Thread: Uncomfortable shaver to the fold

Hello you all the fellow forum members.


Having been through the electric razors in the 80's, the multi blades in 90's.


A bit of both in the 00's i finally thought back to my father and his butterfly DA razor.


I jumped in with a Merkur 38 Barbers pole some Derby and a selection pack of blades.


Dabbled with pre shave oil and a few different soaps.


Mixed results some better shaves than others still cannot shave everyday and often discomfort even 3 or 4 days between.


Made a huge mistake asking for a Merkur Vision one Christmas that thing was lethal.


Sold on a year later.


Tried a Shavette, that can be harsh.


Then last year Christmas/New year i received one of the Ford & Medley new old stock Straight Razors.


Best shave ever but again not shaving every day and dabble in the goatee and even a beard from time to time.


Have been trying out different blades in the DA again but not having any real success with it.


Trying a 50/50 on the face with the Blue Beards Revenge to see if it reduces growth...:icon_smile:


Must admit im thinking im getting the Vintage straight razor collectors disease purchased 2 in a week...


Hope to learn and if i can support others.

Welcome!

Collecting vintage straights is defiantly an addictive thing. It's nice to know that after trials and tribulations you have found a shave system that works for you. There are along of benefits to shaving with a straight razor. Stick with it and you'll discover the satisfaction of shaving goes beyond avoiding irritation* it's therapeutic

Enjoy your journey- and for the record many of us don't /cant shave every day, it's depending on the person so don't feel bad.... I for one can shave every day with no adverse effects but find that I get a better shave if I go at it every other day.

Hi and welcome. Yes we can support and encourage your addiction and help to create new ones. Good luck. Ed

hello and welcome. what are your two new razors?

Pete

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

So i had the New Ford and Medley From my Good Lady Wife with Ebony Scales.

I Have Purchased...

A.. 6/8 George and Butler... Arrived

A.. Friedrich Ern & Co. Sir Isaac Newton... Awaiting

A.. Since my intro post i have also Purchased A Carl Friedrich ERN i think... Es-Ex... Broken Scales and awaiting also.

nice collection

check out the member services in the classifieds to get them shave-ready for you

Looking closer at the George and Butler that has some chips to the edge... Darn it.

Pics help :<0) hmmm taking out chips....another learning curve and HAD developing stage.

If you didn't live on the south pole I might come over and help you out .

JD, modify your bio so it shows were you are and you might be surprised how many members are near you and are willing to help you. Mentors are everywhere and might just be one near you for a one on one session and razor honing. Good luck and enjoy.

It sure is addicting, I picked up two from the antique shop and two days later added a couple more from eBay... That was yesterday.... Welcome!