What kind would you recommend? Another question I have is, what is the different between a standard safety razor, like a “Parker 90r” and an adjustable razor like a “Merkur Futur”? Are the adjustable models that much better? I know that’s a lot of questions, but any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx! Related Discussions [...]
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Mon, April 26 2010 » Safety Razors » 1 Comment
I want to buy a double edge safety razor for my boyfriend. He already has a badger hair brush and lather kit, but I need to know the difference in the straight and open edge razors. Any recommendations? Related Discussions
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Fri, April 23 2010 » Safety Razors » 2 Comments
First time shaving with a Merkur safety razor – Part 1 My First Shave With A Merkur Safety Razor – Part 2 Related Discussions
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Thu, April 22 2010 » Safety Razors » 24 Comments
The replacement heads for those multi-blade razors are just so pricey. Related Discussions
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Tue, April 20 2010 » Safety Razors » 5 Comments
NOTE: I’m demonstrating these techniques with no blade in the razor! Don’t try this unless you’ve lathered up! See my blog at mantic59.blogspot.com for program notes Related Blogs
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Mon, April 19 2010 » Safety Razors » 25 Comments
I use an old safety razor because I wanted a better shave and got tired of paying the silly high prices for multiple blades, and I’d like to make the blades last as long as possible. I’ve heard that most of the blade breakdown happens as a result of rusting in the micro-breaks in the [...]
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Sun, April 18 2010 » Safety Razors » 2 Comments
I would like to try shaving with an old fashioned metal safety razor, like a Merkur. The kind that uses a double edged blade, not a cartridge. I would like to see the razor before I buy it, if possible, rather than ordering one online. Related Blogs
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Thu, April 15 2010 » Safety Razors » 1 Comment
I find the electric razor a little slow so I’ve decided to switch to a safety razor. I was wondering, how long must I change the razor cartridge? Does the razor cartridge rust? How to tell if it rusts? Also, should I use shaving cream, shaving foam or shaving gel? Related Blogs Podcast Episode 1: [...]
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Wed, April 14 2010 » Safety Razors » 4 Comments