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Best Razor - Wet Shave

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  • 15-01-2019 1:11pm
    #1
    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,608 ✭✭✭


    As per the title, what's the best razor? I use a Mach 3, the standard one, tried Wilkinson Sword years ago, it was a red one as far as i remember. The disposable ones cut the face off of me.
    There's a thread in AH at the moment and I'm suprised at the amount of people that are saying Gillette are crap. Close enough shave and no irritation as long as I follow my wee routine.

    First they came for the socialists...



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    Marcos
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭Marcos


    Feisar wrote: »
    As per the title, what's the best razor? I use a Mach 3, the standard one, tried Wilkinson Sword years ago, it was a red one as far as i remember. The disposable ones cut the face off of me.
    There's a thread in AH at the moment and I'm suprised at the amount of people that are saying Gillette are crap. Close enough shave and no irritation as long as I follow my wee routine.

    Well whatever works for you, but Gillette are heavily overpriced and, as seen by their latest ad, are quite happy to attack and denigrate men. So if you're happy paying to support that, go ahead. Otherwise look for alternatives like Wilkinson Sword or even Tesco do a three bladed disposable that's a lot cheaper and very good. It works for me, and I have a very strong beard.

    There are also online alternatives, but I haven't checked those out, maybe someone else might give some guidance.

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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,410 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Get months out of a Wilkinson Sword. Do find them overly sharp for the first couple of shaves though.


    Gillette are a marketing scam. They cost a fortune for three or four uses.
    Literally anything else would be an improvement.


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    bren2002
    Registered Users Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭bren2002


    Shaving.ie is worth a look around

    Here too
    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2055667043/1


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    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,608 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Cheers gents.

    To be honest my twice a week shaves aren't going to make Gillette up but the point still stands regarding a company with such adverts, I considered it fairly inane myself.

    Has anyone gone down the cut throat route?

    First they came for the socialists...



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    Krombopulos Michael
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    I have a double edge razor which is fantastic but takes a bit of practice to get use to it.

    https://www.shaving.ie/products/merkur-progress.html

    I use DE Feather blades and they cost next to nothing and it's the best shave ever. There is a guy on youtube called Mantic59 (and I think became a boardsie member) who has great videos on Double Edge wet shaving.


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    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,835 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    I use a DE razor as well. Switched over from Gillette about 3-4 years ago. No more redness and irritation and saving a fortune.


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    utyh2ikcq9z76b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭utyh2ikcq9z76b


    Researching last night and Tesco own brand might be good to use, seems to be a movement of people posting back their razors. P&G Irish address is

    Calmount Park, 12, The Graan House Units E1 & E14, Ballymount, Dublin, D12 X854

    From a quick google


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    budgemook
    Registered Users Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭budgemook


    Double Edge wet shaving - I think I read before that you shouldn't really let the hair grow too long. I hate shaving so usually leave it a few days. I've always used Gillette, just after cutting myself just now with a new one. It's true that they're ****e after 4 uses. I remember hearing rubbing them on jeans sharpens them again but it didn't work for me.

    I tried WS before but didn't like it - should I persevere? Do they really last a lot longer than Gillette?

    Couldn't give a ****e about their new ad btw.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Use a DE blade and shave every 2nd day. Key is to use plenty of soap and brush it in.


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    sitkaspruce
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭sitkaspruce


    i find the lidl shark razors to be as good as any!


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    Nigel Fairservice
    Registered Users, Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,181 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    I use this DE Edwin Jagger.

    https://www.shaving.ie/products/edwin-jagger-chatsworth-ebony.html

    I switched to DE shaving about 10 years. I find it's much better for my skin, especially my neck. Only 1 blade is passing against your skin with each pass as opposed to 2/3 blades each time with the cartridge razors. The irritation is a lot less. I use shaving soap and a brush as well.


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,410 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Electric razors are fine also if you're not too fussy about a super close shave.


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    Always Tired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Always Tired


    kneemos wrote: »
    Electric razors are fine also if you're not too fussy about a super close shave.

    i hate them, they don't give me that 'fresh' feeling I get from a razor, my skin feels as dull and dry as it did before shaving when i use an electric. I have naturally dry skin tho and basically shaving with a razor also is a exfoliation for me.

    my favorite razor by far is the wilkinson sword 'sensitive' 3 blade disposables with the green and black handle, the blade is flexible making it really good for tough areas like around your mouth, chin etc and it doesn't irritate


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    SuperS54
    Registered Users Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭SuperS54


    Feisar wrote: »
    Gillette are crap. Close enough shave and no irritation as long as I follow my wee routine.

    They've been quite irritating of late.


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    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,671 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    This is a more of a product to avoid.
    Tesco own brand 3 blade "Xprt" - poor quality shave and the blades began to lose their edge after only 2 days.


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    Ragnar Lothbrok
    Registered Users Posts: 1,860 ✭✭✭Ragnar Lothbrok


    I've been using the Aldi 5 blade razors for quite a while now. They are excellent and only cost 3.99 for a 4 pack (I think).

    I don't need to be clean shaven for work, so generally only shave every third or fourth day, if I can be bothered.

