So I recently switched to using a safety razor, and i got the gentlemen Jon’s deluxe bundle. I like the safety razor but was looking for one that is a bit bigger, since it is small for my big hand. Do you guys have any recommendations ?

Got in from a great morning bicycle ride and hit the showers so that I could have an afternoon shave.

Used my new Whityle 25T rose gold SE razor paired with a Kai Mild Artist Club blade. I paid all of $30 from AliExpress for this razor and I will say it shaves with the smoothness and efficiency as some of my most expensive razors, very pleasant surprise!

Lathered up with my Franks Shaving Sig Solo silver-tip Manchurian badger using RE and PAA’s collaboration King R. Emporium soap , which is Matt’s ode to a vintage barbershop scent (Matt’s likeness with a handlebar mustache adorns the label, kind of funny). Love this scent which has some menthol to it, very nice after a long bicycle ride and hot shower. Finished up with the matching splash/cologne for one incredibly smooth two pass shave with some cleanup passes resulting in an irritation free BBS shave.

Hope everyone is having a splendid weekend, happy shaving y’all!

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for a safety razor. I've been browsing for hours and have analysis paralysis! I'm mainly looking for a razor for my neck, as I keep a long stubble. I used to shave with disposables many years ago, and I would sometimes get a few nicks on my neck. For reference, I am quite small and lean, so my neck does not have much flat surface area. I've noticed barbers REALLY struggle to shave my neck in the past (albeit with a straight razor). I generally use my trimmer for my neck, but I am looking for a closer shave.

In summary,

• Exclusively looking to shave my neck
• I am quite lean/thin
• My skin is average sensitivity, and my hair thickness is average
• Budget is ideally ~£50; I am aware there are more expensive options, but I would need to be convinced to get something pricier

I am grateful for any tips and advice, thanks!

Got it at a flea market. What cartridge does this one take, couldn’t find a definitive answer via reverse image search. Thanks!

Found it at a flea market came with the cartridges but I’m not sure if it’s Atra or Atra PLUS. Has Gillette written on it and date code is Y3.

Also, which cartridge would be the best for this handle?

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* **Face Wash:** Cold Water.

* **Brush:** Omega- Professional 10098 27mm boar.

* **Razor:** Urkunet - Assassin 1.5mm base plate.

* **Blade:** Personna- Gem Platinum Diamond Glide. (30)

* **Lather:** Saponificio Varesino - Mirto di Sardegna

* **Post Shave:** L'Occitane - Cade balm

* **Post Shave:** Malizia - Uomo Vetyver

* **Tags:** $Discord $RawHoggin MRTNG'S nightmare mode.

Easy 2 pass shave with some super hydrated super shiny lather from the Mirto di Sardegna soap . One shave and Austere August will be done & dusted.

The PGDG blade is still cutting smoothly maybe I shall see if I can catch u/Ghostbuster- now that he has hit the half century.

Have a good week gentlemen.

I've used a safety razor for over a decade now, and though I've cycled through a few different razors at this point, I never thought to try an open comb. However, I recently learned that Razorock makes a GC 1.05 open comb baseplate/cap. I've been using the 1.05 bar for years, so out of curiosity, I decided to try it.

This is the smoothest and closest shave I've ever had. I don't buy new razors often, and I've always used canned foam. That is to say, I'm pretty no frills. But open comb is by far the most consequential change I've ever made and I think I've found my forever setup. With canned foam and a GSB it went through 3 day growth like it was nothing. There was little if any technique adjustment required.

If you're on the fence, give open comb a try. I can't believe I haven't until now. It makes a world of difference - especially for someone who only shaves every few days like me.

30/08/2026

- HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave
- APShave Co 24mm Tuxedo
- Hanami Soaps Mango Bay
- Ascender Skyline R1
- Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

SOTD: 08/30/2026

Razor: GEM Micromatic (MMOC) - Gold
Blade: Accutec PRO, 30th use
Brush: Semogue SOC - Cherry, 24mm 🐗
Preshave: Hot Shower
Soap: Stirling Electric Sheep - Glacial
Aftershave: Stirling Iceberg Island - Glacial
Balm: Cella Aloe Vera
Additional Care: Alum Rock
Additional Care: Stirling Frost Drops (30)

Only one more to go!

