I recently (6-7 weeks ago) started shaving with a safety razor for some reason the plastic disposable ones were not doing the trick any more plus once you are set up it is much cheaper and you are getting a better shave, I started of with a Muhle R89 trying various different blades but still having a hard time of it (poor results) I moved on to a Muhle R41 now using Voskhod blades, the R41 was so much better and I am getting a good smooth shaves although my coarse stubble takes the best out of the blade in two shaves, I tried out Feather blades and they are pretty good but only good for three shaves after that they become scratchy and rough on my skin, the cheapest I can get Feather blades is $64.99 (NZD) per one hundred does any one know somewhere I can get them cheaper?
I recently discovered a trick to get a smoother shave, after you have finished your shave with the soap and brush wash your face with hot water and use regular shaving gel I don't mean the stuff in a can the gel that comes in a big tube, I have found the gel lets the blade come closer to your skin, it starts off a little thick but after you have rinsed the shaver off a couple of times and re-wet your face the gel becomes more slippery and much thinner allowing you to get the hairs you would normally miss, the gel I used is King of Shaves sensitive.
I recently discovered a trick to get a smoother shave, after you have finished your shave with the soap and brush wash your face with hot water and use regular shaving gel I don't mean the stuff in a can the gel that comes in a big tube, I have found the gel lets the blade come closer to your skin, it starts off a little thick but after you have rinsed the shaver off a couple of times and re-wet your face the gel becomes more slippery and much thinner allowing you to get the hairs you would normally miss, the gel I used is King of Shaves sensitive.