Feathers are next in my combo pack to try. My razor is a Merkur adjustable of some flavor or another. I'll try dialing it down to the least aggressive setting and give it another whirl. Thanks!Originally Posted by Doomstein
Feathers are next in my combo pack to try. My razor is a Merkur adjustable of some flavor or another. I'll try dialing it down to the least aggressive setting and give it another whirl. Thanks!
I just bought a GEM Micromatic SE and Gilette Tech DE razor today for under five smackers at an estate sale!. I got some NOS Personna DE razor blades to boot and gave the Gilette a whirl already; decent shave for the first time, but I'm gonna need to hone my skills...but hell, its better than payin' for the M5 Magnum blades I've been using!
All it takes is a little practice. My shaves have drastically improved in only about 6 attempts at it. Most people apply too much pressure at first. The weight of the razor is enough pressure by itself, so a very soft touch is all that's needed. Getting the right angles every time is a bit tough, but that too will come with practice.
A good skin-nourishing aftershave is worth its weight in gold, I found out.
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...Where did you get that hat, where did you get that tile? Isn't it a nobby one and just the proper style! I should like to have one just the same as that. Whereever I go they'd shout "hello, where did you get that hat?..."
"Not Yet Published" - My Writing and History Blog
The Gilette Tech is probably the best three piece DE razor for beginners. It's not an aggressive razor and is quite forgiving. Also very easy to clean compared to one piece and adjustibles. Of course if you wanted to switch to a one piece DE there's always the Gilette Superspeed, which yours truly learned to shave with! : D
also, the Gillette Knack was one of their last ones built. Great gentle razor and very reasonably priced.
The Gem Micromatic is my favorite razor. It's considered an aggressive shaver but I love it.
Agreed. A little practice will provide some of the best shaving to be found today. Many people coming from using modern razors talk about applying too much pressure at first. This is no doubt due to the difference in razor quality, angle, etc.
I still fail to see the logic in how more pressure is needed to shave with these silly modern razors.
If you need to three to five blades and additional pressure on the blade to shave, something ain't right!
Well said.
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For the last two years I've been using aloe vera with lidocaine instead of aftershave. It's great for the skin, refreshing, doesn't sting, smells great, and one bottle lasts forever.
Last edited by Jish1969; 07-08-2012 at 08:46 PM.
I ahve two questions (see post #23 for my pics):
1) My razor is 'adjustable' in that I can dial 1-9 the blade angle. What is this for and how does it work?
2) My little stropper box had leather strips on each roller to sharpen the blade.I may need to replace the leather on one roller, can I use any leather strip? Or is there a special leather that gets used?
Mike
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