Reddit reviews Weishi Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor

Awesome! All right, here we go.

Razors:

The difference between men and women's razors is that women's have longer handles and a smaller aperture for the blade. Men's usually have a wavy little comb bit that lifts up their thicker beard hair to cut.

The one I personally recommend is the Weishi. It's $17 bucks, and the metal is really light, but I ended up getting used to that fairly quickly. Not a big initial investment and perfectly adequate for my needs.

I see Murker recommended fairly often. I hear they are okay, if overpriced. I personally hated it, lol. They are definitely geared towards beards and did not play nice with my pale little legs.

You could also go for the vintage Lady Gillette. I paid $30 for mine on ebay and it's got a nice long handle, good grip, and nice weighty metal. This was actually my first purchase and I'm still really happy with it. Considering I'm happy with the Weishi, though, I'd probably just repurchase that one if I ever lose mine.

Blades:

Now this one might take some trial and error. Everyone has different hair and different skin and every razor brand shaves a little differently.

A lot of people start off with a multipack to get a feel for the different blades and then narrow it down to brands they like. I think it's a great idea and probably your best bet. I'll still mention my experiences though.

STAY AWAY FROM DORCO. They are bullshit. I'm not a fan of Gillette brand blades either except for the Wilkinson Sword and they're kind of expensive at $20 for 100. Derby is also just okay.

Feather: give the sharpest, closest shave ever. So sharp that you can cut yourself and you won't even notice until the trail of blood starts going down the drain. Great blades, and a ton of people like them, but I found that they dull too quickly for leg real-estate and are too scary sharp for sensitive bits.

Voskhod: Sharp, reliable, lasts through a few shavings. I quite like this one and have repurchased it. They are good, solid razors that gave a decent shave. Good for all-over.

Shark: My favorite at the moment. Comparable to Voskhod except I feel they might give a slightly closer shave and dull a little bit faster. If I had both in the bathroom I would probably choose Shark for the legs and Voskhod for everywhere else.

Astra: Worked adequately. Shave isn't bad or great, just reliable. Worked on the legs but not as good in other places. Wasn't worth a repurchase.

Lord: I think these actually lasted the most shaves out of all of them, at about 4 uses per blade. I think I had the least incidence of cuts with these but the shave wasn't as close as I wanted. My shaves usually last two or three days with the other razors but with this one I was feeling it lasted only 1-2. I think these are literally the opposite of the Feathers in terms of their qualities.

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M'kay, that's all I can think of for now. I hope this helps!

Use old curtains as cloth napkins. Use old bath or beach towels as kitchen rags to replace paper towels. We've been using the same napkins and rags for over 10 years. I can't imagine how much paper towel and paper napkin that is. But no doubt, someone has made up for our lack of consumption.

In place of those awful disposable tupperware not-quite-trash containers, a bowl with a plate on top of it will keep your leftovers from dinner to lunch. Soups go great into glass jars (don't freeze please). These wax cloth wrappers are pricey, but we have used them to good results. Thinking about making some with our beeswax. These son of a diddlys are awesome to take leftovers to work or bring leftovers home from parties or restaurants. Of course, Amazon will send it to you in 80 boxes and 15 bags.

Try doing less laundry by making less laundry. Try it.

Purchase a reusable razor where the only disposable is the blade.

Compost everything you can.

Get a double-edged safety razor for shaving your lady bits. It will give you a closer shave and less irritation. Also cheaper and better for the environment than disposables. Here’s a link .

I replied to the above comment but if you're looking for one I got this on Amazon and it's extremely well made.

https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1536767642&sr=1-4&keywords=safety+razor

This razor is going on special at 4:55pm ET, this Weishi at 6:55pm ET, and this Dorco starter set at 7:35pm ET, but I'd rather have a razor from Maggard's or Italian Barber which will almost definitely shave better than what I'm pretty sure are all Weishi's of some sort, and probably be as cheap if not cheaper. There's also a stainless steel shaving bowl starting at 6:55pm ET if that sort of thing is interesting to you. It will be under the "Beauty" category if you want to have a look around yourself for any beard oils or other such stuff that strikes your fancy.

Ordered Feather blades. They'll be here on Monday.

