Thread: which disposable

I would like to try a disPOSable, as I am not getting bbs on my neck the problem its most likely technique as I am using pro honed razors and having read Josh's story I think it might be worth trying a feather. But I don't want to drop that kind of money is there another disPosable out there that is comparable but not as expensive.

Either get an old Gillette Tech ($5 in antique shops, but make sure you boil it for 30min, use a toothbrush to get the grime off and give it a good rinse with alcohol before using) or a new Feather Portable ($7.50 shipped from Pauldog on SMF) with some Feather or Derby blades.

I have used a cheap disposable razor from Fromm for a few years. They actually sell one on classicshaving. I am pleased with it and find it as good as the expensive ones. Surprisingly it only rusts where you insert the blade but never to the point of where affects the razor. The blades that are made for the razor are also good (you get about 15 shaves before it gets noticeably dull). For the price, it is top notch.

Just to be clear I am talking DisPOSable blade type straight razor

I'll second jehesq1's nomination for the Fromm. It lacks any elegance; it's pure utility. But you can get a good shave from it. At my local beauty/barber supply shop in the USA, I got the shaver and blades for less than 10 USD. Don't know about its availability in the Emerald Isle though.

Hi I'm new.

Found this for you:
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acata...razor.html#a65

I have a Tondeo for sale that I used before getting a stropping blade, it originally cost me fifty dollars but I will take $25.00 + shipping if you are interested attached is a photo what I like about it is the edges of the blade are protected and help keep you from cuts, they are like training wheels. The shave it gives is great and because of the way it is made I was able to strop the blade to get a extra few shaves on each blade. It's very sturdy.

The size blade it takes is the size of a DE blade but they are called Tondeo TCR Blades here is a link to the blades. http://www.haarshop.nl/default.asp?p...ct_refine_id=0\

Here is a link to a new Tondeo razor.
http://www.haarshop.nl/default.asp?p..._refine_id=152

I picked up a Dovo "Shavette" a couple months ago. It's a disposable straight edge, adn uses half a DE blade. Was out in Las Vegas and stopped by Truffet and Hill. The barber used this razor and got an incredibly close shave. You can pick this up at classicshaving.com too. Hope this helps.

Thanks guys some good tips and links
Has anyone used any of these and a feather? How do they compare.

Paul,

I thought I'd chime in with a couple of thoughts, which are somewhat related to your question.

First, I think the main benefit of switching to the Feather for me was that it "reset my technique," in the words of another member. I had to rethink how I was approaching each area of my face in terms of pressure, angle, number of strokes and passes, etc.

Secondly, the blade is shorter than the straights I had been using. This allowed for some different strokes than what I could manage with a 3" straight blade.

If you got a Shavette and Feather DE blades, that might give you an idea as to whether you might like to invest some more in a disposable blade razor.

I'm back to a traditional straight now, but my Feather holds a cherished place in my heart.

Joshh