Anyone using double edge razors?

Corey · 02-26-2009, 04:41 PM

I'm on my last cartridge for my Gillette Fusion. So, instead of paying the 10 or 12 bucks for 4 cartridges, I've sprung for a double edge razor. I've read some good things about them, but was wondering if anyone here was using one. If so, what kind, and what blades are you using?

smileyman · 02-26-2009, 04:51 PM

I am on the Gillette right now cause they had good coupons! But I will gladly cut my face with almost anything...The Gillette shave gel rocks BTW.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-26-2009, 05:25 PM

Well, you know I am.
A few of the more popular brands are:

Derby Extra
Gillette 7 o'clock 'SharpEdge' (yellow box)
Gillette Platinum (aka. 'Blue Swedes')
Israeli Personnas
Crystals (similar to the Personnas)
Feather

Check out the blade sampler packs from West Coast Shaving.
That's how I got started.
You'll want to stick with one type of blade for a few weeks to get your technique down and then try different types to see what works best with your razor.
Speaking of which... what DE did you end up getting?

the chi · 02-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Im curious, (and lazy) what exactly is this doule edged razor phenom? Laymans terms...

Adeptus_Minor · 02-26-2009, 05:46 PM

Simply put... sometimes, despite marketing, old things are still better than new.
Though 3, 4, 5, eleventy-dozen blades in a cartridge might slice through a 3 day growth like a hot knife through butter, it isn't necessarily giving you a comfortable shave. Also, a lot of people (myself included) have issues with ingrown hairs because of the whole "lift and cut" method.
Or, to hear it a bit more eloquently put, consult Mantic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG1d...BA7608&index=6

the chi · 02-26-2009, 05:51 PM

Interesting, thanks for the tutorial!

I wonder if I should look into getting one for my legs...mmmm....

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02-26-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Well, you know I am. A few of the more popular brands are: Derby Extra Gillette 7 o'clock 'SharpEdge' (yellow box) Gillette Platinum (aka. 'Blue Swedes') Israeli Personnas Crystals (similar to the Personnas) Feather Check out the blade sampler packs from West Coast Shaving. That's how I got started. You'll want to stick with one type of blade for a few weeks to get your technique down and then try different types to see what works best with your razor. Speaking of which... what DE did you end up getting? __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.” Last edited by Adeptus_Minor; 02-26-2009 at 05:32 PM..

02-26-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Simply put... sometimes, despite marketing, old things are still better than new. Though 3, 4, 5, eleventy-dozen blades in a cartridge might slice through a 3 day growth like a hot knife through butter, it isn't necessarily giving you a comfortable shave. Also, a lot of people (myself included) have issues with ingrown hairs because of the whole "lift and cut" method. Or, to hear it a bit more eloquently put, consult Mantic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG1d...BA7608&index=6 __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”