Random: Any traditional wetshavers out there?

bmontgomery87
bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
I've gotten really tired of the razor bumps and crappy shaves I get from disposable razors.
Finally did a little reading and ordered a traditional safety razor with double edge blades.
Pretty excited and wondering if anyone else still shaves the old way?

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  • crystal10584
    crystal10584 Posts: 334
    There's a chain of shops called Floyd's 99... they do traditional barbershop straight razor shaves. I want my honey to get one for the wedding next summer.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I've gotten really tired of the razor bumps and crappy shaves I get from disposable razors.
    Finally did a little reading and ordered a traditional safety razor with double edge blades.
    Pretty excited and wondering if anyone else still shaves the old way?

    My ex-boyfriend did. After he shaved his skin was nice and soft. I loved it. :smile:
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member

    My ex-boyfriend did. After he shaved his skin was nice and soft. I loved it. :smile:

    Awesome. I figure I'm gonna look rough for a week or two while learning.
    But after that it'll be nice to not have razor burn constantly.
  • Vegasboricua702
    Vegasboricua702 Posts: 149
    Gillette Fusion with That Men 3 in 1 body wash for men (shampoo, shave, soap) I use that, and its amazing. I shave everything as well.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I started to use Target's Every Man Jack's shaving cream. I learned that creams work best because foams rely on bubbles which are ineffective (paraphrased and probably incorrect). Anyway...it works great.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Gillette Fusion with That Men 3 in 1 body wash for men (shampoo, shave, soap) I use that, and its amazing. I shave everything as well.

    I've tried the fusion and hydro. They work well, but it gets expensive spending so much on new ones.
    I can get double edge razors for like 15 cents a pop. Hoping this turns out cheaper in the long run.

    Definately not using a traditional razor on my other body parts tho. Sticking with 3 blades for manscaping.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Gillette Fusion with That Men 3 in 1 body wash for men (shampoo, shave, soap) I use that, and its amazing. I shave everything as well.

    I've tried the fusion and hydro. They work well, but it gets expensive spending so much on new ones.
    I can get double edge razors for like 15 cents a pop. Hoping this turns out cheaper in the long run.

    Definately not using a traditional razor on my other body parts tho. Sticking with 3 blades for manscaping.
    I still use the original fusion...a little cheaper than the vibrating ones. Honestly those spook me. I am not the brightest in the morning and I am literally "deathly" afraid I will manage to saw into my jugular with the vibrating one.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    . Honestly those spook me. I am not the brightest in the morning and I am literally "deathly" afraid I will manage to saw into my jugular with the vibrating one.


    agreed. I used it once. I'm always iffy about shaving around my adams apple. It sticks out a lot.
  • Vegasboricua702
    Vegasboricua702 Posts: 149
    Gillette Fusion with That Men 3 in 1 body wash for men (shampoo, shave, soap) I use that, and its amazing. I shave everything as well.

    I've tried the fusion and hydro. They work well, but it gets expensive spending so much on new ones.
    I can get double edge razors for like 15 cents a pop. Hoping this turns out cheaper in the long run.

    Definately not using a traditional razor on my other body parts tho. Sticking with 3 blades for manscaping.

    My razors last me about 2 weeks. So I buy an 8 pack for 25-26 I have razors for 16 weeks! So I go 4 months with out buying razors. Roughly 6 bucks a month. Im a cheapo too, but its quality over quantity my man. I shave my face everyday and my body about every 2 days.

    Just make sure your cleaning the blade properly.
    Have a cup of water and rinse it after every stroke.
    Shave with hot water.
    Dipping your razor in minteral oil with preserve the blades
    Storeing the blade in a 100% dry room tempeture area

    Do that man and I guarantee you that your blades will last you 10-14 days!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member

    My ex-boyfriend did. After he shaved his skin was nice and soft. I loved it. :smile:

    Awesome. I figure I'm gonna look rough for a week or two while learning.
    But after that it'll be nice to not have razor burn constantly.

    Yes, it will look nice. He also used some shaving cream (in a plastic container with a twist off lid, don't remember what is was) and a badger fur brush to whip it up onto his face. Pretty old fashioned, but wonderful.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member


    Yes, it will look nice. He also used some shaving cream (in a plastic container with a twist off lid, don't remember what is was) and a badger fur brush to whip it up onto his face. Pretty old fashioned, but wonderful.

    ordered all that stuff today.
    looking forward to trying it.
    very old school haha
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member


    Yes, it will look nice. He also used some shaving cream (in a plastic container with a twist off lid, don't remember what is was) and a badger fur brush to whip it up onto his face. Pretty old fashioned, but wonderful.

    ordered all that stuff today.
    looking forward to trying it.
    very old school haha

    Awesome! I think it works great, from a females perspective. :love: lol
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