Review: This is an excellent razor, very well balanced, and gives a brilliant shave. I was slightly concerned that the handle would become too slippery but it feels just right in the hand. The Edwin Jagger DE89 also looks a great piece of kit.
Author: Paul Heron
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge "Cut-Throat" Shavette/Straight Razor Renewable Blades
Review: I have had a long beard for last 3-5 years, so I have forgot how to shave. Also this was my first contact to straight razors. But even from these starting points shaving with this shavette was painless. I haven't got a single nick and no skin irritation.
I don't know if this razor is better or worse than others, but in any case this a great product!
Author: Miika
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: First time I have ordered from The Shaving Shack and I had received a first class service from ordering the items to delivery. So just wanted to say how good the service was first.
The Merkur 34c HD razor is the first DE Razor I have, first thing I noticed was the work that goes in to this piece of kit and how good it looks, the second is the weight a nice heavy feel to it, and for my first shave with it, felt comfortable in the hand. I have nothing to compare it too but safe to say I am now a convert to DE razors, the Fusion will be taking a back seat from now on. 5 out of 5 for me.
Author: Adam Ford
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Product: Simpsons Duke Best Badger Brush (D2)
Review: The usual Simpson quality here. I would say that this knot has a definite bulb shape unlike the standard Simpson hybrid shape. This brush is regarded as arguably the best face latherer in the world, however it does take some time to break in. Stick with it and you will see the benefits.
Author: Alex Purdon
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Product: Shaving Shack "Buccaneer" Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Review: I keep mine on the drip tray and still it loses hair like phil Collins!! :) I always shake the brush and store on stand
Author: Paul Ewing
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Product: Parker Model 94R Three Piece Safety Razor with Chrome Plated Finish
Review: I'm brand new to DE shaving, and this was my first purchase, and I'm very pleased!
It is actually very forgiving, yet gives a very close shave. I have found that even ATG, it is not particuarly irritating.
It is very weighty, which i like, and has a stumpy handle. Personally, i think my next razor will have a longer handle - but that purely is my preference.
Very grippy handle with its diamond cut steel design.
Would definitely reccommend this razor, and i think the price is more than reasonable!
Author: Andrew Tranter
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: The Merkur 34C was my introduction the world of DE shaving. I have not looked back since.
For years I've tried all types of cartridge shaving systems, electric razors (paying more than �200 for some models), all in the pursuit of the perfect shave.
I finally found it with DE shaving and Merkur 34C. It's very forgiving for the beginner and solidly built. I find the handle a bit short, but you get used to it. I recommend watching videos on youtube for DE shaving to learn the technique and improve your shaving experience.
I'm in the Armed Forces and sometimes I need a super quick shave. For those that state that DE shaving cannot be quick, I would suggest otherwise (with the requisite experience and diligence) other it will get messy.
A good introductory razor worth the investment.
Author: MORALASSASSIN
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Product: Muhle Traditional Shaving Mug in White Porcelain
Review: Brilliant shaving mug, coffee mugs etc are too narrow at top which means your brush handle catches the top and rattles. This porcelain mug is just right size for the hand with no slop over or waste. Quality product.
Review: Fantastic brush for the money that lathers well regardless of the soap! At this price you'd be a fool not to have one!
Author: Grant Letham
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Product: Styptic Pencil
Review: Never heard of things like this before, so i bought one when starting DE shaving. When i nicked myself i dabbed in water and dabbed in on my wet face as instructed from videos i watched and it stings a bit but does a great job of stopping bleeding. Definitely recommend one of these for your shaving arsenal.
Author: Daniel W
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Product: Proraso Sandalwood Oil and Shea Butter Shaving Cream Jar (150ml)
Review: I bought this with my first DE razor (EJ DE89BL) and it is so easy to get a good lather using a vulfix 404 brush that easily gives me 3 passes. And the smell is excellent, it only starts wearing off by midday if i shave first thing in the morning. My wife loves the smell as well so thats a bonus!
Author: Daniel W
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Product: Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream (100ml)
Review: Just used this over the weekend having been a recent convert to Proraso Shaving soap and I have to say I was delighted with how quickly it calmed and soothed my skin! Lovely fresh smell, and a little goes a long way. My skin felt smooth for much of the day. I have very sensitive skin so finding a brand that does the job without needing to take out a small mortgage is fantastic!!
Author: Peter Blake
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Product: Merkur 42C Chrome Plated "1904 Replica"
Review: this was my first de razor still use it now
very well made easy to use and looks great cant go wrong for its price
Author: Joseph Simms
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Product: Taylor of Old Bond St Shaving Cream (Grapefruit 150g)
Review: perfect stuff loads of creamy lather
lovely smell one of my new favorites now
Author: Joseph Simms
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: These are the first razors that I have used, and I have been so impressed that I do not feel the need to consider any others. Super glide and efficiency with hardly any nicks for a first time DE shaver!
Author: Mohammed Sajjad
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Product: Omega Shaving Cream (150g)
Review: This is probably one of Italy's best kept secrets! I can't really smell menthol, I'd say it actually smells of marzipan which is also nice. Whips-up a great lather and for �4.09 it's also criminally cheap!
