I use a Mach3 though nothing has been great yet. I'm using Aveeno gel right now, but I like the Neutrogena stuff too. I shave with the grain so as not to pass out from the loss of blood. I rinse with hot water, tohugh I tried ocld for a while and got a slightly closer if more painful shave. On special occasions when I need to look my best, I shave with the grain first then again against the grain, but never to start. I shave slowly, with short strokes and rinse often. I shave in the shower when the hair is its softest -- I use a fogless mirror. I replace the blade about once a month or sooner. If I skip some days, I'll end up replacing it sooner because longer growth dulls the blade more. I shave every day except maybe Sunday and sometimes one other day during the week on occasion. I follow up my shave with this Neutrogena after shave/balm/moisturizer stuff with SPF.
I pay someone else to cut my hair, and they give free trims. Any questions?
Sensor Excell 2 blade, haven't found any of the 3 or 4 blade razors that cut any better on my beard type. Works great with the 99 cent Barbasol shaving cream. I've tried electric razors, but they either irritate my skin and cause ingrown hairs, or leave me looking like 5 O'Clock shadow right after shaving.
I get my haircut at a family run barbershop just off base that's apparently been there for decades, they do great military haircuts and even trim around the ears and back of the neck with hot shaving cream and a straight razor, all for $7.00.
norelco electric shaver works well for me. I won't ever ever EVER touch a razor, not after what I did when I was a kid... Let's just say I learned the hard way why your supposed to pull the shaver vertically, not horizontally while playing with my dad's razor...
I just replaced the blades a few weeks ago and realized the last ones lasted 8 years! Now, the blades I replaced STILL cut although some of the harder places I have to hit twice.
The only problem I had was with the power switch. The first day of a vacation a piece of dirt or something wedged its way between the contacts of the switch and disabled the device until I got home and took it apart. A simple clean and everything was like new.
Ichiban_jay: When I was 5 or so I "pretended" to shave with my dad's razor. It was fun and after my bath I got into bed to sleep. My mom came in and screamed bloody murder! I couldn't see it because the mirror was taller than I was, but I cut my face ALL OVER. (I don't remember feeling anything.) I got out of bed and my pillow was covered in blood. I stayed away from razors from then on. (Except for hobbies and projects.)
Norelco electric also. Still have to shave twice a day if something important is going on after 6:00 pm. Regular razors leave too many nicks and cuts on my throat. Been shaving for 40 years, last 20 with electric and still hate it.
i tried an electric but i didn't get the shave i wanted. The most important thing i've found is that you should shave in the shower, and not use creams and gels that come from a can because they cool down the skin and constrict it, something you don't want, you want your face to be good and warm so the pores can open up, that will get you a better shave. I just use soap and a regular nothing special razor, i keep it clean, and replace the blade once a month and it works great.
i tried an electric but i didn't get the shave i wanted. The most important thing i've found is that you should shave in the shower, and not use creams and gels that come from a can because they cool down the skin and constrict it, something you don't want, you want your face to be good and warm so the pores can open up, that will get you a better shave. I just use soap and a regular nothing special razor, i keep it clean, and replace the blade once a month and it works great.
In my experience I find your recommendation to be contradictory. Saving in the shower with the warmer water and pores opened and what not causes my skin to breakout with the razor bumps. I shave at the sink with lukewarm water before I shower as I find this to be optimal.
My stubble comes in thick and stiff, so trying to shave daily with a blade is like trying to scrape the grit off a piece of sandpaper. Not good for the paper. It doesn't help that my skn seems to bleed easily. A fresh blade and a day's stubble will leave me looking like a Reaver.
On the other hand, electric razors took forever to get a close shave, and it showed - but I usually still preferred the irritation to the bloodbath. I finally got fed up enough to try a fancy-schmancy Braun Activator with the cleaning goo, and to my face's relief it works very nicely. Quick, close and bloodless. I was skeptical, but the cleaning goo really makes a huge difference.
On the other hand, electric razors took forever to get a close shave, and it showed - but I usually still preferred the irritation to the bloodbath. I finally got fed up enough to try a fancy-schmancy Braun Activator with the cleaning goo, and to my face's relief it works very nicely. Quick, close and bloodless. I was skeptical, but the cleaning goo really makes a huge difference.
