Shaving Thread

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I get laid far more if I'm clean shaven, I don't like it but you do the math.

 

 

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[lifetime fan]

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[Sugar Ape]

I get laid far more if I'm clean shaven, I don't like it but you do the math.

Women don't like ginger bum fluff?

[lifetime fan]

Women don't like ginger bum fluff?

Apparently the stubble irritates.

 

I did try and point out so did her nagging but that didn't help either.

[Champ]

Apparently the stubble irritates.

 

I did try and point out so did her nagging but that didn't help either.

How is that nagging? Her telling you her preference works in your interest, no?

[stringvest]

How is that nagging? Her telling you her preference works in your interest, no?

 

well, yes, but he keeps nicking his scrotum, and that's no fun either.

[Paul]

you do the math.

Negged.

[Champ]

well, yes, but he keeps nicking his scrotum, and that's no fun either.

He be along in a minute to tell you about his devotion to Veet for Men

[Champ]

Negged.

Correct. It's an appalling expression

[lifetime fan]

Correct. It's an appalling expression

I really didn't think I had to explain 'math'.

 

Obviously I was wrong.

[Champ]

I really didn't think I had to explain 'math'.

 

Obviously I was wrong.

Go on, then

[lifetime fan]

It was a deliberate use of an annoying term.

[lifetime fan]

Think this may be a time for me to get on board.

 

 

I get laid far more if clean shaven so she gets what she wants and I get what I want. However, disposable blades out here are £2 a pop and thats for the cheapest gillette blades I can get. 

 

She's been home for a couple of weeks so I hadn't had a shave until last night and it took two blades to get only a half decent shave, so £4 is in the bin already, I can't afford that and I'm not going to get laid less so I need an alternative.

 

So as a novice, what kit do I need and where should I start?

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Yes I'm a lazy cunt and it's probably all explained in this thread but like fuck am I reading 19 pages to look for what I want.

[Sugar Ape]

There's all kinds of cool shit you can buy, but essentially you just need a double edged razor with blades, a brush and some shaving cream. I wouldn't recommend shelling out a load of money until you've tried it and then you can upgrade bits and pieces if you feel like it.

 

For a razor I'd start with the Edwin Jagger, it's only £24 but it's a very good razor, I'm still using mine years later. Get the one in the link because it's got a lined handle, they do one with a smooth handle, but the last thing you want is one of these slipping when you're shaving.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagger-DE89L-Detail-Chrome/dp/B005GO38ZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433584337&sr=8-1&keywords=edwin+jagger

 

For the blades I'd just go for the Derby blades at first, good cut and just under £7 for a hundred. http://www.amazon.co.uk/DERBY-EXTRA-DOUBLE-SAFETY-BLADES/dp/B00LK8USOO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1433584457&sr=8-3&keywords=double+edge+razor+blades

 

You can always upgrade the blades to better quality at a later point, but honestly these will probably do you fine.

 

Shaving Cream you can't go wrong with the Taylors of Old Bond Street sandalwood shaving cream at £8.50 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Sandalwood/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433584551&sr=8-1&keywords=taylors+of+old+bond+street+sandalwood

I've tried loads of other ones and find this is still the best. 

 

And a brush. There are loads of different types but the Badger hair ones are the best and I'd go for this Edwin Jagger one, £22 with a stand as well which comes in handy http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagger-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B003UV8LOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1433584625&sr=8-6&keywords=shaving+brush

[Sugar Ape]

I've got one of these shaving mugs as well http://www.amazon.co.uk/M%C3%BChle-White-Porcelain-Shaving-Mug/dp/B003ANWIFE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1433584747&sr=8-13&keywords=muhle which is good, but you can mix the cream in your hand or in a normal cup while you see if it's what you want and buy one of these later.

 

Check out this fella's YouTube channel for tips. Very good https://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59

 

 

[Sugar Ape]

 

[lifetime fan]

100 blades for £7???

[Sugar Ape]

Don't get me wrong you can buy more expensive blades, I like the Merkur ones but even they work out less than a pound a blade, but those Derby ones will do you fine. You don't look like you have very thick stubble so they'll fly through it.

 

Might cost you about £60 initially to get set up but after that should last you about a year before you have to buy anything else. And it feels great when you've used the sandalwood cream rather than supermarket foam.

[lifetime fan]

You're right I don't get a thick coverage, but it does tend to be wirey shit which is why she hates it. 

 

Is there a maximum length you can go to before you'd need to trim first as i do still enjoy going a few weeks without shaving?

[Sugar Ape]

Not really, if it's very long like approaching a beard you'll have to trim it off first before shaving but normal stubble it'll go through no problem. If you watch the videos you'll see you have to do a few passes to get the best shave so it might just mean going over it a few times.

[lifetime fan]

Cheers mate.

 

Reckon I'll order some kit to be delivered in September when we're back. 

[dennis tooth]

If you get dead skin on your feet get a gillette razor and run it along your sole when its wet.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Don't go for the Derby blades, they're wank. Get Astra superior platinum. Amazing blade. Cheap, sharp and smooth.

[Sugar Ape]

Nah, the Derby blades are sound to begin with. Who has got a more trustworthy face, me or NV? Exactly.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I'd buy a sample pack before committing to anything in bulk. I found blades were the one thing I couldn't rely on other people's recommendations for. 

 

I picked up the Jagger listed above from Amazon and I'm pretty sure it came with a 5 pack of Derby blades to try anyway.