Review: Recently won the Muhle R89. I want to point out a great production razors and aesthetic appearance. Razor good in the hand and it is convenient to use.
Razor Bree is very clean. After two passes of the skin is smooth and, most importantly, no cuts or irritation. As the blades used the Shark Super Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades (bought as a bonus to a razor).
I advise everyone, even though the price seems high, but considering the quality of the shave and have fun with it just fine. I recommend.
Review: By far the closest shave I've had, has come from using these blades!
Having tried several different brands (inc. Derby, Feather, Israeli, etc.), the Wilkinson Sword blades give the closest shave, and seem to be the sharpest edge.
The only warning is - be careful! These blades are *that* sharp, you can quite easily slice your face, so take extra care guys.
Review: Bought this for a travel set, but have found the shave to be wanting. Although not uncomfortable, this Timor razor is by far the most gentle of my razors, requiring more passes to get less than expected results.
Perhaps it's down to the slightly larger head, due to the butterfly movement, but it seemed to take a while to find the proper angle with this DE. Should be fine as a beginner razor, but definitely not for those who want a clean/close shave.
Author: S Parsons
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Nice close,smooth shave without any irritation and are amazing value for money too if you buy them in bulk!.
Review: This stuff is brilliant, so moisturizing and has a lovely mild scent. Having tried all the Proraso creams now I can safely say this one is the best outta them all!
Author: David Abram
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Product: DR Harris Almond Shaving Soap & Bowl Beech (100g)
Review: great soap lathers up easy and while not a strong odor its a warm pleasant one and something a little different good for those who want a natural ragrance
Review: Excellent build quality as always with Muhle a bargain at this price and a very easy razor to shave with great if your starting out with DE shaving.
Review: I have been using quite a few soaps and creams by now, ranging from cheap to silly expensive, and this is my favourite. It has a wonderful citrus scent that feels very natural, almost like peeling a clementine and using that exact scent. Using very little cream you�ll get a rich, creamy foam that lets your razor glide smoothly across your skin. With other soaps/creams I often use a pre-shave cream but that�s not necessary in this case. It also leaves my skin fresh and moisturized which is no small feat seeing that I live in a dry area and have very sensitive skin.
A great product, can�t wait to try out the other scents that Cyril Salter make.
Author: Daniel Gustafson
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Product: Proraso Ultra-Sensitive Shaving Cream Jar (150ml)
Review: As others have pointed out this is somewhat of a middle of the road between traditional soap and cream. It has the signature Proraso white line smell that in my opinion smells marvelous, very much of a woodsman vibe with notes of pine tree. I have tried quite a few Proraso products and in general think they make good, affordable products. This said however, I didn�t like this particular product that much. Direct comparisons may be a bit unfair considering this after all is a budget priced offering but since a lot of people marvel about how this stands up to much more expensive brands I�d like to clarify that in my honest opinion it doesn�t.
It foams okay, but the foam isn�t very rich and it also dries out very fast. I�ve tried this many, many time sbecause I really want this to be good and useable but no matter how much/less water I add the end result is disappointing. What I like about it is that it is very sensitive on your skin and smells wonderful.
If you do decide to try it out, make sure to use it with the Proraso white line pre-shave cream as it adds much needed glide to the razor. If you seek a good option, go for the Cyril Salter products. They are a few pounds more expensive but seeing that the jar is also considerably bigger the net price is about the same.
Author: Daniel Gustafson
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Product: Proraso Shaving Cream Jar (150ml)
Review: Having previously only used an Omega shave cream I am experimenting with alternatives to find my fav and found this very good. Lathers nicely even with a relatively cheap boar brush, smells good and great value for money. No criticisms for a good product from a good brand
Author: Neal Gillson
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Product: Proraso Shave Cut Healing Gel (10ml)
Review: First product of this type I have used and impressed! Works quickly and will last a long time I think due to so little required. Product info is all in Italian however which is only critique
Author: Neal Gillson
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Luxury Shaving Cream Sample (20ml)
Review: This is a really nice cream great lather and made my skin feel great after rinsing not to mention the scent which is fantastic and for sample price you can't better giving it a try
Author: Jamie Duff
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Product: Truefitt & Hill Luxury Pre Shave Oil (56g)
Review: This stuff is excellent while I admit it's not the cheapest but it's worth every penny, i sometimes get a bit of razor burn but with this pre oil I can stay 100% burn free also the citrus scent is fantastic
Author: Jamie Duff
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm Sample (20ml)
Review: This is a great balm, I sometimes get a bit of razor burn on my throat the balm calmed the burn almost quicker than it appeared
Author: Jamie Duff
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: Had been shaving with Gillettes and others for over 20y. Then last year came across a thread on an online forum about DE razors. Many people had positive things to say about them, especially those with sensitive skin. This site was highly recommended due to the great selection of items and delivery.
Decided to start with this and some Feather blades plus other accessories. The first shave didn't go so well but then I got the hang of it and couldn't belive the results! :-) My skin feels great after a shave and can do it more often.
