I think I have found the best shave...

"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux) 04/25/2014 at 15:27 • Filed to: None

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For Easter my girlfriend got me an Edwin Jagger safety razor, a brush, bowl and some real deal shave lotion. I am hooked. I have never had such a good shave, even with 3-4-5 blade systems. And the blades for this are dead cheap (the handle wasnt though). Totally not car related, but just thought I would share. Well worth the money. And cheaper than buying 15 bucks worth of blades a month.

Also, not a sponsored post :)

CalzoneGolem > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:30

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I'm lazy.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:30

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I wear a permanent 5 o'clock shadow, because I do not enjoy shaving.

But that is an awesome looking shaver set!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:31

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My buddy has a safety razor and has let me use it before, they are awesome! I really need to pick one up soon.

Jon-o > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:31

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Very fancy! I must agree i got a similar set up for Christmas (no fancy holder though *sad*) . The normal razors and electric ones gave me constant ingrown hairs. Everyone needs a safety razor. Old school, classy and works great

Cixelsyd > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 04/25/2014 at 15:33

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I shave every day because I have to, but if I they ever invent a way to permanently remove hair from a man's face, I'm signing up immediately. I HATE shaving.

The man in the iron mask > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:33

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If it involves beards its car related

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:34

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Yea.

505Turbeaux > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 04/25/2014 at 15:35

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yeah I love the weight of the razor. I hate shaving too, usually just swipe at my face while I am in the shower, but I enjoyed it for once

The man in the iron mask > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 04/25/2014 at 15:35

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I pretty much have lived for years like this. I use a hair trimmer that leaves it excatly that length

505Turbeaux > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 04/25/2014 at 15:35

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haha if I only had it like that dude

The man in the iron mask > Cixelsyd 04/25/2014 at 15:36

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People that hate shaving grow beards

505Turbeaux > Jon-o 04/25/2014 at 15:36

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yeah electric always pulls too much. This one works amazingly well and no ingrown!

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > The man in the iron mask 04/25/2014 at 15:36

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Yup, that's exactly what I do.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:38

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I love my badger brush + shaving soap. I've been meaning to get in on the safety razor game forever, but I just keep forgetting to actually buy one.

Bluecold > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:39

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Bestest shave I ever had was done for me. I sat down and did nothing. I got two passes with a real manual razor. And then I got padded down with aftershave (I could choose my aftershave!)

And since it was in India, I was out 1.5 euro. Brilliant.

The man in the iron mask > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 04/25/2014 at 15:42

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Feels awesome, because it leaves no itchiness, i remember that when i shaved i sometimes got ingrown hairs (as some other comments also mention) and that caused me intchiness and i hate that feeling.

505Turbeaux > Bluecold 04/25/2014 at 15:42

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for 1,5Euro I would let a shaky ex-crack addict shave me and put garbage juice on my face afterwards. You got a deal there

Cixelsyd > The man in the iron mask 04/25/2014 at 15:43

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Lawyers with beards generally don't get hired.

ddavidn > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:43

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Welcome to the DE shaving club! Always happy to have another member. I use a cheap Lord L6 razor and some Voskhod blades. I don't know how anyone could buy cartridges. I can't afford it.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:44

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Ah genetics...when we were kids we all though we would get to that point, little did we know. I dont shave at all, just trim, maybe by the time I am 30 It'll be thick enough for a full blown bear rug..

505Turbeaux > ddavidn 04/25/2014 at 15:44

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yeah no doubt. So much for an inferior product!

ddavidn > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:47

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My face is what I describe as semi-sensitive, and after ripping it to pieces with an electric razor (like my dad told me to) for years, I made the switch, and it's been one of the best things I've ever done. Then I decided to try the fancy cartridge razors, gave myself razor burn and a small cut. Decided not to spend all that money, and have been really happy with this setup for a few years now. Make sure you experiment with different blades and soaps and creams and aftershaves... It can get out of hand quickly, but cheaply. I'm looking forward to menthol season, where I add menthol to everything I use all summer long.

505Turbeaux > ddavidn 04/25/2014 at 15:49

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yeah I have this one, any experience? tis mentholated

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:51

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Why shave when you can have a beard beer holder

505Turbeaux > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 04/25/2014 at 15:52

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good question...I drink too fast for that though. Mmmmm PBR time is coming

The man in the iron mask > Cixelsyd 04/25/2014 at 15:53

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I supposed you work required you to be tidy.

Cixelsyd > The man in the iron mask 04/25/2014 at 15:54

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Yup. Suit and tie most days.

ddavidn > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:54

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Yes, that's a nice classic one. Not quite as comfortable as others, but it is a good solid cream. A couple of favorites right now, though not the cheapest options, are below. I add menthol in the summer.

