martinworswick
Well-Known Member
i thought SE meant straight edge as in cut throat, seems i was wrong,heres the one i use anyway(not the actual but virtually identical-)
i thought SE meant straight edge as in cut throat,
From what I can tell, the SE "single edge" safety razors used the box cutter/scraper blades long before they were ever adapted to box cutting or window scraping. Probably only 1% of those blades are used for shaving anymore and I wonder if the quality is even appropriate for that task anymore.
The DE blades continue to ONLY be purposed for shaving so I'd stick with those. Added bonus is you get twice the life out of a single blade. It took me a while to figure out how to wear the blades evenly. Make a couple passes on one side, then when you would normally rinse it off in the sink, flip it instead and use the other side. Then clean the whole thing before repeating. I know, it's so obvious.
It did take a while to get used to having to make a conscious effort to turn it and use the other blade every couple of strokes.
From what I can tell, the SE "single edge" safety razors used the box cutter/scraper blades long before they were ever adapted to box cutting or window scraping. Probably only 1% of those blades are used for shaving anymore and I wonder if the quality is even appropriate for that task anymore.
The DE blades continue to ONLY be purposed for shaving so I'd stick with those. Added bonus is you get twice the life out of a single blade.
I shave daily and my head weekly. I use my Derby Extra DE blade for a full week, sometimes more. I have an average, not light beard.
Put your chin on your chest. If the foldy bits are still there... hmmm.
Foldy bits, I cant help but laugh... sorry
I get a visual of you trying to shave what looks like a pack of hotdogs.
I switched from good brush and soap to cheap Barbasol shave cream a year ago. My face and shaved head only notice the convenience... I notice no difference otherwise. Sorry ritualists.
gem and other manufacturers still make blades specifically for the SE razors. you can get them at walgreens, cvs, grocery stores, etc. i'm not sure about the 'double life' that you can get out of DE blades, they are so thin and weak that they (even though they have two sides), only hold up for one shave (depending on what blade maker you use of course) for me. the SE blades make it two, if not three shaves. i'm not trying to say don't use the DE shavers, if those work, great. but if you are interested in trying another slant on the wet shaving, the SE razors are fun to play around with, and, IMHO, give a superior shave with less effort.
That's good, I am looking at getting a DE but then all the other stuff that goes with it (brush, soap, etc) just increase the price. Going to get a el cheapo Ebay DE to start and then go from there. Cheers Pilgarlic.
I switched from good brush and soap to cheap Barbasol shave cream a year ago. My face and shaved head only notice the convenience... I notice no difference otherwise. Sorry ritualists.
Good to know. I guess I went right for the DE and didn't research the SE much.
I've been using the same DE blade for 10 days and I can't tell that it's dulling even a bit. It must be my supple facial hair. Actually, I just decided that I'll change it out for a new one every Monday just to keep it consistent.
That's good, I am looking at getting a DE but then all the other stuff that goes with it (brush, soap, etc) just increase the price. Going to get a el cheapo Ebay DE to start and then go from there. Cheers Pilgarlic.
Just bought this guy!
How is everyone throwing out their used blades? Wrap up in tissue or what? Just got 2 young kids in the house so don't want them finding them and hurting themselves (don't know what they would be doing digging through the rubbish but you got to think of everything with kids around)
How is everyone throwing out their used blades? Wrap up in tissue or what? Just got 2 young kids in the house so don't want them finding them and hurting themselves (don't know what they would be doing digging through the rubbish but you got to think of everything with kids around)
How is everyone throwing out their used blades? Wrap up in tissue or what? Just got 2 young kids in the house so don't want them finding them and hurting themselves (don't know what they would be doing digging through the rubbish but you got to think of everything with kids around)
You don't have a used razor slot in your medicine cabinet?
I don't either but does anyone remember those. If your last bathroom remodel was done prior to 1980, you probably have it. The blades just drop down into the wall cavity. I've done a couple remodels and there's nothing like having to get rid of 50 blades in one shot. How? Embed in leftover thinset and entomb forever ;-)
i have one of those cylinders that tootsie rolls come in with the piggy bank slot on the top that i toss old blades into. just tape it up and toss when ready (or recycle).
I use an old altoid tin and when its full I will duct tape it shut and toss it. Probably not the best solution with kids though. I have heard of people taking a chicken broth can and cutting a small slit in the top of it with either a flat head screwdriver or chisel and hammer. Dump or use the broth and rinse out the can a bunch of times. This way there is practically no way possible to get the used blades back out.
Best solution for kids.
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