Gillette really do make the bloody best razors

Darkstaruk · 30 Jan 2011 at 03:50

I don't use manual razers they always cut my face to bits. Now I'm just using a cheap £30 electric razor, it's not great but at least it doesn't cut me.

[FnG]magnolia · 30 Jan 2011 at 03:53

-Tauren- said:
merkur make the best real mens razors. sorry buddy.

Second post in for an instant and correct rebuttal of OP's claim. Good work!

Dave85 · 30 Jan 2011 at 04:23

I changed to a merkur etc and it is a great shave. I have only cut myself once when first starting with it. So sharp I didn't feel it but jesus it was bleeding for about 45 mins had to use a facecloth to soak up the bleeding I tried anti perspirant after that on the cut and finally it stopped bleeding. Epic wake up call. Now have a whitch stick

Swi1ch · 30 Jan 2011 at 04:56

I currently use this http://wilkinsonsword.co.uk/men/showroom/classic

Is there any real difference between this and the Merkur razors? Surely it's just a stick that holds a razor blade?

tom_e · 30 Jan 2011 at 05:46

Mr-White said:
Everyone's saying how good these Merkur razors are but I have 2 questions..

1. How quickly does it take to shave compared to a mach 3 ?
2. These don't look as safe, how likely am I to shred my face when I'm in a hurry ?

MW

I was in a rush to get to work tonight so managed to get it done and dusted within 10mins no problem, and I cut myself and cause myself a lot less irritation with a DE saftery razor than I ever did with one of the multi bladed toys

uvarvu · 30 Jan 2011 at 06:51

MacX said:
If the multi-blades boondoggles work for you and you can afford it carry on, but not for me anymore, unless of course I need a shaver for carry on luggage when flying.

Hmm I brought my merkur to cyprus along with spare blades - in my carry on luggage. I take it that was a bad idea as the blades counted as sharp objects?

Cosimo · 30 Jan 2011 at 07:33

Swi1ch said:
I currently use this Is there any real difference betwee...loud as someone here will cut your throat. :D

Mr_T · 30 Jan 2011 at 07:37

Swi1ch said:
I currently use this http://wilkinsonsword.co.uk/men/showroom/classic

Is there any real difference between this and the Merkur razors? Surely it's just a stick that holds a razor blade?

simulatorman said:
Don't say that too loud as someone here will cut your throat.

Hahaha - that's exactly right... "ooooh Merkur sooo special" A razor is only as good as the sharpness of its edge

Which is apparently a pack of 100 blades for £8 - China's best!

SteveOBHave · 30 Jan 2011 at 08:36

Swi1ch said:
I currently use this http://wilkinsonsword.co.uk/men/showroom/classic

Is there any real difference between this and the Merkur razors? Surely it's just a stick that holds a razor blade?

LOL uh-oh... £50 wasted when you could've just spent £5... doh...

Luke · 30 Jan 2011 at 08:51

Damn this thread, I've been bitching to the wife this weekend about the price of disposables and this thread tipped me over the edge. Merkur 34chD ordered. I've bought a selection of blades to see how that affects the shave too.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:01

I will only add that Merkur are not the only maker of DE razors, Edwin Jagger are also excellent.

MrMoonX · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:03

anyone who makes razors which use DE blades, are supremely better than any POS from Gillette, getting a merkur was the best thing in the world! oh and I pay about 20p a blade, how much do you pay OP?

Iceman · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:14

-Tauren- said:
merkur make the best real mens razors. sorry buddy.

I cant seem to get used to DE razor, im always cutting my face to shreds. It hurts

Ziggy · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:16

SteveOBHave said:
They're one of the oddest forms of Willy waving I've ever seen.

Aye. This and the obsession with getting the best torch are weird.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:16

try different blades Iceman, I had some issues but astra blades work very well for me.

CaptainRAVE · 30 Jan 2011 at 09:29

I liked Fusion Power at first, but found that it got blocked up too easily because the blades are so close together. Went back to Mach 3 and haven't thought of changing since.

haveaniceday · 30 Jan 2011 at 10:43

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor Blades 6-Pack £24.99 (£4.17 / Item) HOW MUCH .

SkeeterUK · 30 Jan 2011 at 10:50

Asda atm have 6 packs of mach 3 blades for £3 according to http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/gil...ra-blades-six-pack-for-three-quid-asda/863551

I always use mach 3 when it gets long as it bloody hurts when using my 80 quid electric Philips Nivea HS8020 one.

Efour · 30 Jan 2011 at 10:59

Why do people keep saying the best razor is this Meuker thing?

Surely it is just the holder for a blade? What blades do you buy? most high street shops will only sell Wilkinson sword replacement blades.

Also I have used both and can honestly hand on heart say i Get a better cleaner, less bloody shave using a Mach 3 over a single bladed archaic steel blade holder

I have never tried the Fusion but would if it was priced better.

I've never ever used an electric shaver, i don't trust them tbh.. weird eh? lol

SkeeterUK · 30 Jan 2011 at 11:09

Wilkinson sword were the worst imo, the blades didnt have big enough gaps so would clog a lot more than mach3 imo and it wasnt as easy to shave cutness i mean as mach 3.