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Michael G · 31-07-2012, 23:00

The blades that suit me best of all are Feathers and I also had good results with ASDA/Tesco own-brand (which I think are Personna made in Israel). When I was new to DE shaving I found Wilkinson Sword very easy to use. Strange how what look like identical pieces of milled steel can be so different to use.

evercloserunion · 31-07-2012, 23:25

Had a shave with a Feather today, was very nice I have to say.

John Divney · 31-07-2012, 23:46

How much are the Personnas in Tesco?

newkie · 01-08-2012, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by evercloserunion

Had a shave with a Feather today, was very nice I have to say.

Funny, having only tried Derby I switch mid-shave to a Feather this morning. Paid particular attention to let the weight of the razor do the work and it came out well. Not sure I'm a convert tho.

kaiserjim · 01-08-2012, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Divney

How much are the Personnas in Tesco?

2.85 for 10 I think.

Michael G · 03-08-2012, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserjim

2.85 for 10 I think.

Remember they will be labelled as Tesco, not Personna.

TheGimp · 07-08-2012, 21:37

Only my fourth DE shave ever today and went with feather blade. Unreal shave, not a single nick in sight. Did three passes and still had to work on the jawline. Swear I have titanium stubble.

Damo2k · 23-08-2012, 11:44

Invested in one of these:

**Gran Hermano** · 25-08-2012, 11:54

spotted on twitter

source · 25-08-2012, 13:05

Tried a feather for the first time yesterday. Nice shave, couple of nicks on the neck. But all round an effortless shave.

Think I'll be retiring the 7 O'Clock greens.

hitemfrank · 25-08-2012, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Gran Hermano

spotted on twitter

Clearly false advertising... Merkur blades aren't sharp at all

John Divney · 26-08-2012, 21:38

My newest acquisition is a NEW long comb head on an Ikon handle and it was the best first shave with a new razor I've ever had. I highly recommend the long comb to people who want to go into open comb territory, it gives a close shave but none of the irritation some of the older open combs have, or new aggressive ones.

Also have to reiterate my love for Shark SS, will be buying two hundred from bestshave soon (just incase), they cost nothing around 6 euro for 100. Best bang for your buck imo.

Bruce7 · 27-08-2012, 11:40

Hi,

I recently got a Merkur Progress and have been DE shaving for about 3 weeks. I have tried the Merkur, Derby, 7 o'clock green, feather, and 7 o'clock yellow blades so far. I think I enjoy it, but I find that my face is always extremely sensitive - delicate even - ever since.

Just touching my shaven skin causes a stinging / burning sensation. I was wearing a dust mask for a while at the weekend while I was doing something, and I found it painful where it made contact with the skin where I had shaved, even though this was in the evening, and I had shaved hours earlier.

Just wondering if this is something I should expect and get used to, or if it is something that will go away over time, or if it is due to poor shaving technique, or inadequate pre or post shave treatments.

I was using just the proraso soap in a bowl and Floid aftershave, but added proraso pre-shave cream this weekend as well as mixing a bit of proraso cream with the soap.

I know this might be sacrilege on this forum, but I'm thinking of going back to cartridge razors - at least for weekdays. As far as convenience, time, ease of use, consistency of results, and post shave comfort go, it's hard to see how DE shaving is a better option at the moment.

Or is this just a novice speaking and a stage of the learning curve that will pass?

Damo2k · 27-08-2012, 11:53

Are you shaving with the grain ?

**Gran Hermano** · 27-08-2012, 11:58

What setting do you have the Progress on? Might be best setting it to just 1 whilst getting used to it. I dont rate Merkur or Derby blades and Feathers might be a tad ambitious starting out.

Dial down the Progress, use zero pressure and a mild blade. Make sure the top of the Progress is on correct (triangle on razor on same side as line on cap). Lather well between each pass.

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31-07-2012, 23:00	#2926
Michael G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 692 Adverts \| Friends	The blades that suit me best of all are Feathers and I also had good results with ASDA/Tesco own-brand (which I think are Personna made in Israel). When I was new to DE shaving I found Wilkinson Sword very easy to use. Strange how what look like identical pieces of milled steel can be so different to use.

31-07-2012, 23:25	#2927
evercloserunion Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dublin/Wexford Posts: 1,851 Adverts \| Friends	Had a shave with a Feather today, was very nice I have to say.

31-07-2012, 23:46	#2928
John Divney Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 197 Adverts \| Friends	How much are the Personnas in Tesco?

07-08-2012, 21:37	#2932
TheGimp Closed Account Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 87 Adverts \| Friends	Only my fourth DE shave ever today and went with feather blade. Unreal shave, not a single nick in sight. Did three passes and still had to work on the jawline. Swear I have titanium stubble.

23-08-2012, 11:44	#2933
Damo2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,778 Adverts \| Friends	Invested in one of these:

25-08-2012, 11:54	#2934
Gran Hermano Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South of Town Posts: 6,283 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Coffee & Tea, Facial Hair & Hats	spotted on twitter

25-08-2012, 13:05	#2935
source Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Luimneach Posts: 3,623 Adverts \| Friends	Tried a feather for the first time yesterday. Nice shave, couple of nicks on the neck. But all round an effortless shave. Think I'll be retiring the 7 O'Clock greens.

26-08-2012, 21:38	#2937
John Divney Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 197 Adverts \| Friends	My newest acquisition is a NEW long comb head on an Ikon handle and it was the best first shave with a new razor I've ever had. I highly recommend the long comb to people who want to go into open comb territory, it gives a close shave but none of the irritation some of the older open combs have, or new aggressive ones. Also have to reiterate my love for Shark SS, will be buying two hundred from bestshave soon (just incase), they cost nothing around 6 euro for 100. Best bang for your buck imo.

27-08-2012, 11:40	#2938
Bruce7 Closed Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 500 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, I recently got a Merkur Progress and have been DE shaving for about 3 weeks. I have tried the Merkur, Derby, 7 o'clock green, feather, and 7 o'clock yellow blades so far. I think I enjoy it, but I find that my face is always extremely sensitive - delicate even - ever since. Just touching my shaven skin causes a stinging / burning sensation. I was wearing a dust mask for a while at the weekend while I was doing something, and I found it painful where it made contact with the skin where I had shaved, even though this was in the evening, and I had shaved hours earlier. Just wondering if this is something I should expect and get used to, or if it is something that will go away over time, or if it is due to poor shaving technique, or inadequate pre or post shave treatments. I was using just the proraso soap in a bowl and Floid aftershave, but added proraso pre-shave cream this weekend as well as mixing a bit of proraso cream with the soap. I know this might be sacrilege on this forum, but I'm thinking of going back to cartridge razors - at least for weekdays. As far as convenience, time, ease of use, consistency of results, and post shave comfort go, it's hard to see how DE shaving is a better option at the moment. Or is this just a novice speaking and a stage of the learning curve that will pass?

27-08-2012, 11:53	#2939
Damo2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,778 Adverts \| Friends	Are you shaving with the grain ?

27-08-2012, 11:58	#2940
Gran Hermano Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South of Town Posts: 6,283 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Coffee & Tea, Facial Hair & Hats	What setting do you have the Progress on? Might be best setting it to just 1 whilst getting used to it. I dont rate Merkur or Derby blades and Feathers might be a tad ambitious starting out. Dial down the Progress, use zero pressure and a mild blade. Make sure the top of the Progress is on correct (triangle on razor on same side as line on cap). Lather well between each pass.