Shaving - razor blades

[Durlston]

Anyone recommend some decent razor blades that get as close to the skin as possible but don't leave a rash? I only need to shave once or twice a week but am left with very sore, red skin and it feels very uncomfortable afterwards.

I've tried the best for a smooth shave and most expensive but even Gillette Fusion are painful and cost over a tenner for four blades. Each one only lasts a couple of weeks as well.

Any tips or recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Hyperion]

King of Shaves do a monthly subscription for £4 yes £4. You get 3 blades a month and the Razor handle on first order. They do a sensitive blade too. Very reliable and always arrive in time

 

[Durlston]

Might be worth a try. The cold weather is making it feel worse as well. Ta.

 

[Hyperion]

Good blades and the 3 blades last a month if you shave daily. Extremely good value for a good 4 blader.

 

[T soprano]

Bic

 

[Willy Dangle]

I use the Gillette sensor, the one that takes a battery and vibrates (god only knows why it does it). Anyway when I started using them I used to get 1dozen shaves at least from one blade, I reckon they reduce the quality as I am lucky now if i get 3 or 4. Con I reckon as so expensive. Might look at this king of shave subscription thingy. Anyone else use it?

 

[Hyperion]

Bic

Get out

 

[Durlston]

Bic

No way. Those cheap things are like rubbing sandpaper on my cheek.

 

[yxee]

The double-edged razors are good for sensitive skin, extremely sharp and cheaper in the long run... a good one to start with is the Merkur 34C.

 

[Hyperion]

I use the Gillette sensor, the one that takes a battery and vibrates (god only knows why it does it). Anyway when I started using them I used to get 1dozen shaves at least from one blade, I reckon they reduce the quality as I am lucky now if i get 3 or 4. Con I reckon as so expensive. Might look at this king of shave subscription thingy. Anyone else use it?

Even 2 subscriptions for £8 & 6 blades as an alternative if you are likely to use more per month

 

[banjo]

Anyone recommend some decent razor blades that get as close to the skin as possible but don't leave a rash? I only need to shave once or twice a week but am left with very sore, red skin and it feels very uncomfortable afterwards.

I've tried the best for a smooth shave and most expensive but even Gillette Fusion are painful and cost over a tenner for four blades. Each one only lasts a couple of weeks as well.

Any tips or recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Use clippers no rash.

 

[Djmiles]

Used to use Mach 3, and the blades would last me 3/4 shaves tops and wasn't the most comfortable shave ever. I got a free wilkinson sword hydro 5 razor and my god it's a hundred times better. Not only is it much more comfortable, a blade will last me a good 8-9 shaves. Would never go back.

 

[Durlston]

I use the Gillette sensor, the one that takes a battery and vibrates (god only knows why it does it). Anyway when I started using them I used to get 1dozen shaves at least from one blade, I reckon they reduce the quality as I am lucky now if i get 3 or 4. Con I reckon as so expensive. Might look at this king of shave subscription thingy. Anyone else use it?

That Gillette Sensor sounds another option but I'm not to keen on the electric ones; they tend to pull at the hairs and take longer to shave I find.

 

[skipper734]

If the rash is on your neck, try shaving up instead of down. If it's your cheeks as well, try the same. I like the two bladed Sensor Excel by Gillette. I don't get on with more blades.
I should shave every day, when I do the blades last about three weeks. Try not pressing so hard, let the blade do the work.
I am no expert but have been shaving for 50 years, tried electric, (call that shaving) but started with blades with two edges, so have vast experience.
You have not been charged for this deeply researched information.

 

[T soprano]

No way. Those cheap things are like rubbing sandpaper on my cheek.

Reminds me of that laurel & hardy episode in the wood mill
When Oliver hardy gets a paint brush glued on his chin and stan goes across his face with a wood plain oooouuuuccchhhhhh

 

[Durlston]

Use clippers no rash.

I don't mind the stubble at all but other people comment on it if the hairs get too long.

 

[Hyperion]

Shaving oil & Moisturiser. Rash problem is a gonner

 

[Durlston]

Used to use Mach 3, and the blades would last me 3/4 shaves tops and wasn't the most comfortable shave ever. I got a free wilkinson sword hydro 5 razor and my god it's a hundred times better. Not only is it much more comfortable, a blade will last me a good 8-9 shaves. Would never go back.

Mach 3 are what I use. Those Wilkinson sword hydro 5 razor sound extremely good. Have noted them down. Cheers!

 

[Boys 9d]

A cut throat razor and a good leather strap.

 

[Durlston]

If the rash is on your neck, try shaving up instead of down. If it's your cheeks as well, try the same. I like the two bladed Sensor Excel by Gillette. I don't get on with more blades.
I should shave every day, when I do the blades last about three weeks. Try not pressing so hard, let the blade do the work.
I am no expert but have been shaving for 50 years, tried electric, (call that shaving) but started with blades with two edges, so have vast experience.
You have not been charged for this deeply researched information.

The rash is on my neck and my cheeks. Being left-handed doesn't help as they're designed more for shaving right-handed possibly? Might try the Sensor Excel though. Thanks!