shakey Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I just use some cheap disposable razor and hot water. I like to punish my face for making me have to do this every other day :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted January 23, 2013 Member Share Posted January 23, 2013 I've used a Fusion 3 cartridge for years but my wife gave me a Hydro 5 for Christmas and I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsook Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Merkur 11c here. Better shave and less irritation for me compared to a disposable cartridge shaver like a Mach 3. Also way more economical. I enjoy shaving more now with the DE than I ever have with an electric or a disposable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashG Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I get fairly good blade life from my Gillette Fusion (5 blade). Add the Fusion Hydro Gel and Fusion ProSeries Cooling Aftershave the face (and the wife) love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Angel Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I use a Gillette Fusion Proglide, Gillette razors seem to be the only kind that are good enough to cut through my insanely thick and coarse hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted January 23, 2013 Member Share Posted January 23, 2013 I would've spent more than that on disposable razors and gels by now. I buy four razors a year. Costs me $20 a year. These new ones last forever, even on my heavy beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phouchg Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Electric to remove the rough part (under the chin) and avoid crapping up the blades, then Mach 3 to have it clean for a day or two. Monday mornings, once a week, because I'm that lazy. It does itch a little, no noticeable redness, quickly goes away. Used to be a way bigger problem with some noname double-edge, had some bad cuts, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I use Gilette Fusion ProGlide, the battery-operated one. Been using it since the orange one (now blue since 2010) in 2005. No complaints yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briangw Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 @Op: You should allow multiple multiple options for those of us that use both. I use the Gillette Power Fusion blade razor on Sunday night and touch up using an electric shaver during the week. SK[' timestamp=1358861459' post='595470442]My issue with electric is it doesn't get close enough which can mean stubble tugs on my collar which in turns ends up creating a irritable rash. No one else find this? I always get rashes on my neck from my Gillette vs. my electric shaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have for quite a few years now used Double Edge blades, as I only shave every 2-4 weeks. I have recently got a Gillette Hydro 5 (freebie :D ), and it is brilliant as long as I don't leave it too long to shave. As I shave only every couple of weeks at most, DE blades only cost me about ?2 per year, but give me razor burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsook Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have for quite a few years now used Double Edge blades, as I only shave every 2-4 weeks. I have recently got a Gillette Hydro 5 (freebie :D ), and it is brilliant as long as I don't leave it too long to shave. As I shave only every couple of weeks at most, DE blades only cost me about ?2 per year, but give me razor burn. change blades? get less aggressive shaver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 change blades? get less aggressive shaver? When using Double Edge, I only use them once - I think it's more to do with the time between shaves. I also have an electric shaver with moisturiser built in, but that is the same, because I have real bad razor burn and cannot shave too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerFan Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 But what does everyone use to shave their nether regions? Electric clippers on a #1 guard FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Carts. Quick and easy. I don't need shaving to become a hobby. Plenty of posers went out and bought cut throats after watching Skyfall, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I use a Fusion, fortunately I don't shave but maybe once a week. Few friends are really into the double edge but I've yet to pull the trigger on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGlider Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Gillette Blue 2 (disposable) works fine for me and is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech085 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I use the Gilette Fusion Power that I got for free during a Promotion the Blue one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Buy your cartidges at CostCo - massive savings. But as someone said before, Hydro5 are really nice to shave with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereopixels Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Alternate between DE safety razor and a Fusion; Fusion is for mid week when I'm in a rush to get to work and DE is for weekends or if I shave the night before. DE is far superior shave; it's three days before I need to shave again if done properly, whereas fusion means I need to shave daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I tl;dr'ed the thread, but what I've found works for me is the Mach 3 Fusion. Not a bad razor, but the blades dull very rapidly given my thick facial hair. I saw a suggestion on TV for maintaining the blades; that is to run the blade backwards along a strip of denim (like jeans, I use a strip from an old pair I ripped. I cut it and sewed it into a clean 8x4 inch strip). It kills the moisturising strip (but careface at that) but the blades last about 10 times as long, even longer if you aren't a Sasquatch like me >.< It's saved a ****ton of money in blades. Might be of help to some people :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hell yeah! I have just moved to DE shaving, it's great. I used to shave with a soap and brush and cartridge. I got a fairly good deal on eBay for nearly two years worth of blades for about ?50 which is okay. But now I have an EJ shaver and using a mix of creams and blades at the moment until I find the one I want. The Taylor's of Old Bond St creams are lovely :D Also check out http://theshavingroom.co.uk as those guys are great and will help you through everything you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangel Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I love to DE shave and have become quite the fanatical when it comes to shaving and trialing new products. The Edwin Jagger safety razor mentioned here is a great razor to get started on and will serve you well, it such a pleasure to use that you will continue using it well beyond your beginning phase but eventually you will buy an alternate or two, after all the money you save on overpriced cartridges you can spend on various other items that will better serve you. Cella make a great shave soap and is widely regarded as one of the best if not the best, Astra blades are very popular at the price point and are very smooth and easy to work with however all this is variable and depends on the individual so I suggest you buy a sample blade pack and see which works best with you. As time goes by you will refine your technique and process and eventually find your own path as it is very much an art form. Enjoy your shaving experience and don't give up on it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bole41 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I use Thiers Issard razor. Quite expensive but worth every penny.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyJM Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Shaving is one of the biggest beat downs EVER. Tried growing beard, but that requires maintenance also. It's a lose/lose. :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Changed my mind: I bought a double edge (Merkur #38C "Barber Pole") and I used Feather blades. Cheaper than carts and with some practice I can shave just as quickly as with disposable razors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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