Have any women tried this blade? I'd heard rumors the safety razors are great for women looking for a close shave for their legs and I'm curious
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I could not answer this question for women. I will say you get a close shave using this, in the long run it is much cheeper, the product last probably a lifetime if taken care of (it's well made), if you lather correctly, less irritation than modern, traditional razors which I have no clue how those expensive ($) but cheep (quality) pieces of crap became mainstream but you do need to be more careful and patient using these
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My girlfriend has borrowed my razor several times before (just make sure to switch blades, I've been told once a blade is used for body hair it will cut up the face) and we both noticed that she had much softer skin and a much closer shave. She did say it was harder to use than a normal razor, but she really liked how it didn't damage her skin at all.
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I love this, as a woman, for shaving my legs and under my arms. Bought it because I wanted to save money on blades and also hated having to throw out plastic blades all the time. If you're a woman using this, avoid the back of your knees! No matter how careful I am, I cut myself there every time. Definitely a learning curve.
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I don't have the Rick Harrison razor but the safety blades are usually standard in size. One of the most important things to look for when loading the razor is to look at the edge to make sure it is even around the plate. If it is not even remove the blade and flip it over, it should be even. I found that it seems to be important to a good shave. It takes awhile to get use to the safety razor, like allowing the weight of the head do the work, having the razor hot when you shave and keeping the angle right. It is a lot more inexpensive after practice a great shave.
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I have really rough facial hair, and I have to say NO to this shaver. It does not shave close and you will always have a rough feeling. The reason may guys don't have bumps is because the razor does not shave close. Great for us, but hated by the women. My woman likes me to have a very smooth face, but you won't get it with this shaver.
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Hi E. Bishop-Becker,Thank you for the question. This razor will work for women but we also offer a woman's six blade model, shown here:Dorco Shai SoftTouch 6- Six Blade Razor Shaving System- Value Pack (10 Cartridges + 1 Handle)Please feel free to contact us at contact@thegroupdeal.com for any further questions or concerns.Thank you,Lea
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I use my husband's all the time! Love it! Dollar Shave Club is using this razor and advertising for women to stop paying the Pink Razor Tax LOL!
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I've seen an improvement over my old cartridge razor. The biggest thing is finding the right blade that works for your skin type. Once you figure that out its a lot better. The razor is great I've really been happy with it. I've had it about 8 months.
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Yes. This safety razor is a great deal. I've been using it for 1+ year and it still looks brand new. It gives a good shave, cleans easily, and the blades are inexpensive and high quality. The Merkur is a great first safety razor. I will never go back to disposable or multi-blade razors. Make sure he also has a good shaving soap/cream; not the standard foam in a can.
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Search for DE razor blades on Amazon. They have a lot of variety packs so you can test out different blades and find the one you like. I use Feather blades but they are the sharpest out there and have a required learning curve with safety razors. First time I used one, I almost bled out.
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Don't be squeamish! You get a closer shave, with less irritation, and you save a LOT of money, too! My husband swears by the soap and brush and safety razor, and he's hard to please. He even has a way to prolong the life of the blades -- you lay them flat against the inside of a drinking glass and move it back it back and forth a few times -- he swears it makes them good for another shave or three.
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I am a female and my favorite razor is the shick Hydro 5 Blade...it lasted me 6 months without replacement...venus lasts me about a month...HUGE difference.
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A bit late, but I like Dovo razors myself. 5/8 or 6/8 is pretty comfortable starting. I would look for a shave ready straight razor. A filly strop is nice to start with and works very well. May hove to google that one.
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I dont have anything to compare it to, but this is my first, and I find it almost hard to cut myself. You almost have to try to get a nick. The shave is closer than anything else ive ever tried as well. I bought this razor because people on several forums said it was less aggressive than a lot of other razors and is good to learn on, but with how good the shave is, I dont see any reason I would ever switch to anything else.
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I have to admit that when i first starting using it, my hand would cram a little because using a safety razor you should hold it a certain way to get a good shave. After about 3 months of shaving I have no issues. I cant speak to the longer version aside from using the standard bic that most people use today. I bought it for compact. There are some good youtube videos out there that can probably give you a better answer. Good luck, its a great razor!
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It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap and I get a great shave each morning with a small cut a rarity. It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap... » Read More It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap and I get a great shave each morning with a small cut a rarity. « Show Less
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this is really the best razor i have ever purchased! I would never go back to safety razors. Blades last about 5 weeks.
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The razor itself will not cause ingrown hairs as it is the blade and technique that does the actual cutting. The best answer to buying any safety razor is to get a sample pack of blades to find the one that works best for you. Technique is a different matter. I would look at tutorials at either badgerandblade.com or theshaveden.com to guide you in that respect. One you find your stride the ingrown hairs will be a thing of the past.
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Hello JJI. I have been meaning to respond to your post and used my braun 9595 for the 2nd time only today. I'm a doctor and appreciate your concern which is genuine and as you explain, far from ideal to end up with hairs in your trachy site. Unfortunately, I think you're safer staying away from this shaver for your particular concern since there was a considerable amount of small hairs that fell during my shave today. I could clearly see those hairs in the sink and since they fall out dry, they are more difficult to extract and clean. I don't know if you currently shave with 'wet' razors, but I would imagine that is the safest and cleanest way to shave around the area. Dry hairs tend to be problematic to remove and most likely to elicit the undesired inflammatory reactions although less likely obstruct the area due to their minute size. This shaver does not have a vacuum system and I don't know how it compares to others since this is my first electric shaver. Also, I can't even comment on the quality of shave at this very early stage yet but I'll leave a review in due course. I hope this is useful but please accept this at face value as my opinion only from what I've experienced personally so far. Its worth mentioning that my stubble is slightly thicker than your average stubble. All the best.