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Thinking of switching to a double edge razor.
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Yeah I'm gonna keep using them. From everything I've seen these are really good quality and you are right on the value, they are pretty expensive on eBay.
I was using walmart personna blades until I found the ones on amazon, so far there is a pretty big difference in quality.
I grew up shaving with a butterfly razor, still have it, with a box of BIC platinum blades. It is nice razor, with adjustable blade angle. After discovering Panasonic linear wet/dry shavers, I won't use anything else.
Only time I use a razor is to touch up the neck beard I get, I'm loosing my hair on top but it's growing fine on my neck and face. The face beard is ok. There is only two types of people in the world without beards, "Women and Children". Ha ha ha
WOW! Are ya kidding me? Talk about easy and comfortable.
I got impatient waiting for my razors to come in so I stopped in WalMart and bought one of the MicroTouch sets that Rick Harrison advertises for. I also wanted to look at shaving soap. Found 4 pucks of soap on clearance so I grabbed them all at a buck each in case it becomes hard to find. Took the kit home, used a washcloth to warm and wet the stubble from Saturday mornings shave and lathered up. The new soap is almost completely odorless and gives a nice, creamy lather, but does seem to dry out faster than my first puck. No problem, gave me an excuse to rewarm and rewet it.
I have watched a video on DE shaving and the guy mentioned that you should be able to hear the shave but not feel it. He is right, There was no "tug" or pulling at all, just a smooth, glide and a slight raspy sound. I had problems at the chin. Getting a smooth shave on the curve required several passes and more confidence than I started out with. But as I grew comfortable with it, things progressed well. I completed the shave without a single nick and not a trace of razor burn. VERY happy. Especially since this was a shave after returning home from most of the morning out of the house. Looking forward to tomorrows shower shave.
Oh! While typing this my mail came and my "vintage" 3 piece gold tone Gillette was delivered. Will be shaving with it tomorrow.
I got impatient waiting for my razors to come in so I stopped in WalMart and bought one of the MicroTouch sets that Rick Harrison advertises for. I also wanted to look at shaving soap. Found 4 pucks of soap on clearance so I grabbed them all at a buck each in case it becomes hard to find. Took the kit home, used a washcloth to warm and wet the stubble from Saturday mornings shave and lathered up. The new soap is almost completely odorless and gives a nice, creamy lather, but does seem to dry out faster than my first puck. No problem, gave me an excuse to rewarm and rewet it.
I have watched a video on DE shaving and the guy mentioned that you should be able to hear the shave but not feel it. He is right, There was no "tug" or pulling at all, just a smooth, glide and a slight raspy sound. I had problems at the chin. Getting a smooth shave on the curve required several passes and more confidence than I started out with. But as I grew comfortable with it, things progressed well. I completed the shave without a single nick and not a trace of razor burn. VERY happy. Especially since this was a shave after returning home from most of the morning out of the house. Looking forward to tomorrows shower shave.
Oh! While typing this my mail came and my "vintage" 3 piece gold tone Gillette was delivered. Will be shaving with it tomorrow.
WOW! Are ya kidding me? Talk about easy and comfortable.
I got impatient waiting for my razors to come in so I stopped in WalMart and bought one of the MicroTouch sets that Rick Harrison advertises for. I also wanted to look at shaving soap. Found 4 pucks of soap on clearance so I grabbed them all at a buck each in case it becomes hard to find. Took the kit home, used a washcloth to warm and wet the stubble from Saturday mornings shave and lathered up. The new soap is almost completely odorless and gives a nice, creamy lather, but does seem to dry out faster than my first puck. No problem, gave me an excuse to rewarm and rewet it.
I have watched a video on DE shaving and the guy mentioned that you should be able to hear the shave but not feel it. He is right, There was no "tug" or pulling at all, just a smooth, glide and a slight raspy sound. I had problems at the chin. Getting a smooth shave on the curve required several passes and more confidence than I started out with. But as I grew comfortable with it, things progressed well. I completed the shave without a single nick and not a trace of razor burn. VERY happy. Especially since this was a shave after returning home from most of the morning out of the house. Looking forward to tomorrows shower shave.
Oh! While typing this my mail came and my "vintage" 3 piece gold tone Gillette was delivered. Will be shaving with it tomorrow.
What is the micro touch?
Just the brand name. Micro Touch One Razor.
They have it for $19.99 plus $7.99 S&H but WalMart has it in the "As Seen on TV" section for $19.98 plus tax.
https://www.onerazor.com/?mid=4776324
They have it for $19.99 plus $7.99 S&H but WalMart has it in the "As Seen on TV" section for $19.98 plus tax.
https://www.onerazor.com/?mid=4776324
Well, day 2. Even better than day 1. Shaved in the shower so had the full steam effect. Used my vintage Gillette 3 piece. Started out so smooth I thought I had the wrong angle and wasn't actually cutting. But it was. Just a very smooth, comfortable shave. Used the Williams soap and got a wetter, but thinner lather. Still lubricated super and made for a great shave. Wife solved the chin curve issue by filing a request in triplicate for the return of the goatee. 
Still no blood in evidence and the aftershave seems less aggressive than with the multi-blade cartridge razors.
I guess I am officially hooked.
Still no blood in evidence and the aftershave seems less aggressive than with the multi-blade cartridge razors.
I guess I am officially hooked.
Well, day 2. Even better than day 1. Shaved in the shower so had the full steam effect. Used my vintage Gillette 3 piece. Started out so smooth I thought I had the wrong angle and wasn't actually cutting. But it was. Just a very smooth, comfortable shave. Used the Williams soap and got a wetter, but thinner lather. Still lubricated super and made for a great shave. Wife solved the chin curve issue by filing a request in triplicate for the return of the goatee.
Still no blood in evidence and the aftershave seems less aggressive than with the multi-blade cartridge razors.
I guess I am officially hooked.
Can you tell a difference between razors?
Between the DE's and the Sensor? Absolutely. A brand new Sensor cartridge still feels rougher and leaves some razor burn. Part of it might be because I'm not as confident with the DE's which have a reputation for not be as "safe" as a "safety" razor might be expected. You frequently hear that they will slice you if you aren't careful, so I'm being careful. But I think most of it is simply because you have one EXTREMELY sharp edge, perfectly aligned and braced in the razor and the handle almost forces you to do it right.
Between the Micro Touch ONE Razor (butterfly design) and the old Gillette 3 piece? Yes, but I think that was because yesterdays shave with the MicroTouch was after going out and then coming back home to wet my face with a wash cloth and shave. Todays, on the other hand was in the shower so the beard/stubble was softer and wetter. WIll try tomorrow in the shower with the MicroTouch for an apples to apples comparison.
Between the Micro Touch ONE Razor (butterfly design) and the old Gillette 3 piece? Yes, but I think that was because yesterdays shave with the MicroTouch was after going out and then coming back home to wet my face with a wash cloth and shave. Todays, on the other hand was in the shower so the beard/stubble was softer and wetter. WIll try tomorrow in the shower with the MicroTouch for an apples to apples comparison.
