Any Wet Shavers?

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

I recently got into wet shaving and I'm loving it. I still need lots of practice but it's definitely a much better shave with less irritation.

Anyone else on here doing the old school shave thing? Here's my setup.


16-The Old Fashion Way by bhanphotography, on Flickr

 

[StewieGriffin]

i dont, but id like to know more about this. is it hard to shave a style (chinstrap) or better for clean shaven

 

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

It's kinda like using a disposable razor in terms of precision; it's possible but some practice is required. However it is a bit more precise since it's a single blade.

 

[StewieGriffin]

id end up with nicks everywhere lol

 

[Rude Jr]

Interesting.
I'll stick with my dollar shave club lol

 

[StewieGriffin]

yea dude what was that^

 

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

Lol. It's not as dangerous as most people think. With an adjustable razor, the only way you'll end up cutting yourself is if you're a complete knuckle head.

 

[Zoidbort]

I recently got into wet shaving and I'm loving it. I still need lots of practice but it's definitely a much better shave with less irritation.

Anyone else on here doing the old school shave thing?

Nice set up, on coils it looks like?
Tried and failed as I shave my head as well but would be all over this if I could...have my grandpa's old razor from the 30s.

 

[willsgti]

I got the whole set up recently and really love it. It's a lot easier then everyone things and like you said a better shave and less irritation. OP what razor is that? Looks pretty nice.

 

[A1an]

I am intrigued by a classic single blade wet shave but I have been an electric shaver all my life. Never used a traditional blade to shave and, to be honest, have no clue on how to properly get it done in the traditional manner. Last few years I really don't shave much anyways since I work from home, so it doesn't matter how terrible I look. Think I shave about once a month on avg these days.

 

[Sicktred08fsi]

Id be interested to try this technique. Ive tried to use electric shavers, and they irritate my skin. I even tried the ones with the lotion dispenser. I can never get a super smooh shave with a normal razor and gel as well.

 

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

Thanks guys. The razor I have is a Merkur Futur.

The initial cost of getting into this really isn't much considering how cheap replacement blades are (They're about $0.20 each), the razor can be as cheap as $30, soap $10 (this can easily last you a year), and brushes. Mind you like with almost all things in life there will me more expensive stuff but to jump into it and get your feet wet, it's an initial investment of less than $50.

Here's some great intro videos I found on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DB6D82F52BA7608

 

[Zoidbort]

I cannot use electric razors...sensitive skin = road rash on my face
Shaving my head with a single blade would be scary lol...I would look like Jason Voorhees after

 

[FaLLeNAn9eL]

I cannot use electric razors...sensitive skin = road rash on my face
Shaving my head with a single blade would be scary lol...I would look like Jason Voorhees after

Haha. I went from using an electric razor to a standard off the shelf disposable razor to a single blade. It's a nice and steady learning curve. Getting a less aggressive razor or using an adjustable one leaves you with only razor burn to worry about and for that to happen, you would have to be stupid and shave without cream. :smile:

 

[willsgti]

I cannot use electric razors...sensitive skin = road rash on my face
Shaving my head with a single blade would be scary lol...I would look like Jason Voorhees after

Yea, it might be worth a try. Electric razors always beat up my face so I went this route after a friend told me to try it.

I have things from The Art of Shaving. It really doesn't matter if you have a good razor. There are tons of different creams and products that you can try and see what works for you.

I have really found that my skin feels much better and looks a lot better. It does take a little extra time but I believe it really makes a big difference.