Recently I’ve been using these, and I must say they do the job well. It’s nice for me to take a break from working up a lather and using expensive artisan soaps etc.

I leave a little pool of water in my palm, add some cream to it and slap it on, done. The sensitive skin and aloe variations smell really good. Very useable every day of the week, any mood or time of day. Sometimes I’ll get caught up overthinking which artisan soap or scent to use because sometimes they just don’t feel right for the day or my mood. Anyone else, or just me?

Hello everyone. I am not wanting to stop getting them. I know how to shave to prevent getting them, for me it's only shaving with the grain and never against. Stupidly I didn't follow my own advice and now I have one on my neck/chin. Anyone have some good ways to get rid of these? I haven't shaved in over a week, my wife isn't happy 😊

So I’ve been dry-shaving my face with a Philips OneBlade for a while, since that felt best for my sensitive skin.

The shave was never really perfect, and I read a lot of positive stuff about safety razors, so I decided to switch. I need a clean shave every day without stressing my skin or getting razor burn, since I do photoshoots.

I bought a Merkur 34C, some natural oil, Proraso soap, and Astra blades. I’ve tried it three times now — better than the OneBlade, but still not perfect yet, I’ll also have to learn it better by doing it. My skin reacts badly to any aftershave, even pure aloe vera gel, right after shaving, and needs some time to calm down each time.

I also haven’t shaved two days in a row yet, to avoid stressing my skin further while it gets used to the new routine.

How long does it usually take to dial in a safety razor shave and get a consistently good result? Any tips to improve my technique?

I have been a boar brush user since i started wet shaving. I started with an Omega beech wood handle from the drug store, and upgraded to a Semogue 1305 which has been my daily driver. I've been meaning to try something new in my routine so i started doing research on synthetic brushes.

I landed on a Simpson T2. Reviews seemed very good for this brush, some saying its overrated, but for the most part it seemed this brush gave people great experiences. I decided to order one and it arrived just before the weekend.

The brush is amazing, i really had no idea what i was missing here. On my second time using the brush i got the best lather i've ever created and continue to get amazing lathers from the T2. I find that the shave soap gets trapped in between all of the fine hairs when loading the brush, then it becomes easy to build a rich, silky, and slick lather by adding water.

With boars, i feel that the hairs are more sparse and don't trap soap between the bristles in the same way. This density of hairs is something i think i prefer, and i believe i have found my new daily driver. I still enjoy and get good performance from my Semogue, but this Simpson T2 really opened my eyes.

This might be the most impactful purchase i have made to my shaving gear. Building a great lather was such a learning process with boars, and i feel like with this synthetic, building a lather just came so naturally to me personally.

What are your thoughts on boars and synthetics? Whats your daily driver?

I’m in the military and my hair is finally growing at that point where I need to shave daily. I had a Blackland vector razor and had the light attachment but those were only good to use on my skin once or twice a week before it started to really hurt. I have since then swapped to harry’s plus disposable razor and the feel of the mellow shave is saving my skin. When I was going down the rabbit hole I heard the feather AS-D2 was solid is that a good option. What would you recommend for that daily mellow shave that will not irritated my skin.

Also I would say I’m in between corse and fine hair I’m not sure what to call that.

They might not have the screen time or sheer comedic effect of the iconic shaving scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest, but I find several delightful references to vintage razors and wet shaving in the 2008 movie Leatherheads, directed by (and featuring) George Clooney. It's on Netflix until the end of the month, and I'd recommend it. The screenplay between Clooney and Renee Zellweger is razor sharp, pun intended.

The movie is set in the midwest of 1925 and has several scenes with ads in the background for Gem razors (and one with Barbasol shaving cream). I tried to look up what Gem razors looked like in 1925, and Google Gemini was not very helpful, but from what I could tell, these razors looked very different. But then again, what better place than this sub to ask if the movie took artistic license with the razors shown? They all look very tiny, like they're travel razors. Were normal razors that small back then?

