Some Mornings My Hands Are Sore

[Foyle]

Because I work with my hands all evening (I work nights), some mornings my hands are sore, and it's hard to hang onto my Progress. It's making me want to bust out the the Sensor or the Fusion again for those times. Say what you will about carts, but one thing Gillette has done is make those handles really easy to grip. I really wish Merkur would have made the handle on the Progress knurled, or rubberized, or something.

Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[NeverOne99]

Here's a solution:

 

[ateace]

You could try this. More elegant looking than the Merkur "marital aid" handle.

http://shaveabuck.com/three-piece-razor-resin-handle-p-672.html

 

[Krona Kruiser]

For those days you should pull out an injector. Easy on the hands and face.

 

[rockviper]

Have you tried using a rubbery sleeve from a pen over the handle?

 

[NeverOne99]

Hilarious.

You could try this. More elegant looking than the Merkur "marital aid" handle.

http://shaveabuck.com/three-piece-razor-resin-handle-p-672.html

 

[Vickers]

More elegant looking than the Merkur "marital aid" handle.

Foyle, I also work nights, so I know where you're coming from. I don't really have an answer other than getting a lighter razor with a better grip (flare tip maybe?).

But my question is: why not shave in the evening before you go to work? I work 2100-0500 and I usually shave around dinnertime (or for me and you, breakfast).

 

[retturn2blades]

If you liked injectors I'd recommend them as they are light yet effective...and you don't have to return to the dark side.

 

[jamesspo]

I'm with you on the grip issue...even when I'm not tired. This is why I use my iKon handle on anything that will take it. For your situation, you might try some shrink wrap tubing, or maybe grip tape. I used grip tape on some razor that had a slippery handle (don't recall which) and it worked great. It's ugly though .

 

[Deltaboy]

Try the rubber Pen grippers you get at Office Depot. They give a nice rubber grip to ink pens and such.

 

[Go Forth]

Merkur Bakelite, or an aluminum-handle Superspeed (blue tip and others)?

 

[Foyle]

Have you tried using a rubbery sleeve from a pen over the handle?

I've thought about that. I really love the shaves I get with the Progress so there's no way I'm giving it up.

 

[Galhatz]

Lord L6 is very light, yet the balance is still head-heavy.
The long aluminum handle is also quite comfy and much less slippery Chrome plated of the Progress.

 

[indy0423]

Lord L6 is very light, yet the balance is still head-heavy.
The long aluminum handle is also quite comfy and much less slippery Chrome plated of the Progress.

Or the Tech Style L5, which gives me a better shave then the L6 head any day.

 

[shavethegray]

Here's another suggestion. GEM made a model called "The Parade", which is sometimes called a "baton" handle. There is a thread complete with pictures on the SE forum. It is a single edge razor with a large Bakelite handle which should be very easy to grip with sore fingers. They can be had for very little money--usually less than $15. They are available on the 'Bay every day.

 

[NeverOne99]

This!

Here's another suggestion. GEM made a model called "The Parade", which is sometimes called a "baton" handle. There is a thread complete with pictures on the SE forum. It is a single edge razor with a large Bakelite handle which should be very easy to grip with sore fingers. They can be had for very little money--usually less than $15. They are available on the 'Bay every day.

 

[onefallinghope]

Once he tries a 1912 style GEM the Progress will collect a lot of dust.

 

[NeverOne99]

I'm definitely a fan of my Damaskeene.

Once he tries a 1912 style GEM the Progress will collect a lot of dust.

 

[The Kiwi]

For those days you should pull out an injector. Easy on the hands and face.

I have Psoriasis problems, including the tips of my thumbs and index fingers. Sometimes it's very sensitive / tender, such as when I get little splits in the skin. My several Schick Injectors are the ones I reach for in particular when that's happened.

 

[Go Forth]

I have Psoriasis problems, including the tips of my thumbs and index fingers. Sometimes it's very sensitive / tender, such as when I get little splits in the skin.

Super Glue works extremely well for cracks in fingertips. It seals and stabilizes the skin, and relieves all pain almost instantly. Apply a couple of layers.