Gillette safety razors

Standard Toaster

Hey,

Just wondering if anyone knows where I could get some Gillette safety razors in Dublin?

Something like below:




Looking to try out a traditional wet shave. (Lather, brush, etc)

Seen some vintage (50's,60's) ones on ebay but they're kinda expensive. Plus, I'd rather have a new one if possible.

il gatto

Gillette don't make them any more. They sold off the pattern. Merkur now make most of the Gillette range. They're made in Solingen in Geramny and they're very well made. That sort is a heavy duty (HD). You can get them from sites like carterandbond and Executive Shaving. Should set you back about €50.

Standard Toaster

Ah, thanks for that.
Something like this one will suit me:

http://www.carterandbond.com/detail.phtml?pID=MK1000&filter=Shaving%3ARazors%2C+Safety

I'll purchase this weekend and report back with what it's like.
Unless anyone else can suggest a better razor??

il gatto

They're the best in terms of performance and value. There are dearer ones, but they tend to be overpriced fashion accessories. Once you have it you can expiriment with different brands of blade (Merkur, Feather, Gillette etc.)

spuncy

I bought a cheap enough one in Boots, with a (fake) badger hair brush and the soap. If you want to try it out and not spend too much money, that'd be the way to go, I reckon.. This was about a year ago, so not sure if they still have them.

Can't comment on the quality w.r.t. the metal ones, but it's done me fine for over a year. You have to set aside some extra time for shaving though or you'll cut the face of yourself!

It's not for everyone though..

Druid

The Futur is an adjustable, which sounds great in theory but in reality its a bit of a brute (get ready for some cuts!). I think the HD (Fixed) razors are much better. Will be ditiching my futur for a HD in the future

Also, make sure you get a good brush + soap! Even if you dont like the razor the brush makes a lot of difference plus you can still use it with mach3 etc...
I went for a large silver-tip badger hair brush, excellent, use it all the time.

My 2c

il gatto

i don't find the Futur awkward, but I suppose everyone has a different technique. There's an adjustable Merkur which is based on the HD. It has an ivory coloured end on the handle for adjusting. Supposed to be very good.

Standard Toaster

Where did you buy yours lads?

il gatto, have you a link to that adjustable Merkur?

fenris

Try knights in stephens green, the gold coloured merkur is the "Hefty" very good as it has enough weight to do the work without any real assistance.


The Proraso starter kit (pre shave cream, shaving cream, omega boar brush, tube of styptic gel) along with the Merkur should set you right.

Also the Waldo barber under the waldorf just before O'Connell bridge has or can get you anything you need. The benefit of the Waldo is they know what they are talking about and will even show you how to shave with a straight razor if you are feeling brave and it is not saturday morning.

And don't forget to get some blades!

speedboatchase

Wouldn't you prefer this....? It comes with a knife

JuiceC

I bought my Futur here - This is an irish site and with free shipping will save you nearly a tenner versus UK ones!

http://www.4men.ie/index.php?sid=91940c2d4f3f4041f15971f962be95c5&cl=details&anid=239454890a96f66e3.91789980&listtype=search&searchvendor=2394548900f78a5c6.49720823

The Futur definitely takes a bit of getting used to, but i've been using it now for over a year and i'll never go back to the more modern ones.

Standard Toaster

Cheers for that JuiceC...all ordered from 4men.ie (Bookmarked!)


Merkur Futur - Double Edge Razor + 10 Blades


Stainless Platinum Blades - 10 Pack


Proraso Italian Shaving Cream Tube 150ml


Proraso Professional Shaving Brush

I'm actually really looking forward to trying this out.
From reading various reviews of the Merkur online it sounds like it an experience alright. It should pay for itself after the within the year.