Shaving

[tiagosilva29]

A moment of silence for the souls this thread has resurrected.

[0nyX]

For every day its electric shave. If its a special occasion its Mach 3.

[Chasethebase Veteran]

On a day to day basic, electric for convenience. When I need to look smarter (formal events) I will wet shave with cartridge.

[AJerman]

Well, even if this is a ridiculously old thread, I just switched to electric myself. I've always used disposables or cartridge type razors before, but I find that if I'm clean shaven, I look very young. But I can't grow a full beard because of my Indian blood, so I like just a little stubble instead.

[compl3x]

There is no point making a whole new thread when one already exists.

 

"There is already a thread about this. Use the search function in the future!" - Sound familiar?

[Hardcore Til I Die]

I've used all sorts of razors, power ones, normal ones, ones with one, two, three, four and five blades, etc. 

 

The best ones I've found are actually from Asda, and they're really cheap compared to some of the main players. 

 

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webstore/landing/home.shtml#/product/910000439937

 

Each razor lasts me about 2 months and they're quite a close shave too. 

[Nick H. Supervisor]

I shaved for the first time in years over the summer. My commitment to maintain a clean-shaven face was pretty clear when I just bought a 10 pack of disposable razors. I'm now back to having my manly beard, although I should probably invest in some trimmers soon. Much quicker and more even than using scissors.

[vcfan]

mach 3. shave every single day as my skin gets irritated easily by hair. looks like random hairs grow on an angle,and poke my skin. gets a little expensive :/

[compl3x]

mach 3. shave every single day as my skin gets irritated easily by hair. looks like random hairs grow on an angle,and poke my skin. gets a little expensive :/

 

 

Ingrown hairs can be cause by multi-blade razors. I think it is called hysteresis. The first blade pulls and extends the hairs while the subsequent blades cut it. It gives a close shave but the remainder of the hair follicle is under the skin and as it grows can become ingrown.

[firey]

I shave once or twice a week.  Cartridge.. don't have a specific brand.. usually Gillette mach series though.

[Syanide]

Disposable. I know long term it probably isn't the smartest choice, but I shave rarely and I can't be assed into thinking if I have proper cartridges etc, I just go and buy whatever's in store.

[Yogurth]

I use BIC 1. No hair tangling within blades as is the case with all, I mean all multi-blade shavers, 1 pass means 1 blade pass over the face, unlike with multi-blade solutions and thus more forgiving to the skin, especially to sensitive types. It s very light so it is easier to handle than regular safety blade since it is 95% plastic, it is more ergonomic than safety blades.....and it is the cheapest shaving solution available, and yet it provides the best experience for me.

 

[riahc3]

Hello,

Im actually looking for a electric shaver. I like one that can give you a 99% smooth (I dont like it completely clean cut smooth skin) but also has the option to leave a small amount of beard. Im using two (old) electric shavers for these purposes for now.

[Knife Party]

got a philips hq6996 for xmas. So far it does the job well. 

[vcfan]

Ingrown hairs can be cause by multi-blade razors. I think it is called hysteresis. The first blade pulls and extends the hairs while the subsequent blades cut it. It gives a close shave but the remainder of the hair follicle is under the skin and as it grows can become ingrown.

I know about ingrown hairs, but my problem isn't ingrown hairs. its actually when the hair gets long,it pokes the surface of my skin. I believe the angle of some of the hairs makes them get pushed down by hairs growing in the other direction, thus making them point downwards, well that's my theory anyways haha. the only solution is to keep it nice and short.

[Dinggus]

I use disposable razors. Got tired of spending $20 on a cartridge of 8 when I could get $20 for a pack of 25. Looking at safety razors soon, $5 for 10 blades and a blade lasts a few shaves.

[Knife Party]

I use disposable razors. Got tired of spending $20 on a cartridge of 8 when I could get $20 for a pack of 25. Looking at safety razors soon, $5 for 10 blades and a blade lasts a few shaves.

try going electric.you save on blades.

[Dinggus]

try going electric.you save on blades.

 

I don't like electric, doesn't get close and I only use them on deployments.

[metallithrax]

I usually use a double edge blade.

 

I also have a Phillips electric, 2x Gillette Pro Fusion and 1x Hydro 5.  I don't shave too often as I get bad burn whatever I use.  I have to leave at least 1 week between shaves otherwise my throat is cut to pieces.  The Hydro 5 is a very good shave and doesn't give me as much burn as the rest, but the blades are a bit pricey.

[compl3x]

I usually use a double edge blade.

 

I also have a Phillips electric, 2x Gillette Pro Fusion and 1x Hydro 5.  I don't shave too often as I get bad burn whatever I use.  I have to leave at least 1 week between shaves otherwise my throat is cut to pieces.  The Hydro 5 is a very good shave and doesn't give me as much burn as the rest, but the blades are a bit pricey.

 

 

You might want to look into some pre/post shaving creams and balms. A good, proper lather and a balm work quite well to deal with razor burn.

[Shaun N.]

I got a cut throat razer for Xmas and i have used it once and nearly sliced my neck open several times lol

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

I pretty much shave my head at least every other day and on a good week I shave it every day. 
I keep a beard so when I shave my face it is to clean the edge of it up, as I grow facial hair very quickly and very high on my cheek, so if I just let it grow out, would have a Duck Dynasty beard, so have to keep it edged up.

I have always wanted to go old school classic straight edge, but am just super hesitant to do so on my head.
So because of that, what I have finally landed on, and I have tried so many different combinations over the years as I have been shaving my head for over 10 years, now I just use Dollar Shave Club's Premium plan, which are very similar to Fusion blades. Only thing is they are much less in cost. They are also not as good as Fusion blades, but it does not matter, as the whole point of the DSC is a new blade every week at an affordable price, which winds up working perfectly for me shaving my head.

I often try different foams, etc, and my favorite is probably shaving butter. But it is super expensive.

Finally, a good fog-less mirror has wound up being an essential for the shower, and I actually got a new one for Christmas, and it is the best one I have ever had. you actually fill it with your hot shower water, and it does not fog whatsoever. Is a nice bigger size as well. If you shave in the shower, this is no doubt the best mirror I can recommend, and I have had about 5 over the past 4 years or so.
 

[tsupersonic]

I use everything in the poll. My go-to method is the manual - cartridge. 

 

Electric Shave - when I'm too lazy to manual shave or want a trim

Manual - Cartridge - my usual method

Manual - Double Edge/Cut Throat - when I'm feeling gutsy/have extra time 

Manual - Disposable - used when I travel                                                         

[Knife Party]

I got a cut throat razer for Xmas and i have used it once and nearly sliced my neck open several times lol

oh god, I cringe thinking of even using it on myself, medical emergency here we come. GL. haha

[saasn]

I use a Shick Hydro 5 Power select with Shick Hydro gell. Tired using Gillette Fusion razors they give me shocking razor burn.