>>2540
I use a safety (DE) razor for my cheeks and chin & a straight for shaping my 'tache.
A badger brush and Ingram's shaving cream complete my shaving kit.
Though a styptic pencil never hurts tohave around

>>2769

Now that isn't something you hear very often. Sounds like you take it all abit more seriously than most nowadays. How effective do you find the styptic pencils (interesting info for those who have never used them)?

I use gillette mach3 blades without the actual mach3 handle bit...i lost that years ago...so just hold the blade by its little plastic clippy bit.

>>2775

Why not use a piece of broken glass out of a bin instead while you are at it?

>>2775
why not glue some plastic to use as a handle, DIY style?

If you can afford those overpriced blades then you can afford the handle. You can probably get one free from someone too.

>>2778

This is how Gillette made his money in the first place - free handle, hugely expensive blades.

>>2777
I don't need a handle

>>2778
I don't need a handle

>>2779
Yes, I seem to remember getting mine free in the post yeeeeeears ago.

>>2780

>I don't need a handle

Yes you do, you disgusting tramp. Your kind bring shame upon all males and upon this fine shaving thread.

Everything you need to know about shaving,can be found at BADGERANDBLADE. For the record, using a DE is the most cost effective way to go. A decent soap cost a tenner for a tub that should last you six months. A vintage Gillette razor can be had for the same price, most of mine are over 50 years old and look as good as new. After that all you need is a brush, cheap ones are really cheap, but as with everything else you'll probably get hooked and want to get a better one for £20+. You do the math........................s.

>>2419

Does anyone know if there is a shaver like the one in the OP's image but with a razor blade holder/head that can be screwed off?

>>2808
Yes thats how they all work, you unscrew the top to replace the blades.

>>2810

No, no. I mean the head comes off the handle whole, not the head opens up the blade compartment when screwed. My current one opens up like a book when the handle is screwed, but that is not what I was looking for. I need it to detach around where the straight shaft starts on the OP's.

>>2811 Look on ebay for a Gillette tech. Avoid the aluminium handled ones. a nickel plated brass one can be snapped up for about a tenner, often with original case.

>>2886

Lad of the year. Cheers.

>>2769
Ditto, I have never met anyone who uses Ingrams, so it's getting harder to find.
If I have a lot of time it's all over with the straight razor, but most mornings it's the safety with the straight just for 'tache maintenance.

>>2886

Thanks, poster. Today I nabbed a Gillette tech in its original case. I await it eagerly.

Hope it works out for you. And remember a razor is only as good as the blade. And a good soap/cream sits right in the stubble, rather than ON it, like that squirty foam ina tin shit.

>>2976

I used it, bought some Wilkinson Sword razors for a pittence. probably not the best, but the have is still fantastic. Unfortunately, I've not got soap yet. I do, however, use the squirty foam shit with a shaving brush. I find it makes all the difference.

The blade was so sharp compared to disposables I barely had to apply as much pressure to my skin. It's pretty great, actually. I was considering uploading pictures, but that might be a bit too Tumblr/Livejournal/Facebook/whatever trendy site for Britfa.gs.

>>2979
The exact same thing happened to me. The closest shave I've had (asides from a proper barbers shave) with no cuts what so ever.

I join the list of people to thank that lad who recommended the Tech in the first place. Truly a fantastic buy. Something I can leave my son when he gets to the right age.

>>2979

Wilkinson Sword blades are very good. They were one of the original best, back in the day. Cutting edge technology back then and far, far better than Gillette and others of the period. Gillette took a long time trying to play catch up.

They will also cost a fraction of what you've had before with ridiculously overpriced cartridge razors. I'd suggest anyone consider abandoning that expensive modern plastic junk. A steady hand and you'll get one of the closest shaves you've had on your own.

Just to clarify (if anyone's still reading this) ideally you want to go for a Gillette BALL END TECH, or a fat handled Tech, not the 70s/80s techs, which were too light imo. Badgerandblade.com has a trading forum, where razors are bought sold and sometimes given away. As you were.

