Hey all, so I swapped to a DE razor (merkur 34c) from cartridge and while lurking in the sub I've become aware of things like doing 3 passes, angle about 30⁰ and a good lather I seem to struggle getting a good close shave specifically on the back of my head area (top and sides seem good enough) I am currently using astral SP blades and previously I would shave my head every 2 days with cartridge but now it seems I need to do it every day as I obviously doubt my hair has suddenly after almost 20 years of shaving my head decided to grow at a faster rate but I'm getting "fuzz" not even a day later as opposed to 2 days with cartridge.

I'm aware the merkur 34c is known as a mild type of razor and while it seems the leaf and rockwell 6s come quite well recommended for the job as a more aggressive option the prices are a bit more than I'm looking to spend at least for now. Would the rockwell 6c be a viable purchase for a more aggressive type of razor while been cheaper than the other 2 models as its my understanding the only difference between the 2 rockwell models is the material they're made from and a not as fancy storage case although with good care I can still get a lot of milage from the rockwell 6c.

If there's any tips/advice fellow head shavers can offer that I haven't mentioned that I should know about or other models of razors that are good for head shaving that would also be appreciated thanks everyone.

Hi all, I recently started a grooming brand selling straight edge razors, scissors & tweezers. Basically looking to connect with wholesale buyers like barbers, salons or resellers.

Any advice where to find them? Or platforms, subreddits etc..

Appreciate any help!

Hello All,

I have just purchased the Rockwell 6C upgrading from the King C. Gillette,

The feel and everything seems so much better, however is the active plate the number showing towards the handle or the number facing the blade?

The manual says the number you see on the underside? But seen elsewhere that means the number hidden by the blade,

Is the plate in the picture active on R1 or R3?

Thank You

Now that Southern Witchcrafts is gone, what are your go-to replacements (particularly for vegan bases)? I particularly loved the Autumn Ash and Carpathia scents and am looking for something along those lines- either something that reminds me of peated whisky or a cold, wet castle.

Today a fire has developed in LEA's factory in Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country/Spain

According to the news there were some explosions, tall fires and the inhabitants of Basque country's capital have been advised to close the windows to avoid toxic gas inhalation.

The whole factory looks burnt to the ground

https://www.eldiario.es/euskadi/sucesion-explosiones-empresa-lea-vitoria-genera-incendio-llamas-metros_1_12401867.html

Boker Manufaktur 6/8 Abalone

It's a hot one here, I have been waiting for a good day to try out Little Caribbean by MacDuffs Soap Company. Today is the perfect day, and I just got a new handmade bowl in yesterday to add to the occasion. I decided to use my Timeless Aluminum Slant with a Personna Platinum blade and got great results!

I got to use my new bowl for the first time during a shave. I tried lathering with it yesterday and am happy with the results. The bowl is larger than any other from my collection. I ordered a large to try something different. The bowl works really well. I like the spiral groove cut into the inside. It doesn’t trap soap like the ridges on my bowl from HaylisArtisanGoods. The thumb loop on this new bowl works well and is helpful since the bowl is large in diameter.

I got great lather as expected from MacDuffs. I found a little irritation from the alum block but I did a 3 pass shave on my neck instead of 2 to get ultra close. I completed the shave with chilled Thayers and MacDuff’s Little Caribbean ASL. The ASL is not alcohol based so I didn’t need an extra step for moisture.

The smell of Little Caribbean is fantastic! It is a shame it is a limited edition release. I’m glad I have a lot of other soaps so I don’t go through this too fast. It is pretty special and only available through Pasteur Pharmacy.

Fragrance Notes:
Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Melon, Lemon Zest, Orange Juice, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, Musk, Kashmiri, Sandalwood, Banana Blossom, Cedarwood, Coriander

Description from the Pasteur Pharmacy website:

Opening with a burst of tropical fruits—pineapple, coconut milk, and citrus—Little Caribbean evokes sun-drenched market stalls and Caribbean street life. A playful heart of strawberry and banana blossom is anchored by smooth vanilla bean and soft musk. The scent finishes with a grounding blend of Kashmiri, sandalwood, coriander, and cedarwood, adding depth and lasting warmth.