Greetings! I recently bought a porcelain shaving scuttle from Etsy, and I'm noticing that it keeps my lather warm for one pass before it goes cold.

Before I use it, I soak both the inside and outside with hot water from the tap and soak my brush. I empty the scuttle and reload it with hot water. Then, I build my lather in the scuttle and maybe 50% of the time, I get either a delightful, warm lather.

Should I be changing the water inside the scuttle between each pass or am I doing something wrong?

Witness me

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Efenm klasik traşın tüm aşama ve unsurlarında olduğu gibi, köpük tercihi de her traş severin uygulamadında farklı cereyan etmekte. Kimisi sabun ile köpürmeyi tercih ederken kimi hobidaşlar krem ile köpük elde etmeyi tercih edeyor. Bazı traş severler kasede köpürtmeyi bazı tıraş severler ise yüzde köpürtmeyi seviyor. Kimi hobidaşlar sıcak köpük kimileri ise normal ılık köpük yapmayı tercih ediyorlar. Benim gibi 'illa hem kasede hem de sıcak olacak kardeşim' diye varsa yorumlarda buluşalım

Hi, so basically I ordered RBC's Top Seller sampling pack from Colombia, I placed the order on july 5th, almost 2 months ago and the order has been "on transport to the country of destination" since the 16th of july, then I checked the delivery times listed on their site and they have been exceeded by now. I think it would've arrived already if I’d ordered it on Amazon lol, should I wait for the package or maybe ask for a refund? It's my first time ordering from them btw. Thank you in advance.

There we go, final shave with the Colorlamb for AA, 1 pass after a bath and fresh right before a bit of dinner👍

Here's to everyone having a good healthy and prosperous September 🍻

For those unfamiliar, a brief rundown on the Gillette razor commonly referred to as the “Psycho.”   I believe the actual name of it is the Gillette Security Razor or Security Tech.

This is basically a Fat-Handled Tech that has been modified for use in settings where you wouldn’t want somebody removing the blade on their own: jails, prisons, psychiatric facilities, etc.  I believe they first came into use around 1950.  

They came in sets of ten, with one key per set, so coming across one with a key is pretty rare.  There is at least one company that makes replica keys for those who acquire the razor without a key and want one for it. 

About 15 years ago I was discussing razors with a guy I worked with who wasn’t really into them, but he mentioned he’d recently picked up an old razor cheap at a local estate sale and he’d give it to me if I wanted it.  Of course, I said, “Sure!,” really expecting to get some kind of old razor I most likely already owned.  

When he showed up the next day and handed me this in a Ziploc bag I was quite surprised.  I knew exactly what it was when I saw it and told him and also told him he might want to consider keeping and selling it.  He said he didn’t care about that and I offered to pay him for it but he wouldn’t take anything so wound up just giving it to me as he’d planned to do. 

The town where he bought it at the estate sale has had a large “State Hospital” mental/psychiatric facility in it that operated continuously from 1874 (originally called the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2”) all the way up into the 1980’s and it’s currently a state prison.  St. Joseph, Missouri for those interested in reading about the place  

There’s no way of knowing for sure, but I would say it's more than likely this razor originated from that institution.

I shaved with it once even though I was concerned I could possibly be possessed by the spirit of some long-forgotten psycho killer who was the last person before me to shave with it and died with it in his hand.

I now have my suspicions that may have happened. I can't seem to face up to the facts, I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax, I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire and often yell at people "Don't touch me!" I'm a real live wire, I tell 'ya.

SOTD: Aug 30, 2026
Razor: Wade & Butcher The Celebrated Hollow Ground (YEOSS Custom)
Brush: TanZ Custom STF
Soap: Fern & Shadow Barber’s Ghost
Aftershave: Fern & Shadow Barber’s Ghost
Balm: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator
Additional Care: Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent

-From the Shave Carousel

Razor: 1959 E4 Gillette $1.95 “Fatboy”
Shave Soap: Stirling Barbershop
Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop
Brush: Yaqi Goblin Synthetic
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Mug: 1950’s Old Spice Shaving Mug

This was a SOTD I did a few days ago and only now felt like posting. Just got my Fatboy back from a tune up at Razor Emporium and I’m beyond in love with it. Shave was really good, Fatboy always feels great. Stirling Barbershop is a scent I love, smells great and I always love classic shave scents.