The razor itself arrives today (a WEISHI), but I've read that it's probably best to not use the included blades. So I'll wait 'til Monday.

Ill add pictures to help! If you use a razor like https://www.amazon.com/Weishi-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=safety+razor&qid=1573596649&sr=8-3 or https://www.amazon.com/BEST-Straight-Razor-Japanese-Biblical/dp/B06XY2GY7G
Prince and Dirty are best. They are like shaving lotion, with no soap.

If you use a disposable razor like this https://www.amazon.com/Gillette-Venus-Extra-Smooth-Womens/dp/B000XVSNTQ/ref=sxin_3_af-pna-1_d2c6f193495c58c44229e8cac05cdd79a83edf59?keywords=razor&pd_rd_i=B000XVSNTQ&pd_rd_r=dd2f723a-d83e-473d-b1c2-0cdc4ad898cf&pd_rd_w=H4TlQ&pd_rd_wg=y3B2j&pf_rd_p=5e567722-c416-4b51-89d9-de8c438fe11e&pf_rd_r=S16SE5TB2MJVTASKGMDD&qid=1573596704, FUN moldable soap and D'Fluff whipped shaving soap are great!

A lot of people steer towards /r/wicked_edge but personally they over complicate it and make it 'a thing'. I was using £10 equipment at one point but found a low-mid range kit to be fine.

Assuming you're American go for -
Handle (holds the blade)
https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=DE+RAZOR&qid=1556123865&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Blades -
https://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=derby+blades&qid=1556124313&s=gateway&sr=8-4
One of these lasted me 4 years and I have thick hair

Optional -
Soap -
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=proraso&qid=1556124397&s=gateway&sr=8-3

lasts 9-12 months+ works best with single blade

Brush -
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Shaving-Handmade-Professional-Engineered/dp/B07F71PXX2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=shaving+brush&qid=1556124451&s=gateway&sr=8-4

To lather the soap and apply to face.
Basically the only difference between the can of shaving foam and a soap dish + brush is the latter being cheaper, less aggressive on the face (with time investment of a month tops) and quality of shave.

Any questions ping them across.

Hi Wicked_Edge,

I am new to this whole world of shaving, and I'm looking to shy away from my cartridge Gillette.

I wish to transition away because:

1. 16pack of cartridges cost about 50 after taxes of costco that maybe would last 6-8 months.
   
2. it looks cool and its different...
   
3. I find my mustache always has a "shadow" left over, I feel the stubble left over is too thick and I wish to even get a closer shave so I feel razors would be my friend here.
   
   So, doing some research I found three razors:
   
   Maggards m1,m7,m9,m11 - http://www.maggardrazors.com/product/maggard-razors-basic-starter-kit/
   
   &
   
   Merkurs - https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Traditional-Double-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525201015&sr=1-10&keywords=safety+razor
   
   &
   
   Weishi - https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525201015&sr=1-4&keywords=safety+razor
   
   I'm not looking to spend crazy amounts of money, and the only areas I shave would be my mustache and parts of my facial hair and the facial hair that's on my neck. I style the rest of beard with an electric shaver to so that way I don't look ten years old.. :D
   
   W/ that being said, would the Weishi be the best deal then? I've read that some people found it to be crappy or not cut close enough, and recommended the merkurs and maggards? Would the extra money be worth it? Razors are cheaper, but again, dont wanna spend like 100s on a handle...kinda want something to get the job done and last me a good while.
   
   Is it a requirement to buy shaving soaps, etc or can I just use canned shaving cream?
   
   Thanks for reading!
   
   

Don't be a dumbass. The solution is staring you in the face.

Quit drinking, quit smoking. That's $5200 dollars a year right there.

Then you think you can't find ways to trim thirty dollars out of your weekly budget? Of course you can. Buy one of these. Cook every meal you eat. Get your clothes from the goodwill store.

If you want something, you do what's necessary to go get it.

Here's the products I use:

• Shaving cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
  
• Brush: Fento Badger Hair Shaving Brush
  
• Razor: WEISHI Long Handle Version Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor
  
• Blade: I'm going through the Maggard Razor Smaple pack, I believe for the shave I took this photo after, I used Gillette SharpEdge.
  
