Shaving discussion

[izod]

1: What do you use to shave?

2: Does anyone know if Jergens Naturally Smooth Shave Minimizing Moisturizer actually work? By that I mean if the active ingredients actually does the job and with no side effects.

[majesus]

I first take a shower to soften the skin before shaving. THAT helps alot!

I use a sharp razor that was sterilzed with a quick dab of rubbing alcohol. (This will minimze pimples.) Lather a good think amount of shaving cream. When shaving, it wash the razor very often to get the hair out of it. It shaves better. When I'm done, I rub 100% aloe onto my skin

As well, when saving, go with the hair growth, ie, side burns down. Middle upper neck, go up.

[ali123]

As of now I'm using those cheap 20 in a pack for $5 shavers, I'm planning to get a mach 3 turbo or a gillete fusion which one is better?

[c white]

I've actually went old school just over a year ago, and haven't looked back.

I use a Gillette Slim adjustable razor
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/c/cc/Gillette_slim_adjustable.jpg

Which uses blades that only cost $20 per 100
http://cgi.ebay.com/100-DERBY-EXTRA-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES_W0QQitemZ180176710850QQihZ008QQcategoryZ359 89QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

For lather I use a shaving soap puck from Crabtree & Evelyn with a badger hair shaving brush
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/gfx/tutorial-silver-tip-badger.jpg


I've been getting the best shaves of my life (and cheapest too considering that my blades cost me $20 per 100, not $20 per 5 cartridges)

[cmge]

I've actually went old school just over a year ago, and haven't looked back.

I use a Gillette Slim adjustable razor
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/c/cc/Gillette_slim_adjustable.jpg

I've been getting the best shaves of my life (and cheapest too considering that my blades cost me $20 per 100, not $20 per 5 cartridges)

ive been thinking about getting that but is it hard to use?... i shave against the grain to make as smooth as possible and using a mach 3 or fusion sometimes doent cut it...

[gh05t]

The old school setup is the real shitz.

I have just had trouble finding blades for those. I used Wilkinson swords but can't find in any mainstream retailer.

[sterdeus]

Philips electric shaver for me.

[bionicbadger]

6 year old braun foil shaver. I use it to shave my head too after clippers

[CSK'sMom]

Good for you c white! Safety razors are pretty comparable to a straight razor shave once you get the hang of it. My hubby prefers his safety razor to any of the multiblade razors on the market.

gh05t, try Walmart for the safety razor blades. We usually find them there or we have even found them at Zehrs. It can be hit or miss though sometimes finding them though as you've discovered.

cmge, never shave against the grain. It tends to cause the typical shaving rash and ingrown hairs. You'll actually get a closer shave with a good single blade with the growth of the hair.

[i6s1]

If you're going electric, get a braun. They're the best shavers at pretty much every price point.

[c white]

ive been thinking about getting that but is it hard to use?... i shave against the grain to make as smooth as possible and using a mach 3 or fusion sometimes doent cut it...

There is a learning curve to it for most people, but I caught on almost immediately. I was using Mach 3 before, but would never go back now. The reason Gillette introduced the cartridges in the first place wasn't because they were superior, but, rather because they could patent the blade design and charge more for refills.

Here is the article that got me started;

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845/


I usually order my blades of ebay, they're so cheap when you buy in bulk that I've enough to last me for years.

There is a series of instructional videos on youtube which are very helpful too;

http://youtube.com/user/mantic59

[Flyer]

The old school setup is the real shitz.

I have just had trouble finding blades for those. I used Wilkinson swords but can't find in any mainstream retailer.
eBay (http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-7-A-M-PLATINUM-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES_W0QQitemZ180175896566QQihZ008QQcategoryZ359 89QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is (http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-DERBY-EXTRA-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES_W0QQitemZ180176710850QQihZ008QQcategoryZ359 89QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) your (http://cgi.ebay.ca/20-Pkgs-of-5-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades-Vintage-Shaving_W0QQitemZ300168209104QQihZ020QQcategoryZ35 989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) friend (http://cgi.ebay.ca/100-Wilkinson-Sword-Double-Edge-Platinum-Razor-Blades_W0QQitemZ300169752652QQihZ020QQcategoryZ359 89QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[UrbanPoet]

I use a Braun electric shaver.
I have a separate side burn trimmer because i sport an articulated side burn style. (ice pick style sideburns).

