Useless Razor?

[kryptik]

Is the Merkur mustache razor good for anything? I enjoy shaving with my DE Gillette Slim, but so far I am not quite experienced enough to use it for a precision line to edge my goatee. I have been using the edge blade on the back of a Quattro ***. cartridge, but really can't justify buying more cartridges just for that blade on the back, especially when I'm not even using the main blades. I bought a Merkur mustache razor, but it isn't what I expected, and so far appears useless. Is there another DE razor out there that has a flat head level with the blade for precision?

Maybe someone that uses the main blades on their Quattro ***., but not the edge blade wants to set up a swap program?

 

[luvmysuper]

A Gillette Tech is pretty low profile and pretty straight. Might work for you.

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[1OldGI]

A razor!? To trim a moustache? People buy these!? I like my method better:
1. Grow moustache (just don't shave under your nose)
2. When it starts to hang in your mouth wax it
3. Whatever is still hanging in your mouth when the stash is handlebarred, remove with scissors. OR if handlebars just aren't your thing, do step one until hair hanging in your mouth drives you crazy then trim it with a pair of scissors so that (a) no hair is hanging in your mouth (b) no wild hairs are jutting out from your squirrel's tail stash.

 

[82R100]

An injector razor has a tiny, very low profile head. With practice, you might accomplish what you want.

[Edit: and you can find the razors dirt cheap, everywhere]

- Chris

 

[michiganlover]

An injector razor has a tiny, very low profile head. With practice, you might accomplish what you want.

[Edit: and you can find the razors dirt cheap, everywhere]

- Chris

+1

I would of recommended an Injector as well, as it has one of the smallest head profiles of any razor, but you beat me too it.

Injectors frequently sell for very decent prices on the B/S/T, and blades for them are still available at many drugstores.

 

[luvmysuper]

An injector would definitely work. As he already has a DE, that would also mean additional blade purchases, but it should work well.

 

[kryptik]

Thanks for the responses, and the all the suggestions. I have no problem buying additional blades, and using two types of razors. I usually trim around my goatee, just enough to give me quarter inch around it, while everything is soaking for my prep. Then I put the Quattro away, and shave properly. I just don't want to have to keep buying cartridges for that little edge blade on the back. If the injector will work, I'll grab one or two to try out. A couple questions...

1. With an injector, will I actually be able to see the blade itself touch my face? That would be ideal to help me keep everything straight. Being somewhat in the entertainment business, I am very particular about keeping things perfect. Vanity sucks sometimes.

2. Are all injectors basically the same, or are some more low profile than others? I've been Googling images, but it is difficult to get an idea which ones may accomplish what I want.

Thanks again for the info...

 

[luvmysuper]

Have you thought about maybe one of those "Darth Vader" type masks that you wear to prevent over shaving a goatee?

They look kinda goofy, but if a clean line is what you are after, it might do the trick.

I'll see if I can find a link.

 

[kryptik]

Also, another question, about the tech pictured above. Can the guard bar be removed, leaving the blade more exposed? If so, that may fit the bill, and wouldn't require different blades. I just want to be able to see the blade on my face...

 

[luvmysuper]

Here is the link

http://www.goateesaver.com/

Here is a picture

Apparently, the three silver things are knobs, so it can be adjusted for whatever size you need it to be.

 

[kryptik]

I've seen those goatee guard things, and those won't help. I trim the lines inside, and outside my goatee. Mine looks like similar to this...

 

[gollum83]

Yeah I'm in agreement here with the other gents. Either get yourself a Tech or an injector. Both work quite well in tight spaces and for trimming. Honestly I don't think there will be much of an issue with you using them for trimming.

 

[82R100]

A couple questions...

1. With an injector, will I actually be able to see the blade itself touch my face? That would be ideal to help me keep everything straight. Being somewhat in the entertainment business, I am very particular about keeping things perfect. Vanity sucks sometimes.

2. Are all injectors basically the same, or are some more low profile than others? I've been Googling images, but it is difficult to get an idea which ones may accomplish what I want.

Thanks again for the info...

1. You will not be able to see the blade touch your face. This will be true of just about any safety razor unfortunately, as there's a safety bar just in front of the edge and then some (almost flush) sheet metal to actually hold the blade beyond it.

2. By far the most plentiful and cheap injector razors are the E and G series and the heads are really as low profile as they can get. Literally, the thickness of the head metal as it laps the blade.

I'll try to take some pictures later this evening to show what I'm talking about.

If you want to see the blade, something like a Shavette or a Monsieur Charles might me more up your alley. Once again, later this evening I'll give you some material.

- Chris

 

[gollum83]

Also, another question, about the tech pictured above. Can the guard bar be removed, leaving the blade more exposed? If so, that may fit the bill, and wouldn't require different blades. I just want to be able to see the blade on my face...

Remove the guard bar? Well it wouldn't be much of a safety razor now would it?

If it's that much of an issue why not try a straight razor?

 

[gollum83]

If you want to see the blade, something like a Shavette or a Monsieur Charles might me more up your alley. Once again, later this evening I'll give you some material.

A shavette? Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris...

He might as well go straight then.

 

[kryptik]

Remove the guard bar? Well it wouldn't be much of a safety razor now would it?

If it's that much of an issue why not try a straight razor?

I didn't want to go the straight razor route simply because I don't want to fool with having to maintain the blade. I would like to stay with something disposable, where I can buy like a thousand blades and not have to worry about not having what I need to shave...

If there is a basic, relatively maintenance free straight, I'm game. Does Ginsu make a straight? That way I could shave, cut a penny, and slice tomatoes...

 

[gollum83]

I didn't want to go the straight razor route simply because I don't want to fool with having to maintain the blade. I would like to stay with something disposable, where I can buy like a thousand blades and not have to worry about not having what I need to shave...

If there is a basic, relatively maintenance free straight, I'm game. Does Ginsu make a straight? That way I could shave, cut a penny, and slice tomatoes...

Actually Feather does make a no-sharpen straight with disposable blades. Classic Shaving happens to sell them if you're interested (Link Here). Personally I haven't used them, but I heard that they're probably the closest thing to a true straight that you can buy.

 

[kryptik]

I've been looking at the Shavettes, and I really like the idea of just snapping a standard DE blade in half, and getting two blades out of it. Once I work through my deluxe sampler, and determine which blade I like, I intend to just buy a fork-load full of them, and not have to worry about it. The Feather system looks nice, but it is pricey, and appears to require special blades. I would have a hard time justifying that just to outline my goatee. Is there anything particularly negative about the Shavettes? That looks almost perfect for what I want it for...

 

[82R100]

I'm just suggesting the Shavette strictly as a local trim tool. In that setting, I think it would be ideal. Then use the safety razor for the rest of the face as usual.

 

[gollum83]

I've been looking at the Shavettes, and I really like the idea of just snapping a standard DE blade in half, and getting two blades out of it. Once I work through my deluxe sampler, and determine which blade I like, I intend to just buy a fork-load full of them, and not have to worry about it. The Feather system looks nice, but it is pricey, and appears to require special blades. I would have a hard time justifying that just to outline my goatee. Is there anything particularly negative about the Shavettes? That looks almost perfect for what I want it for...

No not really. About the only drawback I can thinking of is that you're more likely to cut yourself with a shavette than with an actual straight, or perhaps I should say that many that have tried both claim it's easier to cut yourself with a shavette. In other words, shavettes are a bit less forgiving if you make a mistake in handling them. Now that said, you can get a pretty darn good shave from one. So by all means if you want to try one, go ahead and try one. I mean the worst case scenario is you're out what $30-$40 dollars?