  I really don't think it's the soap that's the problem.
  

Yeah man, everything was from amazon. Relatively cheap stuff but i figure it'll hold them unless they get super into them :




Razor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKHIDRA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Brush and Stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G2W5N9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1




Bags:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JZ6DGWI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



The blade disposal case and proraso I got from the drug store

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKHIDRA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well, I found out it's not a Vikings Blade razor but a Shaving Revolution razor.

Looks like if a Weishi TTO and a Baili TTO had a child.

I wonder who makes them...

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Nice compliment by wifey btw. I heard some women like a boy toy when they get older. ;)

Total noob here! Seeking advice.

I just ran out of Schick razors and I'm about to buy something else. Finally. I was going to buy this and a pack of 100. Never mind, getting this thanks to /u/praise_the_fireborn. Do I need a razor disposal case too?

Also I planned on buying some standard Dorca razors for non-facial shaving, and as a fallback in case I don't enjoy the outcome of double edge.

I use this razor handle, which is currently going for about sixteen dollars, and I'm using Feather blades. The handle has a really good weight to it, and rarely slips. It also has a butterfly head, which makes replacing heads a lot easier. :)

I ordered a well-reviewed one from Amazon, which seemed relatively cheap. I just want to try it and and see if I like it, so I didn’t particularly want to spend 30+ on my first one if this $16 razor will give me a similar experience.

I ordered this one. Should get here by Wed.

I was planning on using the Harry’s gel I already bought and implementing the tips you have me. Should that be sufficient to get a decent experience I do I really need to buy a cheap brush and some real lather as well? My primary motivation is to just shave lol, so hopefully two more days of growth won’t kill me or make it inordinately difficult. Hell, I shaved when it was a bit longer than this with the Harry’s 5 blade cartridge razor. And while it wasn’t fun, I got through it lol. It was just very time consuming. As long as I took my time and made extremely small strokes it was manageable with minimal pain. But I don’t want to do it again. I’m hoping that this will be a better experience, but also hoping that I’m not sabotaging myself by getting a cheaper blade and using canned lather...

This is the razor. I don't think it's a three-piece, but I don't know what that means.

In regards to razors, recently went from cartridge ones to the double edge razors and its awesome. Like $16 on a nice metal handle thing on Amazon that twists open and you drop the razor blade into it then twist it shut and shave. Got like 100 blades for $10 and I'm set for eons.

Its nice as its a lot less garbage plastic and stuff, cheaper, and for my baby skin doesn't cut the shit out of me and get clogged like the multiblade cartridges. Downside is the head doesn't swivel and tilt, but it's easy to get used to.

Edit: This handle and these blades in particular. They're alright, and apparently good shaving cream helps a lot. Just wish I had found these to begin with, rather than using DSC for years.

WEISHI Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WcHaBb2AMWMA8


Would you say this is a good one?

I use this one. It’s not super high quality but it’s cheap and with good quality blades does very well for the price.

It's a popular DE everywhere but this sub. The stand? We don't speak of stands.

Are you trying to use these with a safety razor or what?

What you ordered will fit in a double-edge safety razor. Not a straight razor... or a Gillette razor like you can get at the grocery store.

If you’re trying to delve into wet/DE shaving you’ll need a razor to go along with those blades. There are tons of choices but here are a couple of good places to start:

Weishi Butterfly Razor

Merkur HD

EJ safety razor

I do this too -- use a trimmer, twice over: once with the regular trimmer attachment to bring everything within 1-2mm of skin, then once with the foil shaver attachment to reduce that to barely-perceptible stubble.

Where I vary is that I swear by double-edge safety razors over a cartridge razor any day. The razor handle is fairly reasonably priced ( or this one's a few bucks less on Amazon ) and replacement blades only run about a buck apiece ( $5.39 for a 5-pack at CVS or $6.99 for a 10-pack on Amazon ). If you really need to pinch pennies, you can probably get two good full-body shaves out of a single razor (remember to use both sides!) or several facial shaves.