[hyperion]

1. A razorblade, shaving cream and water.
2. No idea.

[izod]

Where can you find the old styled ones brand new?

[monty613]

Does anyone have any experiences with Art Of Shaving products?

[aimfox]

i use gillett products

[jonkaho]

Shick Quattro works great for me!

[Diamondog]

What about the ladies? I wanna hear some lady shaving stories! :lol:

[najibs]

What about the ladies? I wanna hear some lady shaving stories! :lol:

Ask B40, he's the closest you'll get to those stories :twisted:

[weedb0y]

You guys convienced me to buy a 100% badger hair brush from ebay for $18!
Hopefully, it will result in some close shaves!

[cwb27]

I shave electric mainly due to the fact that I have 3 separate 'swirls' that tend to get pretty irritated when shaving with a safety razor.

[Dimension]

I sometimes use my Philips electric gadget to shave. Or I use store bought shaving cream and a 3-blade razor (store brand). I wet my skin with warm water, then put on the cream, and shave away!

[Spare-Flair]

I use absolutely nothing to shave my face.

As an asian, I have almost no facial hair whatsoever. Maybe once ever 6-8 months I will bust out a $1 store razor to get rid of some loose hairs here and there.

[Diamondog]

Ask B40, he's the closest you'll get to those stories :twisted:


B40 do you have any shaving stories to share? ;)

[N_Raged]

I use absolutely nothing to shave my face.

As an asian, I have almost no facial hair whatsoever. Maybe once ever 6-8 months I will bust out a $1 store razor to get rid of some loose hairs here and there.
Hit puberty yet? j/k:)

I'm oriental and my chin and stache are very coarse. No full beard though:|


Now on with the exotic shaving stories!

[IronMac]

Hit puberty yet? j/k:)

I'm oriental and my chin and stache are very coarse. No full beard though:|

Hahaha! My first thought too!

Ok, as for full beard, no...never. I did the mustache and goatee look au naturel years before it was trendy. After about a year when everyone else started it...I shaved it all off.



Now on with the exotic shaving stories!

I'd start a thread but it would get locked so fast... :razz:

As for shaving...you're supposed to go WITH the grain!

[UrbanPoet]

I use absolutely nothing to shave my face.

As an asian, I have almost no facial hair whatsoever. Maybe once ever 6-8 months I will bust out a $1 store razor to get rid of some loose hairs here and there.

that amazes me.
But if i had that, i would be very sad.

[aimfox]

philips shaver is good, i use that sometimes but it belongs to my dad

[nalababe]

Shick Quattro works great for me!

but it sucks to remove the hair from between the blades (for any normal guy)...known problem. It shaves well, but removing the hair was such a problem (the guide wires are the problems). So back to Fusion/Mach 3 I go...

[MoonDoggy]

taking a hot shower (or hot towel on your face) helps your pores in your face opens up so you can have a better shave. generally, most people don't change their razors until it gets really bunt.

p.s. a friend told me that if you don't have any shaving cream, you can also use conditioner. surprisingly, it works pretty well.

[gamovafan]

I use an electric shaver. I've always wanted one of those old school long knife-like razor that you see in the barbershop.

[weedb0y]

I use an electric shaver. I've always wanted one of those old school long knife-like razor that you see in the barbershop.

ebay..

[cadave]

I use an electric shaver. I've always wanted one of those old school long knife-like razor that you see in the barbershop.

heh... do you really think that's a good idea? :rolleyes:

[billdozer]

I use butter.

[najibs]

I use butter.

k, we don't need to hear about your lubrication methods.

