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gnukfu 05-04-2009 08:18 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I use disposable razors from a mega pack from BJ's and some Edge shaving cream - that's it to maintain my mega good looks!

krevo 05-11-2009 01:54 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I ended up with a Weishei Gillette remake first, then a Merkur HD not a week later.

I'm currently using the Merkur HD, Derby Extras/Personnas + D.R. Harris' Arlington shave cream, with CO Bigelow's Bay Rum AS balm from B&BW.

I've got some Proraso in the mail though, as well as few Trumpers samples I've tried.

GreekGodX 05-11-2009 06:10 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
anybody have any experience with other triple milled tallow soaps?? I want to try tabac and saw that someone on here had it. Looking for opinions on other Tallow soaps... I looked on BadgerandBlade and saw their reviews/recommendations, but wanted to see what you guys had to say..

MedicCook 05-11-2009 06:53 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I ended up shaving the other day. Took a long time and had to do it in 2 different shifts. My razor was screaming at me when I was done.

jjirons69 05-11-2009 07:21 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Costco and the 50 Gillette value pack. Edge Gel and Edge aftershave. 2 minutes with a sink full of very warm water. Ta-Da, baby's ass!

No f'ing way I'm using a straight razor! Yikes. Same reason I don't ride a horse and buggy to work, they invited something better. ;)

BlackDog 06-09-2009 01:45 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
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I joined B&B a couple days ago after I decided to quit with Gillette cartridges. I'm "blackdog1101" over there.

I've purchased a Merkur 1904, an Edwin Jagger Best Badger brush, and for fun bought 2 older Gillette's, a "Slim" adjustable and an "Old Style" from the 1920's. I plan, at least for now, to just use drugstore type pucks of soap like Williams or DVH. I've got a blade sampler pack on order.

Gotta be careful or I'll get "Razor Acquisition Disorder." :D

Merkur 1904
http://leisureguy.files.wordpress.co...erkur-1904.jpg

Edwin Jagger Best Badger
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany....es/EJ947iv.jpg

Gillette "Slim"
http://i.ebayimg.com/13/!BTkggUgBGk~...fqrSQ~~_12.JPG

And the 1920's "Old Style"

rizzle 06-09-2009 02:22 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TRicker (Post 323434)
= I have a Vagina

I use bic disposable razors and hot water. Nothing else. Thats how a real man rocks it!!
:r:r

Waynegro1 06-09-2009 02:43 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by md4958 (Post 322698)
Gillete Fusion razor.
Silver-tip shaving brush.
Pre-shave oil
Art of Shaving shaving cream for sensitive skin.
After shave balm


After a hot shower I apply the oil all over the shaving area. Foam up brush liberally with cream and apply. The shaving brush is almost like a little massage for your face, and the silver tip is so soft that it just feels great and makes the tedious chore of shaving that much more plesant for me.

Shave with the grain with light pressure starting with my sideburns and cheeks.

Neck comes next, again with the grain.

Under the nose is taken care of with the single blade portion of the Fusion, the rest of the moustache area is take care of by the 5blade side

The chin area I leave for last so that the foam has time to soften the stubble that much more.

Any missed spots I dab on some more foam and shave across the grain.

Rinse with warm water, then with cool water to close the pores

Apply after shave balm

I get most of my supplies from the Art of Shaving. I have very sensitve skin on my face and get razor burn very easily, espically on my neck. Yeah, some of the stuff I buy is a little pricey, but I feel its worth it to not have razor burn and ingrown hair.


Here are thier tips for a perfect shave
http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6...php?trk=header
:tpd:

It's as if I wrote this myself. :tu

shilala 06-09-2009 03:33 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I use a fusion, too. Just changed after 30 years of the same thing.
I just open my mouth and go right around the hole. Ain't no thing.
I stick it in my ears and up my nose, too. Works pretty good.
Hey, on the back of the five blade side there is a single blade. That might help. :tu

Commander Quan 06-09-2009 04:42 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Black Dog, Congrats on joining us wet shavers. Once you use is let me know how you like the slim. I have a Fatboy that does nothing for me I'm not really a fan of the Gillette Twist To Open heads I think they are to big and bulky for me. My Super Speed and Lady Gillette is a little better but not much. The Merkur 39C is my daily razor.

12stones 06-09-2009 08:30 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I gave my strop to my uncle, so now I need to buy another one. Forgot they were a little pricey when I was being so generous. He was excited, though, so it was worth it.

Started using Tabac cream and have liked it so far...

BlackDog 06-18-2009 08:14 AM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Well I've been shaving for about a week now with the new DE stuff, and so far haven't cut off my head. Actually, it's been going really well. No cuts, a few weepers, and a nice smooth face. So far it's been enjoyable to shave with the DE gear, soap and brush.

One thing I've found that's nice: Nivea Extra Soothing Balm / Sensitive Skin. Most Walgreen, Revco, CVS type drugstores carry it for about $6.50 per bottle. It's very soothing on the face, and has no alcohol. I hate the burn from alcohol based aftershaves.

LINK TO REVIEW

http://media.dermstore.com/catalog/1...0x300/1520.jpg

skullnrose 06-18-2009 10:56 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I have been using the Nivea shave balm recently works great. Also I just started using a Mama bears soap called Awakenings Glycerin Shave Soap 100% Natural
100% natural soap with Peppermint, tea tree and menthol... Not for the faint of heart.... Love it as a change of pace but Tabac is still my go to shave cream.

Commander Quan 06-19-2009 07:03 AM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
I am so jealous of you guys that can shave with soap.I have very hard water and soap just doesn't work for me. A water softener is on the list but unfortunately there are other more important things on the list too.

BlackDog 06-19-2009 03:06 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
Commander, our water is both softened and filtered. Once you have soft water you'll wish you had made the jump sooner. It's much nicer for washing, shaving, bathing, etc. It's also much better for your home's plumbing.

Commander Quan 06-19-2009 04:57 PM
Re: Shaving Facial Hair
 
There was one in the house before I bought it but the house was not properly winterized and the head cracked, I don't know if it's even worth fixing or just replacing the whole thing, right night it's been disconnected and is sitting in my basement.


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