razor blades

Mrcaramelchoc · 21-10-2019 7:03pm #1

any offers on razor blades? the boots ones are normally good but any will do.

Vudgie · 25-10-2019 1:04pm

I have found the best prices for Gillette is generally amazon.co.uk

roycorcaigh · 25-10-2019 1:05pm

get the lidl cien 5/shark better than any and cheap as chips

Mrcaramelchoc · 25-10-2019 2:14pm

roycorcaigh wrote: »

get the lidl cien 5/shark better than any and cheap as chips

I think i tried lidl blades years ago and they cut the face off me.might give them one more try they could have improved.

corks finest · 26-10-2019 1:01am

roycorcaigh wrote:

get the lidl cien 5/shark better than any and cheap as chips

Not as good as they were though,,used last longer I think

whampiri · 27-10-2019 8:22am

Buy yourself a safety razor. You'll recoup the initial outlay in less than 6 months vs the mach 3 rubbish. After that you'll be shaving for about 20c a week max!

zweton · 28-10-2019 1:52pm

whampiri wrote: »

Buy yourself a safety razor. You'll recoup the initial outlay in less than 6 months vs the mach 3 rubbish. After that you'll be shaving for about 20c a week max!

Can you recommend a good beginners safety razor to try out?

whampiri · 28-10-2019 4:58pm

zweton wrote: »

Can you recommend a good beginners safety razor to try out?

To be honest, it's not the razor, it's the blades and taking your time. This is what I use
https://www.shaving.ie/products/the-basic-essentials-safety-razor-starter-kit.html

Blades last about 3 shaves.

Sleeper12 · 28-10-2019 5:00pm

Vudgie wrote:

I have found the best prices for Gillette is generally amazon.co.uk

I've bought this way myself before but The rise in sterling makes them less attractive

Professor Genius · 28-10-2019 5:02pm

whampiri wrote: »

To be honest, it's not the razor, it's the blades and taking your time. This is what I use
https://www.shaving.ie/products/the-basic-essentials-safety-razor-starter-kit.html

Blades last about 3 shaves.

Yeah. That’s true. Astra blades cost €8 for 100 so essentially a years worth. Takes about 60-70 euro to get set up for safety shaving then costs are minimal.

drunkmonkey · 28-10-2019 5:20pm

The green astra I reckon are the best tried a few different brands.
Wouldn't bother with the starter set.

You need...
A pack of astra blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/100-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades-carton.html
Muhle Razor of your choice https://www.shaving.ie/brands/Muhle.html
Alum Block (this is essential for anyone that shaves unless you want toilet paper stopping any blood) https://www.shaving.ie/products/bloc-osma-alum-block-post-shave-treatment.html
Taylor of old bond street, any flavor you like eg https://www.shaving.ie/products/taylor-of-old-bond-st-eton-college-shave-cream.html

Do yourself a favor and shave after a hot shower. It's the way to go and you'll save a fortune and get a way better shave to boot. I'd be afraid to use a Gillette at this stage, way too many blades for my liking.

NewClareman · 28-10-2019 5:29pm

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

I think i tried lidl blades years ago and they cut the face off me.might give them one more try they could have improved.

They haven’t, much as like a bargain, these are not it...

Professor Genius · 28-10-2019 5:56pm

drunkmonkey wrote: »

The green astra I reckon are the best tried a few different brands.
Wouldn't bother with the starter set.

You need...
A pack of astra blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/100-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades-carton.html
Muhle Razor of your choice https://www.shaving.ie/brands/Muhle.html
Alum Block (this is essential for anyone that shaves unless you want toilet paper stopping any blood) https://www.shaving.ie/products/bloc-osma-alum-block-post-shave-treatment.html
Taylor of old bond street, any flavor you like eg https://www.shaving.ie/products/taylor-of-old-bond-st-eton-college-shave-cream.html

Do yourself a favor and shave after a hot shower. It's the way to go and you'll save a fortune and get a way better shave to boot. I'd be afraid to use a Gillette at this stage, way too many blades for my liking.

Shaving.ie is recommended. Super quick delivery and a good price. Perasso stuff is good for soap. You also need a brush. They do a a starter pack for €45

Mrcaramelchoc · 28-10-2019 6:47pm

I have never tried those safety razors and i don't know why but i dont think i will be.i would try one if a friend gave it to me etc.but im not shelling out money to find i don't like them.

whampiri · 28-10-2019 9:15pm

Never met someone who hasn't liked a safety razor shave, as long as they've time or shave regularly. The only "problem" with them is rushing or leaving facial hair go too long and that's when you pick up nicks and cuts.

Dickerty · 29-10-2019 4:28pm

I get blades from https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/ - you can set your frequency so they send them freepost every month or two.

But buy one of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/RazorPit-Original-Sharpener-Travel-Sharpens/dp/B004W2UMDW
It's not that blades get blunt, they get dirty! Clean properly after each shave (probably only takes 90 seconds) and a blade will last a month easy...

Muahahaha · 07-11-2019 11:19pm

Have always meant to go down the safety razor route but the price of the handles at around 50 quid has put me off. Is there anything around 20 quid out there that will do the job just as good?

whampiri · 08-11-2019 3:35am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Have always meant to go down the safety razor route but the price of the handles at around 50 quid has put me off. Is there anything around 20 quid out there that will do the job just as good?

Boots have a plastic handle which I've used. I normally take it on holiday with me as it wasn't expensive. Blades still cut using it but it's not as comfortable as my metal handled razor.

https://www.boots.ie/wilkinson-sword-classic-double-edge-razor-10057058

jc77 · 13-11-2019 11:11am

whampiri wrote: »

To be honest, it's not the razor, it's the blades and taking your time. This is what I use
https://www.shaving.ie/products/the-basic-essentials-safety-razor-starter-kit.html

Blades last about 3 shaves.

I used this website a lot in the past, they still give 5% discount with coupon code: 'boards.ie'

For the nicks, an alum block is good to rub over wet face. You can pick them up on AliExpress & if look for 'alum deo stick', will find them for about €2-3

Muahahaha · 13-11-2019 7:31pm

whampiri wrote: »

Never met someone who hasn't liked a safety razor shave, as long as they've time or shave regularly. The only "problem" with them is rushing or leaving facial hair go too long and that's when you pick up nicks and cuts.

yeah the time thing could be a problem for me and also I can go a few days without shaving. I see a shave as a chore to be done quickly rather than something to be savoured. Out of interest how much longer would shaving with a safety razor take over your 4/5 blade Gillette

whampiri · 14-11-2019 8:09am

Muahahaha wrote: »

yeah the time thing could be a problem for me and also I can go a few days without shaving. I see a shave as a chore to be done quickly rather than something to be savoured. Out of interest how much longer would shaving with a safety razor take over your 4/5 blade Gillette

There's no doubt that it takes longer to shave with a safety razor. I'm certainly not going to lie about it, but if you're shaving every day, you're really talking about 4-5 minutes. I'm lazy though and only shave once a week. As I would have significant growth, it's a 20min job for me but I take my time and enjoy it.

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