I find plain old soap works fine...

[Wildfire]

I use a Philips Norelco Arcitec 1050 electric razor.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-arcitec-1050-Shaver/dp/B000PKNPES/ref=pd_sim_hpc_title_8/002-5120399-1661641

I'm pretty happy with it, I like the flexible heads alot, they bend around corners alot better than previous models.
I thought it was all talk, when they said, you'd need a few weeks for your face to get used to it, but they are right, shaves felt alot better the more I used it, and now I love it.

Get it from ebay though, I got it BNIB for $80US there, as opposed to be $200CDN locally...

[rchong]

Where can you find the old styled ones brand new?

http://www.classicshaving.com/
I'm thinking of buying the "Feather Double-Edge Razor" and then getting the derby blades on ebay as posted by c white.


I found that site. Does anyone know of any other websites that sell new old style ones?

[f00kie]

A couple people recommended electrical shavers, which I've been wanting to find out more about.

I use the Fusion Power right now, and with replacing the blade every 12 days or so, I still do not like it. I shave against the grain for the closest shave, but often, I get little red spots and such (my skin is still soft).

Anyway, would an electrical razor provide the same close shave as a manual one (comparable to shaving against the grain), and would it be more smooth/less unpleasant to the skin?

[MoonDoggy]

[QUOTE=f00kie;5921542]
I use the Fusion Power right now, and with replacing the blade every 12 days or so, I still do not like it. I shave against the grain for the closest shave, but often, I get little red spots and such (my skin is still soft).
QUOTE]

Did you just switched over to Fusion Power? I use the normal Fusion, but I had the same problem when I first switched over from Mach 3. I don't get the red spots anymore thought. I found I was pressing the blade too hard before (because I was used to less blade (mach 3), more pressure to get a closer shave).

[stevethewheel]

A couple people recommended electrical shavers, which I've been wanting to find out more about.

I use the Fusion Power right now, and with replacing the blade every 12 days or so, I still do not like it. I shave against the grain for the closest shave, but often, I get little red spots and such (my skin is still soft).

Anyway, would an electrical razor provide the same close shave as a manual one (comparable to shaving against the grain), and would it be more smooth/less unpleasant to the skin?

No electric razor will shave as close as a blade. Even the cheapest twin blade disposable will shave noticeably better than the best electric.

Any good electric razor will be kind to your skin.

With experience on the blade razor you will suffer less though. Stop shaving against the grain.

[billdozer]

k, we don't need to hear about your lubrication methods.


Why, afraid you might like it? ;)

[hagbard]

Triple bladed razer and hot water. Always within a half hour of waking up.

[f00kie]

Did you just switched over to Fusion Power? I use the normal Fusion, but I had the same problem when I first switched over from Mach 3. I don't get the red spots anymore thought. I found I was pressing the blade too hard before (because I was used to less blade (mach 3), more pressure to get a closer shave).

Nah, been using it for a year, ever since it's inception really (or has it been 2?).

[h2o-]

... generally, most people don't change their razors until it gets really bunt....

I use Mach3 and I found it gets bunt every 2 weeks and I need to change new blade almost every 2 weeks... anyone with the same experience?

[Menace]

Ditto

I use Irish Spring soap ;)



I find plain old soap works fine...

[stealth]

Every 2nd or 3rd day with an electric (currently a Remington triple head model, but I garee with others that Braun are the best), however since no electric does a great job with the neck area, I follow up with a quick shaving gel and Shick Quattro. Everything takes about 10mins. start to finish. I envy asians or anyone else that has thin to non existent facial hair.

[blexann]

I use Mach3 and I found it gets bunt every 2 weeks and I need to change new blade almost every 2 weeks... anyone with the same experience?

yes - it seems to me that when the MACH3's first came out they lasted much longer.

[weedb0y]

I am stuck between Quattro and Mach 3s. I have both but need to buy refills for either one. What should I go for?

right now, I am using disposable Shick triple blades.