With which razor did you learn to wet shave?
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Switched to DE from carts about 15 years ago with the Van Der Hagen TTO. Used that exclusively for a few months with an Edwin Jaeger DE89 waiting for me to learn shaving with better technique. Still use the VDH or one of the other Weishi razors on occasion.
Somebody on this forum sent me a Superspeed back in late 2009 or early 2010.
Around 2011 i started with a Gillette Fatboy.
After using disposable Gillette Sensor2 razors for a few decades (still do in my work kit, still the best, simple and long lasting razor IMHO), I got a Rockwell 6C, and used it on plate 6 for around 6 years. It was fantastic, but always had to pull out a disposable to get under the nose, so I moved on. Went through Karve CB, Overlander, RR GC68, and arrived at the RR Lupo 58 and 72. I also have a Gillette Slim, but it feels cheap and chattery. I now only use the Lupos and the Karve Christoper Bradley, sold the Overlander, but can't be bothered to sell the RR GC for the little it's worth. It lives in its box. Very happy for now!!
With no direction, tips, tricks, blogs I learned to hack my face up with a Gillette Super. Then the Trac II came out and things settled down a bit. Then I went electric first with Norelco then Remington's back to Norelcos then ten years ago Dollar Shave Carts, five years ago or so to Supply 2.0 and the newer one. Ditched them for Rockwell 6C, Muhle R89 and a PAA Filament The Rock is my daily driver
My first razor was a Gillette Tech, followed by Schick injector L.
My second DE razor after the VhH. Though I prefer shorter handles now with similar diameters.
First DE razor when I switched. Though I was never a fan of the VdH or Merker blades. I honestly think those blades are made by the same company
I think most of us can say that about razors from when we first started. I agree about the blades. I would swear that the Murker and VdH blades are the same. Both are horrible
GILLETTE ADJUSTABLE ....
I got a Weishi TTO as Christmas gift from my mom with a VDH Deluxe set, around 14 years ago.
Gillette KCG picked up at the local wally world. Challenging razor to get close shaves with due to being super mild but over time I have been able to get great shaves with it. I do revisit it here and there still.
Coming from one of those three headed electric monsters, Bic disposables were my first try at reducing irritation.
Then over to carts, and about 20 years ago switched to an eccelectic collection of very good user grade Gillette Superspeeds, from a 1941 Ranger Tech to a '55 Gillette Red Tip and an English HD500.
Life is good!
Then over to carts, and about 20 years ago switched to an eccelectic collection of very good user grade Gillette Superspeeds, from a 1941 Ranger Tech to a '55 Gillette Red Tip and an English HD500.
Life is good!
Iridian
Cool and slimy
I started with a R89 + faux badger from Mühle.
But, rather my fault than the R89s, I didn't get what I would call a BBS.
So I thought... I need more efficiency!
It is easier to blame the tool than oneself, after all... cough.
So I got the R41 next.
The first shave was scary, but I only got a minor nick and the result was stellar.
Them I got cocky and 2nd or 3rd shave used a Feather... you can guess the funny and bloody result.
I used many razors over the years. Nowadays I would probably recommend Germans to start with a Merkur SB or OC. Mild but very efficient.
This said, my technique was never better than when I exclusively shaved with the R41 and Polsilver Super Iridium blades. My forum username was inspired by them.
I got used to aggressive razors and steep angle, I am more flexible today, but that's how I am wired by default.
But, rather my fault than the R89s, I didn't get what I would call a BBS.
So I thought... I need more efficiency!
It is easier to blame the tool than oneself, after all... cough.
So I got the R41 next.
The first shave was scary, but I only got a minor nick and the result was stellar.
Them I got cocky and 2nd or 3rd shave used a Feather... you can guess the funny and bloody result.
I used many razors over the years. Nowadays I would probably recommend Germans to start with a Merkur SB or OC. Mild but very efficient.
This said, my technique was never better than when I exclusively shaved with the R41 and Polsilver Super Iridium blades. My forum username was inspired by them.
I got used to aggressive razors and steep angle, I am more flexible today, but that's how I am wired by default.
Hi,
Pre-war Tech which dad handed me. And, using his Rubberset brush and Yardley soap. Blades were either Schick or Gillette. One was called Plus Platinum and the other Platinum Plus, and I can't recall which was which. Didn't matter as dad bought whichever had the lower price at the moment.
And, I still have it:
Seen here with dad's SuperSpeed and Post War Tech along with my grandfather's Old Type. And, there is the Rubberset brush, too. The Old Spice are two which were left when my dad passed in 1995. PS was what he switched to after Yardley disappeared. Mom would give him a refill puck every Christmas and he still had these two in mugs even though OS was long gone by the time he passed.
Stan
Pre-war Tech which dad handed me. And, using his Rubberset brush and Yardley soap. Blades were either Schick or Gillette. One was called Plus Platinum and the other Platinum Plus, and I can't recall which was which. Didn't matter as dad bought whichever had the lower price at the moment.
And, I still have it:
Seen here with dad's SuperSpeed and Post War Tech along with my grandfather's Old Type. And, there is the Rubberset brush, too. The Old Spice are two which were left when my dad passed in 1995. PS was what he switched to after Yardley disappeared. Mom would give him a refill puck every Christmas and he still had these two in mugs even though OS was long gone by the time he passed.
Stan
I started with a Trac II back in the 70s and switched to the Atra which worked pretty well for me for years. When the more advanced razors came around, with more blades, things took a turn fo the worse and I became disenchanted. Clogging was a huge factor for me as was cost.
Finally in the early 2000s I switched to DE and have never gone back (except for travel disposables on occasion).
My first DE was the Merkur 34C which is still in rotation today. I grew with this razor and over the years have found a new hobby with shaving. Switching to high quality soaps instead of canned foam was my next evolution and over the last 5 or so years this hobby has exploded for me with lots of options.
As far as razors go, When I found my Grandpa's old Fat Boy and had it tuned up I found new levels of appreciation for shaving. That razor more than anything sparked up me!
Finally in the early 2000s I switched to DE and have never gone back (except for travel disposables on occasion).
My first DE was the Merkur 34C which is still in rotation today. I grew with this razor and over the years have found a new hobby with shaving. Switching to high quality soaps instead of canned foam was my next evolution and over the last 5 or so years this hobby has exploded for me with lots of options.
As far as razors go, When I found my Grandpa's old Fat Boy and had it tuned up I found new levels of appreciation for shaving. That razor more than anything sparked up me!
I started with an Edwin Jagger DE89, I used it for roughly 2 years before diving down the rabbit hole of buying lots of other razors. To be honest, while the DE89 worked, I was never really satisfied with it at the time, I felt like I could not get as close a shave as I wanted.
The irony is this probably had more to do with my technique, eventually I acquired other razors and had great shaves with them so I sort of left the DE89 out of my rotation for years. Recently, I decided to revisit it, and to my surprise, I got excellent shaves from it, probably because my technique improved over time.
The irony is this probably had more to do with my technique, eventually I acquired other razors and had great shaves with them so I sort of left the DE89 out of my rotation for years. Recently, I decided to revisit it, and to my surprise, I got excellent shaves from it, probably because my technique improved over time.
Trying to learn right now with a Muhle R89.
I bought a R41 first and it along with Feather blades left me bloody. I've benched it for now but will try again later.
The R89 and Feathers work well but I am trying blades from a sample pack I purchased. A Gillette Silver Blue worked well this morning.
I bought a R41 first and it along with Feather blades left me bloody. I've benched it for now but will try again later.
The R89 and Feathers work well but I am trying blades from a sample pack I purchased. A Gillette Silver Blue worked well this morning.
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