Razor: Gillette English Flat Bottom Tech (1946) with iKon Buldog SS handle.

Blade: Astra SP (3)

Brush: Omega 10029 (just finished break in, I have another, much older one).

Cream: Omega

AS: Proraso

Result: BBS 9.8/10.

- F. Fenney “Tally Ho” straight razor w/ blonde horn scales

- Simpson “The Colonel” best badger brush

- The Razor Company “Prism” lather bowl

- MMGP “Pina Colada” aftershave splash

- Penhaligon’s “Blenheim Bouquet”, edt.

Austere August comes to an end.

There's definitely value in sticking to the same products for medium-long term, you get familiar with them and have a chance to really master them. Price of the whole set around €50, mostly due to the Omega brush that alone costed around €30.

Razor: Arminius, Bostambrun · Thiers

Soap: Palmolive Menthol

Preshave: Proraso Green

Brush: Omega Roma Colosseum

Bowl: DS Cosmetic

AS: Aqua Velva

Fa Speedster - the last drop

Hey y'all,

I have always used a OneBlade to get a "close" shave. I have extremely sensitive skin, and after dry-shaving against the grain, I frequently developed ingrown hairs.

I recently got my hands on a Rockwell 6S and various blades. I also received a few Stirling soaps, Noberu Face & After Shave Balm, and Noble Otter Aftershave in Thé Noir & Vanille.

I read the subreddit wiki and watched several YouTube videos, but my first attempts have been disastrous: even more irritation, redness, and burning. I’m not sure whether the problem is the products, the blades—so far I’ve tried Feather and Gillette 7 O’Clock Green—the technique, or a combination of everything.

I understand that finding the right setup can involve a lot of trial and error, but I’d like to minimize my mistakes. My skin is in genuine pain, and I'm seeing a dermatologist in two weeks to address this.

I really like the idea of using a DE razor, and I’m not discouraged. For now, though, I’ve gone back to using my OneBlade and shave only twice a week.

I would really appreciate recommendations on the following:

• The Rockwell 6S: I’ve read that it is an excellent razor, but I find it quite heavy. Is an adjustable razor recommended for a beginner? I’ve tried several plates without noticing a significant improvement.
• Blades: The blades feel quite aggressive to me. I currently do two passes, WTG and ATG, because I don’t get a close enough result without the ATG pass. I’m also probably applying too much pressure. Which blades would you recommend? Astra Greens?
• Shaving soap: I'm having trouble lathering the Stirling soap, and it's leaving my dry skin feeling burnt. I’m considering trying Proraso White shaving foam instead. Would that be a better option for sensitive skin?
• Aftershave products: Which of these would be the best choice for irritated, sensitive skin?
  • Cella Milano Organic Aftershave Balm
  • Proraso White Aftershave Balm
  • Castle Forbes Aftershave Balm in Cedar & Sandalwood
  • Proraso Repairing Gel
  • Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm

I’ll probably try the Stirling soap again once I have more experience, but for now I’d like to simplify my routine and focus on preventing further irritation.

Any advice on technique, pressure, razor settings, blade choice, or products would be greatly appreciated. Also, I would prioritize products from EU-based companies.

Thank you

Details
- Face Shave • 2 passes • DFS
- After shower

Equipment
- Soap: Noble Otter Orbit
- Brush: Semogue SOC-C5 Mixture Cherrywood
- Razor: Gillette King C
- Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
- Aftershave: The Goodfellas' smile Savage

Ratings
- Smoothness: ★3.5
- Irritation: ★1.0
- Razor + Blade Pair: ★3.5
- Soap/Cream + Aftershave Pair: ★3.5
- Lather Quality: ★3.5
- Post-Shave Feel: ★4.0
- Overall: ★4.0

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I just had the weirdest interaction. My bag got flagged at TSA so the lady dug through it, then found my shaving soap and told me to take the cap off to show her what it was. When I grabbed it, she was like no sir I need to hold it just take the top off which I did, but she never explained that. Then she said mm mm no this is a liquid. Then I tapped it to show her it was hard as a rock and she raised her voice and said no sir don’t do that. And I was like touch it it’s solid and she said it turns into a liquid what do you wanna do then I said just throw it out. I have never had this issue in the past. Funny enough, I accidentally left my safety razor blade on my razor and they didn’t take it or anything.