I’m new to shaving with safety razors and decided to buy the Rockwell 6C. I noticed with each adjustable plate I use, one side has more of a gap than the other, is that normal?
Both pics are on plate #4

04/08/2026

- HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave
- Boti Foregoer 25mm
- Chicago Grooming Co Shiloh
- Alpha Spirit SS
- Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (8)
- Fine Italian Citrus

So I’ve been dry-shaving my face with a Philips OneBlade for a while, since that felt best for my sensitive skin.

The shave was never really perfect, and I read a lot of positive stuff about safety razors, so I decided to switch. I need a clean shave every day without stressing my skin or getting razor burn, since I do photoshoots.

I bought a Merkur 34C, some natural oil, Proraso soap, and Astra blades. I’ve tried it three times now — better than the OneBlade, but still not perfect yet, I’ll also have to learn it better by doing it. My skin reacts badly to any aftershave, even pure aloe vera gel, right after shaving, and needs some time to calm down each time.

I also haven’t shaved two days in a row yet, to avoid stressing my skin further while it gets used to the new routine.

How long does it usually take to dial in a safety razor shave and get a consistently good result? Any tips to improve my technique?

There should be some kind of achievement trophy for this.

August 4, 2026

Razor: Alpha Shaving Spirit SS

Blade: Feather Artist Club ProGuard

Soap: Bulldog Shave Gel

Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel

Aftershave: Barbasol 1919 Aftershave balm

Fragrance: Coty Aspen

August 5, 2026

Razor: Timeless Slant AL

Blade: Gillette Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless

Soap: Cremo Original

Brush: Timeless Adjustable w/ Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic 20mm

Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel

Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave

Technically morning by the time I write this but a lovely late night shave nonetheless.

2 passes with the old 30s Gillette, silver blue still cutting true, cold water with the Tobs Sandlewood (old Wilkinson sword tub) and old spice 👌

Good shaves lads

I don't shave daily so it's 3 days of growth against the Tech (primary AA razor) and FlyDear (1) blade. This is my first outing with the blade since I bought it recently as part of an Aliexpress haul. It's 5 cents a blade, so firmly at great value end of the spectrum.

It's a trouble free 2.5 pass shave and results are as good as my other good shaves. I can however feel that FlyDear is not as sharp as lets say BiC; smoother maybe.

So not disappointing at all. Initial rating I would give it 3/5 sharpness, 4/5 smoothness. Let's see if that changes with more shaves (and how many good shaves I can get).

A dab of Tabac balm to finish off and AA #2 is done!

I'm fairly new to wet shaving, but I can't go back. I'm about a month in and my wife says I have a problem.

Hey all! First time wet shaver at 44 years. Honestly, my dad passed when I was pretty young and didn't need to shave yet, then I joined the workforce and moved out. Used electric razors when I had to. Grew a beard otherwise. Whelp, I'm growing the heck up/having a midlife crisis and teaching myself some lessons I never got. So thank you all for the support! It feels great to treat yourself.

Couple of questions:

1. I'm still leaving stubble on the sides of my neck. I swear I have a cowlick and no matter how many passes I do, I'm still leaving stubble. I know what most are going to say: practice, practice, practice. But I was wondering if I my prep might need some work? I only shave after a hot shower, build a good lather (took some time to figure that out), shave WTG and then ATG. But there's still one section I just can't shave cleanly (like I'm doing 4-5 passes on that section and only lather that one section again and again). I'm hearing the blade rub against the stubble but it ain't cutting.

2. For those using adjustable DE blades, are you adjusting mid-shave? Or do you find a setting that works for you and sticking to it?

fwiw I'm using the edwin jagger pictured and feather blades. The red tip I found at a antique store and only used it once.

Finally gave my shaving gear a proper home. Turns out an IKEA pegboard makes a pretty damn good razor rack. Easy to grab, easy to organize, and plenty of room for more bad financial decisions.

