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Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 02:45 PM

How many of you guys have introduced your SOs to wetshaving as we know it?

What are the ladies in your lives' favorite set-ups?

rick

04-11-2007, 02:48 PM

Lovie uses a vintage gold Aristocrat and

what ever soap or cream I'll whip up for her......:cool:
YEP.
I'm whipped!

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 02:52 PM

Lovie uses a vintage gold Aristocrat and

what ever soap or cream I'll whip up for her......:cool:
YEP.
I'm whipped!

Doesn't sound like you're complaining! :p

Has she ever tried Taylor's of Old Bond Street Avocado shave cream? I have tried lots of creams and soaps, and I find the Avocado to be the most moisturizing to my legs.

What blades is she using?

rick

04-11-2007, 03:01 PM

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 03:10 PM

MoM...thats what I'm gonna call you !! :rofl

Lovie has not chosen a specific blade....yet.
I was just giving her my old ones to experiment with but
She put the KaBosch on that.
So far.....since I dont use them much (re: at all)
the Merkur blades have been working alright for her.
I'll put your stamp of approval on the TOBS Avocado for future reference......

Tell me you don't mean old, as in used, blades?? :eek:

Merkurs were awful!!!

What about Feathers or SHARPs? Has she tried those yet?

Oh and btw, is "Lovie" allowed to come out and play?? :p

rick

04-11-2007, 03:13 PM

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 03:30 PM

YEP !!
Old , nasty used blades.
I figured they were still a step up from the 4 month old Bic she was using.
She didnt see it that way
Just started her on the Merkurs.....prolly try my Derby's next.
Lovie IS allowed to come out and play but I'm not sure if she'll play NICE !! ;)
I'll let her know there are nice girls here to play with. :D

Actually no, the used blades would not be a step up. Even from a 4 month old Bic. Men's hair is coarser and dulls the blade faster.

Derby's hurt me THE worst. I can send her some SHARPs and/or Feathers to try, if she wants.

"Lovie" is more than welcome at The Shave Den. In fact I'm personally extending an invitation to her.

xChris

04-11-2007, 03:41 PM

I got my wife started with a Savile Row SR-212 (Super, 30mm knot), and some Saint Charles Shave soap (Savory Rose & Orange Sorbet). She was still using the "Venus" razor until recently.

Now, she has a Wilkinson Classic DE and a Gillette Ladies TTO DE in blue. RIght now she is going through some 7AMs and Sharps blades. SHe's gotten some more soaps now too -- a couple of Mama Bear's that weren't working for me (Somali Rose & Hydrogen) and an SCS Shave Stick for Chicks.

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 03:55 PM

Atleast someone around here knows what they're doing! ;)

Great job Chris! :happy088

If any of y'all's ladies want to come out and play, they are all welcome!

Of course some of you guys probably think that's as bad as her using your razor to shave her legs, huh? :rofl :rofl

The plus side, is her increased interest in your (and now, her) ADs.

PalmettoB

04-11-2007, 04:19 PM

Unfortunately, the DE razor hasn't caught on like I'd hoped. But she does really seem to like the SCS "Shave Sticks for Chicks."

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 04:51 PM

Unfortunately, the DE razor hasn't caught on like I'd hoped. But she does really seem to like the SCS "Shave Sticks for Chicks."

I had a hard time getting started with the DE, too. Once I found the right blades though......nothing to it.

MaduroMan_wcp

04-11-2007, 07:04 PM

got the "warden" a ladies gillette that I am gonna work on her with....

Mottern Man

04-11-2007, 08:52 PM

She is still using her old Trac 2 type pink razor.

But she is starting to drain me of my creams (really digging the Tom's of Maine Mint).

And my bath soap

And my cash

And my pride :rofl

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 08:54 PM

And my pride :rofl

Aren't you use to that by now? :rofl

Does she use a brush?

Mottern Man

04-11-2007, 08:57 PM

Aren't you use to that by now? :rofl

Does she use a brush?

Yes I am,

No she thinks it is dumb and set in her old ways.

Hey I talked her out of the caned crap-ola

Queen of Blades

04-11-2007, 09:09 PM

No she thinks it is dumb and set in her old ways.

