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BigglesPiP · 19 Dec 2013 at 01:27

OK, so worked out a while ago that I'm allergic to one of the things I bought, made my face look like it hasn't since I was about 15. I kept on with the DE razor using my remaining Gillette shaving foam spread with my hands and I've been fine since. So it's either the Taylors of Bond Street Sandlewood Soap, the badger brush (BADGER!), or that it happened after I tried to shave a little too close... Trying again with the soap and badger brush now (BADGER!), if it happens again which d'you reckon I should drop next, the badger (BADGER!), or the sandlewood soap?

Biohazard · 19 Dec 2013 at 01:30

shaving.

[FnG]magnolia · 19 Dec 2013 at 01:39

The sandalwood is likely to contain something which your skin objects to more so than your brush although I suppose both are possible. Use your brush to apply the gillette muck and you'll be able to work it out.

ADL · 19 Dec 2013 at 07:38

I realise that this is hardly scientific but I have a terrible reaction to Taylor's of Old Bond Street Sandalwood. I didn't want to believe it the first time as it had such a nice smell but it's definitely that for me (verified twice!).

No problems with Proraso, Mitchell's Wool Fat soap or Bluebeard's Revenge which I use interchangeably.

Feek · 19 Dec 2013 at 08:16

Maundie said:
Just had another shave with the Edwin Jagger DB89L & Feather blade, still stand by my initial comments of it is virtually the same as the Muhle R89, absolutely nothing to choose from between the 2.

It's the same head!

welshdragon · 19 Dec 2013 at 18:20

Loving my R41 Grande. Still trying to find the right blade for me though

spaceman · 20 Dec 2013 at 10:12

BigglesPiP said:
OK, so worked out a while ago that I'm allergic to one of the things I bought, made my face look like it hasn't since I was about 15. I kept on with the DE razor using my remaining Gillette shaving foam spread with my hands and I've been fine since. So it's either the Taylors of Bond Street Sandlewood Soap, the badger brush (BADGER!), or that it happened after I tried to shave a little too close... Trying again with the soap and badger brush now (BADGER!), if it happens again which d'you reckon I should drop next, the badger (BADGER!), or the sandlewood soap?

There is something in all the creams i've used from Creighton's that i'm allergic to (TOBS, Truefitt, St James). I get a burning sensation and red blotches.

I only use soaps as i get a much better shave, face lathering them & haven't had that problem since with anything else.

Grab a Palmolive soap stick from the supermarket for 50p and give it a try

Mr.Nick · 28 Dec 2013 at 12:26

Well got a Edwin Jagger De89L for crimbo.

Took it for its first spin this morning, crikey! Best shave ever, I could barely feel it shaving, I had to double check

My closest shave to date as well, was using a Gillette sensor beforehand.

RoboCod · 28 Dec 2013 at 12:48

Mr.Nick said:
Well got a Edwin Jagger De89L for crimbo.

Took it for its first spin this morning, crikey! Best shave ever, I could barely feel it shaving, I had to double check

My closest shave to date as well, was using a Gillette sensor beforehand.

Good to hear you are pleased with your results. They will only get better too!

dod · 28 Dec 2013 at 17:21

I've got a Muhle R89 and always feel like it's not quite doing the job. Can anyone recommend something maybe slightly more aggressive please?

welshdragon · 31 Dec 2013 at 07:27

dod said:
I've got a Muhle R89 and always feel like it's not quite doing the job. Can anyone recommend something maybe slightly more aggressive please?

I've jus arrived at this point. Tried the R41 grande open comb hoping to get a better shave but still no.

I can shave with no cuts and almost no irritation but that baby smooth shave still eludes me to the point now where I am thinking of going back to my Panny electric shaver. Or maybe buying a Braun series 7

Rilot · 3 Jan 2014 at 17:56

My mrs bought me a really nice straight razor, strop, brush and soap for christmas.
She sees me shaving with a Mach 3 every day and has always asked me why I don't shave like a real man. Now I can learn.
I bagged myself an Edwin Jagger DE89L safety razor today, so I'll try with that if I really don't get along with the straight razor.

Edrof · 3 Jan 2014 at 17:57

She sounds like quite a woman!

Feek · 3 Jan 2014 at 18:05

welshdragon said:
I've jus arrived at this point. Tried the R41 grande open comb hoping to get a better shave but still no.

I can shave with no cuts and almost no irritation but that baby smooth shave still eludes me to the point now where I am thinking of going back to my Panny electric shaver. Or maybe buying a Braun series 7

Sounds like you've not got your technique right or found the right blade. Probably the former if you're still getting 'almost no irritation' as you shouldn't get any irritation at all. If you're getting better from electric then you're surely doing something wrong.

welshdragon · 4 Jan 2014 at 19:37

Absolutely Feek, something isn't right and I can't work out what. The only blades I really have yet to try are feathers. I'll give them a go and see what happens...

dod · 5 Jan 2014 at 20:09

welshdragon said:
Absolutely Feek, something isn't right and I can't work out what. The only blades I really have yet to try are feathers. I'll give them a go and see what happens...

I've tried feathers plus four or five others. Gillette fusion beats them all up to now

Bickaxe · 6 Jan 2014 at 11:34

Used the Gillette 7 o'clocks for the first time last week. Much better than the Derbys.

On a side note, the alum bloc tastes pretty bad (still hungover)

PlanetGong · 6 Jan 2014 at 15:36

Anyone know where to buy the Gillette 7'o clock greens (permasharp)? I've got some of the yellows but can't get on with them.

Richdog · 12 Jan 2014 at 14:54

welshdragon said:
I can shave with no cuts and almost no irritation but that baby smooth shave still eludes me to the point now where I am thinking of going back to my Panny electric shaver. Or maybe buying a Braun series 7

I bought a Braun 5030s for the silly sale price of £60 on Amazon UK, and I have to say... the shave is smooth and as soft as a baby bum compared to my old Braun Syncro Pro 7750, easily approaching (a notch or two behind) the level of closeness I can get when I use a razor. Also, it deals MUCH better with my wiry neck hair, whereas with the Syncro it required a lot of passes in multiple directions to get it off. Very happy with it, especially for the money I paid.

With the shave being this close, I can't see myself using a wet razor again, it's just so much more hassle in comparison and I almost without fail get skin irritation... and trust me I have tried every blade, product and technique I can research over the years.

RoboCod · 12 Jan 2014 at 15:35

PlanetGong said:
Anyone know where to buy the Gillette 7'o clock greens (permasharp)? I've got some of the yellows but can't get on with them.

I could post you a pack and you can try them out before you go and order a big batch online?

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