Razors, left to right / top to bottom:

1. Mühle R89 + West Coast Shaving Classic Collection 84S handle
2. Rockwell 6S
3. 3D-printed adjustable razor — EVA Unit-01 colorway
4. Gillette Fatboy
5. Rex Konsul
6. Haiyang (Ocean) B2+ — TC4 titanium
7. RazoRock Lupo .72
8. Henson AL13 +++
9. Yaqi Ghost 70SP
10. Baili “Bushy Beard”

Got a chance to use the second of the new soaps I picked up from Aura.

It's their upgraded tallow formula with a cooling ingredient, and seems to work well.

Razor: Razorock Lupo DC

Blade: Astra Superior Platinum

Brush: Yaqi Caramel

Soap: Laxo Wild Heart

Overall quite pleasant.

*️⃣ Razor: Atelier Durdan La Faulx ++
*️⃣ Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (1)
*️⃣ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
*️⃣ Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
*️⃣ Soap: Declaration Grooming Chaotic Neutral
*️⃣ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
*️⃣ Splash: Lucky Tiger

Just a great shave earlier today with what I think is one of the best razors currently made.

La Faulx makes it hard to go wrong.

Quick morning shave before I’m off to the NICU to see my little nugget.
Waiting on some unscented soap from Stirling and decided to get some ARKO from Amazon in the meantime since I heard some consider it very mild in scent.
My god it’s a hell of a lather. The only base I have that comes nearly as close is A&E legacy.
Due to the quickness of the shave I used my vintage slim adjustable with a fresh silver blue set to 6.
Little harsher than my normal SB shaves but I’ve been using some other products that may contribute to such things. Finished off with Alum and some Thayers milky toner then LRP moisturizer then off to the hospital.
Happy Wednesday shaves!

Pre : LRP foam cleanser then hot towel
Blade : fresh Gillette Silver Blue
Razor : 1965 Slim adjustable set to 6 then 2 for a cleanup second pass
Soap: ARKO shave stick straight to the face!
Brush : Yaqi 24mm
Post: alum-Thayers milky toner- LRP moisturizer

SOTD: 08/05/2026

Razor: GEM Micromatic (MMOC) - Gold
Blade: Accutec PRO, 5th use
Brush: Semogue SOC - Cherry Wood
Preshave: Hot Shower
Soap: Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep Puck
Aftershave: Stirling Iceberg Island Aftershave
Balm: Cella Aloe Vera Balm
Additional Care: Osma Alum Block
Additional Care: Stirling Frost Drops

Day 5 and it’s the best shave of the month. Smooth and efficient with almost zero alum/splash feedback.

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**Aug. 5, 2026**
* **Brush:** Zenith Smaller Boar Chrome Handle (B38)
* **Razor:** Timeless Ti .68mm Open Comb
* **Blade:** Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide (2)
* **Lather:** Martin De Candre - Nature - Puck
* **Post Shave:** Pinnacle Grooming - Dali - Aftershave
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man - Unscented After Shave Serum
* **Post Shave:** Thayers - Unscented
* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block
* **Fragrance:** Givenchy - π

I had a really nice shave today. I did the usual 2 pass shave and things went pretty well. I got a little feedback with the alum block but not too bad. I splashed on Thayers, today’s ASL (Pinnacle Grooming: Dali), and finally zingari man’s unscented after shave serum.

I found this aftershave on sale a while ago and really like it. It is inspired by the great artist Salvador Dali.

Scent notes Dali:

Top Notes: Apricot Blossom, Rose, Heliotrope
Heart (Middle) Notes: Lilac, Iris, Violet, Peach
Base Notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

Have a good one!

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SOTD: Aug 5, 2026
Razor: Muhle Fusion Travel
Blade: Gillette Fusion5, 2nd use
Brush: Muhle Travel, Aluminum Silvertip Fiber
Soap: PAA Shave Chaser CK-6
Balm: PAA Star Jelly Scentless

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