I've recommended this razor and site to my mates. Some of them seem to be realising the superiority of DE razors and thinking of switching :-)
Author: Eero Laaksonen
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Product: Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (White)
Review: This brush is simply divine! I'm not sure if the hair is coated with something but it seemed to take it a few shaves to 'bed in', but once it did, boy was it worth it! The brush whips up a luxurious lather, coupled with my Proraso shaving cream. The brush seems to just keep supplying mounds of whipped cream lather and feels great on your face. As for this being classed as a 'small' brush, well, quite frankly I don't think you need thr brush any larger! Buy, enjoy, you really won't need another brush once you have this one!
Author: Clive Pepper
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm (100ml)
Review: I was sceptical at how good this may be. I was wrong! This really does help my face after my shaves. I always used Aloe Vera which is so pure and good for skin that I thought the Bluebeards could not get close to it. Wrong! This post shave balm is so good at calming and getting my skin back to feeling its best after any of my DE shaves. This is now my favourite post shave balm I have ever used. Highly recommended and "does what it says on the tin"
Author: Richard Barnes
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Product: Proraso Shaving Cream Tube (150ml)
Review: My best shaving cream to date. Having read many reviews, I can really agree with them all. Superb lather, great to shave with and the nice subtle scent of menthol adds to the experience! Highly recommended.
Author: Richard Barnes
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Gave me a brilliant shave. Really smooth with no nicks. Really worth a try. I got about 4 shaves out of a blade.
Author: Chris Maguire
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm (100ml)
Review: Review Update. Iv'e been using bluebeards revenge after shave balm now for a while, I originally got some of this as the free gift when I was ordering other products. On the strength of the sample I got a full size tin. When I opened it, it was fine however after 4-5 weeks I noticed that the lovely old fashioned smell started to change, and not for the better, It also started to sting when applied but only for about 1 minute then it settled down, I found this a little bit of a let down. I will give this product another try on the strength of the original sample, and hopefully it was just a bad batch and I will get a better one next time.
Review: This was an interesting purchase, Firstly I will say great razor, but somehow I think i've been here before, its got an uncanny resemblance to my bluebeards revenge scimitar razor, too similar it feels like I have paid twice !!, that being said I would recommend to purchase this razor as its well made solid feel and lovely chrome finish. I would recomend
Author: WARDIES
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Product: Taylor of Old Bond St Shaving Cream (Lemon & Lime 150g)
Review: Great shaving cream, wonderful creamy lather, great fresh smell, but when I read a review saying it smelt of cleaning product, I had my reservations as it does have some similarities, But hey its a nice clean smell, don't let that put you off, Great cream I would buy again and maybe try some different flavours, I would recommend.
Author: WARDIE
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Product: Cella Shaving Soap (150g)
Review: Good Soap / Cream Hybrid, It lathers lovely & smooth, not using a lot of the soap per shave so looks like its going to be great value, especially at the price. Nice marzipan scent, but may not be for everyone, however its gone after the shave. I would recomend
Author: WARDIE
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge "Scimitar" Double Edge Razor
Review: Hi all,
I hope you take some time to read this review as its not just about the razor but about Shaving Shack in General.
Firstly im going to talk about my delivery mishap. I had a few things on order and one of them was this razor. For whatever reason it wasn't in the package. To be fair i was pretty annoyed at this as you would expect. I really didn't need to be. 1 phone call to the team and they sent out my razor the same day.
For me this is truly superb. Every company on occasion makes mistakes but lets face it the fact that they dealt with their mistake so easily speaks volumes as to whom you are buying from. Customer service is a rare gem and Shaving Shack have been excellent.
On to the Razor....
Its weighty and holds the blade really nice and flat. Goes together a dream. Every shave i have had has been BBS quality with 3 passes. My one nitpicking complaint would be that the handle is a little slippy and could maybe do with a slightly deeper recess at the top to get a better grip of. But this really is a minor complaint.
After using Gillette blades for years then switching to electric this foray into DE shaving is never going to change. I love it and this razor has been the icing on the cake for me.
Quality company, Quality Service, Quality products.
Why buy anything else?
Author: Robert Fullard
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Product: Muhle R89 Grande Long Handled Double Edged Chrome Safety Razor
Review: Having tried the EJ DE89L of my SO, I wanted one of my own for leg shaving. Seeing the handle felt a little stubby for making long strokes, I picked the long handled R89 instead. (Same fantastic head on them both, by the way!)
Smoothest legs of my life! The size and weight is just ideal for a very smooth experience, taking literally no effort at all. I find I can actually shave much faster than with a cartridge, thanks to the larger blade.
The way the lather passes through the head is perfect, no more rinsing the razor every five seconds to wash off gunk. Works fantastic with
the Astra SP and Gillette yellow blades, although I'm sure any blade would do for the softer hairs.
The razor feels solid enough to last for a decade, even two.
Absolutely satisfied with the M�hle! :)
Review: These are just superb.
