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An appeal to the shaving gods....

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,508
    Gotta day that, while I don’t have much experience wet shaving, it’s hard to imagine anything shaving more nicely than the Rockwell 6S. Closest shave I’ve ever had (even on my head!).
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,222
    I’d go with this. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • lentsboy007
    lentsboy007 Posts: 416
    I feel like a loser , I’ve been using a cheap Merkur from Walmart for years. Just started using Cremo lately , it’s good stuff.  No way I could get a $200 razor on my salary, but u guys make me curious.  DE is the way to go for sure , economically and performance wise. 18 years of shaving misery with cartridge razors , I have sensitive skin so the water was red when I would get done .  Discovered DE 5 years ago, I wish someone had shown me the way since day 1. My son is 9, and I look forward to putting him on the right track right away. 

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Foghorn said:
    I’d go with this. 
    I had to shave my face with that "kit" once. Never again. I now always double check my shave bag to make sure I didn't forget my razor before leaving for a trip.
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Ive shaved my eyebrows off before by forgetting to burp my large when opening the lid. Wonder if it would work as good for my  beard and hair.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,222
    @DMW, that's the position I found myself in this weekend.  I was on vacation and only shaving every other day (2 shaves over a 4 day weekend) so I figured I could tolerate it - and I did.  But it was far from ideal.  I'm hoping that this experience will make it so that it will be a long time before I forget my toiletries bag again...

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Foghorn said:
    I'm hoping that this experience will make it so that it will be a long time before I forget my toiletries bag again...
    I never leave my home without at least one razor, a lather bowl, soap and a brush. You never know when an emergency shave may pop up. 

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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
    SGH said:
    etherdome said:
    @SGH,  This may be an ignorant question but..... if I currently have a multi blade system like Mach 3 or Quattro and switch to one of these “nice” razors that only have a single blade, do I have to make several passes with the “nice razor to get a super close shave? I’m only asking because I watched a video of a guy reviewing the Parker variant who basically shaved 3 times in one shaving . Once set on 5, once on 2.5or 3 , and once on 1. Re-lathering each time.  I hope not . I’m intrigued , but don’t have time for shaving to be a 20 plus minute process!!!!!
    In a nutshell, no. One pass with a good DE razor will give you a DFS (damn fine shave). When you see folks making several passes, they are usually trying to get a BBS (baby butt smooth) shave. 
    And just to clarify, one pass with a feather blade (in a DE) results in a materially closer shave than a single pass with a Mach 3 razor - that’s my experience at least. 
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    I find that prep has more to do with a close shave than one razor blade versus another. I shave in the shower. I scrub my face and beard with shampoo and a cotton cloth. The hot water and shampoo softens things up in a big way. I use King of Shaves gel or Cremo after that, and shave with a multi blade disposable razor. I can't imagine getting a closer shave without removing a layer or two of skin in the process.
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • scdaf
    scdaf Posts: 177
    Nearly 50 years with a full beard and a hairy head.  I probably spend 10 minutes every other month on hair maintenance.

    I don't exfoliate either...
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,222
    scdaf said:
    Nearly 50 years with a full beard and a hairy head.  I probably spend 10 minutes every other month on hair maintenance.

    I don't exfoliate either...
    Manicure/pedicure?

    mustache wax?


    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,131
    Hump de Bump 
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  • MrCookingNurse06
    MrCookingNurse06 Posts: 118
    Awesome thread!

    Enjoyed reading it. I use a DE safety and enjoy it and the process. 

    Also really enjoy Sinatra Lennon on YouTube. 
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,184
    I hate shaving... but after going covid to actually have a beard I hate that as well.   Mind you it took 6 months to get "the beard" filled in but 2 years was enough.

    Anyway
    I bought the Philips One Blade so I could keep my "beard" trimmed when I had it.  After shaving I just used a 1 guard and basically looked like I had 1 day stubble.  I broke that guard and got a new set and this one came w basically a zero.  For me I can go 3 or 4 days minimum using it while at home.  When I hit the road and see customers I use Gillette Sensor Excel blade and shave every other day.

    *Apparently the blades seem to finally be discontinued so I may need to buy 50 of them which I will then bequeath to one of my children.
    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,508
    Think I’ve now bought five 6S razors. Use one every day on both face and head. Last fall, I started developing unexplained irritation after my shaves (I suspect it was environmental, with big changes in temp and humidity). No sweat for the 6S; I simply went from my favoured #3 plate to a #2, and all is well again. Have stayed with the #2 thus far.

    The only thing I’m tempted to try now is the Henson titanium model (Ti22). But I’m so happy with the 6S that I’m apprehensive.

    Either that, or I’ll give the Denka No Hoto knives a go, as this fellow did. https://youtu.be/u8bQf0SnCVI?si=OSdNshR669dTQ81l 🙃
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,131
    xfire_ATX said:
    I hate shaving... but after going covid to actually have a beard I hate that as well.   Mind you it took 6 months to get "the beard" filled in but 2 years was enough.

    Anyway
    I bought the Philips One Blade so I could keep my "beard" trimmed when I had it.  After shaving I just used a 1 guard and basically looked like I had 1 day stubble.  I broke that guard and got a new set and this one came w basically a zero.  For me I can go 3 or 4 days minimum using it while at home.  When I hit the road and see customers I use Gillette Sensor Excel blade and shave every other day.

    *Apparently the blades seem to finally be discontinued so I may need to buy 50 of them which I will then bequeath to one of my children.
    You’ll be like Elaine from Seinfeld with her sponges. 
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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    Scotty-like your style in razors & crème.  I shave with Rex Envoy DE. And lather the Taylor of old bond street Sandlewood crème, with a feather blade, Shave every other day (let skin heal), and get 4 shaves out of a feather blade.  3 passes for BBS!  Ts all about the lather buddy!
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    littlerascal56 said:
    Scotty-like your style in razors & crème.  I shave with Rex Envoy DE. And lather the Taylor of old bond street Sandlewood crème, with a feather blade, Shave every other day (let skin heal), and get 4 shaves out of a feather blade.  3 passes for BBS!  Ts all about the lather buddy!


    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,184
    DoubleEgger said:
    xfire_ATX said:
    I hate shaving... but after going covid to actually have a beard I hate that as well.   Mind you it took 6 months to get "the beard" filled in but 2 years was enough.

    Anyway
    I bought the Philips One Blade so I could keep my "beard" trimmed when I had it.  After shaving I just used a 1 guard and basically looked like I had 1 day stubble.  I broke that guard and got a new set and this one came w basically a zero.  For me I can go 3 or 4 days minimum using it while at home.  When I hit the road and see customers I use Gillette Sensor Excel blade and shave every other day.

    *Apparently the blades seem to finally be discontinued so I may need to buy 50 of them which I will then bequeath to one of my children.
    You’ll be like Elaine from Seinfeld with her sponges. 
    Truth- I just bought a 10 pack yesterday then I'll evaluate my inventory.
    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

    Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
    Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting.  The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. 
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,508
    @littlerascal56 - I very occasionally skip a day of shaving and find that it actually has the opposite effect on skin healing for me. I tend to get more cuts after I’ve skipped a day and they are then aggravated on subsequent days when I resume the daily shaving. YMMV. 

    Recently read a few articles touting the virtues of shaving with cold water rather than hot. The theory is that the cold water tightens the skin, making it less tender and susceptible to cuts. I tried it a few months back out of curiosity, but can’t say that I have a verdict with such a small sample size. 
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