Thread: The Mach Delivers ?!

6th shave same as 5th, very smooth and with only slight sting of the alum. It looks like the cartridge might last awhile as it does not seem to be getting any worse. Apparently the irritation of the 4th shave was entirely to do with the MWF + Trumper's sandalwood skin food combo. The Proraso for sensitive skin with green tea and aloe is really scoring marks across the board. I am actually very suprised that after 6 3 pass shaves the cartridge is still shaving practically irritation free.

Hope I can remember how to str8 shave once this episode is through. I have had more then enough time to fine up all my razors and have even started working on a bag full of ebay restores: 3 18xx's W&B, a Joseph Rogers, a Pipe, a ShurEdge, a Turner, and a Plas.

On a side note I have recently found some really great micro-fiber towels that are perfect for the pre-shave face soak...

Spa at Newport Ultra-Microfiber Fantasy Facial Washcloths 7 pack. Made in Korea. - Microfiber Waffle Weave Wash Cloth with Satin Edge 11" x 11"

Get a stack of the white and simply folding them in half they are the perfect size, super soft, hold lots of water, and clean and dry easily.

This seems really silly when I actually type it out, but even if I got a better shave out of a cartridge razor, I'd still use a straight or double edge. It just makes shaving so much more enjoyable!

Originally Posted by conroygc

This seems really silly when I actually type it out, but even if I got a better shave out of a cartridge razor, I'd still use a straight or double edge. It just makes shaving so much more enjoyable!

I totally agree... I am just curious about the economics and quality of shave arguments. In any case, DE is clearly a more economic shave for the same level of quality. The additional gear you need for a straight to maintain the edge vs the purchase of DE blades over your entire life is probably a wash or bent in favor of DE since a years worth of the best blades cost about $10 but HAD, BAD, RAD, (is) SAD and all it's iterations is the real devil

Originally Posted by groovyd

I totally agree... I am just curious about the economics and quality of shave arguments. In any case, DE is clearly a more economic shave for the same level of quality. The additional gear you need for a straight to maintain the edge vs the purchase of DE blades over your entire life is probably a wash or bent in favor of DE since a years worth of the best blades cost about $10 but HAD, BAD, RAD, (is) SAD and all it's iterations is the real devil

Unless you use a shavette? then it's the same cost as the DE I'd think....