Electric Razors
Ok, I'm pondering the remote thought of purchasing an electric razor. I'm tired of being a whore to the Gillete Corporation. During the summer I go through about 2-3 blades a week because of cycling (shave my arms and legs). Anyhow, I thought it would be nice to have an electric razor... I could shave dry, wouldn't have to buy blades as often. I'm thinking just for my face right now, but if there is the remote possibility that anyone here knows about electric razors on legs/arms, then I want to know.
Can I get as close a shave with an electric razor as I can with my Mach 3? That's really my only concern.
Can I get as close a shave with an electric razor as I can with my Mach 3? That's really my only concern.
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You knew someone was going to ask.
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Zzzaaappp and the hair will be gone.
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: MrBillData ]</p>
<strong>I shave my arms and legs.
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Are you a woman? I always figured, from the 'Jack' in your name, that you were a guy. Sorry if I offended you, madam.
<strong>Does it really make you faster to shave your arms and legs? I mean, fast enough to make up for the weirdness of shaving your arms and legs? Do you ride your bike professionally?
You knew someone was going to ask.
Not only that, but shaven arms and legs also make for easier cleansing of wounds. Jack's a cyclist so you can bet that he has gotten into some pretty hair-raising accidents
<strong>Does it really make you faster to shave your arms and legs? I mean, fast enough to make up for the weirdness of shaving your arms and legs? Do you ride your bike professionally?
You knew someone was going to ask.
shaving has nothing to do with making you go faster (really, lets think about this), its so that when you crash, the asphalt doesn't pull all the little hairs, grabbing more skin and making it necessary (in an extreme situation) to get skin grafts. and, like spj said, the wound cleaning thing. yuch.. cleaning wounds is not fun. besides, i consider smooth legs rather sexy (as long as he keeps them shaved-- stubble=ouch!)
oh, and waxing? we've discovered 2 things:
1. i will never work at a spa
2. jack cannot take the pain (at least with my messed up technique
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: roo ]</p>
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shaving has nothing to do with making you go faster</strong><hr></blockquote>
......but.......
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i consider smooth legs rather sexy </strong><hr></blockquote>
Are you sure it doesn't speed up anything?
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its so that when you crash, the asphalt doesn't pull all the little hairs, grabbing more skin and making it necessary (in an extreme situation) to get skin grafts.
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Is this any different from waxing (just curious) <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: RodUK ]</p>
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: MrBillData ]</p>
<strong>...its so that when you crash, the asphalt doesn't pull all the little hairs, grabbing more skin and making it necessary ...[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: roo ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
I am a Leisure rider ( MS 150 kinds of things ). I guess I'm just lucky but I have never have the pavement rip off any of my unshaven hairy arms or legs. <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" /> Maybe if they didn't attach their feet to the bike they wouldn't need to worry about shredding their flesh on the pavement.
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: MrBillData ]</p>
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Is this any different from waxing (just curious) <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
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yah, i guess i wasn't really clear. basically, looks at your arm. grab the little hairs and pull up.. see how it pulls the skin with it? now, the asphalt grooves pull the hairs up, pulling more skin close to it, and then shredding the skin. ouch. you're pulling off the wax not at quite the same speed as your legs hitting pavement, and i think the texture of the asphalt makes for more damage. though it probably worked the same way when i tried waxing his legs... there are reasons people pay trained professionals to do it.
<strong>Jack's been hit by cars, MrBillData. Has your leisure bike done the same?
Why would I want to be hit by cars
If a cyclist can't keep up with the traffic, they shouldn't be imposing themself on the drivers.
Well maybe it's luck, I hope that it's skill that has kept me safe oh these many miles.
If you are spending $25 a week shaving in your riding season, I would consider having <a href="http://www.consumerlaserguide.com/"; target="_blank">laser hair removal</a>. An electric razor is expensive (for a good one) and the upkeep is not cheap; you have to have the blades and foils replaced about every 12- 18 months, that is if you are diligent about cleaning the razor- and that's for shaving your face.
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If you are spending $25 a week shaving in your riding season, I would consider having <a href="http://www.consumerlaserguide.com/"; target="_blank">laser hair removal</a>.</strong><hr></blockquote>
ok. there will be no permanent hair removal. the roo has spoken. obey her.
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yah, i guess i wasn't really clear. basically, looks at your arm. grab the little hairs and pull up.. see how it pulls the skin with it? now, the asphalt grooves pull the hairs up, pulling more skin close to it, and then shredding the skin. ouch.
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Ouch indeed :eek: I must remember to think next time
[quote]Originally posted by roo:
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you're pulling off the wax not at quite the same speed as your legs hitting pavement, and i think the texture of the asphalt makes for more damage. though it probably worked the same way when i tried waxing his legs... there are reasons people pay trained professionals to do it.
<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />