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Started by Lucidor, May 21, 2012, 03:35:42 PM

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What's your primary method of hair removal?

Electric Razor
10 (23.3%)
Mach 3 or other multi-blade system
24 (55.8%)
Disposable razors
3 (7%)
Double edged safety razor
3 (7%)
Straight razor
0 (0%)
Other, or don't shave
3 (7%)

Total Members Voted: 43

Caliga

Quote from: Martinus on May 22, 2012, 02:35:16 AM
I have this one too, but I end up with feeling like someone rubbed my face with a scrap paper every time I use it. Plus it takes bloody ages compared to Mach 3 Turbo razor. Still I keep it for quick trips when travelling with my hand luggage only - since they don't let you take razors with you on the plane.
I used to hate electric razors but my mom bought me this one for a Christmas present like 3 or 4 years ago.  I was skeptical at first, but I absolutely love it and never shave with a conventional razor anymore.  Plus, like you said, it's perfect for business trips since it has that little travel pod thingy.
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Sheilbh

I've gone native in East London and grown a beard :ph34r:

I use an electric razor and a safety razor.
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CountDeMoney

Quote from: Martinus on May 22, 2012, 02:31:55 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 21, 2012, 04:30:48 PM
Use the sensitive skin gel as soon as I'm out of the shower, or a hot compress for a few minutes to loosen up.

I thought this thread was about shaving your face.

Once you hit 40, you worry about pulling a hammy stepping out of the shower. Just wait, you're almost there.

MadImmortalMan

Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 22, 2012, 06:08:26 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 22, 2012, 02:31:55 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 21, 2012, 04:30:48 PM
Use the sensitive skin gel as soon as I'm out of the shower, or a hot compress for a few minutes to loosen up.

I thought this thread was about shaving your face.

Once you hit 40, you worry about pulling a hammy stepping out of the shower. Just wait, you're almost there.


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fhdz

Quote from: Zanza on May 22, 2012, 02:26:39 AM
I am using the Gillette Fusion or whatever the five blade model is called. The one without vibrations.

That's the one I've got too. I tried one of those double-edged safety razors to be Hip & Cool but it just tears the fuck out of my face. No thank you.
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Barrister

I used an electric shaver for several years but to be honest it was just because it was easier and faster.  To be honest it did not give that close a shave.

I was using a Fusion whatever.  But fuck are those blade expensive.  So expensive in fact they are kept locked up at the grocery and drug store - the dollar / weight value was so high they became a prime bait for shoplifters.  And I find it a pain in the ass to chase someone down just so I can buy razors.

So now I just go with disposables.  Not as good as Fusion, better than electric.
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Grey Fox

Costco is the only place to buy them, 18 blades for 54$
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Capetan Mihali

Quote from: Barrister on May 22, 2012, 01:59:42 PM
I used an electric shaver for several years but to be honest it was just because it was easier and faster.  To be honest it did not give that close a shave.

Frankly, I'm not sure if you're being sincere. :hmm:
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DontSayBanana

Quote from: fahdiz on May 22, 2012, 01:55:28 PM
That's the one I've got too. I tried one of those double-edged safety razors to be Hip & Cool but it just tears the fuck out of my face. No thank you.

It's by far the fastest way to go, but I'll freely admit that I can only get away with it due to really tough skin.

Also, the "hip and cool" thing is the old-timey straight-blade razors.  Even I'm afraid to use those.
Experience bij!

Caliga

Quote from: Barrister on May 22, 2012, 01:59:42 PM
To be honest it did not give that close a shave.
I agree with this but it's less of a problem in my case since I have facial hair (moustache and goatee) anyway.
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Lucidor

I have sensitive skin, but a good sharp blade and a light touch just gets rid of the beard, and leaves the skin much less irritated than for instance electric razors. Dabbing some Proraso preshave on helps a lot too.

Lucidor

Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2012, 03:54:14 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 22, 2012, 01:59:42 PM
To be honest it did not give that close a shave.
I agree with this but it's less of a problem in my case since I have facial hair (moustache and goatee) anyway.
http://www.goateesaver.com/

The idea of getting this has been tossed back and forth among my friends, in jest mostly.

Shaving, while looking like Hannibal Lecter is a neat idea, though.

Caliga

I've seen that before. :lol:  I get the concept but... it's really not that hard to do it correctly.
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CountDeMoney

I wish I could grow a goatee.  :(

Hell, I wish I could grow a 15 year old Guatemalan busboy's scraggly half of a Fu Manchu.  :(