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re: Mens shaving and grooming thread. Update post DE shave #1.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:40 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:40 pm to LSU alum wannabe
It cost me 80.00... Had some cheaper that I just couldn't win on eBay but I got this nicer one at a cheaper price than a lot of the buy it now sellers that start at over 100.00. It has the blades as well but I don't think I will use them.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 10:02 am to Farkwad
Well i started out with the razor in the #3 position I will bumped that up to #4 for the next go round.
My other razor is a EJ 89 which I think is a very good razor for the money, but within the first few strokes with the Fat Boy i couldn't believe how much smoother it was on my face. I didn't realize how much my EJ actually tugged on the hairs until I used the fatboy. I was amazed that something as old as the fatboy was it was still a far superior shave than what my EJ had been providing me.
My other razor is a EJ 89 which I think is a very good razor for the money, but within the first few strokes with the Fat Boy i couldn't believe how much smoother it was on my face. I didn't realize how much my EJ actually tugged on the hairs until I used the fatboy. I was amazed that something as old as the fatboy was it was still a far superior shave than what my EJ had been providing me.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:51 pm to TexasTiger
Must be heavier like the Merkur 34C?
Posted on 6/17/14 at 9:10 pm to Farkwad
It has some weight to it for sure.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 8:58 pm to TexasTiger
So heads up to those who have been doing this for a while and may have forgotten, the blades are still dangerous as hell, even if you've become a master. I just hacked my chin pretty good. I wasn't even shaving on the skin. I just slammed the razor up on the skin as I was about to shave against the grain. Never lose focus with such a sharp object.
This post was edited on 6/18/14 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 6/19/14 at 9:41 pm to SwaggerCopter
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Never lose focus with such a sharp object.
What blade were you using? If it was a Feather we can laugh harder at you.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:15 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I'm currently putting together my first safety razor setup.
I'm going with:
Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl saftey razor
Escali razor/brush stand
TOBS Almond Shaving cream
and a badger brush.
Question is: Anyone tried the Escali 100% pure badger brushes vs something like a Edwin Jagger 100% Best badger brush? I've read that Pure vs Best indicates where the hair comes from on the badger and that the Best is a step up from Pure (and that Silvertip is the ultimate). The escali brush is only 12 bucks on amazon but if I'm going to end up with the better brush anyway I'd rather buy it now than later. TIA
I'm going with:
Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl saftey razor
Escali razor/brush stand
TOBS Almond Shaving cream
and a badger brush.
Question is: Anyone tried the Escali 100% pure badger brushes vs something like a Edwin Jagger 100% Best badger brush? I've read that Pure vs Best indicates where the hair comes from on the badger and that the Best is a step up from Pure (and that Silvertip is the ultimate). The escali brush is only 12 bucks on amazon but if I'm going to end up with the better brush anyway I'd rather buy it now than later. TIA
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:42 am to AubieALUMdvm
Look at the long handle EJs. I didnt like how short the handle on my standard length was. The $15 Escali brush will do the trick in a pinch but it's not as nice as any of the EJ brushes
What razors are you going good to try?
What razors are you going good to try?
This post was edited on 6/29/14 at 2:44 am
Posted on 6/29/14 at 7:23 am to AubieALUMdvm
I have the Escali brush got it off amazon for like 11.00. It did shed a bit when I first got it but I has been a good brush and has held up well over the past 6 months.
I would recommend it to anyone looking to put a first time kit together.
I would recommend it to anyone looking to put a first time kit together.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 7:42 am to TexasTiger
I bought a whipped dog brush. Very nice. His silver tip knots are pretty damned good. Mine loses a hair every few shaves but not all the time like my first brush. Was only about 40 bucks too.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 8:02 am to LSU alum wannabe
Just switched to Feather blades from Sharks. Holy frick balls.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 8:45 am to LSU alum wannabe
I just switched to Nivea Sensitive Gel and got some new Gillette Mach 3 Turbo razors. Cost me $9 for everything and it takes me a whole lot less time than setting up my boutique shaving rig at the sink with all of the equipment I spent hundreds of dollars on because I was never content with what I had. I must've bought 7 different brushes alone within 2 years time. No telling how many different soaps, cremes, etc. Razor blades were cheap but boy the rest of that adds up quick.
I just said screw it and went with the old fashioned can of shaving cream and new mach 3s and I couldnt ask for a better shaving experience. It's fast and my skin is smooth as a baby's butt when I get out of the shower. It gives me an extra 8-10 minutes that I can enjoy taking my morning dump and reading on the commode.
I just said screw it and went with the old fashioned can of shaving cream and new mach 3s and I couldnt ask for a better shaving experience. It's fast and my skin is smooth as a baby's butt when I get out of the shower. It gives me an extra 8-10 minutes that I can enjoy taking my morning dump and reading on the commode.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:32 am to AubieALUMdvm
I have an Escali and it is a decent brush for the price - get one and learn and then get a nicer brush later. Keep the Escali for travel.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:33 am to Schwartz
Feather blades are great! Short strokes!
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:40 am to Schwartz
I didn't like the feathers. The sharpness was awesome but they were too rough. Astra SP seem to work really well for me
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:43 am to gmrkr5
First shave with a Feather can be tough. The second with the blade is smoother. Astras are smooth coming out of the pack, but you get one or two less shaves with them than a Feather.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:47 am to Mack
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Mack
Being that you chime in every other page to bash this thread I doubt the validity of this...
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it takes me a whole lot less time than setting up my boutique shaving rig at the sink with all of the equipment I spent hundreds of dollars on because I was never content with what I had. I must've bought 7 different brushes alone within 2 years time.
If you got so far in that you bought 7 brushes you are staying in. You may sell off some of your stuff but going back to cans and Mach 3 exclusively??
I still use a Schick Hydro from time to time. They are just as good as Fusion but a few bucks cheaper.
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