Your Razor Choice (for the partially or fully bald-faced)

[Peter Crowe]

I am afraid I am sadly conventional and normally use a Gillette Mach 3, and their shaving gel for everyday use. However, if I am getting ready to go to a special event, (later in the same day/evening) and am a bit flush I enjoy going to a proper barber and getting the treatment with hot towels, traditional shaving soap, and then shaved with an open razor. I have also previously tried the traditional double sided safety razor but was never satisfied with the result. I dislike electric shavers, because I don't feel really clean shaven after using one.

[Standard]

These guys have a pretty good selection. http://www.smallflower.com/men/razors
If you happen to be in downtown Chicago they have a store called Merz Apothecary at the Palmer House.

Since I sport a full beard I only shave a few times a week to keep my neckline trimmed up. I use an old double edged saftey razor that I used back in the early 80's, but which is much older than that. I get blades at Walmart or Walgreens, but sometimes you have to hunt for them. Some days I shave dry, and somedays use shaving cream. I don't use my mug, soap and brush much since there really isn't room in our bathroom to store it.

[Matty Ross]

In my opinion, shaving is the worst habit mankind has ever adopted. NO razor will ever touch this face again.

[thescot]

I always shave in the shower, and I recommend it. You can use the mug and brush nicely there.

for a blade, I use a Mach 3 or something like that. The baldes are not cheap, but I get a lot more than 3-4 shaves out of one, and my beard is not paticularly light. I can use on e for 3-4 weeks, and I shave almost everyday.

[MikeS]

I use Fusion blades. They are expensive but last longer than other disposable blades i've used. They also give me the best shave. I shave my head with them and never cut myself even when i've been in a hurry and got kind of reckless with them. Considering I used to pay $10 a month for a haircut, that money now goes to buying blades so price isn't quite as bad.

[Lyle1]

I use cartridge blades in a nicely weighted pistol grip style handle that I bought from Caswell-Massey, years ago. I am still using cartridges that I bought in a jumbo pack at a club store several years ago,so I have no idea what model they are; I am almost through the lot of them, and I am anxious to try some of the newer cartridges.

[KiltedGunn]

I'm with Jim (thescot), shave soap and a badger hair brush in the shower with the Gillette Mach 3.

But I didn't like their handles, so I made my own out of Elk antler!

http://www.blue-linedesigns.com/Blue...cessories.html

Sorry for the website link, I can't seem to figure out how to post an individual pic from the site! My set is the pic at top right.

[Ryan Ross]

I reccomend an acetylene torch. You'll get used to the smell eventually.

[mull]

So I am a straight razor guy. It takes a few extra minutes, but its worth it. Try looking at the badger and blade forum if you are interested in all things related to traditional shaving. There is also a website for guys who want a cheap, used straight to learn with, called whipped dog razors.
Joe

[xman]

Here is my 1860's Wade & Butcher refurbished with desert ironwood scales.
I've got a few other straight razors but this one is easy to hone and handle and shaves like a hot knife through butter.



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