillette. The issue I have is that my facial hair is very, very thick and coarse, and my skin sensitive and prone to cuts and bleeders - especially my neck area.
Ive tried aggressive razors with a smoother blade, with some luck, but burn and pulling happens - slim adjustable on a higher setting with a Derby, for example. Also the opposite, a milder razor with a sharp blade, which lends to cuts but less burn - Super Speed with a feather or Astra. Always use a very cushiony lather or cream, otherwise my skin is burned. Feather doesn’t seem to cut it with my thick hair.
I’d like to find a vintage Gillette that is smooth, but aggressive enough to cut through my facial hair comfortably, without having to do too many passes. Maybe such a thing does not exist…
Any suggestions? Ive tried vintage UK Aristrocrat #22, which was way way too harsh. Red tip US model, which was a touch too mild, even with a sharp blade. The 1940s Super Speeds and Slim Adjustable seem to be the best so far for me.
Some have suggested trying a Senator or Sheraton. I’m a bit cautious of the open comb razors as they sound like a razor burn fiasco, but who knows.
Thanks - I know this is so individual, but ideas would be appreciated.
RL
I’m new to the forum, have followed for several years and always found it very informative.
I’d like to ask for a few recommendations. I’ve been DE shaving for several years now, having picked it up in my late 30s and enjoy it. Mostly use vintage Gillette. The issue I have is that my facial hair is very, very thick and coarse, and my skin sensitive and prone to cuts and bleeders - especially my neck area.
Ive tried aggressive razors with a smoother blade, with some luck, but burn and pulling happens - slim adjustable on a higher setting with a Derby, for example. Also the opposite, a milder razor with a sharp blade, which lends to cuts but less burn - Super Speed with a feather or Astra. Always use a very cushiony lather or cream, otherwise my skin is burned. Feather doesn’t seem to cut it with my thick hair.
I’d like to find a vintage Gillette that is smooth, but aggressive enough to cut through my facial hair comfortably, without having to do too many passes. Maybe such a thing does not exist…
Any suggestions? Ive tried vintage UK Aristrocrat #22, which was way way too harsh. Red tip US model, which was a touch too mild, even with a sharp blade. The 1940s Super Speeds and Slim Adjustable seem to be the best so far for me.
Some have suggested trying a Senator or Sheraton. I’m a bit cautious of the open comb razors as they sound like a razor burn fiasco, but who knows.
Thanks - I know this is so individual, but ideas would be appreciated.
RL