As SilverlightPony pointed out, rinse the blade often, use minimal pressure and short strokes, to which I'll add keep your strokes slow; you should practically feel each hair getting sliced down. If it feels like you're running the blade over sandpaper you're going too fast, which means the blade is likely skipping and bouncing over hairs; when doing this it'll probably also come down and nick the skin, not to mention you'll need to make more passes, increasing your risk for more nicks.

I started with a vintage 60s Gillette razor but it eventually broke. Switched to this one about 3 years ago and still going strong. The butterfly style ones are super easy for replacing blades. At the same time I bought a pack of 100 blades for like $10-15, and am still working through that package. So have spent roughly $30 for 3+ years of shaving.

You should look at getting a safety razor (they can run anywhere from $10 up to crazy amounts), and then get a pack of 100 blades (those are usually $8-$10), that should set you straight for months if not a year.

Cheap, economical, and an amazingly close shave.

This is the one I bought. It's just a cheap one I found since I wasn't sure if I'd like it. Haven't had any problems whatsoever apart from the blades being kinda rough. I'd suggest buying a pack of blades as well since the ones that come with the razor are bad quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKHIDRA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one because it wasn't too expensive and had good reviews, idk if it'll suit your needs like it will mine tho

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKHIDRA/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Works fine for me

Dollar shave club is a joke. They suck really bad.

Let me introduce you to the real 10¢ shave club.

Safety razor 20$

Blades 10$

Alum for after shave 10$

40$/365 = about 10¢ per day.

You could buy a double edge safety razor from Amazon and then buy a sample of different razors to see which ones suit you.
I bought my razors last July and still have a bunch. They tend to last forever and are dirt cheap.
I didnt get this razor but its similar with pretty good reviews.
WEISHI Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.csWCbC1NEWSB

These are the sample razors I mentioned
Double Edge Razor Blade Sample Pack (2x each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6EEZ60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OfsWCbBJFFJSK

The samples didnt last long but I found the one I liked ordered them and have had them since july.

There are some that cost 100 but you can find a great one for much cheaper, like around 50-60. Read some reviews off the internet and make sure it has a grated handle, if it doesn't have a grated handle it becomes very slippery when when wet. The other things is that different razors do better with different blades but I've yet to find a razor that doesn't work great with either feather blades or the Astra superior platinum so I would recommend buy a small pack of each to try.


I bought this one for less than 20 bucks for travel and it works really well with feather blades. It doesn't have the nice weight you get from a higher quality razor and the perfect blade stability, but it's still better than a cartridge razor and will get you started until you can save up for something better. When I get home I will send you some other things you should get.

https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Safety+razor&qid=1556324878&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Sounds like there's only one option left! You can grab a good safety razor from amazon for about $20, and one hundred platinum-coated blades for under $10.

Of course, no worries! Go slow with the safety razor and look for a butterfly closure one, I have the one below and I like that I can control the tension on the blade.

WEISHI Long Handle Version Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xK0Lzb4T3VSWW

Currently leaning towards WIESHI's longhandled at $17

Personally I bought one of the top rated ones on Amazon. I think it was around 20 bucks. You can obviously go all out for them but if they hold the blade and don't fall apart, thats all you really need.



Edit: Link

My bad:

WEISHI Long Handle Version Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_FVSbogLk4sNBz

the three I saw were the Weishi, the [Dorco] (https://www.amazon.com/Dorco-Prime-Starter-Set-Butterfly/dp/B00T5EQC1I/ref=sr_1_2?s=prime-day&psr=PD16&ie=UTF8&qid=1468374651&sr=1-2&keywords=DE+razor), and the Smoothere all around 15 dollars or less. the Dorco set seemed like the best deal.

If you're looking for a very mild razor I've got a black Weishi I've only used a few times. I can ship it to you with some Derby Extra blades for $8. I don't have it with me to take a picture but here's the exact same one:

https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Handle-Version-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA

Yep, here you go! Just be sure to read up on how to use em right and you'll be A-Ok!

WEISHI Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lu2GAb8WRBF85
Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Blades (20 x 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3t2GAbWN6QDYA

You have no reason to use disposable razors.

Buy a single blade handle and use some double sided safety blades. You can spend like $50 a year shaving every day and we both know you won't shave that often.

I do not fucking understand why anyone has ever used anything else save maybe for their junk.