    TBH, I'd grow a full beard (instead of my usual goatee) if my GF would let me :o


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    Acosta
    Registered Users Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭Acosta


    Been using gillette mach 3 for about 15 years, but I only shave twice a week so get a good use out of the blades


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,695 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    I use the most expensive offering in Lidl and gets weeks out of them, a few people on a similar thread recommended them and I haven't gone back to major branded blades since. Saved a fortune.


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    #20
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,118 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Using one of these for ages http://www.knightsshavingshop.com/muhle-r89-rose-gold-closed-comb/
    I'd be afraid to use a Gillette at this stage, you don't need 3 blades if you've one good one. Blades are cheap as chips and always nice to try out new shaving creams. When you get used to it, it's just as quick as a Gillette and a way better shave.


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    [Deleted User]
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    DE blade user for over 10 years...
    One of the best decisions I ever made..


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    #22
    cmac2009
    Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭cmac2009


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    Using one of these for ages http://www.knightsshavingshop.com/muhle-r89-rose-gold-closed-comb/
    I'd be afraid to use a Gillette at this stage, you don't need 3 blades if you've one good one. Blades are cheap as chips and always nice to try out new shaving creams. When you get used to it, it's just as quick as a Gillette and a way better shave.

    Wouldn't agree that it's just as quick as Gillette. It takes times, especially if you have to do a second pass if you want a close shave


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    #23
    Ashleigh1986
    Registered Users Posts: 672 ✭✭✭Ashleigh1986


    I use Gillette Mach 3 only .
    Have been for years .
    I shave every day including my head .
    I've the same blades for months .
    The key is to keep them clean after every shave .
    No other blade comes even close to Gillette .
    I've tried all the gadgets/ blades and always come back to the Mach 3.
    In the long run it works out cheaper .
    Fabulous product !!!!


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    DJIMI TRARORE
    Registered Users Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭DJIMI TRARORE


    Got fed up with the mach3 and poor blades around Xmas,so I've just got a 1st consignment from BOLDKING,E29 for,handle,4 blades,75ml shaving gel,3x25ml of face cream,facewash+ after shave cream and a deodorant stick,will let ye know how good/ bad it is


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    Copper_pipe
    Registered Users Posts: 11,553 ✭✭✭✭Copper_pipe


    DJIMI TRARORE wrote: »
    Got fed up with the mach3 and poor blades around Xmas,so I've just got a 1st consignment from BOLDKING,E29 for,handle,4 blades,75ml shaving gel,3x25ml of face cream,facewash+ after shave cream and a deodorant stick,will let ye know how good/ bad it is

    Got my first delivery from Boldking yesterday. Very happy with it so far


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    CalamariFritti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,428 ✭✭✭CalamariFritti


    I use morninglory.com. Not much or any cheaper than Mach3 but better and last longer IMO. I only shave twice a week and I get a year or so out of 8 of them. It's important to clean your razor as best as you can after use.


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    H3llR4iser
    Registered Users Posts: 4,027 ✭✭✭H3llR4iser


    I will second the LIDL stuff choice - either the 3 or 5 blades ones they have are good for me. I know some guys swear by double edged razors and such, I can see their point but to me it felt like stepping back 50 years, with all the cons involved. If I was a maniacal "smooth as a baby's arse" guy, yeah, but with my 1-2 times a week "keep the stubble from becoming a neckbeard" regime, LIDL stuff works fine :)


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    DJIMI TRARORE
    Registered Users Posts: 3,559 ✭✭✭DJIMI TRARORE


    DJIMI TRARORE wrote:
    Got fed up with the mach3 and poor blades around Xmas,so I've just got a 1st consignment from BOLDKING,E29 for,handle,4 blades,75ml shaving gel,3x25ml of face cream,facewash+ after shave cream and a deodorant stick,will let ye know how good/ bad it is

    Copper_pipe wrote:
    Got my first delivery from Boldking yesterday. Very happy with it so far


    Bloody deodorant was missing:(,it's been sorted by them asap,


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    #29
    Jurgen Klopp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Jurgen Klopp


    I've been using DE and cartridge for years switching it up.

    The Aldi 3 blade cart system is the best I've found to date, think 6 carts for €2.50 and they are even a little sharper and last way longer than the Gillette they also have a 4/5 blade system too.

    I also shave the head and the Boldking razor is teh best thing you'll ever get to shave your head. The blades move independent so it follows the curves of your head and the blade gap is larger so they can't clog

    A close second to the Boldking is wilkinson sword xtreme 3 for head shaving

    I use carts mostly now with a shaving soap and brush. Can't be arsed with the prep and that for teh DE razor that you need


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    Donie75
    Registered Users Posts: 1,109 ✭✭✭Donie75


    +1 for Boldking. I get 4 blades in the post every second month for €9.50. They last ages and give a great shave. The gap between the blades is a lot bigger than the Gilette blades so it doesn't clog up.


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    Kevin Finnerty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,254 ✭✭✭Kevin Finnerty


    DJIMI TRARORE wrote: »
    Bloody deodorant was missing:(,it's been sorted by them asap,

    Any joy? Like the look of that site.Looking to take the plunge myself but it does get fair confusing.


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