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03-02-2015, 04:24 PM #1
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Thanked: 2027Is the blades,sharks are terrible.JMO
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03-02-2015, 04:27 PM #2
Agree with Pixelfixed on Sharks!
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03-02-2015, 04:28 PM #3
If I get a used vintage safety razor I do a wash with scrubbing bubbles and a tooth brush. If it is my razor I just rinse under the tap after a shave. So far so good.
I've not used shark blades, but Gillette Blue, Gillette Platinum, Feather, Derby, all good IME.Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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03-02-2015, 04:35 PM #4
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Thanked: 433I would also guess it's the blades. Try getting a sample pack so you can try a few different ones. It could also be the soap/cream or to much pressure (if you are new to this)
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03-02-2015, 04:44 PM #5
You do not need to disinfect new razors. As rodb stated, buy a sampler pack and give each blade a try for a few days. If that doesn't work, try a new shaving cream. I may be best to start with a non scented soap formulated for sensitive skin until you find a blade that you like.
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03-04-2015, 04:13 AM #6
That's funny! I don't have experience with any other blades because I use straights almost exclusively unless I'm away from home but when I do use a blade for my shavette it's those exact Shark blades from amazon and I have no problems at all. I only do 1 pass with them because I find if I do two I will get a wicked razor burn! I am not endorsing the blades and I would listen to your advice if I needed blades because clearly you guys are the experts! So OP if the Shark blades aren't working for you try something else.. nothing is worse then not enjoying your shave because that's the point of wet shaving.
Ps. If you're worried about disinfecting your blades you can buy a small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol at a Dollarama for $1.25 (assuming you're in Canada from the link to amazon.ca) There are tons of places that sell it and then just give the blade a few sprays when it's in your DE and rinse it off under hot water.Last edited by s0litarys0ldier; 03-04-2015 at 04:20 AM.
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03-04-2015, 08:52 AM #7
If you're new to DE shaving, I'd suspect your technique. Making a proper lather, prepping your face, knowing your beard direction, not using too much pressure, all those kinds of things. Watch Mantic59's videos on YouTube.
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03-04-2015, 02:53 PM #8
Sharks are my Go-To blades, love them,,, never had a problem with any of them & I get "5" great shaves out of each blade.
The only blade I like better is Feather,,,
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03-04-2015, 08:07 PM #9
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03-04-2015, 10:08 PM #10
I get five nice shaves,, once pushed it to '8", but the shaves declined after "5".
I use only vintage Gillette's,, in the fall , I'm going to order a new modern DE razor, to see what they are like.