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[–] talmoridor-x 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

Shaving is for sissies. What a joke of a sub.

Visit /v/TheBarbarian

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[–] Seventh_Jim 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

It's complex. First off, you won't get as close of a shave, which is better for your skin. The multi-blade cartridges are designed to tug the hair a bit, meaning it snaps below the skin when the blade passes. Good razor angle on a safety should leave the hair flush. Less irritating than having thousands of tiny spears growing back out of your skin.

That said, your razor may not suit your facial contours well, your technique needs time to improve, and theres no such thing as the "best" blade. I recommend trying feathers, but they will cut you. I'm currently using Astras, which I love but the brand is owned by jewlette, so when I run out I'm switching. Merkurs are supposed to be nice, but I never felt clean shaved after using them. Heard good things about Derby. Trying a sample next time I buy blades.

Israeli steel is shit, across 4 different brands I've tried.

The way I was taught is focus on hair reduction, not hair removal. Let shaving become a meditation, not a chore.

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[–] middle_path ago 

Safety razor doesn't feel as close, but I still prefer it. I normally shave my neck/cheeks/soul patch (keeping rest of beard) after the shower every other day.

Keeps me from looking like a bum and very economical.

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[–] Rok_Weiler 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Invest in a straight razor. I've been doing it since high school it takes a bit learn and be sure to be quick clot. When I went to college and spent $35 on a long handle razor and 100 blades. It took me years to get through that pack and I was at a military college so shaving important. I'd suggest getting lathering soaps and a brush, make a meditation out of it, its as therapeutic as cleaning guns.

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[–] ThisNameAlreadyTaken ago 

Safety razor guy myself, but I agree about the meditation aspect of it. I also enjoy cleaning guns.

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[–] ThisNameAlreadyTaken ago 

I am a safety razor user. I have a Merkur heavy handle and I love it. I also love buying something that I know is for life. It will outlive me, easily. I also have a perverse pleasure in not buying those throw-away razor heads that cost so much money. You can use a safety razor maybe up to a week before you swap it out, but it costs like a nickel a shave and it's 100% recyclable steel.

It takes some getting used to. Get a mug and a brush and soap, and learn to soak your face with a hot towel. Your skin will need time to adjust to the new type of razor. As others have said, look at Mantic59's videos and get ready to rumble.

Also be aware that there are 10 million different kinds of razors and soap, and they are all over the map. I have been told that Feather brand will cut your face off and they are so sharp you won't even know it. I myself have never tried them, but I had to try about 5 brands before I found one that suited me. Get an assortment at first.

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[–] lorlipone ago 

I've been told you're not supposed to shave against the grain with a safety razor, but that's the only way I could get a close shave with it. In fact, if you can do that without cutting yourself, it's really really close.

I have a beard now. I honestly miss my shaving routine.

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[–] Phuc_Dat_Bich ago 

Safety razors are fine but disposables work and are plenty cheap. Just don’t buy gillette.

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[–] 16820807? ago 

Safety razors have different levels of angle (aggressiveness it might be called?). Trying different blades may help too but ultimately you will end up with a BETTER shave for a fraction of the cost once you lock it down. Also consider a well groomed (but not too well groomed) beard.