I bought big 100 pack of these with my first DE and i think will last quite the while. I have also had couple ten packs of unmarked israeli blade and one Derby.
Had to do comparison with these three and Feather's felt clearly the best. Despite being very sharp, ive actually had the least nicks with these.
Author: iivari
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Product: Muhle R41 Grande Long Handle Double Edged Chrome Safety Razor (Open Comb)
Review: The first DE razor ive bought and cant complain about it one bit. Looks very nice and feels solid at hand. My father tried this twice and just requested me to buy one for himself as well.
Author: iivari
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Product: Safety Razor Starter Kit (Badger Brush)
Review: This is a great starter kit for someone that has always used mach 3 range of blades. I have been looking for a more affordable way to shave, and with black hair and sensitive skin I have always had problems with ingrowing hairs and razor rash, a DE razor seemed a great idea. even on my first attempt I hsd the best have I have ever had, my wife couldn't believe it! I did get 2 nicks under the chin where I shaved in one long length rather than short strokes as per youtube videos, but the Alum block stopped the cuts easy (and stung!) the DE razor is great weighty expensive looking bit of kit, the badger brush and cream are also very different from gel/foam and much better.. I compare it to cleaning anew car, using snowfoam, 2 bucket method, polish and wax... or the mach 3 version of shaving which is a drivethrough carwash that scratches your car and leaves swirlmarks
Review: I�m in my fifties and this is the first double edge safety razor that I�ve bought and can thoroughly recommend it.
I bought it as a relatively inexpensive entry into DE shaving and also bought some Proraso shaving cream at the same time.
I�ve used single and multi-blade razors in the past, as well as electric shavers, and in my opinion the Timor razor and Proraso cream have given me the best shave ever.
If you�re thinking about trying out DE shaving you can�t go wrong with this Timor razor.
Author: Les Brand
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Product: Parker 34R White Shavette (SRW)
Review: Had this for a few weeks now and I've only used it on a Saturday morning as a treat to my face. It's really quite difficult to use but keep at it, it's worth it, it's the shave of your life. Be steady and keep the faith, it's worth it, according to Bond, James Bond, and myself....for real men who want a real shave.
Author: Robert Millar
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Product: Parker 31R Stainless Steel All Metal Shavette (SR1)
Review: order arrived after 2 days, and gives a very satisfying shave!
It makes shaving a much more enjoyable experience as I am trying to learn how not to cut myself so much. It seems like a skill I can take pride in once i master!
Author: Matt C
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Product: Alum Block
Review: Ive been DE shaving for about 2 years - at home and with the barber. The barber used a pencil - but I bought one of these a couple weeks ago ! absolutely amazing piece of kit! I posted in on Facebook and have been told by friends that it is also great as a deodorant! I wouldn't be with out it in my shave bag now! Im going to tell my barber too!
Author: George Thompson
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Product: Israeli Made Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Just switched from the Derby to these. Im using them with my Merkur Futur, and think that they are much better, sharper and smoother shave.
Author: George Thompson
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Used Feather for years (I've got a very stiff beard). Been trying 7 O'clock for the first time. Very impressed. These seem smoother; much less likely to nick myself; less likely to have a sore neck. That's good news as I bought 100 of them !
If you're interested, I shower and leave shower gel on my beard till I've finished showering (makes a big difference), then rinse, then apply some shaving cream from a tube, then shave.
Author: Colin Hoppe
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Product: Shark Super Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: I'm happy to be in the water with these Sharks! These are my 3rd set of branded razor blades (4inc non branded) since I started my DE shaving and I am impressed so far. Before these I used Derby Extras and Astra Superiors. The Derbys were good, lasted well and gave a good shave but not very close. The Astras shaved closer but dulled and cut/nicked too soon. The Sharks on the other hand seem much sharper and closer cutting than the above were for me and so far I have had 3 shaves with 1 blade and it still feels as sharp as the 1st use.
The only downside (and oddly, upside) to the sharpness of these blades for me is that if you have blemish prone skin or raised areas of skin due to ingrown hairs the blade will happily slice through them and you will not feel a thing! So far I have only done this once or twice around the neck but the next day it has healed just fine.
For the price I think you get a really good shave and sharp blades. I did want Feathers but they were out of stock so settled for Sharks based on my skin type and their reviews. If you have delicate/ sensitive skin then these may be too sharp and require caution but Derby and Astra users may find these offer a bit more sharpness and durability.
Author: Steven McNeill
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Product: Omega Shaving Cream (150g)
Review: A very good economy cream, the menthol smell is very refreshing and helps wake you up although you don�t get the cooling effect that you do from some other eucalyptus products. Would make an ideal starter cream for those not wanting to spend a lot or go for a tube with brush deal if you're looking for a real bargain.
Author: Ian Morewood
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Product: Progress Vulfix 660 Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Review: I recently purchased this brush to go with the Mekur34 c.straight away it lathered up far better and felt much more comfortable than my previous pure bristle brush.A recommend piece of kit at a good price
Author: Simon Peter Golightly
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: I decided on this razor after reading all of the rave reviews I went through my pre shave ritual using all Bluebeards products.The 34c gave me a lovely smooth shave gliding over 5 days heavy growth with no tugging or even a nick! I finished the shave with Bluebeards post shave balm which I would also recommend.
