Razors vs. Electric

[llama64]

I agree with the shaving in the shower concept. Cept I don't touch the standard shaving creme stuff (Gillette, etc). Do your self a favor and head over to Lush (that store your girl loves) and buy a bottle of Ambrosia. It's liquid gold.

Also, don't shave against the grain. Sure fire way to give yourself razor burn.

[burnin_vernon]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Blades are lasting longer? Just exactly how does this shower shave work? Do you have steam repellant mirrors or are you just goood? Sideburns? Missed spots?

I've had a pretty thick beard since I was 16 (a gift and a curse :P ) and with great facial hair comes great responsibility so I feel I must share.

I used to use those cheap mirrors with suctions on them (putting shaving cream on them is a decent anti-fog) but have since scrapped it and go by feel. I do a quick spot check when I get it out just in case.

I think the blades last longer because a shower produces more steam and opens up your pores, keeping the skin and hair softer, making less work for your razor. I'll bet if you shaved after a sauna the hair would come off like buttah.

[Flamesguy_SJ]

I only use my electric for when I want to be clean shaven. When I have the goatee or full beard, I use the razors, or when I want a really close clean shave. I find that the electric is much easier on my skin if I use it consistently (i.e., using it everyday or every second day).

[4X4]

Originally Posted by urban1

You can also shave right when you get out of the shower. Your beard should still be soft and pores open, so you can still get a close, smooth shave.

See: daily.

Originally Posted by Slava

I always shave in the shower. You just go by touch. I still use shaving foam, and just shave where I haven't yet...its not as hard as you think! Try it once and you'll be sold.

Domani mattina...

[Eddie Bronze]

from Wikipedia:
The earliest razors known are from the Bronze Age. They were made of bronze and had an oval shape.

And they damn sure weren't electric!

Originally Posted by fotze

what are you shaving?

I don't think it's necessary to bring up the topic about the Bodygroom again.

[zukes]

I shave every second day, neck to top of the head save for a goatee, so Mach 3's are the only way to go. I have a thick beard, luckily I'm light haired, so an electric razor is out of the question, even with my thinning hair on top.

[LouCypher]

A good electric razor is worth its weight in gold. One thing to note is when switching it will take your skin maybe a week or two to adjust before you start to feel like your getting a really close shave.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by zukes

I shave every second day, neck to top of the head save for a goatee, so Mach 3's are the only way to go. I have a thick beard, luckily I'm light haired, so an electric razor is out of the question, even with my thinning hair on top.

http://www.headblade.com/

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Slava

I always shave in the shower. You just go by touch. I still use shaving foam, and just shave where I haven't yet...its not as hard as you think! Try it once and you'll be sold.

After I get out I just take a peek in the mirror and make sure that I got everything...then use the electric to hit those spots.

Yeah shaving in the shower's beauty, I used to always do that. I had a mirror in there but it would fog up in two seconds, so I just did it by touch. Generally I'd end up missing a couple small parts, but nothing you can't fix up when you get out of the shower and take a gander in the mirror.

Man do I miss doing that, I haven't been able to do it since I moved two years ago. My current hot water heater is the biggest POS ever, its seriously a race every day to get in and out before it goes cold, so I can't spend any more time in there than I absolutely need to.

[Drunk Skunk]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

http://www.headblade.com/

I've found that those aren't worth the money. Mach 3's work better for shaving my head, anyway.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Drunk Skunk

I've found that those aren't worth the money. Mach 3's work better for shaving my head, anyway.

Oh have you used em? I havent, I just came across it one day. I'm not near at that point yet, but my family history dictates I will be someday(as my suddenly not so poofy hair lately seems to be agreeing with), and I was gonna be all over these when that day does arrive. Good to know.

[firebug]

Originally Posted by llama64

I agree with the shaving in the shower concept. Cept I don't touch the standard shaving creme stuff (Gillette, etc). Do your self a favor and head over to Lush (that store your girl loves) and buy a bottle of Ambrosia. It's liquid gold.

Also, don't shave against the grain. Sure fire way to give yourself razor burn.

I second this recommendation, however for those with heavier beards, their Razorantium creme may be a better choice.

~firebug