Im also plan to buy one..pls help newbie here

I started with this:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.ph...azor-From-India

RM7.99 at Mydin during pre-GST time. Way better than the Mach 3 it replaced, even with the cheap blades.

I don't know your budget but anyway have a look at the Fatip Testina Gentile at Connaught Shaving. It is made of brass.
Edwin Jagger, Muhle, Merkur are good too but they are constructed of zinc alloy so don't over tighten or drop them and they should be ok.

Ok...will have a look at all of them which one is within my budget..thanks bro

History of the Alum Block
The alum block is the original antiseptic aftershave which contains mineral salts that were originally used by the ancient Egyptians more than four thousand years ago for its healing and antiseptic properties.

How does an Alum Block work?
The Alum block salts stop bleeding by constricting blood vessels and tightening pores.

Other Uses For Alum Blocks
Using an Alum Block as an Anti Persperant - a Natural Deodorant
For centuries people in the middle and far east have known that applying an Alum Block to the underarms will give excellent odour and sweat protection, an added benefit is it is 100% natural. An Alum Block is ideal for those who wish to use a natural antiperspirant. Apply the Alum Block to the underarms for a totally reliable, non antiperspirant. Alum Blocks are non-scented so you can still use your favourite scented deodorant. Alum Blocks are highly effective in controlling excess sweating.

Source: The A-Z of Shaving


Anyone use these as post shave alum?


http://www.watsons.com.my/Product-Categori...-60g/p/BP_46575
http://www.watsons.com.my/Product-Categori...120g/p/BP_28622
https://guardian.com.my/index.php/pbrand/to...ll-on-60gm.html
https://guardian.com.my/index.php/pbrand/to...l-on-120gm.html

This post has been edited by biloxee: May 7 2017, 05:49 PM

Didn't realise we have this available in our local pharmacies. I'm using alum post shave, and just ordered some more from Connaught Shaving.

After years of using cheap china DE, finally decided to splurge and get my Edwin and Jagger DE razor!




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Hope you have many good shaves with it. Congrats!

This post has been edited by biloxee: Nov 12 2016, 08:22 PM

It is way better than my cheap China DE razor i got at Masjid Jamek.

But a little too mild to my liking, I am using a Kai feather razor on this.

Perhaps I might need to look for an even more aggressive blades for this. I could barely felt my beard getting shaved and have to check a couple of time to see if it was really shaved. Maybe I am too used to those harsh shave I got from cheap razors and china DE.

The DE89 is a medium aggressive razor so you're not really meant to feel the blade. Tried shimming it?
But, if you like an aggressive feeling razor then try the Muhle R41.

Hi Bro,

Thinking of getting my first safety razor from connaught shaving, is it safe to choose the normal shipping method instead of the one with tracking? Do u usually choose the tracking option ? haha trying to see i can save on the shipping or not .. the prices at connaught very the attractive hehe!

excited to ditch all my 2 blades painful plastic razors lol!

thanks!

I have placed another order with them since that post. Both I used normal shipping. No problems and quite fast. A bit more than a week to get to me.

cantik la bro thx! happy shaving

What is shimming?

I will stick to this razor for the time being, this is more of a necessity than a hobby to me.

Just want a nice shave with the lowest cost possible.

I have been shaving this way for years, going through couple of cheap shavettes and china DEs I get from Masjid Jamek. Finally get a nice comfortable shave from a premium DE, really made a lot of difference. It felt alot more comfortable and luxurious!

Have a look at this post...

Curious about traditional double edge shaving? Don't want to splurge unnecessarily? Here's a good razor to try...

Daiso - Dorco Double Edge Safety Razor (2 Dorco ST-300 blades included)
Price: RM5.30




http://www.aeonretail.com.my/daiso/
http://www.daisoglobal.com/store/list/?c_id=C0027



It is essentially the same razor as the PL-602 that's sold by Dorco.
Dorco PL-602 Review

Nice!

guys.,i lost my DE rzor in my luggage now i have nothing,.do you mind sharing where you buy razor..online store is more preferred as i live in kelantan. i used to buy from shave and beams..but seems like they are close for good now.

http://connaughtshaving.com
http://www.maggardrazors.com