>>3016

I picked up a lovely Ball End Tech that I've managed to date to the 50s (with some degree of certainty), along with a nail file and comb, in a nice leather case, the rear of which is a clothes brush. Was £9.50 from a 'junk shop' 2 weeks ago.

Seems to give a nicer shave than the 70s/80s one I have, so I can vouch for what this chap is saying.

I use a King of Shaves which is cheap and effective and not ITS OLD SO ITS BETTER hipster shit.

King of shaves ? Queen of shaves more like. I would never argue that old = better. But a nice clean shave is not a 21st century (or even 20th century) phenomenon...or are you saying new is better?>>3018

>>3020
No, I'm just saying it's cheap, easy, safe and effective.

Pretty much it.

ditto >>3021

I use poundland throwaway razors. 24 for a pound lads, can't beat that.

>>3026 nope, neither is a quick trip to A+E

>>3027

I've managed so far. The only thing is that I have to use 2 per shave.

Good afternoon /poof/s. It is my birthday soon and I'm being nagged to tell people what I want so I want your opinions on:

http://www.traditionalshaving.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/traditionalshaving/_STA-CRE-LUX/268168/Starter-Kit---Luxury-Cream

Also from reading around, people say different blades work for different people so I was thinking of this too:

http://www.traditionalshaving.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/traditionalshaving/_RAZ-BLA-35/270334/Razor-Blade-Sample-Pack

Good idea but try get a sample pack with some Feathers blades, or just get Feathers, Derbys are not bad but the gillette 7,o,clocks didn't give me more than two decent shaves, same for the Wilks.

Right lads, I've recently borrowed a proper straight razor from a friend of mine. I figure while I have it, I may as well try to shave with it. The thing is that it's got a few chips.

What to do?

>>3437

I wouldn't use a chipped straight razor. I mean, maybe you could take it to a pro, trusted, old-school barber and ask if there's any way to sharpen it to be usable again.

Otherwise, just open your own barber shop and murder your clientèle. Chips won't matter much.

>>3437
How big are the chips? Some pictures would help.

Even if the chips were small enough to re-sharpen the blade, I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself. Just honing a blade takes practice, and if you try and grind away a chip without knowing what you are doing you will almost certainly ruin the blade.
I only have experience with sharpening kitchen knives, and even they take a lot of patience and practice to get right, a razor is much more delicate and take a lot more care and patience.

Also, quality grinding stones are expensive, the type you get from hardware stores don't wear evenly and lose bits of grit which will damage the blade as you're grinding.

I did a quick search and found this guy who does a sharpening service for a reasonable price.
http://www.strop-shop.co.uk/category/Razor_Honing,b.html

straights are a whole diff' ball-game. U need loads of extras on top of the soap+brush; hone/strop/strop paste/ and many, many months of practise. It may be cheaper to buy your own off ebay than have a chipped one re-edged. If you have xmas cash to spend get yourself a nice gillette rocket off the web. will last you forever.

Just got an Edwin Jagger DE razor, along with a brush and and alum block.

I have half a tub of Lush's Prince shaving cream. Anybody got a recommendation for what to buy once it runs out?

>>3787

Try lathering creams perhaps. You would need to get a brush though.

This site has a pretty good selection and good service. I would also recommend you try their razor selection packs.
http://connaughtshaving.com/

Try CELLA an Italian shave cream, bout £11/12. Or Taylors of Bond street is cheaper and comes in many different flavours. Don't eat it though. Either one will last you well over a year.

Real men have full, long and thickk beards. Saging in a teenlad thread.

Just treated myself to an Edwin Jagger DE89, some Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood cream, and an EJ pure badger brush.
Previously never used anything other than cartridges and electric shavers. Hope I'm not going to cut myself to pieces.

Bloody shave ponces. What's wrong with a Derby Extra in a plastic handle and a stick of Arko?

