Razors

[ResAlien]

I used the power for a while, didn't really like it. I've been using the Schick Titanium and love it. Just use regular cheapo shaving cream, works better than anything I've ever come across.

Also, how did a thread about razors get to here without this link?

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930

NSFW language.

[Caged Great]

Sort of a sidetrack here... I`m in the market for a good electric beard trimmer and I have no idea what brand would be good. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Daradon]

I have a Conair 14 piece dealy. Works pretty good.

EDIT: I think it was only 35 bucks. You can get them in superstore even, but any regular department store.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by 4X4

I hate electric shavers but then again, I've only ever tried a couple. My face is pretty damn hairy compared to most of my friends and all I ever use are regular, two blade razors. I apply the aforementioned technique of pre-trimming with a hair clipper if I get too scraggley, but anything less than two or three days growth and I can get away with a razor.

I discovered an awesome trick to getting a good shave from cheap, dual blade razors... You gotta tap it on your sink every so often to knock out the stubble that accumulates between the blades.
And something I learned long ago was to shave after showering, not before. Dion, not sure how you're managing to tear up your face every time you shave, but I never have to walk around with toilet paper on my face. The odd cut maybe, but not like I cut myself every time I shave.
I've wanted to try the shave-while-showering technique that has been talked about on this site before, but I think that (and no offense to people that do this, just my opinion) it's a total waste of water. Sorta like leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth.

The shave in the shower is totally the way to go. You're right its a total waste of water, but there is no mess this way either. I consider myself a pretty environmental guy, but confess I've never really thought about the waster of water until you mentioned it. I do also like to brush my teeth in the shower though....so maybe I'm just green washing here?

[troutman]

http://www.wikihow.com/Shave

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845/

Q: What is “wetshaving” and how is it different from the way most men – and women – shave today?

A: Wetshaving is just what the term implies – keeping your face (or for women, their legs) wet with plenty of hot water before, and during, the entire shave. In fact, you should always shave after a hot shower, not before (if you need to shave without taking a shower, washing your face with hot water for a few minutes will suffice). With a layer of hot water between your skin and the lather, the blade skims the surface instead of dragging on it, which is the main cause of irritation, redness, and “shave bumps”.

Wetshaving gives you more effective shaves and better looking skin. The hot water opens the pores of your skin and relaxes your facial muscles, and it softens your whiskers for more effective cutting. Believe it or not, but your whiskers are tougher than the edge of a razor blade, and shaving “dry”, or mostly dry as with the vast majority of shaving creams, foams, and gels on the market, means you’re literally tugging on each and every hair on your face instead of neatly slicing it at the skin’s surface and moving on without irritating your skin. The key to proper wetshaving is keeping your face as wet as possible at all times during the shave. Even if you keep your current tools and routine, you’ll marvel at how much closer and more comfortable shaving can be when you keep your face hydrated at all times with lots of hot (not scalding) water.

http://www.classicshaving.com/Home.h...aign=BeyondROI

Any man who has experienced a real Barbershop Shave knows what a Quality Shave is - If you haven't, you owe it to yourself to discover the difference. No drugstore brands or electric shavers can compare. Nothing Equals the Luxury or Satisfaction of lathering up with a thick, rich, fragrant lather, applying it with a Quality Badger Brush, Stropping your own Straight Razor and performing a manly art in a traditionally masculine way.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Slava

The shave in the shower is totally the way to go. You're right its a total waste of water, but there is no mess this way either. I consider myself a pretty environmental guy, but confess I've never really thought about the waster of water until you mentioned it. I do also like to brush my teeth in the shower though....so maybe I'm just green washing here?

FWIW, I probably waste alot more water on my truck washing OCD...

Brushing teeth in the shower? The epitome of 'leaving the tap running'..! Just bugging ya. But I do have one question: where do you keep your toothbrush? Please don't tell me that it sits on the bathtub ledge. That, my friend, would be disgusting.

[zukes]

I shave my bucket as well so an electric razor would not work for me.

I shave every second day (lazy and my skin gets irritated if I do it every day) and use Mach 3's, but since I do the noggin as well, each blade only lasts two shaves. Bonus is, the wife takes the used ones and can use them on her legs for a bit.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by 4X4

FWIW, I probably waste alot more water on my truck washing OCD...

Brushing teeth in the shower? The epitome of 'leaving the tap running'..! Just bugging ya. But I do have one question: where do you keep your toothbrush? Please don't tell me that it sits on the bathtub ledge. That, my friend, would be disgusting.

I keep the brush in the normal holder on the counter. I do use it at night as well as in the morning, so as I make my way into the shower I just grab it. I'm way to OCD to consider leaving it in the shower!

[fokakya]

If you're willing to invest a bit of money, I use the Braun Pulsonic and am very impressed with it. I used to hate electric shavers because they were nowhere near as close as regular razors and they tended to miss spots. The Pulsonic seems to be a huge upgrade though. I've been using it for about a year and am still happy. It is practically as close as a straight, maybe grows in a few hours earlier than a razor. I did spend quite a bit of $$ for it though. I got the 9595 model from here:

http://www.shavercentre.com/canada/b..._pulsonic.html

I think the cleaner/charger is a big part of why it still works so well. It cleans the thing so much more thoroughly than I would ever be willing to invest time in. That does mean more money to buy replacement cleaner cartridges. Also, replaced my blade/foil once so far to keep it at peak performance.

But, in the end it is a pretty expensive option. Guess you kinda do get what you pay for though.

For an idea of pricing for accessory replacement:

http://www.shavercentre.com/canada/accessories.html