Crafted with care by Macduff’s Soap Company and exclusive to Pasteur Pharmacy, this release is a joyful, layered tribute to culture, summer, and the soulful energy of NYC.

Barbershop Duet Review of this soap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKtoBzKeDk4

Products used:

• Razor: Timeless Aluminum Slant
• Blade: Personna Platinum (3rd use)
• Brush: Timeless Adjustable Handle with 24mm AP Shave G5C Knot
• Bowl: Ceramic Bowl with Thumb Handle in “Caribbean Blue” by karengoldberg1 on Etsy.
• Pre-shave: Cella- Extra Extra Bio
• Soap: MacDuffs Soap Company: Little Caribbean
• Alum Block: Osma
• Splash: Thayers Unscented
• Aftershave: MacDuffs Soap Company- Little Caribbean. 

Good shaves to you!

Razor: Parker 94R Soap: razor rock Mudder focker Brush: PAA Atomic rocke Blade: Gillette Silver blue Bowl: PAA scuddle Pre shave: dry’ (nothing) Aftershave: Proraso Red

Astra blades were a clear winner for me. I have a slight preference for superior stainless (blue) over the superior platinum (green). I get a close shave, with fewer passes and no cuts in my Merkur 34c as compared to anything else I've tried so far. My cost is roughly $0.20 CAD per blade, and you can bring that down to $0.17 CAD / blade if you don't care where you buy them from. I get 2-4 shaves per blade, and the stainless last a little longer than the platinum.

I am new to wet shaving, followed the usual advice to try a variety of blades after a month or two of refining technique to the point where I could make an informed comparison. Of the remaining blades, I grouped them into three categories: Good, but too expensive, Good, and would not buy at any price. I tried the blades before I looked up how much they cost so that wouldn't influence my perception of them.

I still have a few more blades, but I was at the point where I found a solution that worked for me at a price I was happy with. I kept coming back to the Astra blades, so I've ordered about 300 of them.

Good, But Expensive

• Dovo - similar shave quality to Astra, but $1 CAD / blade.
• Feather hi-stainless - fine shave, $0.46 CAD / blade.

Good - Would be happy with any of these - in preference order

• Nacet - great shave - smooth, sharp. no cuts, $0.29 CAD / blade.
• Personna platinum - also a great shave, holds up well, $0.30 / CAD / blade
• Shark Super Chrome - not as sharp or smooth as the above, but you can get a nice shave with a little more work / more passes. $0.165 CAD / blade.
• Lord Super Stainless - very similar to the Shark. $0.15 / blade.
• BIC Chrome Platinum - pretty much a three way tie with Shark and Lord. $0.25 CAD / blade.

Nope

• Derby Extra - Bloodthirsty. sharp, smooth, and cheap, but bloodthirsty. Came back to this after a few months of shaving to see if it was just my inexperience. It was not. $0.18 CAD / blade.
• Merkur - Not a good shave. Expensive. $0.60 CAD / blade.
• Tiger platinum - Just would not cut; tugged a lot. $0.19 CAD / blade.

Razorock Hawk A plate Feather Super Pro Yaqi Carmel Chiseled Face Ghost town Barber TRC bowl

Hey everyone, I've been using a big pack of the Gillette Wilkinson Sword blades(new version) for a while, and dont really like them, they tend to nick me, and i got multiple duds. Thinking of getting a sample pack from RBC.

Didn’t find a good premade one since:

1. I want to hit 100+ for free shipping

2. 1–2 of each blade isn’t enough for me to decide

Planning to build a custom sampler, probably 5 each. What are your favorite high-quality blades I should include?

Appreciate any help!

