jvr20

there's been features in men's mags in the UK lately about shaving with double edged safety razors and just being more 'manly' and saving a packet on hugely price-inflated 5-blade cartridges... anyone here actually doing it? and still alive to tell the tale?

The Dean

When I started shaving, it was a demon barber job, with one of those cutthroat blade things that folds away into the handle...........

.......... not that I'm old or anything.

Not aware of a 5-blader though - mine's a Mach 3.........

MissDemeanor

when i was at hairdressing college we had to learn how to use a cut-throat on balloons covered in foam...was the best laugh..and very messy!

The Dean

An old girlfriend once asked me to 'shave' her pubes using a cutthroat.......as far as I know, she's still alive.............

Charismatic

There is a 6 blade comming soon (Yes, really!). I think we are already into phase 2 or 3 of the 5 bladed ones with protection strips and handles that vibrate .

I use a Wilkinson sword classic double edge though. It cuts nicely, just uses standard blades and comes in a nice metallic finish. What more do you need?

Mercur and Parker are good as well I've been reliably informed.

MataHari

I was gonna say....how long before this turns into another bald pussy thread...but it seems I am already too late....

Chris79

I don't bother shaving myself anymore! Just go to the barber's and get them to do it. It's sooooooo cheap out here.

MataHari

you are soooooooo cheap...

The Dean

What? Every day?

Chris79

Thanks

Chris79

Nope! lol
I just look scruffy for a few days. If I'm in the office I have an electric shaver but I prefer to have a cut throat as it doesn't aggravate my skin as much as electric or normal shavers.

MissDemeanor

very metro-sexual!

jvr20

agreed - i do that when i can - not all the time, maybe every couple of weeks, for the same price as my evening meal (10) - and will miss that when i move away!

Shadya

Another one? Can you link me to the others, please?

jvr20

where do you get one from? i've heard/read those names (Mercur, Parker...) but never actually seen the item in any shops.

did you move onto it from the modern expensive ones? was it difficult?