Hey I talked her out of the caned crap-ola

Maybe you should buy her the pink handled eShave brush. Then she'd have to use it atleast a few times. Then she'll be hooked. :signs136

LX_Emergency

04-18-2007, 02:39 AM

My pretty little wife has been varying between mystraights (!!!!), my old Mach3 and recently a british aristocrat that I got from a friend. The only blades we have at the moment however are the old gillette blades that came with it (really old). She actually got a case of razorburn on her ankles from those so now she won't use it untill I've gotten her some better blades. Can you recommend any?

As for soaps etc either MB's Sandalwood&Vanilla (that I can't use on the face but works just fine for her legs.) or one of my soaps and creams combined with my silvertip badger brush.

Queen of Blades

04-18-2007, 04:43 AM

Alex, I would recommend SHARPs for your wife. They are the best blades for ladies IMO, and provide a greater allowance for user error (more forgiving).

We ladies certainly have small areas (like the ankles) that like to offer themselves up to razor burn quiet easily.

I have also found TOOBS' Avocado shave cream to be the best cream or soap for my legs. The legs have few oil glands and have a tendency for dryness. So the moisturizing abilities of the Avocado cream is terrific for that particular area.

LX_Emergency

04-18-2007, 06:27 AM

I'll have a look around for those then. I know René sells the sharps and he's not too far away. Now just to find a spot for the Taylors advocado though.

qhsdoitall

04-18-2007, 12:51 PM

Wife refuses anything except bar soap and disposables. It's too much hassle for her. She's really not into the grooming product thing. That's my department. She does appreciate it though when she desperately needs something for her skin and I can whip out 2-3 choices for her to use.

wa_bacchus

04-18-2007, 06:45 PM

Sigh.... I'm just happy WHEN she DOES shave her legs...

"I don't wear dresses, I don't see the point.." :eek:

-S

Queen of Blades

04-18-2007, 06:48 PM

Sigh.... I'm just happy WHEN she DOES shave her legs...

Do you notice when she DOES shave her legs? :rolleyes:

Mottern Man

04-18-2007, 06:50 PM

Sigh.... I'm just happy WHEN she DOES shave her legs...

"I don't wear dresses, I don't see the point.." :eek:

-S

Do you notice when she DOES shave her legs? :rolleyes:

You can always tell her you Will notice when she dose! ;)

wa_bacchus

04-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Do you notice when she DOES shave her legs? :rolleyes:

Yeah, the blanket doesn't spark then... ;)

Queen of Blades

04-18-2007, 06:57 PM

Yeah, the blanket doesn't spark then... ;)

Oh...so....you shave your legs? :rolleyes: :p

MaduroMan_wcp

04-18-2007, 09:03 PM

don't make any difference to me if she, (SWMBOO), shaves or not,,,

Steve

04-30-2007, 09:47 AM

Hi JoAnna,

I noticed you said that a man's beard wears a blade out faster than a woman's leg hair? When I was a teenager, I used a double edge razor. It was the 60's and Gillette had a blade called the "Spoiler". Anyway, one day I started to shave and realized my blade was not in useable condition. I asked my teenage sister if she used it and she looked embarrassed but confessed that she had.

I had to put in a new blade, to continue shaving. I'm curious, why do you suppose her using my razor would have rendered the blade useless?

Steve

DragonBoy

04-30-2007, 10:33 AM

As I dont have either wife or girlfriend I have converted my best friend instead.. Ive gotten her a nice setup that she likes to use..

Gillette Ladies TTO Blue or a 3piece Red Parker DE
Wilkinson UK Blades
Muehle Best Badger

MamaBear PearBerry Ss

And she stole my Col Conk Lime as well..

Queen of Blades

04-30-2007, 02:00 PM

I had to put in a new blade, to continue shaving. I'm curious, why do you suppose her using my razor would have rendered the blade useless?

Guess I should have stated my point a little differently.

Depends on how many times she used the blade, and which areas she shaved.

Leg hair is finer than underarm hair and bikini area hair. And of course everyone's hair is different levels of coarseness. Women shouldn't even share a razor because of the differences.

Queen of Blades

06-28-2007, 10:14 PM

Hyperwarp- Have you tried getting her a Ladies Gillette to try. If she doesn't like it, you can always resell it for pretty much what you bought it for. So, not much to lose.