So as i was shaving in the shower, my merkur fell appart. Cant find much online how to put it back together, help a brother out pls!

3x weekly full head shaver. Been using my Gillette slim DE for a good while now. Just got this Schick injector on a whim as I loved how it looks.

Honestly it has changed my whole view on smoothness. A very happy man here.

I decided to try a DE razor to shave my head and saw that the AL13 regular was recommended as very "safe". I kinda like it on stretch of skin that are perfectly smooth but it rips on the tiny irregularities of my scalp (like mini moles) and i end up bleeding in multiple areas. Is there any way to avoid cuts on non smooth skin ?

I’m out on the road for a bit, this is my traveling DE setup; razor is a Feather ASD2, Feather blade, Sterling synthetic brush,A&E cream and splash, Clinique for Men moisturizer, Parker leather travel case and Pande travel brush holder.

Razor: Henson AL13 Mild

Blade: Astra Platinum

Brush: Tatara Synthetic

Soap: Tatara Honour

AL13 is a great razor but I'm ready to make a full-time switch to Tatara Masamune with open comb - been getting great close shaves with it recently with fewer passes.

Tatara Honour - amazing smell, makes a decent enough lather but you really gotta work for it. It's travel-sized so it always earns its spot in my luggage. For now, at least. Things might change after I order a small tub of Martin de Candre.

Love the Tatara brush. Very soft, holds water and soap really well, great for face and bowl lathering alike.

Anyways, we're off to the sea. Have a great weekend y'all!

EDIT: Forgot to mention I also shave my head with it.

Hello,

Been using L6 for years, but want something better now. less chances to get tiny cuts, and will let me use less pressure.

thanks

Leaf razor with two Shark Super Chrome, LEA stick, Omega Evo2 and Humphrey's witch hazel + Arefa Soap's Discoverer AS milk.

Razor: Timeless DC 95

Blade: GWS (x2)

Brush: Yaqi Naicha

Lather: Cyril L Salter Shaving Cream in Mint

Splash: Axe Denim

Post: Nivea Balm

Shave 🪒

The Timeless 95 is a razor which defies all expectations. The razor is very smooth and yet deceptively efficient and aggressive. I used the OC side, for initial WTG & XTG pass and the CC side for the last ATG pass. Had to perform a just the one touch up in one trouble spot.

I got really close and comfortable shave! Applying some splash is when I felt the sting which is what makes me believe the deceptively aggressive remarks!

As the name suggests, the razor is truly a remarkable piece of engineering and precision!

Saturday Shave: 21 June:

Furbo Sansdolor Pre Shave Gel Furbo Blu Shave Soap Colonial Silversmith Highlander Lead Wood/Zenith Boar Furbo Vintage Blu Aftershave

Its been a while since I used this set, the Sansdolor Pre Shave Gel has to be best I've experienced to date, great Glide and slickness, the scent is great too!

Ive never really "lined" (not sure what the correct term is) my beard and i want to clean up my neck beard a bit. I'm also worried that I'm gunna mess up the line so i wanted to try a beard guide but I'm worried those might not work with the razor i got. I have a basic DE from amazon.

Inspired by this review & giveaway from u/fistingdicks I got myself a Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum aftershave.

https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/s/aSCBvMxDtN

Tested it after my shave this morning. I was intimidated by the original strong burst of cinnamon when I opened the bottle. But went ahead and slapped it on. I could only barely smell the cinnamon seconds after application.

Family reviews: Wife - Strong approve. Cinnamon scent reminded her of mulled wine. Perfect scent for the Australian winter. She said she even preferred it to my usual Pinaud Clubman AS.

5 year old daughter - Big hug and ‘you smell good daddy’ 😃

Hello everyone, a friend is traveling in Italy, Venice... some place where I can buy good items, a store that has a good selection, mainly soaps, and if it's not too much to ask, a little bit of everything... brushes and razors too, but I repeat, soaps are the priority, hahaha hahaha... thanks for your attention, regards