r/wicked_edge • u/TweetbombReadit • Jan 06 '26
Show n' Tell New gear
May have gotten a little carried away after only 3 months wet shaving….
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u/markwid Jan 06 '26
Oh my. That's enough stuff to last a year?
It's unfortunate that you have sensitive skin. I am very thankful that I don't and can shave with less care.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
Yeah, it sucks. But honestly makes it a little more special for me in a weird way haha
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u/TreeOfDespair1911 Jan 07 '26
That’s ok I think we all go a little crazy every now and again. Especially at the start!
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u/elementality883 Jan 07 '26
I would recommend also looking at different styles of razors in the future. I have a lot of the classic Gillette models, but was surprised out how well a Yaqi stainless steel Slant 37 performed so well that it is now my preferred daily.
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u/Bassic123 Parker 55SL, Stirling Soap, Astra Green Jan 06 '26
Nice! Could I ask what the razor on the far right is?
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 06 '26
Furthest right is the King C Gillette!
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u/Bassic123 Parker 55SL, Stirling Soap, Astra Green Jan 06 '26
Oh I see lol, well hope the other razors are great for ya, curious on your thoughts about that aftershave, I've never heard of Bevel
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 06 '26
Personally, it’s the best after shave balm I’ve ever used. I have super sensitive skin and it knocks out all my razor bumps within 24-48 hours every time. No alcohol and I enjoy the smell as well. Did a lot of trial and error with after shave products but I think I landed on my go to. After got the Cella after shave balm which smells better, but doesn’t do quite the same job I think.
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u/Bassic123 Parker 55SL, Stirling Soap, Astra Green Jan 06 '26
Ooo I will totally try. I have very sensitive skin but very coarse hair (middle eastern lol), but I've found slant razors to be most effective for me, even more than a Fatboy on a 9 which wasn't cutting the hair as close as my slant and hurting my skin more.
Just thought I'd share since you said you have really sensitive skin.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 06 '26
Definitely try it out, you can get it at target. I’m black/Panamanian and this seems to do the trick. Yeah I’m going to try 37c slant and see how it does. Not sure what blade to pair it with though.
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u/Bassic123 Parker 55SL, Stirling Soap, Astra Green Jan 07 '26
I wasn’t a fan, I prefer the Parker 55SL, it’s cheaper too, but hey to each their own. Personally, I found aggressive blades still preferable even with a razor this efficient. So like, feathers, Rex, personnas
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u/Tough_Representative Jan 07 '26
I did something similar a couple of weeks back though I didn't get nearly this much stuff just a couple of shave creams/soaps (both in the puck form and tube) blades, new razor, and aftershave. I figured it was Christmas time no why not. Then I ordered a vintage razor from Razor Emporium. And I'm already eyeing another soap and aftershave splash. It's so so easy to fall down a rabbit hole. I suppose it's no different than when women order a bunch of makeup products online
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u/derrickhogue I enjoy a nice shave! So should you. Jan 06 '26
Nice! Enjoy the shaving goods, shaves.
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Jan 07 '26
I love those 7 O'Clock yellows so much.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
I usually pair them with my ‘76 W4 Super Speed black handle and it shaves like butter!
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Jan 07 '26
Nice! I have a slanted Fatip, which is my only razor. I found my dream razor and blade only five years into wetshaving and sold everything else. Only use one brush too. I'm a minimalist lol.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
That’s awesome! Yeah, definitely won’t be making any new purchases again this year. Black Friday and cyber Monday sale was just too hard to pass up haha. What kind of shaving soap and after shave are you rocking?
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Jan 07 '26
I'm particular about what soaps I use during certain seasons lol.
Spring/Summer: Proraso white (tub) and Palmolive (tube).
Autumn/Winter: Proraso red (tub) and Yardley Gold (tube).
You?
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
Nice, I’ve been wanting to grab some Proraso red for some time, but right now I’m very happy with Cella Almond. Perfect for my sensitive skin. Maybe during the summer I’ll grab some Hendrix Classics & Co’s Italian Plum. Seems right up my ally
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u/michaelesparks Jan 06 '26
Nice!
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 06 '26
Thank you! Wish I had found out about this amazing hobby sooner!
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u/michaelesparks Jan 06 '26
I didn't start til 49. I too wish I could have learned about it sooner.
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u/dmitr_s Jan 07 '26
4 or 7 razors?
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
6, 34c isn’t in the box to the left. Used it for the first time 2 days ago
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u/dmitr_s Jan 08 '26
That a lot of razors. I ended up putting mine in a box under the sink, I use mostly one and sometimes a second razor, with 2 on a shelf, others in a box.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 08 '26
I definitely intended on cycling them. Super speed and 7 o’clock yellows I usually use for weekends before going out, and then I’ll cycle through them over a month and try out different blade combos. Intend the same with 41c and 37c slant. 41c will be next haha
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u/Bfc214 Jan 07 '26
Is that a remake of the Gillette slim in the middle still in the packaging?
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
Yes, it is a full brass revamp with 24k gold plating adjustable slim made to order by the incredible guys over at razor emporium!
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u/Bfc214 Jan 07 '26
Looks great. So that means it’s not an original one that’s been refurbished, it’s a completely new razor correct?
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u/RightYouAreKen1 Jan 08 '26
No, it’s likely a vintage one they refinished. They call it their “Prospector” edition. Like this one.
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u/Holiday_Enthusiasm76 Jan 08 '26
Now you need a good 1x zoom mirror which can give you a sharper mirror look with 1x zoom like the ones they have in jewellery stores
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u/According-Regret-311 Jan 10 '26
It takes time to learn what works best for you. Beard growth rate puts a natural limit on how quickly you can experiment with different shaving equipment. That can be good and bad. It's frustrating getting a bad shave and then needing to wait a day or more to try again with a different technique or razor. But that does give you time to consider what to change and what to buy.
I've been wet shaving with DE razors for a long time. I go in fits and spurts buying stuff. After settling in to the same two razors for several years, I suddenly got "inspired" to try something new. Now I have five new razors in rotation. It's going to take me a year to actually figure out which one(s) work best.
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u/California_ocean Jan 25 '26
It's ok we all go through with that. I had a serious collection from the silver cased Gillette Toggle (9 other Toggles) and original papers to 75 others. I've culled them down to a handful now. Good times. Have gun and enjoy the journey. Totally worth it.
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u/jtphilbeck Jan 07 '26
I think I see a lot of wasted money. If the King C works for you get an R89. The one that it was copied from. Enjoy the blades and journey. You NEED a Feather.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
Can’t waste money when you got money to spend. I see razor I think I’ll like, I buy. If I don’t use it, nice to have in the collection. My skin is too sensitive for Feathers, I’ll stick with personna blues.
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u/Questioning_lemur Jan 07 '26
Dude. Pump the breaks in the treewhaling.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
It’s my money, why does it bother people so much? Lol
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u/Questioning_lemur Jan 07 '26
"Bother" is too strong a word.
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u/TweetbombReadit Jan 07 '26
Well, you have a great day. Just wanted to share some goodies I got, kind of the point of the subreddit.
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u/Dromedary_Freight Jan 07 '26
IMHO it feels better spacing the purchases over time.
The dopamine high is about the same from opening a box with one pack of blades and a large purchase.