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Just checked out Mensbiz, ill definitely be using them in the future. They have great stuff and prices are competitive to overseas stores.

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19 year old baby-faced, non-frequent shaver checking in.

Welcome, from a fellow baby-faced once a week shaver (stubble trimmer, to be specific :P)....however I'm 25 next month LOL

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used to be a once a week shaver. One month @ Kappoka changed that.....

Think I need a new saftey razor, at times when i shave the head becomes a little loose and I have to tighten again. Probably not the best thing if the blades are wobbling around

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need to venture out of wasteland more. great thread.

currently using shick quattro from the jawline down. wahl trimmer for the rest. I find it best to jump out of the shower, dry off and get to shaving, especially because my facial hair has a whorl on my right cheek and every direction is against the grain lol.

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19 year old baby-faced, non-frequent shaver checking in.

Welcome, from a fellow baby-faced once a week shaver (stubble trimmer, to be specific :P)....however I'm 25 next month LOL

Ma man! I shave once a week- fortnight depending on mood. By the end of the fort

Night, I'm just reaching the itchy stage. :P

Just using a Mach III at present but have always wanted a proper razor and didn't know where to start. This thread helps heaps. Thanks heaps for all the info everyone!

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It's just your face man, you can grow another.

When your putting a blade to your face it just doesn't seem as easy as that lol

Go slow and don't push too hard lol

OK, gave it a crack yesterday. It's much harder than it looks!

I used the following;

  • Merkur 34c
  • Astra Stainless Blade
  • Omega Badger Brush
  • Proraso Sensitive Shave Soap
  • Ceramic bowl for lather

The Merkur - I liked the look of it and it was pretty easy to load with the 2 piece design.The weight was good, not heavy and not light, felt well weighted. But its very short compared to the normal Gillette/Shick commercial stuff so it felt a little uncomfortable in the hand at first. I think it will take some time getting used to the small handle, especially after years of long handle use.

The Astra blades I cant really comment on as they were the first I tried. Not as sharp as I thought but my technique is crap so cant blame them just yet.

The soap - struggled to get a good lather using a bowl but probably not the soap but just me again. But the soap left my face feeling very dry afterwards and really had to use a balm to 'moisturise' it. I'll try the cream next as not keen on the dry feeling it left afterwards.

First impression of 'wet shaving' - its pretty hard! I knicked myself a fair bit (probably 3 or 4 bleed spots!) but my growth is very tough and combined with not the best lather and poor shaving technique it was bound to happen.

Now I realise why this isn't for everyone. Its a lot of effort to shave with so much to do and it feels like starting all over again. The technique is completely different to your Mach 3 shave and it takes longer.

But shaving now seems like more of a hobby now and almost fun as opposed to a chore and that is what I think makes this appeal to many people.

My wife laughed and me and said its a lot of effort for a shave when you have to do it all again very soon... hhmm. But I'll stick at it and get better!

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I was the same first time around, couldnt get a good lather. I thought it was the cream but it was just my technique.

Now with the smallest amount of cream I can get a good lather which will last for 3 passes and then some. As you practise you will find your trouble areas and you will know how to change your style to get a good outcome.

My last shave was perfect and only took 5 mins :)

It will just take you a few goes to get used to it.

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great report! =)

How do safety razors go with facial irregularities?

I have a fairly small mole type thing on my lip (think about pimple size thats ready to blow)

Would i be likely to take the top off every time i shave?

Cartridges seem pretty good at just flowing over the top of it with no drama.

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Not sure on the mole thing but I guess a razor is a razor, if it doesnt cut with the normal stuff it shouldn't cut with the safety stuff either.

I'm getting a decent lather now that I have worked out what is too dry and too wet.

Also the blade makes a massive difference, the feather literally sliced me everywhere, where as the son of rajab was sharp enough to cut nicely but not tear your face off.

Bought some pre-shave oil from Somersets just to aid with the process. Seems to have helped a little.

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