Which razor and blade do YOU use?

[BigJ]

Which of these do u reckommend, for very sensitive skin?

As others have said, YMMV and you need to consider your prep, soap and AS prep. That said, I get excellent shaves with most sharp, smooth blades in this razor.

To me technique will trump most anything else in traditional wet shaving, so I would start by concentrating on that.

 

[MacDaDad]

Gillette Super Speed 48/50 with Bolzano #5 .. For today, that is.

 

[robphilldog]

I have rather sensitive skin. I get razor rash very easily if I go over places too many times so I avoid that. I only go for a BBS maybe once a week/fortnight. I do a WTG and 2x XTG for my daily shave. As others have said, prep, technique and aftershave are extremely important to consider. As to your question, I use an EJ89 with a Astra SP for my daily shave. Usually swap to a feather when I go for BBS

 

[ackvil]

I use a variety of DE razors. My primary blade is Personna Medical Prep blades. I have sensitive skin around my neck.

 

[The Representative]

I'm using an EJ89 Kelvin with Astra SP. Like robphilldog I have pretty sensitive skin, especially on my neck, so I am learning to temper my drive for bbs shave to special occasions... or once a week. I've only been at DE wet shaving for a couple of months and YMMV but I find Astra SP to be a smoother shave even though feather's are sharper.

I also have been experimenting with different aftershave to help sooth my savaged skin and right now I am doing a layer of Captins Choice Bay Rum followed by Nivea after shave balm for sensitive skin.

 

[robphilldog]

I'm using an EJ89 Kelvin with Astra SP. Like robphilldog I have pretty sensitive skin, especially on my neck, so I am learning to temper my drive for bbs shave to special occasions... or once a week. I've only been at DE wet shaving for a couple of months and YMMV but I find Astra SP to be a smoother shave even though feather's are sharper.

I also have been experimenting with different aftershave to help sooth my savaged skin and right now I am doing a layer of Captins Choice Bay Rum followed by Nivea after shave balm for sensitive skin.

BBS shaves are overrated anyway but it's nice to know you can achieve it when you want one.

 

[DocHoliday0831]

I'm using an EJ89 Kelvin with Astra SP. Like robphilldog I have pretty sensitive skin, especially on my neck, so I am learning to temper my drive for bbs shave to special occasions... or once a week. I've only been at DE wet shaving for a couple of months and YMMV but I find Astra SP to be a smoother shave even though feather's are sharper.

I also have been experimenting with different aftershave to help sooth my savaged skin and right now I am doing a layer of Captins Choice Bay Rum followed by Nivea after shave balm for sensitive skin.

I like the Astra SP blade in almost all my razors and the Gillette Silver Blue is great too. also as a side note not wanting to steal the thread but @The Representative have you ever tried switching the order of the balm and AS? works exceptionally well for me.

 

[The Representative]

I like the Astra SP blade in almost all my razors and the Gillette Silver Blue is great too. also as a side note not wanting to steal the thread but @The Representative have you ever tried switching the order of the balm and AS? works exceptionally well for me.

I haven't thought about that but I'll give it a try tomorrow... along with my new Muhle r41. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Shaving like a boss]

I load my Fatboy with a Wilkinson Sword Classic. So far it seems to be the best balanced blade for me. I have medium sensitive skin and a heavy beard.

 

[Tokyospike]

I use an Above The Tie with the medium 'R1' plate - a mild-to-moderate razor. I am currently trying/rating many blades in it, and my favorite so far is Polsilver Super Iridium.

I have to say, I honestly don't know how sensitive my skin is compared to others.

 

[ZigZiglar]

All of 'em

 

[chente12]

Razor: Standard Razor in Raw Aluminum
Blade: Astra SP, Personna (from the 99C only store says made in Israel)