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A few of my favorite things. Just got a new Fat Boy adjustable safety razor from Gillette. It's so cool! 9 positions that it can put your razor blade at for the optimal shave. Original case, papers, and razor blades! I don't intend on starting a new collection and actually trying to use it today.

Spider, Beau Monde, Fat Boy


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I'm glad you ask, the mach 3 and fusion razors are very much designed for a fast shave. More blades = more irritation but quicker speed. The fusion is a much improved version of the Mach 3 which is a very terrible razor. I take 4 passes at my face and really pamper it.

What I do is go down with the grain, then from the ear to the nose, then from the nose to the ear, then finally (if necessary) I'll go against the grain.

When you get used to a proper shave and take your time with it you will find that your whiskers don't come back as quickly and your facial skin and beard are much healthier. The safety razor exfoliates skin as well as makes for the closest possible shave (aside from straight razor).

My trick is either shaving in the hot shower, or putting a steaming towel on my face for a few moments, opens up the pores. Then I do a pre-shave lotion make the hair stick up and tighten the skin (also makes the razor glide) never use alcohol!!!, then I use a badger hair brush in Art of Shaving shaving cream (no aerosol the chemicals and propellants dry skin) and apply it on my face in a circular motion (helps hair stand and also exfoliates). Make my 4 passes as mentioned and then cool off with a nice splash of cold water to close the pores. Put a post shave balm on (Also Art of Shaving) and use a styptic pen for any nicks. I'd say shaving is now one of my favorite things to do and it makes for an extremely close and comfortable shave when you get used to it!

Sheesh (that was a lot)!

Hi Liz!! Thanks for noticing and I'm happy to know that you want to go back to a better quality blade. I've tried crummy Dorco blades that are great for beginners, the shave isn't very close at all but it makes for a nice welcome into safety razor shaving. I also got a few Merkur blades with the razor and they're the worst I've ever used. Average sharpness but they ripped the crap out of my face. I was literally missing chunks of skin when I used it. To me.... There is NOTHING better than a Feather Platinum. They're worth the cost, they hold the used razors in a fully recyclable container post usage too. To me and my skin Feather is the finest blade (and undoubtedly the sharpest blade) in the world! Amazon has some sampler packs too so you can get a feel for the right ones, but most people find the blade they like 2 or 3 boxes in and throw the rest away!

As for the ones you have there, what is the adjustable one? Is it a fatboy too???

Ham X Guy!!! Noooooooooooooooooooo :001_tt2: I'd love for you to try a safety razor and give it some time to adjust! I think if you have a little time in the mornings or when you get off of work you'll really enjoy what you experience. Check on eBay for Gillette Aristocrat, President, Fat Boy (mine, its cool because you adjust it for your beard). I also have a modern one called a Merkur something or other but it isn't nearly as great as the Fat Boy... I think the Gillette President is the grail of most razors and are pretty rare, but the Aristocrat is a gold plated version of the President that is more common.

Boy... That is hilarious...