This might be a weird one. I’m a trans man on HRT and I’m thrilled to say that I have full if light coverage, at least there is stubble everywhere. It’s weird to go through puberty again in my 40s.

I’ve been afraid to shave my face with a razor and spent so much on foil shavers, rotary shavers, fancy trimmers. My skin got worse and worse. Maybe 3 months ago I bought a Fusion and have been learning. I’m finally brave enough to go against the grain in the few areas that really really need it. It’s scary to think of walking around in the world with cuts on my face so I am probably very conservative with how much I am removing. I’m surprised to say that shaving with the grain is so much easier on my skin than any electric thing, especially now that I know how to make a nice lather.

But the Fusion blades don’t last. Earlier in life I shaved my legs but that hair is barely anything. Face hair is very coarse.

And I’m a baker so I have a huge box of Astra blades I use to score bread. I know how cheap they are. So I bought a safety razor. It’s even adjustable so I can start slow. Every shave I try to talk myself into trying it. I’m afraid it will peel my face like a potato.

Talk me through this? Tell me to wait a while? Or just do it?

Kitty slickers from Wicked Wednesday soap co and my 3D printed Mass effect Tali Brush from Sharp3D

I've seen a few out there recommended. Just wanted to see what the current opinions are for adjustable razors.

Thanks in advance!

I have been shaving with a Van Der Hagen for about a month and a half to see if I like the safety razor. I have found that I prefer this kind of shaving and I am ready to commit more money to get a better razor.

Since I am still a beginner and at most intermediate, what would you recommend to be a good safety razor? For information on preference, I would like a razor that doesn’t require much passes, preferably adjustable, and doesn’t get all choked up with shaving cream and hair all that much.

Another question worth asking, what is the difference between a closed comb razor and an open combed razor? Should I prefer one over the other when applying my preferences?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Traveling doesn’t mean giving up a quality shave. Today’s compact setup delivered a smooth, irritation-free 2-pass BBS.

Pre-shave: Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel + Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin paste

Shave Gel: Glide Shave Gel

Razor: Gillette Guard

Post-shave: Phitku Alum → Bath → Axe Aftershave Lotion → HOCL Spray → Boroline

The aloe vera gel and Roghan Badam Shirin paste created a slick, well-hydrated base, while the Glide shave gel ensured effortless razor glide. The humble Gillette Guard once again proved why it’s one of the best travel razors—lightweight, forgiving, and remarkably efficient.

Just 2 passes (WTG & XTG) were enough to achieve a comfortable BBS with virtually no irritation. The post-shave routine of alum, bath, Axe ASL, HOCL spray, and Boroline left the skin feeling fresh, soothed, and well moisturized.

Sometimes, a simple travel kit is all you need for a fantastic shave.

Donnie D’Arko

*️⃣ Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.35mm
*️⃣ Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum (1)
*️⃣ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
*️⃣ Brush: Oumo Climber - ST2
*️⃣ Soap: Martin de Candre Fougère
*️⃣ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
*️⃣ Splash: Malizia Uomo Vetyver

First Class shave this morning. 🔟 / 🔟

SOTD: Jul 23, 2026
Razor: YAQI Romulus
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (SE), 4th use
Brush: Alpha Bulldog Ti
Soap: A&E Singles: Oud Accord
Balm: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator
Additional Care: Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent

-From the Shave Carousel

Razorock BBS standard plate

July 23, 2026

Razor: Blackland Vector OC

Blade: Feather Artist Club ProGuard

Soap: Ariana & Evans Sylvan Fog

Brush: Razorock 400 Plissoft

Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel

Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave

🥶…#SOTD …🥶
Razor: “The Guido” by Stubble meets Steel & Alpha Shaving
Blade: MÜHLE Rasurkultur
Brush: YAQI Mysterious Space Fan Tuxedo
Software : NOBLE OTTER ORBIT

An excellent freezing start to the day. I don’t like menthol but the Koolada in this one is spectacular…! So is the scent…👌🏻
As always, thanks for looking, guys. Cheers and Happy Shaves…Have a great day ahead, gentlemen….👍🏻💐🥂

My shave from earlier this morning had me digging out the grapefruit for another try and this time I had much better results, a very good lather indeed but still not sold on the fragrance😅

I can however see myself getting a tub of Royal Forrest at some point though.

