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Posted by neo geo on Dec-15-2010 16:45:

mens shaving thread.

OK guys. I've been using the Gillette Mach 3 blades since the first came out. They've always been expensive but they are the only blades that seem to shave me comfortably since I grow such thick hair on my face. I use to buy the 8 packs but I can no long find those and last night the smallest pack I could find was a 10 pack for $24. I looked at that and decide it's time for a change. A friend of mine told me to go and find an old straight blade and go to a local barber shop and have them teach me how to use it. He said he has been using his for over 10 years now and it only cost him the cost of shaving cream every year and it gives him a better shave than the mach 3. Problem is it will cut you face off much worse than the mach 3 if not used correctly. So tell me, who else in here, if anyone, uses a straight blade to shave? Screw Gillette.


Posted by Jarvmeister on Dec-15-2010 16:53:

The price of blades is extortionate.

It's like Pioneer Pro DJ kit, a premium product advertised in a premium manner, and the end user picks up the tab and then some.

I like shaving in the shower, without a mirror just by touch. I've perfected this practice over the last year. If it was to do that with blades I would literally have no face left.

Good luck to you though, I'd love to know how to shave with a blade.


Posted by infiniteJEST on Dec-15-2010 16:53:

does plucking pubes count

i mean of course it does but w/e


Posted by igottaknow on Dec-15-2010 17:08:

I experimented with a straight razor earlier this year. I wouldn't recommend it. Its not easy to use, time consuming to maintain and easy to cut yourself. I have a hard enough time getting ready in the morning and don't need another obstacle (with a sharp edge).

I eventually found a good compromise a safety razor otherwise known as a double edge razor. It gives a close shave, the blades are cheap, plus they have two edges giving you double the amount of shaves. I settled on a Merkur Futur with Feather blades. http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Futur-Safety-Razor

There are many brands and everyone has their own preference.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com
http://www.leesrazors.com/


Posted by WittyHandle on Dec-15-2010 17:17:

Dunno

Huh, I thought hair removal would be one thing you wouldn't have to worry about.


Posted by trancypantzzz on Dec-15-2010 17:41:

how often do you shave? is this once every few days or do you let it grow?


Posted by Saka on Dec-15-2010 17:56:

I've decided to let mine grow as much as a pain it is inbetween times i really need it shaving.
Here in teh UK, its costing me around �8.00 for 4 Gillette Mac3 Turbo's, as they 2 are the only comfortable ones for me.
It's annoying so I try stock up as much as possible when there are offers on mac3 bits.

And i can only use 1 blade once or twice maybe 3 if lucky.


Posted by Capitalizt on Dec-15-2010 18:19:

Gilette Fusion FTW. Five blades, not three..and ultra smooth shave. I usually scan ebay find good deals on refills (roughly half the cost of Amazon). Whatever the price is, it's worth it.


Posted by Simon_N on Dec-15-2010 18:58:

I've been using the Wikinson Sword Quattro Titanium. I find it more comfortable than the Fusion and the blades are slightly cheaper.


Posted by geroin on Dec-15-2010 19:30:

Gillette fusion blades are way too fucking expensive...8 blades at shoppers cost close to 40 bucks which is quite ridiculous tbh.


Posted by Allied Nations on Dec-15-2010 19:36:

i get crazy ingrowns whenever i use a razor... barber, mach3 or otherwise.....


i usually just use a trimmer on zero,.. need a proper electric razor


Posted by neo geo on Dec-15-2010 19:59:

For my job I have to be clean shaven daily. I even use those mac 3 blades for at least 4 or 5 shave and then it begins to hurt so I move onto another one.


Posted by phyrrus on Dec-15-2010 21:25:

shaving what's that


Posted by Sushipunk on Dec-15-2010 21:58:

I use the Mach 3 blades as well. $13 for 4 blades is highway robbery, but meh.

I tried the Fusion out a few weeks ago, since my gf got me a cheap one randomly from Catch of the Day. It was ok, but honestly, it didn't seem to be any better than my Mach 3, so I switched back when the blades ran out.

I only shave every couple of days anyway, but once a week I do my head as well, so I pretty much go through 1 blade a week.

And that is the exciting life of Stu shaving.


Posted by Lunar Phase 7 on Dec-15-2010 22:11:

UK dudes need to check out the King of Shaves range.

Their razor is cheap and kicks the shit out of mach 3 and wilkinson swords.


Posted by Watts on Dec-15-2010 22:24:

I used to use a straight razor because I thought it helped against the ingrown hairs that plagued my face after shaving. Two years ago, I got an electric razor and never looked back.

Worth it.


Posted by LiquidX on Dec-15-2010 23:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Jarvmeister

I like shaving in the shower, without a mirror just by touch. I've perfected this practice over the last year. If it was to do that with blades I would literally have no face left.

Good luck to you though, I'd love to know how to shave with a blade.


- I do the same thing, works amazing. I also think the shaving cream plays an important role on the shaving experience. I use a Mach 3 ? or fusion.. and I buy a box of 8 that lasts for the full year. I throw the blade away when it literally stops functioning, it lasts. Shaving creams I recommend : Neutrogena and The Shaving co. (usually sells on Rite Aid here in the States, hard to find honestly).

Shaving in the shower gives you the best, closest, painless shave.


Posted by trancypantzzz on Dec-15-2010 23:38:

bic comfort twin disposable


Posted by Sushipunk on Dec-15-2010 23:46:

quote:
Originally posted by LiquidX
I buy a box of 8 that lasts for the full year.



Posted by Teezdalien on Dec-15-2010 23:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Sushipunk


He must be a skinner.

I will survive with my mach 5, Yeah Yeah!!


Posted by Sushipunk on Dec-15-2010 23:51:

I haaaaaaate shaving with a blunt razor. Fuck that.


Posted by LinX on Dec-15-2010 23:54:

i just use my shape up clippers or a straight razor. im a barber lol so its not that hard for me to use a straight razor.


Posted by Silky Johnson on Dec-16-2010 00:13:

Lol pubes.


Posted by Ania_xox on Dec-16-2010 00:57:

My man uses Gilette Proglide and he claims it results in the best shave ever.

He's tried them all and this one stuck.


Posted by Sushipunk on Dec-16-2010 00:58:

I have to agree with Jenny. Pubes are pretty funny.


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