Who still uses a safety razor?

[DiscoStu]

My multi blade razor has a single blade on the back for getting under the nose and doing side burns etc.


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[TrevorBenjamin]

Hi new to the forum had to post on here as I love anything sharp! Iv got a series of cut throat razors some which use disposable blades and some which you sharpen Iv also done a cut throat razor shaving course. But the best thing I bought for shaving was a brush from a bloke called Rod Neep he has an online shop and made my brush to order with the material and hair you desire

 

[Roughcut]

I only use twin blade throw away disposables and squirty can shaving foam.
Although I do find that's miles better than an electric shaver.
Years ago I did have a proper "cut throat razor" shave from a Barber while abroad and I have to say it was as good as I thought it would be.
Best shave ever!

 

[DTR]

I use a safety razor, a gift from Doris. I'm too young to be "still" using one though, I was born well into the Gillette era.

edit: my avatar photo was taken before I got the safety razor, obviously.

 

[DennisCA]

I use one, made in 1959. The blades are way cheaper than modern ones which is the most important point. Also tried my hand at straight razor a few times but I prefer the safety razor.

I looked at the prices of a modern Gillette last week and couldn't believe my eyes. People are getting skinned alive.

 

[paulm]

I use one, made in 1959. The blades are way cheaper than modern ones which is the most important point. Also tried my hand at straight razor a few times but I prefer the safety razor.

I looked at the prices of a modern Gillette last week and couldn't believe my eyes. People are getting skinned alive.

Very much the case Dennis !

The blades I use for my safety razors cost me less than nine pence each and give five good shaves, so less than two pence per shave (leaving aside the cream/soap etc and the initial price of the razor itself).

Don't know the prices of the various cartridge types these days but recall them being ridiculously expensive a few years ago when I last bought some.

Cheers, Paul

 

[t8hants]

The most expensive safety razor on the bay is an eye popping £270.00, but does come with a little stand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Feather-W...893427?hash=item41a9c152f3:g:qs4AAOSwyQtV3Eh9

I wish I a direct connection to this company, but sadly I don't, or I might be quids in!

 

[BearTricks]

Electric for me. The big brand razors are a complete racket. If I didn't have electric I'd probably go for a safety razor.

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[novocaine]

to lazy to sharpen a straight so use a shavette instead. 1 twin edge blade (I like wilkinson sword, although that isn't very cool these days apparantly) does twice the shaves of a safety because you snap it in half. ok that's not quite true, you snap it in half, fit it and shave then lose the other side and have to get a fresh one out. used with oil, it gives the best shave you will ever get. it's brilliant.

 

[Harbo]

A DE blade has two sides so there's really no difference when used in a safety razor and certainly no need to snap in half?
A thread, on another forum, has members claiming they can get 100 shaves from a blade!??

I don't shave every day, if in not going out and change my blade every week so perhaps use it 4 or 5 times.

And yes Wilkinsons are not highly rated on the shaving forums.

Rod

 

[novocaine]

it was said in jest about double the shaves, but that is how you use a shavette, it's a cut throat that takes a disposable blade, you snap the blade in half (very easy to do, leave it in the packet and fold down the middle) fit it in the hilt and lock it in place. (you seem to know shaving so I guess you know this already) yes I'm aware you can get single edge blades, but they tend to cost more, also aware you can get shavette double edge blades, see my point below about shops.
I don't really care if wilkinsons aren't seen as fashionable, I've used most of the others and still find them more than up to the job and I can pick them up in the shop without having to order online or visit a specialist. I did like feathers but didn't get on with astras or derby. have about 400 supermax to get rid of as well, they blunt in 1-2 shaves and aren't that sharp to start with, others rave about them though.

I do have a double edge, funny enough it's a wilkinson sword from 1970 something, clam shell opening all stainless and very nice to use, but I still prefer the shavette (currently using a parker 31r, it's lasting well in comparision to the plastic scaled stuff).

as to 100 shaves to a blade, I assume they are 12 years old and not actually shaving anything off.

I haven't used a multiblade in 10 years, I have an electrical phillips for when traveling as I tend to go hand luggage and you get funny looks with a cut throat. it's hard to believe that there are forums devoted to shaving these days, 10-15 years ago you were looked at funny for even suggesting using anything but a multi blade, now it's a fashion item to have DE, oh how the world changes I guess.

happy shaving.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

One reason razor blades are so expensive - they are apparently the most shoplifted item.

 

[DTR]

Maybe they're shoplifted because they're so expensive........?

 

[paulm]

Maybe they're shoplifted because they're so expensive........?

This way round I reckon :wink:

 

[cutting42]

Another DE razor fan here. Use an Edwin Jagger with Feather blades and Mitchells Wool Fat soap. A convert a couple of years ago and would not use another multiblade and never foam from a can. I do use an electric when travelling but always a pleasure to return to DE when home.

 

[Rockford]

Hi,

I gave up on the modern cartridge razors due to the price and the fact that my preferred Gillette two blade ones were getting harder to get locally compared to the ever increasing bladed, battery operated :shock: ones. Bought a Muhle safety razor and a mixed pack of blades and thoroughly enjoyed using them (and made the money back). Currently sporting the winter plumage as it's cold in the shed, but will probably shave it off when summer (eventually) hits the windswept and barren North :deer

+1 for Proraso soap, although Truefitt and Hill are also good.

Rockford.

 

[Bodgers]

Philips three head electric all the way. Results are great and you can shave anywhere. Can't be bothered with the faffing around with anything else...


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[chippy1970]

I started using a de razor a few years ago. I bought a merkur razor and some feather blades. At first I thought it was great but now I've gone back to Wilkinson swords 5 blade ,what ever it's called. Lasts ages and never cuts me.

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[whiskywill]

What's the best way to sharpen a double edge razor blade? :twisted:

 

[Jonzjob]

Put all razors down 10 years ago, not look back since. Luckily the wife does not like me clean shaven.

I haven't read all this thread, but my OH ain't seen me sans beard. I stopped shaving in 1973 as a Sgt at R.A.F. Brize Norton for my last year in the R.A.F. and I ain't been bare chinned since.

I thought that it was high fashion these daze to be hairy? In fact I thought about shaving mine off and then watch the rest of the herd catch up some 20 years later??

If big G wanted us to be clean chinned he would have stopped the hair growing there init!! #-o #-o