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Thread: Clippers/Detailers/Razors/Shaving&Grooming/Barber Official Master Thread

post 1651624433 11-28-2021, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted By DoragonKingu⏩
What did Gillette do? I use the Proshield/Proglide Pro cartridges bought the giant pack at Costco, I tried switching to Schick but those sucked so bad.

Never tried the DE Razor so when I finish The Gillettes will be starting the DEs.


What about specifically for head shaving? Any suggestions?
post 1651665773 11-29-2021, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted By DoragonKingu⏩
Babyliss is better than Andis?
yup
post 1651665923 11-29-2021, 01:47 AM
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DE is a pain.

I use clippers and a modern 800-blade propowermax blade when I need to shave cleanly. Aloe shaving cream works close to as well as more expensive soaps, so I spend $1 on those lately for my biweekly shaves.
post 1651937793 12-03-2021, 08:35 PM
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Just bought some Wahl Professional Clipper oil and my blades are cutting like new
post 1651937953 12-03-2021, 08:41 PM
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Clippers = Wahl

DE = Wolfman

The Wolfman impresses every shave. Proraso green is my go to.
post 1651938143 12-03-2021, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted By DoragonKingu⏩
Do you have a beard or just shave entire face? It gets tricky lining up Beards through thick white lather shaving cream/soap.
I have a mustache and goatee. I use either a razor or a wahl trimmer to mark the cut lines first before lathering up. It's not really tricky to do
post 1651938263 12-03-2021, 08:51 PM
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best razors for a really close shave??
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post 1651938553 12-03-2021, 08:59 PM
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A quality shave cream & aftershave take shaving to new heights.
post 1651940033 12-03-2021, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted By lnvictus⏩
You can use old Gillettes. You can find them pretty cheap on Ebay or in estate sales, get them stripped to base metal, professionally cleaned and replated to make them new again. They look new and can be shave ready and last another 50 years. You can also ind new ones in box but they might cost more depending on the type. If you're looking for Old school gillettes from 70's/80's which were never opened - look for Gillette techs which were mass produced so you might still get one in box depending on where you live.
Where would I search to find a professional that can clean and replate old DE razors? What is the skill/trade called?
Wet shaving is my new hobby! I want to find some old school ones.
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post 1651954333 12-04-2021, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted By lnvictus⏩
Bought this shaver that emulates cartridge razor feel. Can't wait to get it. Best works for the head shaving





Be sure to report back your findings.
post 1651973813 12-04-2021, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted By Kiefer
Where would I search to find a professional that can clean and replate old DE razors? What is the skill/trade called?
Wet shaving is my new hobby! I want to find some old school ones.
The mirror finished silver ones are chrome plated. Same chrome that's used on custom car detailing, motorbike parts, bathroom etc. There are people that do chrome plating as a craft.

Though you do have superior polished stainless steel but that doesn't flake off so it isn't what you're dealing with.
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post 1652549013 12-14-2021, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted By lnvictus⏩
Just shaved my head with it and also my beard with it.
Great head shaver, uses regular 10 cent Double Edged blades (broken in halves) so very economical..they also apparently take your used blades and recycle them for free.. Grip is good, glides like cartridge razors, pivots well. Overall 8/10.
As a face shaver - it's good experience also, minus the under the nose shaving..have to find your sweet technique to get through the area

Overall a good stuff.
Did you cut yourself easily with those?
post 1652597983 12-15-2021, 01:27 PM
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Was asking my barber(which I only go to if I wanna be lazy & special occasions) he told me that Andis used to be the GOAT but now the quality control has dropped the ball and they are Pos/defective. Then he said Wahl are decent for the money but the absolute best on the market in the barbering world is coming from Babyliss Professional. He said his Babyliss Pro Tools come with Titanium Carbon Blades and cut like a dream. He also said he gets more hours of work out of them.

He showed me his entire Babyliss Professional Barbering sets they were beautiful all customized colors to his exact specs/blade combos.
post 1652646733 12-16-2021, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted By lnvictus⏩
You can use old Gillettes. You can find them pretty cheap on Ebay or in estate sales, get them stripped to base metal, professionally cleaned and replated to make them new again. They look new and can be shave ready and last another 50 years. You can also ind new ones in box but they might cost more depending on the type. If you're looking for Old school gillettes from 70's/80's which were never opened - look for Gillette techs which were mass produced so you might still get one in box depending on where you live.
This. I have a 1949 Gilette Super Speed and I absolutely love it. I use Feather blades and Proraso cream, both of which have been mentioned above.
post 1652708993 12-17-2021, 11:15 AM
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Today I used ice cold water for the first time and the shaving experience was amazing!

