Comments on: Quest for the Perfect Blade

By: bbum’s weblog-o-mat » Blog Archive » DE Razor Review: Sharp Stainless

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:04:23 +0000

[...] shouldn’t be surprised that the last blade from the sampler that was new to me would yield some unexpected results (I still have the Merkur to review, but that [...]

By: bbum’s weblog-o-mat » Blog Archive » DE Razor Review: Wilkinson Sword Classic

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:59:45 +0000

[...] of the waste that is the card pack upon which the blade pack was attached (seen here), the Wilkinsons come in a plastic box with each blade wrapped in was paper. The box has a slot for [...]

By: bbum’s weblog-o-mat » Blog Archive » DE Razor Review: Astra Superior Platinum

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:18:37 +0000

[...] As much as I would love to stick with the Derby’s, I shall persevere in my quest for the perfect blade. [...]

By: Joe Moreno

Joe Moreno — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:21:15 +0000

Try replacing shaving cream with Noxzema.

I’ve tried shaving with basic canned shaving cream and I’ve also tried great shaving soap (and a badger hair brush), and various other methods. But, nothing beats using a jar of Noxzema with a cheap (stiff) shaving brush (the expensive badger hair brushes just don’t mix well with Noxzema).

The big secret is, once you’re done shaving, put on another coat of Noxzema and just leave it on your face and wash it off while in the shower. The menthol in the Noxzema has the same effect as gently icing your razor burnt face.

I just used a simple Trac II blade (more blade than that, like three or four, don’t work for me – I can’t get into the “tight” places like under my nose).

Also, shaving in the shower is another great tip too.

By: bbum’s weblog-o-mat » Blog Archive » A Bit of Shaving History…

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:10:07 +0000

[...] my recent over-engineered adventures in shaving, it seemed [...]

By: Darrel

Darrel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:48:07 +0000

I switched to DE shaving a few months ago and couldn’t be happier with the results. I haven’t tried the Feather blades yet, mostly due to the ‘unforgiving’ label they had at the time I started wet shaving. I’m ordering some tonight. I have tried Merkurs (completely underwhelming) and the Derby’s (my current favorite). For cream I use Taylor of Old Bond Street or the Proraso cream. I like the Taylor better.

By: Terje

Terje — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:23:46 +0000

Oh, I forgot: try a jar of Proraso pre-shave cream, both for before and after your shave. It does wonders for giving you a smooth shave and cooling your skin when you rinse with cold water after, great feeling.

By: Terje

Terje — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:21:55 +0000

I can only second the Feather recommendation here. I’ve tried a few of the others in your picture – merkurs are allright, but most of the others feel like they offer no precision at all after trying the Feather blades. They’re sharp so you have to be careful but that’s only a matter of practice.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:41:43 +0000

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By: Papa Joe

Papa Joe — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:36:01 +0000

How ironic that u “discover” the double edged razor.
my first shave was with a Gillette razor. used the Personna also. they were good then too.
used my father’s mug & brush & soap too.
the best shave was from Dominick the Barber of course.
he gave me my first haircut and i continued to go to him even after i was married & living in Brooklyn(he was in the Bronx) Went to him over 30 years.
he used a straight razor that he stropped many times during the shave to keep the razor sharp.