The only fault I would say the 34c has is the handle is way to short and found it awkward to hold comfortablely,Think I will upgrade to the 39c when they are back in stock.
Author: Simon Peter Golightly
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Product: Shark Super Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Just started using these for the very first time, to be honest was a little bit reluctant to change from Derby and also use Feathers. As I was occasionally getting a bit of a burn from my feather using a merkur slant bar, but touch wood these seem to be just fine
Review: Having read a number of reviews on this Razor , I decided to give it a go and I must say it was eventually a very good shave, I must admit that having used my previous razor for quite a long time you get complacent and the fact that you know how to handle your preferred razor with regards to pressure and blade preference it was a little difficult to get used to. What I would recommend is trying out a few different blades, and don't forget you should apply as little pressure as possible. overall very pleased
Author: Colin Waller
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Product: Astra Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: I have just used my first astra. I thought feathers were my favourite but maybe these have just pipped them to the post.
Seem a lot smoother and only got one knick and a bbs.
Deffinately would recommend these blades.
Author: Chris Maguire
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Product: Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl (190g)
Review: This product just oozes class. The soft cream has an understated scent of sandalwood. Use less than the "standard" almond sized amount and you will easily generate enough lather for three passes. Even in a very hard water area like mine, it is simple and fast to whip up a silky meringue of foam.
And in use? The cream lubricates well and allows a close shave with no effort. The whole process leaves the face feeling moisturised rather than dried out by the experience.
Buy some!
Author: Andrew D.
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Product: Omega 49 Professional Pure Bristle Brush
Review: After reading a couple of good reviews I bought one of these Omega 49 bristle brushes as an interim measure. I have been absolutely amazed - this brush is far better than any of the others that I have owned over the years. Yes, it stinks for the first couple of days, but not that badly. Yes, it lost some bristles in the first couple of days - I counted four! Otherwise it is perfect: it gets a good lather, it has a good feel on the face and in the hand, and it generally does the job!
I will definitely buy another when the time comes.
Author: Andrew D.
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Product: American Crew Post Shave Cooling Lotion (125ml)
Review: Its a bit watery so when i first opened it it was pouring out without me squeezing the tub so it makes a bit of a mess inside its cap.
In use it feels great. Goes on nicely and takes a little while to actually settle in but once in you wouldnt have a clue you have it on. Smells nice feels good. What more do you want.
Author: Robert Fullard
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Product: Progress Vulfix 660 Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Review: Love the brush. At least a million times better than the bristle brush i got in a ten pound starter set.
My one complaint is that it flays out a bit and as a result some of the hairs are matted. It doesnt affect the brush performance any but i would prefer it being perfect.
It lathers up a treat and feels almost scratchy on your face. I view this as a good thing as it seems to really prep my skin for the upcoming DE 3 pass.
Typically brilliant service from Shaving Shack too.
Author: Robert Fullard
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Product: Vulfix Old Original Shaving Cream (Sicilian Lime 225ml)
Review: The smell of the stuff is quite faint so you are going to be walking around like you doused yourself in Limes. For my taste i find this perfect as the wife leaned over to give me a kiss on my super smooth cheeks and commented about the pleasant aroma drifting off my face. To me that is the point of a product like this. It isnt there to make you smell nice but just to give you that little extra something.
As for the use of it well.... The tiniest dab on my brush is enough to do 3 passes.
You will need to use so little of it that it would be cheap at twice the price.
Perfect
Author: Robert Fullard
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Washbag
Review: Just had this arrive..... Love it. As Neil Jary says i had to get something to store my increasing stock of shave kit in. Her in charge keeps pestering me to "Put my stuff away". The bag is simply spot on. Fits all my stuff keeps it nice and neat. Perfect. I don't really know what else to say..... Actually i do. Ordering from the Shaving Shack is easy and the stuff arrives well packaged and when its meant to. Cant fault it.
Author: Robert Fullard
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Product: Omega 49 Professional Pure Bristle Brush
Review: A great brush for the money, it was a lot taller than I expected and nice and soft, I found the extra height allowed for a better whipping action while building lather, whats not to like about this brush at this price?
Review: Having been bitten by the DE shaving bug, I decided to try another razor (I already own the Merkur HD 34c) The Edwin Jagger is a well made bit of kit, nice and heavy in the hand and is every bit as good as the Mekur, I would advise any beginners out that to try either.
Author: Paul Fitzsimons
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Luxury Shaving Cream (100ml)
Review: This cream is superb, it easily produces mounds of lather, but best of all is its moisturising quality, when Ive finished a shave my skin does not feel tight or in need of any other product at all, its as if I have already applied post shave balm, excellent.
Author: Paul Fitzsimons
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: I have been using the Merkur 34c for the last 10 months, teamed up with the Featherlight blades this thing is brilliant. cheaper to use than Gillette cartridges, a more comfortable, closer shave than anything else I have tried with the added bonus that it looks great sat in my bathroom. Couldn't recommend this razor enough.
