This just arrived. I get a much closer shave with less irritation.

After one shave I've concluded that multi-blade cartridges are marketing bull****. All you need is one good, sharp blade.

duh

I've wanted to get one for a long time but never wanted to spend the money, but it was worth it. It's like shaving with a straight razor.

I usually shave with some cheap two-blade razors. The kind that come in a 10 pack for $4 at Wally world. When I want a close shave, I use:

However, my supple, soft, boyish cheeks only need shaving once a week. Twice tops, if I have to go to meetings at work.

I use some electric razor from the 1980s. Hell, it's got a power cord and all.

i shave with this

Shaving is for women.

Hm, I'll have to try that. I usually use a Mach3 and after a couple days, it's really not good. I like to keep my skin.

I remember you talking about your Rolls Razor. How's stropping it? It looks like it's spring loaded, applying just the right pressure.

I use this for all shaving haircuts and personal disputes.

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Will explain tomorrow emon.

I'll reuse the multi-blade cartridges for like 6+ months.. to the point where it is just pulling hairs out not really cutting them.

Hah, I do the same thing, but I should really shave twice a day, even though I only do it once. The things don't last 6 months.

Why should you shave twice a day?

I've never had a cartridge last 6 months and I only shave once every three days or so. Out of laziness, not lack of necessity.

I don't shave, I use clippers to keep it nice and short. Quarter-inch max, usually much closer.

On the contrary, I have found multiblade razors to give me far less razorburn/cuts then say a standard disposable. I refuse to use them based solely in the fact that the price for new blades is ludicrous.

I use the cartridges and pay out the ass for them. They're much better than single blade disposable and the dual blade disposables.

I've started extending the life of the cartridges like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADaRIqy0Dc

And I may actually buy a sharpening pad for that purpose.

This thread is not about standard disposables, though.

Cheap multiblade disposables practically shred my skin..

That's because disposables are dull.

I used an electric razor, because I break out really easy.

I use the Spishak Mach 20

I've been using razors from the 99cents Only store... they come in a pack of 12. That's right, 8.325 cents per razor. I've found they are just as effective as the fancy mach 3 cartridges if I take my time and rinse it often.

True. But even when I have received a shave at a barber shop, I still get quite a bit of razor burn as opposed to say a Gillet or something.




Yes I know, but I am just saying, as opposed to what emon said about multi blade cartridges, they do in fact make a notable difference for someone with sensitive skin such as myself.

Maybe their razors are not sharp enough? No, really, if they aren't shaving themselves with them they aren't likely to care unless they are a really expensive shop.



I can all but guarantee I have more sensitive skin than you do. I've been struggling for years to get something really good. This is by far the BEST shave I've ever had.

If you think about it, more razors should equal more razor burn. You are dragging THREE or more blades over your skin! And when you shave with cartridge razors, you usually press the razor into the skin to make it cut, which just makes it worse. With something like this Merkur razor, you use a light touch and just let the razor's weight do the work.

I put off getting one of these for years because I figured it was bogus and the people preaching them just liked using them for whatever other reasons. But now I'm convinced this is the best for people with sensitive skin.

You make a great point. I should try one some day, when I can justify the price of the razor

This one is around $35. Blades are super cheap, even good ones. If it works it pays for itself really quickly.

I don't need your damned razors!

flirb wins

flirb always wins

Next time I get paid, I may have to order one. I have wretchedly sensitive skin.

If you do, remember that there's a small learning curve. I've heard of people taking two weeks to get used to it, but it only took me one shave before I got the hang of it. It's just important to remember to let the razor do the work and not drag it or dig it into your skin like you do with a cartridge razor.

Also, be sure to shave with the grain, at least to start.

Good to know. Have you found a gel/cream that works well? I've tried nearly everything I can lay hands on to try to find one that doesn't irritate me skin or make me ill with fragrance allergies.

In my experience, gels work best - they are slippery and don't dry out as easily. I've tried creams and soaps and they just aren't as good. Soaps are awful. I think classic shaving folk use them to make themselves feel classy, not because they are actually better. As you've found out, fragrance and dye can cause irritation, avoid them.

Aveeno has a shave gel which I've found very effective. It's a little more expensive but some places sell their own knockoffs. Rite-Aid has a very, very convincing imitation. Today I bought a $2 can of Noxzema shaving cream that has dimethicone in it, the skin protectant found in products like Blistex. It does have some fragrance, but it might not matter. I haven't tried it yet.

You might also try shaving oils. I tried them once and found them to be okay, if a little messy. The bottle says 1-2 drops for your whole face, but I needed more like 5 or 6. I've read about people using a little bit of oil as a sort of undercoat, using a cream or gel on top of it. That might work well.

It also helps to shave right you shower, as the water softens the hair and skin.

Oh, here's something interesting. I tried one of those depilatory creams a while back. These creams contain an enzyme that breaks down keratin, which hair is made out of. It irritated my face a little and didn't do a very good job removing all the hair. Going against the advice of the label on the tube, I used a razor and shaved after using the cream in order to remove the excess hair. I shaved against the grain and had NO irritation or redness. My hypothesis is that the cream also softened the skin, because skin contains keratin as well (which is why you can't leave it on your skin for too long). It was as if the top few layers of skin cells just slid right off with the razor, leaving no irritation. I think I might try mixing some of this cream with a shave cream and letting it sit for a few minutes before each shave. Should soften the hair and skin quite a bit.

I hate Husqvanas. Give me A Sthil anyday of the week. Preferably a 440 with a half skip chain.

Husqvarnas are good for some applications, Stihl for others. Stihl is great for any kind of soft wood that you need to zap through. Their saws run like mad. Husqvarnas (the beefy ones) are great for anything hard.

This depends heavily on the chain, as well.

I can't shave with blades. Call me a pussy, sure. Maybe it comes from my hatred/fear of needles but razor blades freak the **** out of me. For me, it is electric. However, it is time for a new shaver. Recommendations?

Soap for winning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRdf3pT_hTE

Shows how the geared track sets the blade.

If you use soaps, you have to match brush to mug or scuttle, an d use HOT water with good soap.