Shaving: Electric vs. Razor

[LingeringSoul]

Electric for me. I'm told that using a razor is superior (in that you get a closer shave), but when it's 5:15 AM, I tend to be very clumsy (even more so, that is). I want shaver that presents the smallest chance of carving my face up.

[WelshBluebird]

Electric.

I did have a week or so where I used a razor, but it just took too long. Yes, I have to shave more regularly with an electric (still don't have to shave every day though lol, the joys of still being 16 lol), but it takes less time, and lets me get up later for school lol.

[BlueRage]

Gillete Match 3 Turbo for me changin got Fusion when i get out o blades...

[naap51stang]

Electric for 27 years. Razors just burn my skin too much. Electrics are

easier to deal with. No shaving cream, plus I can watch the news in the

morning while shaving.

[Malisk]

Electric.. Quick, no creams, no blade changing, easily close enough if it's a good shaver. Maybe if I'd get rashes I'd do something else, but right now I don't really see the point. :)

[Kreuger]

Electric. Too cheap to keep buying razor blades

[Endo.]

Razor, by far better for sensitive skin...

[AdzzzUK]

I use a Gillette Fusion Power too. Really nice razor, but the blades are freakin expensive as hell.

+1 :yes:

[5c077]

Fusion. But I don't have to shave often (even though I am 21!) so a blade isn't too time consuming.

[beanboy89]

Electric. I'm in a hurry in the mornings, so I need the quickness of electric. I've never even used a razor, though, but from what I hear, it's involved/and takes alot of time.

[4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran]

razors clearly. what woman wants to see a man gliding an electtric over his face? :blink:

[Chris Allen Veteran]

Manual razor. Tried an electric one once but it broke, so back to the manual :p

[planetik]

I really don't see the difference between expensive razors and regular 2 blade disposables... so I use the latter. I just think people need to learn how to shave better.

[slickice11]

Manual, closer shave and easier on sensitive skin, plus cleaner in the long run since all your hair gets washed down the drain when you rinse your razor as opposed to spraying everywhere by an electric shaver.

[MtnDewCodeRedFreak]

Battery-operated razors, ftw!

I have a Gillette Fusiion Power - the [5-blade, 1-blade at the top] kind.

[TurboTuna]

Plain ol' Tesco Value razors with The Gillette Fusion foam.

[4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran]

Battery-operated razors, ftw!

I have a Gillette Fusiion Power - the [5-blade, 1-blade at the top] kind.

yeah i want to try this power sheet on my face, but is it really worth a simple easy glide over the skin with a nice sharp razor?

[slang123]

Battery-operated razors, ftw!

I have a Gillette Fusiion Power - the [5-blade, 1-blade at the top] kind.

Same, with the battery you can keep using blunt razor blades for what seems like forever. But in I'm in a hurry then the electric razor saves my ass

[SweetRiverBaynes]

razors clearly. what woman wants to see a man gliding an electtric over his face? :blink:

What woman doesn't like facial hair? Electric gets you that nice trim. So you still have some facial hair.

[ultimate99]

Both, but mostly electric. I used to use Gillette and Gillette Gel, but now electric because when I shave using a razor, I have a baby face, which I don't like. So electric leaves a very slight beard and mustache, which looks cool.

[Aaron Veteran]

I really don't see the difference between expensive razors and regular 2 blade disposables... so I use the latter. I just think people need to learn how to shave better.

I agree, in fact I recently went to a Merkur HD double edge razor and have noticed a lot less ingrown hairs on my neck (which I always just assumed was generic acne). The razor is a bit expensive up front, but considering that replacement blades are sold in packs of 10 for only a few dollars and the Gillette fusions ones were 15+$ a pack of four... you get your money back in about a month.

I have also ditched the cheap shaving gels as well and actually take a few minutes to lather up a shaving soap with a brush and massage the lather on my face. It makes shaving a really enjoyable experience.

Electric razors irritate my neck so badly that I have a huge red spot on the left side of neck the rest of the day. (N)

[The Dark Knight]

Electric, I have a Philips Philishave Wet Shaver, its as good as a manual razor, but faster, safer, and no mess.

[mpat1024]

Manual Gilette Mach 3 smoother the shave the better imo.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Few weeks ago I ran out of blades for my Gillette Mach 2 whatever, and so had to use a disposable cheapy one, one blade, no lube strip, nada. Was a perfect shave.

[DrunkenMaster]

Both, but mostly electric. I used to use Gillette and Gillette Gel, but now electric because when I shave using a razor, I have a baby face, which I don't like. So electric leaves a very slight beard and mustache, which looks cool.

ditto. I'm in my mid-20's and still can't grow a beard. Only stubble. I need to replace my electric. Keep nicking myself on the chin with the razor. Razor gives a closer shave - at least compared to the electric I have. I might get one of the wet/dry ones since I shave after shower.