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/men-product/me…

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bon… (soap, not cream)

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Menthol: http://www.theshavedenshop.com/index.php?_a=p…

This works well for what it does, if you are in need of it. I add menthol to this too. http://www.amazon.com/Anthony-Shavew…

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OkCars- 22k Crossroads > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:55

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no but you shaving kit looks awesome, it has the classic look

505Turbeaux > ddavidn 04/25/2014 at 15:58

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nice thanks for the tips man! I am sure I will experiment with all at some time or another

ddavidn > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 15:59

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Any time.

asindhidude > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:00

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agreed. Cartridge Razor is how I learned initially and it resulted in massive razor burn and ingrowns. Electric didn't help either. Wet shave was the best thing I ever did.

Spoon II > CalzoneGolem 04/25/2014 at 16:00

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Same

BKRM3 > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:02

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Welcome to the club! As you suspected, you'll never go back. Also, this is the truth (and I don't even like coconut):

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asindhidude > Jon-o 04/25/2014 at 16:02

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de is faster too, at least for me.

505Turbeaux > BKRM3 04/25/2014 at 16:03

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ugh, unfortunately the one thing I am allergic to in the world is coconut! God dammit!

cazzyodo > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:06

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My girlfriend snagged me a safety razor for Valentine's day...I don't shave often (I have the face of a high school freshman apparently) but love it when I do. Need to get a brush next...and stand...to complete the routine.

BKRM3 > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:06

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FEAR NOT! Geo. F. Trumper sells that in a bunch of varieties, each of which is nearly (but not quite) as good as the coconut. I've tried every single one. I really liked the "Limes" version as well, I'd rank it second best. The violet is pretty boss too, if you get bored of the Limes. (bet you never thought you'd see "violet" and "boss" in the same sentence)

505Turbeaux > BKRM3 04/25/2014 at 16:07

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I have seen it now! Awesome, thanks for the heads on that stuff, I will check it out!

Bruno Martini > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:08

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I use a merkur handle. I belive it was around 40bux or so. It has a great feel.

Two things I recommend. Stay away from gillete branded blades, they are the russian blades and will cut you something fierce, I think they must have been designed to shave bears and not humans. Secondly dont get the tube version of the proraso, get the tub, it lasts much longer. 1year +. For blades I prefer the astra superior blades. They are I find more precise. Both on amazon. 100 blades of astra cost about 10-12bux shipped, and each blade will outlast a mach 3 blade two to one. Welcome to the world of having a real shave, and none of the bumpiness and roughness you get with the newer style shaving.

ZDMW > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:08

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Nice, I have started using a safety razor as well. The shave is really nice, but what I find even better is as the beard grows back in (I'm way to lazy to shave every day) I don't get any kind of ingrown hairs or anything. I'm about to buy some more blades actually, a friend keyed me onto westcoastshaving.com they have some pretty nice sample packs.

Nibbles > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 16:27

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Welcome to the world of Shaving Like a Man. Fuck multiple blades when one is better anyway!

I'm still using an old Gillette Milord from 1953. Motherfucker is the best piece of art I've ever held up to my face

505Turbeaux > Bruno Martini 04/25/2014 at 16:38

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good now I have a blade suggestion, which was a question of mine. Thanks! Tub style too

505Turbeaux > ZDMW 04/25/2014 at 16:38

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nice Ill check em out!

505Turbeaux > Nibbles 04/25/2014 at 16:39

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Shaving Like a Motherfucking Man...

Leban-eez > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 19:20

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Definitely screenshotting this comment. That was fuckin' funny.

jsmizira > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 21:02

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That's a great looking set. If you have to shave every day this route is the best one. It feels like you just spent big money to shave while not actually loosing money. It's luxury and I will never go back. For what it's worth, I love the "sword" branded blades from Wilkinson and you an buy 200 of them from eBay for something like $40.

The man in the iron mask > Cixelsyd 04/25/2014 at 21:52

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Hmm...

Agrajag > 505Turbeaux 04/25/2014 at 23:50

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Awesome. I was given my grandfather's old Gillette and have used it since. I have his badger brush as well but until I get a nice stand I've been using plain ole Barbasol shaving cream.

facyourmum > 505Turbeaux 04/28/2014 at 20:25

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I made the switch last year I will never go back to king Gillette

lonestranger > Bruno Martini 05/22/2015 at 19:17

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lolwut

Stay away from gillete branded blades, they are the russian blades

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For blades I prefer the astra superior blades.

While I concede that they’re not branded as Gillette, Astras are made by Proctor & Gamble (Gillette’s parent company) in St Petersburg, Russia.

http://www.bruceonshaving.com/2010/09/20/pet…

FWIW I do like Astra Superior Platinums and use them often.