The mystery blade dispenser did me rotten as I thought it would gift me an Astra not an Astor!

Not a massive fan of these, fairly sharp but oddly mild it's weird heheh

The old jr was a pleasure to use and the splash of 4711 was lovely.

Hope you all have a good one 👍

Are there specific shaving situations, type of hair, hair growth patterns, specific passes, where one should use one or the other of J hook versus Gillette Slide? I find the Gillette Slide harder to execute properly than the J hook, but I am less experienced with it than with the J hook, so still learning it. Do you use them in the same shave? What are the use cases for each? Is one more effective than the other for flat lying hairs, or for multidirectional hair growth (I think I have both)? I shave with a mild Schick injector razor in case that makes any difference. Right now I am playing around with both techniques in the same shave. Thanks for your thoughts.

I honed this early 1800s concave razor a day ago and eagerly awaited the shave to see how the edge would feel. I was not disappointed at all! The edge was very smooth all along its length; no tugging or rough moments. Very, very nice shave. 👍

- Yurii Kravchenko “Dante” 8/8 full hollow straight razor w/ camel bone scales

- Dean Markwalter “Renaissance Man” brush w/ high mountain white badger knot

- Crown Shaving “Blue Aloha” aftershave tonic splash

- Tommy Bahama “St. Barts”, edc.

**Jul. 23, 2026**
* **Prep:** Cella - Extra Extra Bio - Preshave
* **Brush:** Alpha Shaving Works Outlaw Polished Aluminum
* **Razor:** REX Konsul
* **Blade:** Personna Comfort Coat (1)
* **Lather:** Ariana & Evans - Maullu Legacy - Croap
* **Post Shave:** Denim - Original - Aftershave
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man - Unscented Recovery Splash
* **Post Shave:** Thayers - Unscented
* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block
* **Fragrance:** Viktor & Rolf - Spicebomb Night Vision
* **Bowl:** Captian’s Choice - Aquamarine

I had an excellent shave today! I chose Maullu Legacy for my soap and my REX Konsul for my razor. I equipped the Konsul with a Personna Comfort Coat and had great shave!

I set the razor at 4.5 for the first pass and 3.5 for the second pass. I got a BBS shave minus one little trouble spot. I found just a tiny bit of feedback, which I’m happy about because the first shave with a Comfort Coat is sometimes not the best.

I grabbed my post shave supplies from the aftershave fridge across the hall. I splashed on Thayers, Denim Original ASL, and finally zingari man’s unscented recovery splash to finish things off.

I adore this soap, the scent and performance of this stuff is excellent. I didn’t get the matching ASL so that I could be more creative with my choices, and I really liked using Denim Original for the first time.

I really like this combo for a set up and so does my wife. I am very happy with this near perfect shave!

Dang it’s Thursday already?

Have a good one!

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Did a lot of research and it seems like this is a mid to lower level razor on the aggressiveness scale. I wanted something cnc’d but not aluminum. Found Goodfellas with the lead free brass and machined construction. The weight feels great. I have yet to shave with it. Usually about every 3-4 days on the neck to trim the beard. Got some astra superior platinum blades. Anyone else use the bayonetta?

I picked up this gorgeous little 1909 Gillette ABC Pocket Edition No. 500 set (smooth case) the other day for the not so hefty asking price of £7.50.

This particular one is the triple silver plated scroll handle design version.

The set is missing its blade bank but thankfully those show up for sale regularly by themselves, so I'll nab one to complete the set, soon.

Easy shave with Proraso Red today; 1x wtg 1x xtg and done. Finished up with an Alum Stone and Proraso Aftershave Balm

I've been really liking this combo of brut and grey flannel these last few days. It really makes you feel fresh after a good shave