Sorry if this has been covered already, a search of this message board didn't turn up many threads specifically about head shaving and only a few specifically newbie-related.
Anyway, I've been shaving my head for close to a decade now. Right now I'm just using a Gilette razor with disposable heads which is great, no major complaints per se, however I do have some gripes: 1) it takes at least three passes plus detail work to get a good shave and it feels like some areas I just can't get a close shave no matter how hard I try. Feels like a relatively high amount of effort to get good results 2) It's so wasteful and to be honest that really bothers me
So, I was thinking of leveling up my game and was hoping to get some guidance on good razors specifically for head shaving. I do own a straight razor that takes replaceable razor blades, I got it as a gift from somebody traveling in Dubai so it's an obscure brand and I doubt it's a high quality instrument, but it seems okay. I shaved my face with it for a while and really liked it apart from the occasional razor burn. I'll be honest I'm definitely not skilled at using straight razors but at the time I became good enough to shave without nicking myself, for what it's worth. That phase didn't last super long though because soon after I started growing out my beard and have been sporting one ever since.
However, shaving your head is a totally different beast. Honestly, I'm pretty apprehensive of taking a straight razor to my head, since you have to do it mostly by feel and I just have no experience using a straight in that way. I thought maybe getting a DE might be a good idea. To be fair the disposable razor I have now does pivot and I certainly take advantage of that but I'm unsure if I can't live without that feature. Those of you who shave your head not using a disposable, do you prefer DE razors or straight razors? Is learning to shave with the latter as challenging and impractical as it seems? And if you prefer DEs, is there a specific type/brand that you feel works better for shaving your head? Since I don't need a razor for my face it's okay for it to be fully optimized for just that purpose.
Here are some DEs I can get locally:
Mühle: R89, R41
Merkur: 39C, 38C
I should note I have no experience with DEs whatsoever. From my limited research it seems like the R89 is a good beginner DE razor and especially for beginner head shaving as it's relatively forgiving, but might not offer a very close shave, but probably better than a disposable right? Please correct me if I'm wrong and let me know if any of these are worthwhile.
Thanks very much in advance, and sorry if this post was a little meandering.
Anyway, I've been shaving my head for close to a decade now. Right now I'm just using a Gilette razor with disposable heads which is great, no major complaints per se, however I do have some gripes: 1) it takes at least three passes plus detail work to get a good shave and it feels like some areas I just can't get a close shave no matter how hard I try. Feels like a relatively high amount of effort to get good results 2) It's so wasteful and to be honest that really bothers me
So, I was thinking of leveling up my game and was hoping to get some guidance on good razors specifically for head shaving. I do own a straight razor that takes replaceable razor blades, I got it as a gift from somebody traveling in Dubai so it's an obscure brand and I doubt it's a high quality instrument, but it seems okay. I shaved my face with it for a while and really liked it apart from the occasional razor burn. I'll be honest I'm definitely not skilled at using straight razors but at the time I became good enough to shave without nicking myself, for what it's worth. That phase didn't last super long though because soon after I started growing out my beard and have been sporting one ever since.
However, shaving your head is a totally different beast. Honestly, I'm pretty apprehensive of taking a straight razor to my head, since you have to do it mostly by feel and I just have no experience using a straight in that way. I thought maybe getting a DE might be a good idea. To be fair the disposable razor I have now does pivot and I certainly take advantage of that but I'm unsure if I can't live without that feature. Those of you who shave your head not using a disposable, do you prefer DE razors or straight razors? Is learning to shave with the latter as challenging and impractical as it seems? And if you prefer DEs, is there a specific type/brand that you feel works better for shaving your head? Since I don't need a razor for my face it's okay for it to be fully optimized for just that purpose.
Here are some DEs I can get locally:
Mühle: R89, R41
Merkur: 39C, 38C
I should note I have no experience with DEs whatsoever. From my limited research it seems like the R89 is a good beginner DE razor and especially for beginner head shaving as it's relatively forgiving, but might not offer a very close shave, but probably better than a disposable right? Please correct me if I'm wrong and let me know if any of these are worthwhile.
Thanks very much in advance, and sorry if this post was a little meandering.