Author: Richard Wager
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: This is the best razor I ever tried. After I prepared the skin with almond oil and the excellent lather of the Omega cream this razor, equipped with the Wilkinson blade, was just sailing through the 3-day stubble.No nicks, no cuts, just smooth skin.
Author: Lars Sinder
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Recently returned to my Futur Razor after a decade. Using the 7-O-clocks and I can't work out why I stopped. I'm tempted to try some of the upmarket blades but they would have to be pretty special if these are a basic model. Happy.
Author: Rod Farquhar
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Product: Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (White)
Review: I have used this brush for 2 months now, it is very soft compared to "cheaper" brushes, it holds water in the hairs better and is really easy to whip up a nice lather with, soap or cream, lathering in a cup or on your face, it doesn't matter, this brush can do it all, it isn't enormeous, but, it is absolutely not small either. It does shed a hair on occasion, but not at an alarming rate.
I highly recommend this brush to anyone who wants a brush that is easy to use and gentle on the skin.
Review: I bought this razor a few months ago, having forgot my entire shaving kit at home, and having to be away for a few months, I chose to buy a Merkur 570 to go along with the 34cHD I had at home. The service from the shaving shack was good, I wrote in the comments field that the shipping address was important, because I was not staying at the billing address. I received an email when they send the package saying they had shipped it to the address specified, in my oppinion they have very nice customer service.
The razor is more substantial than the 34cHD, the blade change is easy and the adjustment is very simple.
Shortly after starting to use the razor I noticed that one side is cutting a little different than the other. Upon examining the razor head i could see that the blade exposure-gap is not the same on both sides of the head, there's about 0.7mm difference from one side to the other, and sometimes the blade "slides" or moves so it is also a little of center, if I don't pay attention when adjusting the blade exposure. I am now used to this un-even blade exposure, and I pay attention when adjusting the razor or changing blades. The razor is more aggressive than the 34HD and in combination with Cyril Salter's shaving cream, feather blades and the razor set to 3 I have a pleasant and close shave.
I think that noticing the difference in blade exposure ruined my impression of the razor for a while, because the "crappy tolerances" bothered me, and made me focus less on shaving and more on being upset with the razor.
This has now passed and I really like it. If you can overcome the potential flaw in the tolerances you will probably love this razor.
Author: Niels Graudal
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Product: Lord L6 Metal Double Edge Safety Razor (Model LP1822L)
Review: After 25ish years of disposables and mach whatevers i have finally tried this DE razor. I was very impressed at how easy and clean it was (even with my remaining cheap shave gel). i can highly recommend this razor for anyone who wants to try traditional DE shaving, and will be expanding on my shaving kit as my budget allows.
Author: Robb Neale
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Product: DR Harris Arlington Shaving Soap & Bowl Beech (100g)
Review: An Amazing scent and soap. Been a huge Mitchells fan but was easily tempted to Dr Harris after open the box and smelling the soap. Lathers brilliantly and unfortunately for the Shaving Shack it also last forever! Always brings a smile to my face whether its winter or summer with its great smell and sets me up nicely for the day ahead.The wood bowl adds an extra touch of Luxury to. WIshed the Shack would stock more of the Arlington range though.
Author: Will Goodchild
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Product: Shark Super Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: The sad (depending on how you look at it) truth about getting into real wet shaving is that you need to try out many brands of blades before you find your personal favourite. Your skin type, sensitivity, method, products and hair type all play a part which is why I�ve always told friends who are beginners and ask for advice that everyone really needs to go the hard way and try them all for themselves in order to find their favourites.
Having said this it is in fact still a good idea to read reviews in order to get a sense of the quality and general characteristics of different blades.
And yes, there is a huge difference between different blades.
I personally think that the Sharks are some of the best beginner blades. These are quality blades that are sharp enough to give you a tug-less shave while at the same time being more forgiving than say "Feathers". Perfect for building up the confidence needed to try out even sharper siblings... or you could find that you�ll go with these forever. It�s your call!
Author: Daniel Gustafson
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Product: Parker 34R White Shavette (SRW)
Review: So after a few months of shaving with a Merkur 38C I decided to take the plunge in to purchasing a Straight razor. However after researching decided the shavette was a more affordable option and I am more than happy with this bit of kit and look forward to using it every time I pick it up. It is in a lot kore use then my Merkur now and can't believe I didn't buy this sooner.
Review: A review from a female perspective: I am horrendously allergic to those moisturising strips they put onto disposable razors these days. My only choice recently has been the cheap bic disposables which I do not like, so I decided to look for an alternative. I didn't know what these razors were called, but I knew they existed. A quick internet search brought me here to this double edge razor. I read the other reviews and decided to buy it. I was also looking for something a bit more eco sound than chucking a bit of plastic every month, so this fit the bill nicely.
