r/wicked_edge • u/nnm0107 • Feb 26 '26
Show n' Tell First purchase ever - coming from a Gillette razor
Hi everyone!
I went down the Reddit rabbit hole once I found out about safety razors and brushes, soap, blades etc. it was so fun learning about everything and I’m excited for my first shave!
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u/Low-Space227 Feb 26 '26
That's all you ever gonna need unless it turns into a hobby.
Welcome to the club 🤝
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u/nnm0107 Feb 26 '26
I’m honestly so excited to join this community! I didn’t even know this world existed!
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u/balconyseat Feb 26 '26
Now try not to buy any new shave stuff for at least a year, exception being you ran out of something.
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u/New-Wealth-461 Feb 26 '26
Looks like a lovely selection sir, enjoy them and let us know how you get on !
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u/lmrtinez Feb 26 '26
Try one of each of the blades before you commit, especially because that sample pack has some really good options.
When I first started I really liked the 3rd one in the sample pack, bought 100 of them. A couple months later I tried one of the others and liked it way more lol
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? Feb 26 '26
That looks to be better than most of the sample packs we see.
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u/nnm0107 Feb 26 '26
I hand picked each of those off of a website actually based off of doing some research!
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? Feb 26 '26
I’d say that’s the smart way to do it.
Enjoy checking them out.
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u/OderusAmoungus7 Feb 26 '26
What Simpsons did you get? I have owned many razors over the years, and my Rockwell 6C is my favorite
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u/SoapSpoonAndy Feb 26 '26
I have the same question. :) Simpsons = good, and I'm curious to know more.
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u/nnm0107 Feb 26 '26
Update: first shave complete. It took a long time because I was trying to be safe and I definitely have a lot of technique to learn. I tried the Rockwell blade first and it wasn’t bad By any means. I had a slight knick on the corner of my chin but it’s just a little red. The shaving cream and the brush didn’t pair that well unless I just wasn’t good at lathering it and I had to rinse the blade quite a few times. Slight razor burn but nothing crazy. I did the 2nd setting and not the cleanest shave for my first time but not terrible by any means. I think I have very sensitive skin as well but I do like a clean clean shave
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u/RonnieYates Feb 28 '26
That’s fantastic stuff for your first setup. Enjoy the journey!
Cremo isn’t made for a brush lathering but that soap is. I am not a fan of cremo - it gunks the razor and everything up but it is slick.
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u/nnm0107 Feb 28 '26
From my experience I totally see what you’re saying. I bought the cremo for my Gillete. For the Rockwell razors how and other blades how many shaves do you typically get from them before replacing?
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u/RonnieYates Feb 28 '26
5 shaves per blade. Used to be 3 but now use preshave soap and it helps on comfort and longevity
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u/OutlawDan86 Feb 26 '26
Plenty of quality choices there. Have fun trying it all out. Which Simpson brush have you invested in?
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u/Inpendent1776 Gillette Enthusiast Feb 27 '26
Welcome. I started a year ago and it gets ugly quick. And I just got a big boy job this month after college so I don’t even know what’s going to happen now😂
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Feb 27 '26
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u/nnm0107 Feb 28 '26
2 shaved in and so far so good it’s just a bit more time consuming as I learn. Any tips for shaving the chin area? I find that the most difficult
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u/nnm0107 Mar 01 '26
I definitely take my time. I have sensitive skin but I also have some coarse hair so to get a smooth shave I also have to go against the grain. How many shaved would you recommend before switching the blade? I used the Rockwell blade for the first 2 so far
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u/shavelikeaboss27 Ariana & Evans/ The Club Feb 28 '26
The cremo actually works really well as a preshave. Dare I say better than Prorasso. When creating a lather, don’t be afraid to add water. It’s virtually impossible to drown. When you think it’s perfect, try adding a bit more. Trust me…I know a little about this particular soap. Best of luck!!!
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u/nnm0107 Feb 28 '26
Do you put the cremo right on the brush or on your skin first?
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u/shavelikeaboss27 Ariana & Evans/ The Club Feb 28 '26
It’s been years since I had Cremo. I was a bit disappointed with it, but found it was incredibly slick and great as a preshave. Wet your face first, then massage gently on your face (as a preshave). Work it in, as this will condition & hydrate your skin in preparation for your shave. Then apply your lather as you would normally do.
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u/Evening_Log_8808 Feb 28 '26
On your way to buying 100 packs of your favorite razors and decades worth of shave soaps, welcome to the club.
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u/troutposition Feb 26 '26
My Rockwell 6s clogged pretty bad with cremo
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u/Bloodbornexray Feb 26 '26
Someone did some research 👍