What kind of water do you Boyos prefer to shave with?
post 1652709133 12-17-2021, 11:18 AM
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1. No cordless crap, anything with a battery is garbage and that battery is slowly losing charge and motor getting weak.

2. I have a pair of Andis clippers, SUPER sturdy build like if I dropped them I'd be more worried about the floor than anything.
The billionaire and the beggar both have 24 hours in a day.

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At least it will thunderstorm tonight, and we know how they feel about water. :)
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post 1652709763 12-17-2021, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted By MetalliNattyCa⏩
Dumped Gillette after they went woke, now i use this


with this


Faster, cheaper, no plastic waste, and more gentle on the skin, it´s a no brainer and wish i would do it way earlier.
I use this when edging my beard and mustache. I use a regular razor for my throat/neck. I tried that with a safety razor and did not like it at all. Cut myself so many times.
post 1652709913 12-17-2021, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted By DoragonKingu⏩
Was asking my barber(which I only go to if I wanna be lazy & special occasions) he told me that Andis used to be the GOAT but now the quality control has dropped the ball and they are Pos/defective. Then he said Wahl are decent for the money but the absolute best on the market in the barbering world is coming from Babyliss Professional. He said his Babyliss Pro Tools come with Titanium Carbon Blades and cut like a dream. He also said he gets more hours of work out of them.

He showed me his entire Babyliss Professional Barbering sets they were beautiful all customized colors to his exact specs/blade combos.
I just went on that site. Looks like a decent investment if they last long but holy hell the cheapest clippers I saw were 179 dollars lol
post 1652746833 12-18-2021, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted By MBisonSon⏩
1. No cordless crap, anything with a battery is garbage and that battery is slowly losing charge and motor getting weak.

2. I have a pair of Andis clippers, SUPER sturdy build like if I dropped them I'd be more worried about the floor than anything.
Have had horrible Power issues with Cordless tools.
post 1653998033 01-09-2022, 09:05 AM
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Which Aftershave do you guys consider GOAT? It is literally the best part of the shave!
post 1653998763 01-09-2022, 09:23 AM
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What type of razors give the closest shave???
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post 1654001713 01-09-2022, 10:20 AM
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Well sheit I'm gonna have to post in here one of these days. I've been working on my shave soap recipe for some time, almost have it down.
Virtue is its own reward.
post 1654010473 01-09-2022, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted By lnvictus⏩
YMMV


CaD aftershave & cologne. Smells like old school barbarshop. Use it for the smell





Stirling soap Executive man. Smells like Creed Aventus




Aqua Valva Musk - for those days feeling like a chore to get through








Merkur Progress Adjustable - long handle DE safety razor
Pearl Flexi v4 adjustable DE safety razor
Aqua is Legendary

This is what I use, but would like to see if there is something better so I can alternate between.

post 1654024483 01-09-2022, 05:50 PM
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Which clippers give a razer like cut for the best skin fades?
post 1654048213 01-10-2022, 04:47 AM
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Anyone ever use a Beard Ninja? or Similar type tool to get Pefect lines every time mindlessly and quickly?

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Any of you giving yourselves hair fades? I've wanted to try, and already have a sizable investment in my beard/face trimming. Wouldn't mind doing it all
post 1654082583 01-10-2022, 02:50 PM
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Safety razors are life changing. We sold our souls for convenience but they had it right all along.

Now and then I go back to Mach 3's etc to remind myself how bad these were.
post 1654083783 01-10-2022, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted By wrassler45⏩
Any of you giving yourselves hair fades? I've wanted to try, and already have a sizable investment in my beard/face trimming. Wouldn't mind doing it all
I have cut holes in my hair before and had to wait for it to grow back, so i am not too inclined to fk with it again, lol!

But if you want to experiment,http://www.google.com/search?q=youtu...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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post 1654231133 01-12-2022, 09:07 PM
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Safe buzzer for Down under that does not cut you to shreds?
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