What model do you have, and how long have you been using it? I ask because I've had issues with electric shaver longevity, but am generally in the same position as you: I prefer an electric shave if at all possible, and have a pretty stiff beard.
What model do you have, and how long have you been using it? I ask because I've had issues with electric shaver longevity, but am generally in the same position as you: I prefer an electric shave if at all possible, and have a pretty stiff beard.
It's an Activator 8585, and I've been using it for about 9 months now. It's only gone through one cleaner cartridge so far (about $10) and it still feels as sharp as new. Before, I went through an electric in about two years - replace the blades after a year, try something new after two. But so far I'm sold on this one. It's the first razor I can actually shave five days in a row with, and not swear never to shave again afterwards.
I went through a Braun Synchro in 1 year and had to replace the screen twice. The Activator did promise a stronger screen and a better shave, but I never got around to trying one out. I might give it a shot now.
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Originally posted by ShawnJ
Who thinks of such things?
That was before I realised that blades last forever if you don't use shaving cream (at least on my mild beard, after softened by a shower).
I pay someone else to cut my hair, and they give free trims. Any questions?
I get my haircut at a family run barbershop just off base that's apparently been there for decades, they do great military haircuts and even trim around the ears and back of the neck with hot shaving cream and a straight razor, all for $7.00.
I just replaced the blades a few weeks ago and realized the last ones lasted 8 years!
The only problem I had was with the power switch. The first day of a vacation a piece of dirt or something wedged its way between the contacts of the switch and disabled the device until I got home and took it apart. A simple clean and everything was like new.
Ichiban_jay: When I was 5 or so I "pretended" to shave with my dad's razor. It was fun and after my bath I got into bed to sleep. My mom came in and screamed bloody murder!
reg
Originally posted by Placebo
I don't shave because I don't need to.
Value these days while you still can. Shaving is best categorized as a necessary evil.
Originally posted by BuonRotto
Has anyone considered that laser hair removal surgery? Could make cultivating a goatee or soul patch that much easier.
Or you could do your back. 8)
http://beauty.about.com/cs/shavingbe...venshaving.htm
there are some links to some shaving articles, obviously by my previous post i don't really follow them to the letter, but it's good info.
Originally posted by tomj
i tried an electric but i didn't get the shave i wanted. The most important thing i've found is that you should shave in the shower, and not use creams and gels that come from a can because they cool down the skin and constrict it, something you don't want, you want your face to be good and warm so the pores can open up, that will get you a better shave. I just use soap and a regular nothing special razor, i keep it clean, and replace the blade once a month and it works great.
In my experience I find your recommendation to be contradictory. Saving in the shower with the warmer water and pores opened and what not causes my skin to breakout with the razor bumps. I shave at the sink with lukewarm water before I shower as I find this to be optimal.
On the other hand, electric razors took forever to get a close shave, and it showed - but I usually still preferred the irritation to the bloodbath. I finally got fed up enough to try a fancy-schmancy Braun Activator with the cleaning goo, and to my face's relief it works very nicely. Quick, close and bloodless. I was skeptical, but the cleaning goo really makes a huge difference.
I'll never skimp on an electric razor again.
For special occasions I use the Sensor 3 with OldSpice soap.
Originally posted by Towel
On the other hand, electric razors took forever to get a close shave, and it showed - but I usually still preferred the irritation to the bloodbath. I finally got fed up enough to try a fancy-schmancy Braun Activator with the cleaning goo, and to my face's relief it works very nicely. Quick, close and bloodless. I was skeptical, but the cleaning goo really makes a huge difference.
What model do you have, and how long have you been using it? I ask because I've had issues with electric shaver longevity, but am generally in the same position as you: I prefer an electric shave if at all possible, and have a pretty stiff beard.
Originally posted by Splinemodel
What model do you have, and how long have you been using it? I ask because I've had issues with electric shaver longevity, but am generally in the same position as you: I prefer an electric shave if at all possible, and have a pretty stiff beard.
It's an Activator 8585, and I've been using it for about 9 months now. It's only gone through one cleaner cartridge so far (about $10) and it still feels as sharp as new. Before, I went through an electric in about two years - replace the blades after a year, try something new after two. But so far I'm sold on this one. It's the first razor I can actually shave five days in a row with, and not swear never to shave again afterwards.