# classic shaving tools **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 25, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651 "2011-04-25T08:43:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![k.man](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/k.man/32/5790_2.png) [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/1 "2011-04-25T08:43:19Z")
alright guys… I’m going away for a few months on my own and I’m trying to get a hold of a single blade safety razor…you know…the classic ones. for those of you, who don’t have a clue what I’m referring to, this is what it looks like: ![http://glenbrookzerowaste.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/safety-razzor.jpg](http://glenbrookzerowaste.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/safety-razzor.jpg) ![http://aaronkuehn.net/TOL/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/SafetyRazor.jpg](http://aaronkuehn.net/TOL/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/SafetyRazor.jpg) Ever since I started shaving (I’m 22 by the way), I always used my dad’s single blade safety razor kits. he always finds someone who is coming from back home (srilanka) and tells them to bring him a kit or two. that razor is the ONLY type of razor that I ever used on my face( those razors give me the BEST close shave and they never cut my face up like the new fancy ones)…that and my Braun 7000 series. I recently broke my single blade, and I tried using the new fancy shmancy 4 5 6 blade razors, and they piss me off. so I’m using my Braun 7000. I’m trying to get a hold of a single blade safety razor but they are nowhere to be found locally. online specialty shops are selling them for 50-100$ for a quality piece. I’m dying without one and I need one within a week. my dad was no use. ebay was somewhat helpful, I ordered some random ass safety razor to the new place. hopefully it won’t cause any problems I’m still looking for one in local Toronto. Now, I know there are a lot of older guys on here and might know where I’m coming from. so what do you guys use? DISCUSS Video reference ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/2 "2011-04-25T08:53:25Z")
I have a pretty nice single blade razor… Honestly I like my mach 3 more. I usually shave so fast that I cut myself with the singleblade. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/3 "2011-04-25T08:55:11Z")
I have gone with the rotoshave recently. Its the best shave I have had in a while. Look into it. ---
**Author:** ![Ciaran](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ciaran/32/5612_2.png) [@Ciaran](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ciaran)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/4 "2011-04-25T09:37:47Z")
i look like a little shit if i shave my face fully so i just do trims and rock a ryker. im kinda jelly of people who look cool with a shaved face though. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/5 "2011-04-25T09:40:55Z")
[http://www.theartofshaving.com/](http://www.theartofshaving.com/) ---
**Author:** ![k.man](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/k.man/32/5790_2.png) [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/6 "2011-04-25T09:48:30Z")
> [@King](#): > > [http://www.theartofshaving.com/](http://www.theartofshaving.com/) nice find. thanks ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/7 "2011-04-25T10:01:17Z")
Yeah, that’s the smae place I got my stuff from. They have retail stores around the US ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/8 "2011-04-25T10:49:46Z")
perfect use of network OT 🙂 my brother’s gf went to some uppity place in Toronto to get him a really nice straight blade as a gift and they told her not to bother with it. Instead they recommended just going and getting someone who knows what they’re doing to give you a shave. too many people cut themselves too often when trying to take this up apparently. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/9 "2011-04-25T10:56:14Z")
that might be okay for you 😛 but an ADULT MAN that has to shave every morning isn’t going to go have someone else shave them … i recommend the fancy handles they sell that accept mach 3 blades…looks classic and luxurious, but makes sense for actually using ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/10 "2011-04-25T11:43:55Z")
perhaps. I was using Mach 3 samples for years that my brother had left over from a promotion but when we ran out i couldnt bring myself to spend $30 on a pack of cartridges. Then i found out that this is another perfect example of what you should be buying off of Ebay… they’re like a buck a piece for bulk, authentic cartridges… i’m set for 3 years 🙂 Add that to the list of things that should only be bought on ebay. blackberry or iphone accessories at 90% off laser toner cartridges at 90% off all kinds of other shit that retails at the mall in the $30 - $125 range that goes for $2 and free shipping on ebay. ---
**Author:** ![EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evolution_viii_mr/32/5187_2.png) [@EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EVOLUTION_VIII_MR)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/11 "2011-04-25T11:46:07Z")
at tony walker & co, in the body and beauty they carry e-shave, very similar to the products to the art of shaving e shave has alot of good quality creams and oils that when i was working at TW i tested out from time to time they also carry the fancy handled basic razors like king stated, i believe they use a 4 blade though (gillette proglide i believe) their website [http://www.eshave.com/](http://www.eshave.com/) and one of the best things to shaving is one of these, i highly suggest it, i bought one and i LOVE it > **[eShave - The Experts in Men's Shaving offers the most perfect shaving products](https://eshave.com/shop/)** > > eShave offers a full range of modern shaving products for men to deliver a close and comfortable Shave and information on Solving Shaving issues. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/12 "2011-04-25T11:52:17Z")
I definitely don’t have time to deal with that. Gillette Fusion pro-glide for me. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/13 "2011-04-25T11:56:59Z")
how about a beard? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/14 "2011-04-25T12:06:48Z")
One day, ill hit puberty, and then I too will start needing to shave. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/15 "2011-04-25T12:39:53Z")
my dad and i split mach 3 razors on ebay 60 for $60 - cant beat it ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/16 "2011-04-25T13:04:10Z")
yeah its awesome. i saw a whole show on CBC about how dudes gank entire trucks of that stuff and hustle it to grey market dealers / flea market merchants etc and i’m totally fine with it. ---
**Author:** ![Tacoboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@Tacoboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tacoboy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/17 "2011-04-25T14:16:14Z")
Re: ebay mach3 cartridges… I did some research - the 60 for 60 ones are just “refills” aka not authentic - correct? I bought some the other day, new in genuine gillette package 45$ for 20. ---
**Author:** ![sharpe\_corners](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sharpe_corners/32/5767_2.png) [@sharpe\_corners](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sharpe_corners)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/18 "2011-04-25T14:26:03Z")
My uncle John used to be the head of Marketing at Gillette, Then moved to Swiss Herbal or some shit a few years ago. I miss getting tons fo gillette and braun shit and duracells when i was a kid. ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/19 "2011-04-25T16:47:14Z")
hmm, I use a gillete fusion (the one that vibrates) and those new 5 blade really sharp razors… I shave every day and these seem to do a damn good job… smooth as a baby everyday ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651/20 "2011-04-25T17:38:28Z")
Here’s a good thread on this discussion a while back: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?64224-Straightblade-disposable-razor-or-electric-razor&highlight=straight+razor](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?64224-Straightblade-disposable-razor-or-electric-razor&highlight=straight+razor) I started out with a Mach 3, then switched to the safety razor. I recently switched now to a Fusion powered pro glide because I just haven’t been happy with how well I shaved with a safety razor. I may go back to it because the main problem I had with everyday run of the mill razors was the burn. I could never shave every day or even every other day without getting bad razor burn on my neck. And I have to say that this went away with the safety razor but so far the pro glide has done me well. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classic-shaving-tools/211651.md?page=2)