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  • rival.
    rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    electric. i don't trust myself when it comes to putting a razor to my face when i am half asleep, early in the morning before work. it's simple, quick, easy to clean. obviously doesn't give you as close of a shave that a razor does, but whether i use electric or a razor, my five o'clock shadow always show up around noon, so i am okay with doing quick shave jobs with my norelco.
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    chadwick wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Ok here is some useless info, that you could all do without.

    I can NOT use the disposable blades..
    They just tear the holy hell out of my face.
    I have to spend the $20+ and get the good blades.
    good blades and shaving cream or nothing

    also either soap as after shave or maybe aqua velva (for me anyways)
    anything else burns like a bastard & is probably harming your skin

    I never liked shaving cream, so I bought one of those fog-proof mirrors so I could shave in the shower. The mirrors are not fog-proof. I think that may be impossible. But i get a better shave when water is constantly in thwe mix.
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  • MaxGoldenrod
    MaxGoldenrod Posts: 1,341
    bionicamy wrote:
    MaxGoldenrod wrote:
    Gillette Fusion

    The blade is important, but so is the shaving cream. I prefer Pacific Shaving Company's cream. Their shaving oil is good too. When I have the time, I'll use the badger hair brush in a cup with some Proraso.

    In the house of guys here I agree shave cream does make a huge difference.
    Anthony Logistics is also a good one... Their whole skin care line is nice.

    Costco or Sams Club is a great place to buy blades if they have the kind you like....

    To make them last longer

    http://consumerist.com/2010/03/26/make- ... 20-months/

    I've also heard you can try putting them in barbicide and that helps but idk if either really work.
    I've never heard of rubbing the blade against one's arm or palm. I did hear once that you could extend the life of the blade by storing them in baby oil after each use. I haven't tried it.
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  • barger395
    barger395 Posts: 855
    Shaving in the shower is key. The steam and hot water make shaving easy. I use a handheld mirror and rinse it when I rinse the blade. Takes some learning, but once I got the hang of it, it's the only place for me to shave. I have been using Gillette Fusion blades and Dove soap for a while, but after seeing that dollar shave link, I think I might give those a try. I also use Nivea after shave balm, feels great and the GF loved the smell on me.

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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    JonnyPistachio wrote:

    I never liked shaving cream, so I bought one of those fog-proof mirrors so I could shave in the shower. The mirrors are not fog-proof. I think that may be impossible. But i get a better shave when water is constantly in thwe mix.

    put a little water in a small bowl, add a few drops of liquid soap, stir well, dip a towel in the solution and wipe solution on mirror...fog free. Or just use Fog-X.
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  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    RKCNDY wrote:
    JonnyPistachio wrote:

    I never liked shaving cream, so I bought one of those fog-proof mirrors so I could shave in the shower. The mirrors are not fog-proof. I think that may be impossible. But i get a better shave when water is constantly in thwe mix.

    put a little water in a small bowl, add a few drops of liquid soap, stir well, dip a towel in the solution and wipe solution on mirror...fog free. Or just use Fog-X.

    ahh, good ideas, thanks. :)
    I didnt realize they made something like fog-x.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,777
    Women's razors are just not as good as men's, so I use Gillette Fusion ProGlide, and am very happy with them. They last a long time, relatively.
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Women's razors are just not as good as men's, so I use Gillette Fusion ProGlide, and am very happy with them. They last a long time, relatively.
    next time i ever shave i'm using a girl's razor
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,410
    rival. wrote:
    electric. i don't trust myself when it comes to putting a razor to my face when i am half asleep, early in the morning before work. it's simple, quick, easy to clean. obviously doesn't give you as close of a shave that a razor does, but whether i use electric or a razor, my five o'clock shadow always show up around noon, so i am okay with doing quick shave jobs with my norelco.

    hate to break it to you, but real men don't use electric razors ;)
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,777
    chadwick wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Women's razors are just not as good as men's, so I use Gillette Fusion ProGlide, and am very happy with them. They last a long time, relatively.
    next time i ever shave i'm using a girl's razor
    Enjoy the razor rash!
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    chadwick wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Women's razors are just not as good as men's, so I use Gillette Fusion ProGlide, and am very happy with them. They last a long time, relatively.
    next time i ever shave i'm using a girl's razor

    you will hack your face off. girls razors are built to go through barbed wire.
  • jethrojam420
    jethrojam420 Foxborough MA Posts: 1,075
    I use Mach 3 every day. But I am starting my new job at Gillette on monday so maybe they will give me some fusion5 lol.
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,016
    jethrojam420 wrote:
    I use Mach 3 every day. But I am starting my new job at Gillette on monday so maybe they will give me some fusion5 lol.

    Good luck!

    I use generic 5 blade ones from Rite Aid and they work almost as well as Fusions which are literally 3 times a much money.
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    jethrojam420 wrote:
    I use Mach 3 every day. But I am starting my new job at Gillette on monday so maybe they will give me some fusion5 lol.

    Good luck!

    I use generic 5 blade ones from Rite Aid and they work almost as well as Fusions which are literally 3 times a much money.

    Do they last as long?
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,915
    The prices for razor blades are insane. I use the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power. Usually it's $20 for a pack of 4 :fp: I'm hooked on the vibrating razor…I can't shave without it. I go through a ton of blades since I shave my head everyday too.
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,016
    JK_Livin wrote:
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    jethrojam420 wrote:
    I use Mach 3 every day. But I am starting my new job at Gillette on monday so maybe they will give me some fusion5 lol.

    Good luck!

    I use generic 5 blade ones from Rite Aid and they work almost as well as Fusions which are literally 3 times a much money.

    Do they last as long?

    One week. Five shaves monday - friday. I would do the same with the expensive stuff.

    I spend $5 for 3 weeks of shaving- about $90 for the year
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    Thanks
    Alright, alright, alright!
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,016
    JK_Livin wrote:
    Thanks

    No problem. Make the change- its worth it!
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    JK_Livin wrote:
    Thanks

    No problem. Make the change- its worth it!

    I shave my head as well, so I'll take a look.

    This is also an option, http://www.headblade.com/
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,915
    JK_Livin wrote:

    I shave my head as well, so I'll take a look.

    This is also an option, http://www.headblade.com/


    I've been tempted to buy one of those and give it a shot..

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