>>4360

It's much nicer having a metal razor with a bit of weight to it. Sort of agree about the soap though, but palmolive is superior.

Derby extras are shite.

>>4359
Reporting back.
All went better than expected.
Couple of little nicks on my chin from applying too much pressure. Initially had trouble creating a good lather, then realised I wasn't using enough cream. Smell of the badger brush was a bit disconcerting when I first wet it- Smelt like a badgers arse.
I love the smell of the sandalwood cream, reminds me of my grandfather, but I think it's a bit tangy for my skin. Might try something oriented more towards sensitive skin, if anyone has any recommendation I'm all ears.

>>4360

I'm a big fan of the arko soap and feather blades. The blades are expensive but they last me a good week or so compared with a single shave for derby. Astra are also quite good but feathers are a clear winner.

Being a bit indecisive I still have my Gillette fusion but I use that for the second pass. The first pass I use my ebay special DE with the feather blades then resoap and "polish" my face with the fusion. I've found that the fusion blade will say sharp for about 2-3 months if used like this. Anyone else use the best of both tech?

Also does any one else wipe the fusion blade backwards on a towel when finished? I've found it keeps the blades much cleaner and that mostly they weren't blunt just clogged when I was changing for a new blade before the rough shave with DE razor.

I'm just a tight Northerner that begrudges paying £15 for 4 blades to be honest.

>>4364
>Also does any one else wipe the fusion blade backwards on a towel when finished?
I wipe it backwards on the back of my hand after each stroke or so, otherwise it gets clogged pretty fast.

>>4364
Bought a sample pack of blades a couple of weeks ago and have just got 'round to trying the feathers tonight.
What a revelation.
Having very sensitive skin, every blade I had tried prior to the platinum Feathers (Derby extra, Astra platinum and Sharks) had left me with razor burn, nicks and prolonged irritation. Having read extensively about the sharpness of the feathers I feared much the same if not worse lay in store so purposely waited until I had a few days off work before trying them.
I couldn't have been more wrong. Best shave I've ever had. No nicks, no burn and only very minor irritation which completely dissipated twenty minutes or so after I was finished -and that's with a three pass shave. It's going to be feathers here on out for me.
I now feel like a mug for buying 100 derby extras with my razor. No idea what I'm going to do with them.
I'd also like to add that Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street cream is fucking brilliant, particularly if you've got sensitive skin.

On another note, my cheap Edwin Jagger brush just fell apart (the bit containing the badger hair fell out of the handle). I'm sure it will super glue back in but, I feel like this provides me the perfect excuse to upgrade to something more premium. I'm prepared to spend about £50-60 and would ideally like a silver tip badger brush. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

>>4402
I had a similar process regarding feather blades, however 5months down the line I've realized what actual happened was that because of all the hype and fear of slicing my head off with the feather I paid massive amount of attention to every stroke which was the actual cause of the god tier shave. How do I know? Because on the second try I was so cocky about awesome they were I paid less attention and cut myself bad enough to need to take a week of shaving whilst I healed. I now use derbys carefully and its fine.

As for the brush I got a kent BLK4 last year and its holding up as good as ever today.
http://www.shaving-shack.com/kent-blk4-silver-tip-badger-shaving-brush-black.html

>>4403
You've probably got a point. Though I'm sure I paid similar due care and attention when I used the astras as they were the first proper platinum coated blades I had used, and the results where nowhere near as good. I've still got a pack of Merkur Platinums to try, so I'll see how I get on with them. Thanks for the warning.

As for the brush, I've read good things about the BLK4, but people describing it as 'floppy' has kind of put me off. Think I'd maybe prefer something a bit more firm, especially as I'm planning to purchase a couple of soaps.

All you need: a decent vintage Gillette DE razor. (see ebay)
Cella Italian shaving soap (see ebay), comes in a red tub and will last for fucking ages. It's also the best. A Simpsons brush. Pure are more than adequate and not at all floppy. But if you are a bit flush, a best badger one.