I have always been using multi-blade Gillette razors and a fairly middle-of-the-range electric shaver. Recently however, I purchased a starter-kit with a double-edged traditional razor. Now, shaving has always been a dreary affair for me, but when I started shaving with proper equipment, I have started to experience a certain joy with my shaving ritual. The feel of shaving with a traditional razor is something every man should experience, it is so much nicer. The cost alone makes the change well worth it. Gillette blades are ridicolously expensive, and I have had to change them frequently to avoid 'pulling' and the rash that comes with it. Even after 8 days of shaving, the blade of the traditional razor feels sharp enough to deal with my pretty thick hairs.
Included in the set I bought was a M?hle R89 razor, Proraso shaving cream and after shave and a Proraso shaving brush. I also added a couple of packs of Feather razors which are brutally sharp (experienced the bad way, but practice makes perfect!)
I'm still getting to grips with this style of shaving but I am loving it. I'm looking forward to experimenting with different soaps and shaving creams, as well as learing how to make that perfect lather.
I'm waiting for my new shaving mug to arrive, feels a bit tacky to be using a coffee mug.
Included in the set I bought was a M?hle R89 razor, Proraso shaving cream and after shave and a Proraso shaving brush. I also added a couple of packs of Feather razors which are brutally sharp (experienced the bad way, but practice makes perfect!)
I'm still getting to grips with this style of shaving but I am loving it. I'm looking forward to experimenting with different soaps and shaving creams, as well as learing how to make that perfect lather.
I'm waiting for my new shaving mug to arrive, feels a bit tacky to be using a coffee mug.