It arrived within 2 days so great service from Shaving Shack. It's dinky and looks really well made. A quick inspection revealed that you twist the bottom to open it up to insert the blade. You get one blade with the razor and I got a free pack too. I chose the new hi-stainless feathers. I put one of these in and went for a shave! Being a girl I obviously wasn't shaving my 5 o'clock stubble, but I did have a go at my legs and and under arms! It was really easy and felt very smooth. No snagging or dragging like the disposable ones. I thought my knee might be tricky, but I did it the same way as usual and it was fine. The only thing I changed was keeping the back of my knee as straight as possible when doing that part. I was worried about doing under my arms, but again it was just as easy and they look less agitated than normal! I also didn't use a brush or shaving soap, I just gave my legs a good exfoliate with my scrubby gloves to work up a lather from my usual soap and it worked really well! I did the same for my arm pits.
I'm very pleased with this product and the results and it was a lot easier to use than I expected. Ladies, if you are on here looking for a gift for your man, maybe consider getting one for yourself too!
Author: Zoe Armstrong
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Product: Feather Popular Safety Razor
Review: I bough a few of these to give away as gifts to a few friends who were curious about getting into wet shaving. These are ideal for entry level as they're not aggressive razors. Although they're cheap price wise, the overall quality of the razors are great. So I gave away the razors to my friends to check out and they have come back with comments such as "best shave I've ever had, no irritation or shaving rash" and "smooth as a baby's bum, love the razor" . If you're thinking of trying out wet shaving, give these Feather razors a try. It's a nice, cheap and gentle introduction into the best shaving experience you will ever have.
Review: I normally use a straight razor to shave but bought this for when time was limited and I needed a quicker shave. I can tell you, after using it for the first time, it's fantastic. And I'm not just talking about the shave itself. The quality and craftsmanship, looks and weight is perfect. It's not too mild and not too aggressive. Looks like my straight razor might have to take a back seat while I use this razor more often!
Author: Lee Ng
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Product: Muhle-Pinsel Chrome Shaving Bowl
Review: At first, I thought the bowl would be too small. But it's worked out perfect. Fits perfectly in one hand while you lather with the other. And because it's smaller, it seems to take less effort to get a nice thick lather. Looks elegant sitting on the bathroom shelf too when not in use.
Author: Lee Ng
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Product: Gillette 7 O' Clock Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: I tried these after many month of using Feather blades. I must say that I'm won over by these fantastic blades. They are not as sharp as the Feathers but gives me a close shave without irritation. The Feathers would give me a very close shave but would also leave my face burning all day long.
Review: For me the best Blades.
Super sharp and long lasting.
For me they last about 7 days
Best buy !
Author: Alex Sep
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm (100ml)
Review: I didn't like the smell and it wasn't as soothing as i hoped. It actually leaved my skin quite dry and with some razor burns. I would recommend the Proraso Post Shave Cream for Ultra Sensitive Skin instead.
Author: Ola
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Product: The Bluebeards Revenge Luxury Shaving Cream (100ml)
Review: Gives good creamy lather really fast.
Personally i didn't like the smell witch is a deal-breaker for me. Because of the smell i didn't use it long enough to evaluate the beard-reducing properties.
Author: Ola
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Product: Proraso Ultra-Sensitive Shaving Cream Jar (150ml)
Review: Best shaving cream i have used so far. Smells good, easy to lather and good for my quite sensitive skin. Highly recommended.
Author: Ola
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Product: Israeli Made Double Edged Razor Blades
Review: Blades are pretty decent. Not as sharp as feather but what is?
Got about 3 good shaves some times only got 2. But on a whole great blades.
Author: Chris Maguire
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: Looks good and shaves really nicely. First week of de shaving ( can't believe took so long to give up other methods) and tried couple of blades as well as the merkur that came with the razor. For me, the razor is very easy to use and not aggressive at all so I found best results came from sharper feather blades.
Really looking forward to trying other shaving products and expanding my repertoire. Really enjoying shaving now! Do it
Author: Alan Fleming
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Product: Alum Block
Review: I'm new to DE shaving and bought alum block as part of my first order with Shaving Shack. After first ever attempt at DE shaving I was not sure what to expect having read some reviews. Wet the block and rub directly onto the skin and it stops any bleeding and reduced the redness very quickly. Absolutely one of the best components of my shaving process and will last ages.
Author: Alan Fleming
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Product: DR Harris Arlington Shaving Soap & Bowl Beech (100g)
Review: Coming into the world of real shaving was a bit terrifying with all the brands of soaps, creams and whatnots being available. Finally deciding on the Arlington variety I have to admit that I did so without having smelled it or even looked at it in real life before my purchase - it simply came down to good reviews, good looks and a tempting description.
It�s very hard to describe the scent but it strikes me as masculine without being aggressive. It�s not a bold fragrance, it�s more of a clean, fresh scent that feels relaxed and confident. I�ve had some female friends smell it and they all love it.
Having used canned gel previously this was a great find. I only need a ultra liberal amount of soap to whip up a thick amount of foam - it seems to last forever.
Having very sensitive skin I�ve come to learn that this works best when I use it with a pre-shave cream such as Proraso. It works well on it�s own though.