Glad to hear she likes the Avocado though. :D

As for the pink brush, the handle isn't as long as it looks in pictures :rolleyes: , and mine is in pure I believe (too scratchy for my taste). Buy her the pink brush in best or better yet, just buy her a C&E Best Badger Brush.

ltlsuz

07-03-2007, 01:16 PM

I have a Venus Gillette, I've had if for many, many years, use with a divine blade - works great for me!

Mottern Man

07-03-2007, 05:39 PM

I have a Venus Gillette, I've had if for many, many years, use with a divine blade - works great for me!

Have you tried a single blade yet?

ltlsuz

07-03-2007, 08:29 PM

Have you tried a single blade yet?
I think I've always had the 2 blader, but next time I buy some, I may have to try the single blade just for the experience.

:chores026

Mottern Man

07-03-2007, 08:57 PM

I think I've always had the 2 blader, but next time I buy some, I may have to try the single blade just for the experience.

:chores026

I say just get yourself a long handled DE Razor and a blade pack,

If you don't like it, sell it here or their or anywhere. :D

Zeni

07-04-2007, 12:35 AM

I bought my wife a few rose scented soaps from MB and her Attar of Roses cream, A long handled Blue Gillette. She's scared of their sharpness. Years ago before I found out about wet shaving I asked her about a straight for me. NO. She has a phobia about straights.:ashamed001

I used the Lady's Gillette on her.:D But she only used it herself a couple of times.

Ucliker

07-07-2007, 04:07 AM

I've tried and tried, my girlfriend likes the whole brush and soap (or cream) idea but shes afraid of my DE's. she thinks she will slice her legs up. so for now she still uses the Venus. Its a shame because i stopped using my DE razors back in march and switched to straights only, now i have a vintage GEM, Gillette and an almost new Merkur Futur just collecting dust:(

CatMan

10-16-2007, 06:03 PM

My wife is half Japanese. There is no hair that needs to be shaved. :(

gugi

10-16-2007, 07:51 PM

My wife is half Japanese. There is no hair that needs to be shaved. :(
hmm... really??? you sure it was legal to marry her?

whenever i see japanese and shaving in the same sentence I think of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCZLjRs0068

liz

01-31-2008, 06:21 AM

Hi
New to the site

Any advice on leg shaving

Liz

rick

01-31-2008, 06:33 AM

I'm sure JoAnna will be along soon with lots of info but, in the mean time......

Taylor of Old Bond Street makes a wonderful shave cream from Avocado oil.
It does not smell like avocados but it is very moisturizing and gives a great shave.

Thanks for stopping by !!

.........................just went back and reviewed this thread.
Apparently we have already discussed the TOBS Avocado cream :D
Oh well.

moviemaniac

01-31-2008, 06:50 AM

Guys and ladies, I need your advice :D

Tha last few weeks a school-friend of my brother came over a few times because their internet-connection wasn't working and to learn together and whatever.
We get along quite well and at one point she asked me about my collection of shaving stuff, looked through it, sniffed and touched and was quite impressed. She also said she shaved her legs with a cartridge-razor and goo from the can and I told her that those DEs could also be used for leg-shaving and that there once were ladies-DEs as well. She seemed quite interested.

So, my question is: How do I go about it to get her interested in using a DE? I mean, I could offer her to shave her legs but that would be a tad inappropriate as I don't know her that well ;)

Any ideas?

mastermute

01-31-2008, 07:33 AM

So, my question is: How do I go about it to get her interested in using a DE? I mean, I could offer her to shave her legs but that would be a tad inappropriate as I don't know her that well ;)

Any ideas?

It depends a bit, but I would certainly consider bidding on a Ladies Gillette as a gift for her! I don't know if you want to spend that money on a girl you don't know at this stage, but then again, why not?

If she is as interested as I understand from you description I would consider it. Just as a random act of kindness, I like such things!

There are always some on ebay, and they can be landed for reasonable prices too! And you probably already have enough blades to get her started.

And you would certainly make her happy!

Queen of Blades

01-31-2008, 08:35 AM

Hi
New to the site

Any advice on leg shaving

Liz

Welcome to The Shave Den, Liz!

