random thoughts and questions - all things shaving

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seen the merkur 45c bakelite being mentioned before in the forum,

so being bakelite I assume it must be very light, anyone got any experience with this razor?

Is it classed as mild or aggressive razor?

Seen a vid and seems like a bit of a different shaving angle due to the head of the de razor
 
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R181 said:
I have a Merkur 45c somewhere. Yes, it is very light and you'd better know what you are doing with a DE to use it.

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When was the last time you used it?

So I take that as you consider it on the more aggressive side?
 
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@saj1985 If you couldn't find the Merkur 45 (there's no "c" in the name because it isn't chromed), I'd suggest getting the RazoRock Baby Smooth.
There's little difference between the Baby Smooth and the 45, other than the weight.
The 45 is lighter, but the overall head geometry is very similar and in use, it's pretty difficult to tell the two apart.

They aren't aggressive razors. For me, they worked better when using a shallower blade angle and then they were smooth and pretty efficient.
I am partial to heavier razors, so I sold my Merkur 45 and I'll be putting my Baby Smooth on BST soon.
 
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just had the best shave with my leaf and twig combo,
i do still prefer the twig, even though its just got the one blade it mows down more hair then the leaf imho

i know ive been a bit critical of the leaf and i defo do prefer the twig but i really enjoyed used the leaf along side the twig today

anyways tried out a gillette rubie for the first time, really enjoyed it felt smooth and sharp too

bare in mind i had roughly 11 days worth of growth, plus on top of that my hairs really thick and coarse too

anyone else using those exfoliating gloves? i did previously make a thread on them,
anyways theyre only like a quid but i do find they really help imo YMMV

 
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hey people just wanted to ask, do you guys love the stinging pain of the alum block and the aftershave?

im a bit weird but honestly i really love it, bit of a buzz lol
 
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Twelvefret said:
I’m still trying to absorb using any razor with 11 days of growth…lol!! 😂😂😂
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a lot of people on the forum might not understand that as they more see it as a hobby then a chore
but a lot of guys i know personally who aint into 'wet shaving' and they dont normally shave that often tbf,
yea of course these people im on about mostly use carts though,
so maybe its due to that or maybe sensititve skin and also busy lifes too
 
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saj1985 said:
a lot of people on the forum might not understand that as they more see it as a hobby then a chore
but a lot of guys i know personally who aint into 'wet shaving' and they dont normally shave that often tbf,
yea of course these people im on about mostly use carts though,
so maybe its due to that or maybe sensititve skin and also busy lifes too
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Most with 11 days growth would clog a cart. So, probably one and done .
 
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hey buddy @Kevy what size washers is best to get for razors?

Seen in one of your vids with the Rockwell 6s that you use washers on your washers

Thanks saj
 
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