Isn't the point of a safety razor not slicing your face?
It's a step up from a straight razor, but not like the modern razors whatever those are called.
Just don't move the razor sideways on your skin and you'll be fine. Basically the same as the modern disposable pieces of jew shit.
I like the way you phrased that.
I like my safety razor. Get a styptic pencil if you don't know how to not cut yourself.
Just go straight for a straight razor. Unless you're a complete fucking spaz, the risk of slicing up your face is greatly exaggerated.
Scraping any razor blade across your throat is barbaric indeed.
Anything but Gillette. We need a reminder post about how they hate white men...
Make sure you have dark coloured pillow cases, to hide the blood spots. (advice from someone that tried one of that razors!)
Good luck. The first few times were brutal for me,gotta get used to it.
Thanks. I plan on giving myself extra time to get ready tomorrow so I'm not trying to rush it.
Slice that ugly face off and have a new better one installed.
I've been using a safety razor for years. Merkur brand, not sure which model. Spent $30 on ten years ago and never looked back. You spend more than that on a pack of multi-blade replacement cartridges every few months.
What did you get? Ive been using my grandfathers old Gillette adjustable slim for a couple decades now, it is older than i am. I have several others but it is my favorite. There are a few/bunch of factors that go into a good shave so here are a few i have found.
Soften your face by showering first or using a warm wet rag. I only use tallow based shaving soaps, glycerin soaps just do not work for me at all. Blades are as important as the razor, everyone's face is different so there is no universal "best" blade. Some are more "aggressive" than others. I bought a multi-pack to find what i liked best, 10 bucks got me 100 blades from several different companies, they all shave differently. I use a preshave oil as i have thick hair. MCT oil is what i use Dont push/use pressure, let the weight of the handle glide across your face. For a beginner i would suggest buying an alum block for razor burn. The first few times i shaved i wrecked myself. A good after shave lotion can save you some pain. Go with the grain. One pass is often not good enough so take your time. If using shaving soaps your want thick lather so if you have lots of big bubbles you have used too much water.
Hope some of this helps, good luck to you.
A Weishi.
Thanks for the tips.
You're welcome. Ive been looking at one of them, i like adjustable handles and they have a butterfly top adjustable that looks pretty nice and is very inexpensive.
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