Last but not least the packaging is great. It looks superb in my bathroom and you hardly can say that about your regular foam can, right?
A quality product.
Author: Daniel Gustafson
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Product: Merkur Futur 761 Adjustable Safety Razor with Chrome Finish
Review: After 15 years of shaving with a Gillette Mach 3 I was ready to step up to the plater and try a real razor. After scouting the field I fell for the Merkur 34C but was then lured into buying the more expensive Futur model. For me the price difference didn�t matter that much and I felt that the extra money for a neat feature like adjustment was well spent. I also felt that it was better to splash out right away instead of saving a few bucks and then upgrade later (which apparently is quite common).
For a beginner it is really great to be able to start easy and then gradually expose the skin to more and more of the blade by upping the dial. The grading sure isn�t a gimmick - there�s plenty of difference between using each and everyone of the settings. I quickly moved on up to the 3rd setting and have yet to move further.
I love the great workmanship of this product and don�t doubt that it will last for years. You�d think that the chrome would give this a slightly bad grip but I�m happy to say that this isn�t the case.
Solid, built to last and if you gear up and get a matching brush and stand it looks adorable in your bathroom.
Author: Daniel Gustafson
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Product: Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream for Ultra Sensitive Skin (100ml)
Review: Having shaved with a Mach3 for about 15 years I recently decided to move along to a more classic way of shaving. I was a bit intrigued how different it was from what I was used to and also my skin did not appreciate it. I decided to try the Proraso Pre-shave cream after reading the fine reviews on this site and am very happy that I did. You don�t need to use that much of it to get a great effect. The razor slides much easier, making it easier to shave and it has a nice menthol "zing" to it. It feels great. It smells great. It soothes the skin. a great product that I highly recommend to anyone.
Review: Love theese blades, used with the Prorasso range and my eg d89 I get the most amazing shave ever no need for any preasure the blade just glides through leaving my face smooth and rash free. Dont worry about trying them, once you use them you wont settle for anything else.
Author: John
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Product: Montana Wash Bag (Large)
Review: Great bag, fantastic value as it looks and feels worth double its cost. Very happy with my purchase and will order more as gifts for family.
Review: if like me.. and fussy as can be! choosing the right brush can be a bit frustrating. to soft? to hard? to big? to small. (no laughing now) well look no further! the Progress Vulfix 404 IS THE ONE!!! perfect 50/50 of badger & boar, soft enough on the face, with a touch of stiffness to acompany any of your fav soaps or creams. not "scratchy" to use in any way! and deffo doesnt have any of that "wet dog" smell! even after one use. dont let the low price tag put you off in any way! at �10.99 this brush is a steal.
SS.. you've done it again;)
Review: right now the wife is laughing at me! as i couldn't get on the laptop any quicker to let all DE shavers know have errr.... PERFECT! this shaving soap is. and this is only after using this product once. like many others, i brought this soap after allways coming across it when looking up shaving creams/soaps ect.. and decided to give it ago due to never finding any other soap or cream which didnt irratate my skin.
this stuff whips up and lathers beautifully! alowing my blade to glide on my face without any irratation on the face or neck. i dont honestly know what it is that makes this stuff work? but buy god it does. thankyou so much mitchells & SS.
Author: Adam Clish
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: This is the first DE I have ever owned, purchased after reading reviews and very happy with it. Looks great and feels reassuringly heavy with much better performance than my Mach 3 (and feels like a special occasion every time I use it)
Author: Darren Boyce
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Product: Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream (100ml)
Review: Just ordering my second jar. I am surprised that Gillette have not bought out this company and suppressed the product. On a pack of 4 Gillette Fusion blades it says "may last up to three months". I am getting a perfectly goiod shave in the FOURTH month of the FIRST blade from the pack, using the Proraso pre-shave (plus Taylor's Sandalwood cream applied with large Taylor's Silver tip badger brush) I shave to the bone virtually every day. It must be working.
Author: Brian Allen
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Product: Kent BLK12 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (Black)
Review: This brush is exceptional, The packaging is top class and you feel you are getting something that is top rank. The red case with gold stitching opens up and there sits your BLK12. So much more pomp than simply opening a cardboard box This brush is huge. The handle fits my largish hands perfectly. The brush holds a huge amount of water and when face lathering there isn't even a hint of scritch. It's just a luxury feel of latherikng soap and puts a huge smile on your face. This brush creates a huge amount of great creamy lather, easily enough for 3 passes, in fact enough to have a complete 2nd shave.
An absolute joy to use. I've looked at this brush so often over the last few months but finally pulled the trigger on it and I have been rewarded with an excellent product.
Author: Simon Griffiths
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Product: Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic
Review: I am a novice to traditional shaving and this razor was recommended, and I can say it didn't disappoint. Very good razor and reasonable price for a starter razor.
Author: James Bailey
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Product: Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream (100ml)
Review: Like all Proraso Products the Liquid Aftershave Cream feels great and easily absorded into the skin .
Though they looked to have changes the formula and bottle of this and the scent is less subtle than the original Aftershave Cream
