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


Which uses blades that only cost $20 per 100
http://cgi.ebay.com/100-DERBY-EXTRA-...QQcmdZViewItem

For lather I use a shaving soap puck from Crabtree & Evelyn with a badger hair shaving brush



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


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 is your friend

[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?