I have been a straight
razor shaver for some time now and am finally making the change over to a Merkur.
As an almost exclusive straight -
razor shaver (safety razor on a busy day), I really enjoy shaving soaps and while I do use a cream as well, I find that the soap lasts that much longer.
Not exact matches
While just a century ago many men still went to the barber for a straight
razor shave, today the wide abundance of varied
razors and electric
shavers makes personal grooming easier than ever.
It goes without saying that open comb
razors like the Mühle R41 are best suited for more experienced wet
shavers as well as those who have thicker whiskers, as the aggressive shave is more likely to result in nicks, cuts, and irritation in an inexperienced hand and on those with sensitive skin.
The first rule is, naturally, to select a good
razor, and the majority of wet
shavers rely on the trusty safety
razor due to its low cost and ease of use.
However, after spending $ 10 on a double edge safety
razor instead of replacing my dead electric
shaver, I decided to splurge and bought an Emmi - Dent Pro toothbrush.
For beginner
shavers I would recommend trying Derby extra
razor blades.
By holding the blade almost perpinduclar to your skin, this
razor actually will become a very mild
shaver.
This two - piece design is favored by many wet
shavers because it is not necessary to handle the blade compared to a three - piece safety
razor.
If it is irritation that caused you to turn to the electric
shaver, be sure to consider trying a safety
razor as well as using a quality shaving cream for sensitive skin and one of the best aftershave balms.
In truth, there is no way that even the best electric
shaver will give you nearly as close of a shave as a high quality single blade
shaver, such as safety
razors and straight
razors (top safety
razors article).
The biggest gripe that I have with this safety
razor is the grip on the handle, especially as a right - handed
shaver.
You may use a safety
razor, a straight
razor or an electric
shaver.
The reason why this safety
razor so popular with beginning wet
shavers is because of how mild and easy it is on your skin.
As far as electric
razors go, you've got the choice between a foil or rotary
shaver, both of which have their own plusses and minuses.
Still, a high quality electric
shaver should last you for quite a few years, and with few continuing costs, they could end up saving you some money in the long run compared to cartridge
razors.
Many of the most popular
razors on the market today fall into this category because most wet
shavers benefit from a good quality medium aggressive safety
razor.
But in truth, most of the safety
razors manufactured today would be considered medium as they provide the best of both worlds and can be targeted at both the experienced and inexperienced DE
shaver.
Weight balance (such as whether a
razor is more head - heavy or handle - heavy) also plays a role, with
razors balanced more toward the head often considered milder
shavers than their handle - heavy counterparts.
With that in mind, I thought I would put together a brief guide about what makes a
razor mild, medium or aggressive and what type and skill level of wet
shaver it's been designed for.
In a «very different approach for the brand,» Gillette said Wednesday that it's introducing lower - cost
razors and beefing up its disposable
shaver collection.
When it comes to the actual shaving technique, there's really no difference between using a safety
razor or any other type of
shaver (i.e., always start off going with the grain, use short smooth strokes, rinse your blade off after each pass, etc.) However, unlike cartridge
razors and electric
shavers, safety
razors don't have a pivoting head, meaning there is a special technique to use them properly.
For all of you wet
shavers with very large hands this might be a good safety
razor for you in your lineup.
Disposables, straight
razors, cartridges, electric
shavers — most every man has his own preference when it comes to his choice of shaving tool.
The safety
razor was invented well over 100 years ago (Gillette patented the first safety
razor in 1901) and for several generations it was the go - to
shaver for most men.
However, old - fashioned safety
razors eliminate all of these problems, as they can provide an incredibly close shave and both the replacement blades and the
shaver itself are quite cheap — making this the easiest, most efficient and most cost - effective shaving method you're likely to find.
Muhle is another well respected name in
razors and their R89 is another favorite amongst
shavers in the know.
Yes, I've used it that long because no other safety
razor, disposable, or electric
shaver gave me as smooth a shave without irritation.
When it comes to how to get the closest shave, your choice of
razor blades will have just as much of an effect on the end result than your choice of
shaver.
The Lord
razors are a nice addition to any shave den.other then handles being lighter then I prefer they are great
shavers.
The safety
razor is perfect for any beginning wet
shaver.
Each type of
razor has its benefits and drawbacks; electric
shavers are great for a quick shave (best electric
shavers), but can be costly and definitely won't give you the closest shave.
The safety
razor with an open tooth comb has been developed specially for practised wet
shavers.
We recommend this
razor for both beginners and experienced wet
shavers alike.
These
razors can provide an incredibly close shave with little to no irritation and are usually the go - to
shaver for those looking for a traditional wet shave.
In fact, the company is so well - known that Merkur has basically become synonymous with safety
razors, which is why you often see these
shavers referred to as Merkur safety
razors.
These were adjustable
razors;
shavers would firmly tighten the cap or knob of the handle for the first pass or two and then loosen the knob about 1/8 of a turn for a closer shave.
While the 41 is recommended for experienced wet
shavers, some men prefer a more aggressive
razor.
They are premium quality, 2 - piece double edge single blade
razors and fully adjustable, allowing the
shaver to change the angle of the blade inside the
razor head by twisting the knob at the bottom of the base to create either a wider or narrower gap between the blade and the safety bar.
The Futur's cutting head allows the
shaver to easily adjust the aggressiveness of the
razor.
This is the Double Edge Safety
Razor is much admired by new and experienced wet
shavers worldwide and who enjoy wet shaving results comparable to the original straight cut throat
razor.
The slant has a reputation as a
razor prone to nicking and cutting the
shaver's face and one meant for the experienced DE user.
Consider purchasing a battery - operated
shaver, which gets the job done and doesn't require a steady hand like disposal
razors do.
Try a battery - operated
shaver first, in order to avoid those nasty
razor cuts.
The best ladies electric
razor for the money is the Panasonic Electric
Shaver, which just happens to be our budget pick.
A great choice, if you're looking for an electric
razor for legs, is the Lavany Ladies Electric
Shaver.
The Braun Silk - epil Electric
Shaver is the best close shave electric
razor that we came across in our research.
There's nothing quite like a good rechargeable
razor, which is why we had to include the ZOOMMATE Ladies Electric
Shaver.
The long - windedly named Remington WPG4020C comes with the full package — a
razor, a
shaver, a trimmer, and even an exfoliator.
Sweater
shavers are genius for pilling, electric
razors that graze the surface of the fabric and remove any bobbles.