Are you using a safety, a cartridge, or a straight razor? Have a brush?

Ummm...advice, let's see.

I have found Taylors of Old Bond Street's Avocado (http://www.shoplondons.com/avshcrinjar1.html) shave cream to be the best cream or soap for my legs. The legs have few oil glands and have a tendency for dryness. So the moisturizing abilities of the Avocado cream is terrific for that particular area.

Not sure what else to offer. If you have more exact questions, I'd be happy to answer those.

mastermute

01-31-2008, 09:09 AM

Welcome Liz!

Mottern Man

02-01-2008, 05:07 AM

Just shave baby! ;)

...........and what the Queen said.

Don't fear the cream/soap, brush, and single blade razors. My wife can do it, so can you.

moviemaniac

02-01-2008, 05:40 AM

Johan, thanks for your advice, seems like a great idea :D

Sailinblues

02-03-2008, 10:51 AM

Here's a lady and a Superspeed from the mid 60's :D

3163

Michael

02-03-2008, 11:50 AM

Elizabeth? Is that you?! ;)

moviemaniac

02-03-2008, 02:24 PM

Hey, that's MY superspeed! She traveled forth in time and "borrowed" mine!
Wimmin :rolleyes:

whitetiger7654

02-03-2008, 11:19 PM

My g/f uses the typical disposable stuff from the store when she shaves. As mentioned by someone else she has the I wear long pants so no need to shave attitude.

But when she does I wouldn't call it shaving. More like butchering. You would think Freddy Kreuger shaves her legs. :rofl

Queen of Blades

02-03-2008, 11:21 PM

But when she does I wouldn't call it shaving. More like butchering. You would think Freddy Kreuger shaves her legs. :rofl

Well, you'll have to get her in here to learn how to shave.

Sejanus

02-03-2008, 11:25 PM

But when she does I wouldn't call it shaving. More like butchering. You would think Freddy Kreuger shaves her legs. :rofl

:eek::eek:

Padron

02-03-2008, 11:27 PM

My wifes using a brush and AOS Rose cream these days, still using a muti blade disposable though :o

She is really liking the brush and creams though :cool:

whitetiger7654

02-04-2008, 12:43 AM

Well, you'll have to get her in here to learn how to shave.

I will try. But first I have to teach myself. Then I will have to slowly teach her. I eventually taught her how to handle firearms but it took a lot of work. I guess I'm up for another challenge.

qhsdoitall

02-04-2008, 01:56 PM

Firearms and sharp objects. :eek:

whitetiger7654

02-04-2008, 02:44 PM

Firearms and sharp objects. :eek:

As long as no alcohol is involved I should be alright. ::

Melon

04-19-2008, 01:41 PM

Hi all,

I have an answer for the sister who wore out the razor. Skin as well as hair causes blade wear. Shaving a pair of legs wears the blade as much as 5 days of facial shaving.

Melon

dmikel

04-19-2008, 03:59 PM

I just wish someone would teach European women to shave under their arms. Just watched a British movie and when Emma Thompson lifted her arm, yuck a forest. Thank you American women for shaving your armpits, we appreciate it.

Cutthroat_trout

04-25-2008, 01:47 AM

JayKay

04-25-2008, 02:04 AM

Joanna, you know I got girls ;););):D:D:D

Queen of Blades

04-25-2008, 02:16 AM

Yes, of course.........

but what are they shaving with? :p

JayKay

04-25-2008, 11:14 AM

Lol. I couldnt answer that question. Actually a girl I'm seeing shaves with an m3. I tried to get near her with a fresh whipped pot of proraso, my slim, and my brush once when she was in the shower. She refused to let me anywhere near her. As for the rest...I dont know what they use. But it works :D

VetsJetsnGuns

04-25-2008, 02:28 PM

I tried to get near her with a fresh whipped pot of proraso, my slim, and my brush once when she was in the shower.

Saw something like that in a blue movie, once...

Bust seriously, folks. My wife has been using the Lucky Tiger Molle Brushless shave cream on her legs and seems to really love it, albiet with a cartridge razor...

aside, exactly HOW many ladies are actually in this thread?

ltlsuz

04-26-2008, 10:55 AM