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This is for all my hirsute brothers out there who get 5 o'clock shadows by noon.

So what do you all use-electric razor or blade? For all the bladers out there what kind do you use?

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I use a blade, but man razor burn pisses me off. I don't get in but like every one out of ten times I shave, but today is a bad day all around.

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Gotta go blade. Electric kills my skin. All the pulling of the hair and stuff. I use the uber fantastic Fusion. I used to use the Mach 3 but the Fusion blows it out of the water. And the blades last forever,

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Blades only! -- and none of that 3, 4, or 5 blade sh*t. Only 2 for me, although they are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

A tip for razor burn: never shave against the grain of hair growth, and shave after showering when your skin is softer.

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[quote=FRPLG;272099]Gotta go blade. Electric kills my skin. All the pulling of the hair and stuff. I use the uber fantastic Fusion. I used to use the Mach 3 but the Fusion blows it out of the water. And the blades last forever,[/quote]

I change my Mach 3 Turbo blades out once a week. After about a week it's like I'm peeling a potato. How often do you change your Fusion blades?

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[QUOTE=GhettoDogAllStars;272102]Blades only! -- and none of that 3, 4, or 5 blade sh*t. Only 2 for me, although they are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

A tip for razor burn: never shave against the grain of hair growth, and shave after showering when your skin is softer.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I shave in the shower. Gotta have that hot water. I had been using the Fusion, which I thought was a godsend. But lately I've been using just the 2-blade disposable. I don't notice much, if any, drop off in quality and it saves me money.

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Anybody use a straight razor? I had that done once when I got a haircut in Florida and it was the best shave I've ever gotten.

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I've tried to convert to electric but it just does such a shitty job on my neck. I have to go over spots so much I eventually get electric burn and that's even worse than razor burn.

My secret is this, before I even put on shaving cream I put a layer of vitamin E gel on my face, that really helps out a lot. Then I only use one kind of shaving cream and I'm telling you this stuff is great!

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Therapeutic-Natural-Colloidal-Oatmeal/dp/B0000536EY"]Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal[/URL]

It's a bit pricey for shaving cream but it's really worth it. I highly recommend it. Wal-mart and Target usually carries it too.

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I use the Fusion too, but I feel like the blades don't last nearly as long as my old Mach 3's did. Plus, like all razors, the Fusion's blades are really expensive; I just bought an 8 pack for like $23, but I need them. I pony up the money because they work really well and I like the single blade on the back because I can use it around the edges of my goatee.

But yeah, F... shaving.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;272111]I've tried to convert to electric but it just does such a shitty job on my neck. I have to go over spots so much I eventually get electric burn and that's even worse than razor burn.

My secret is this, before I even put on shaving cream I put a layer of vitamin E gel on my face, that really helps out a lot. Then I only use one kind of shaving cream and I'm telling you this stuff is great!

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Therapeutic-Natural-Colloidal-Oatmeal/dp/B0000536EY"]Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal[/URL]

It's a bit pricey for shaving cream but it's really worth it. I highly recommend it. Wal-mart and Target usually carries it too.[/QUOTE]

For some reason I get a bad allergic reaction to Aveeno products. What Vit. E gel do you use?

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;272108]Anybody use a straight razor? I had that done once when I got a haircut in Florida and it was the best shave I've ever gotten.[/quote]

I tried to get a shave once at a barbershop using a straight razor. The guy had to quit though because I was laughing so hard thinking about the Dumb & Dumber scene when Jim Carrey gets a shave and slaps a ketchup pack to his neck causing the barber to faint.

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[quote=TAFKAS;272113]For some reason I get a bad allergic reaction to Aveeno products. What Vit. E gel do you use?[/quote]

I think it's called Fruit of the Earth

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection;272108]Anybody use a straight razor? I had that done once when I got a haircut in Florida and it was the best shave I've ever gotten.[/QUOTE]

I live in Florida, and at the local barber shop they shave the back of your neck with a straight razor. Never got them to shave my face though. I only trust myself.

I own a really nice straight razor that I bought from Solingen, Germany. It's sweet, but it takes me about an hour to shave, so I don't use it much.

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Blade. Mach 3 turbo or whatever, but like Malcolm, I get razor burns here and there.

A good trick to avoid razor burns, and still get a close shave is to grab a rag and soak it in hot water then put it on your face for at least a minute. That will soften your skin and open up your pores. Trust me it works.

As for shaving cream, I use the Nivea for men products. They're the $hit.

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F...shaving, grow a beard! ZZ Top style!

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I recommend [url=http://edgeactivecare.com/]Edge Shave Cream[/url]

The stuff is great.

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[quote=TAFKAS;272106]Yeah I shave in the shower. Gotta have that hot water. I had been using the Fusion, which I thought was a godsend. But lately I've been using just the 2-blade disposable. I don't notice much, if any, drop off in quality and it saves me money.[/quote]
I have found that the Rite Aid clip in double edge with that white strip work as good as any double edge I have used. They run about $6.99 for around 10 to 14 of them which last about a week. Its absurd how much razor blades cost and I agree with the shaving in the shower helps with razor burn.

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[quote=Redskins_P;272120]Blade. Mach 3 turbo or whatever, but like Malcolm, I get razor burns here and there.

A good trick to avoid razor burns, and still get a close shave is to grab a rag and soak it in hot water then put it on your face for at least a minute. That will soften your skin and open up your pores. Trust me it works.

[B][I] As for shaving cream, I use the Nivea for men products. They're the $hit.[/I][/B][/quote]

I use their aftershave balm and typically it's great to keep razorburn away.

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[QUOTE=jamf;272128]I recommend [url=http://edgeactivecare.com/]Edge Shave Cream[/url]

The stuff is great.[/QUOTE]

That's what I use. Good stuff

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I use a panasonic wet/dry in the shower and finish up with a mach 3.

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Do they have any scentless aftershaves?

The big problem for me is the smell of that stuff, it drives me crazy.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;272146]Do they have any scentless aftershaves?

The big problem for me is the smell of that stuff, it drives me crazy.[/QUOTE]

This is the stuff I use on my face, but my skin is as dry as a nun's poo-nanny:

[img]http://www.marmaladecat.com/images/Neutrogena%20Hand%20Cream%2050ml.jpg[/img]

It says it's hand cream, but it works anywhere. It doesn't seem to be loaded with chemicals, and it works really well. Although it still has a faint smell, it's not overpowering, and it goes away after about 10 minutes.

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It's not really the aftershave so much as it's the Nivea lotion. It's a very light scent, but if I put it on right after I shave, there's no razorburn more often than not.

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Shaving sucks. I boycott it for the most part in the winter and grow a beard. Then I'm only shaving once a week or so, instead of 2-3 times.

And I stopped using the Mach3/Fusion crap a while ago because I couldn't justify spending that kind of money, when I get the same shave from a cheaper disposible.

I use these: [url=http://www.bicworld.com/inter_en/bdd/product_men.asp?product_id=306]BIC - Shaving - Product Page[/url] Usually get a 4 pack for around $3.50 at Target.

With the Edge Active Care cream. That stuff is awesome. Started using it a few months ago, and since I don't shave that often, the tube lasts me a while.

I used to shave in the shower, but not so much anymore. However, I always shave as soon as I get out, and be sure to warm up my face with a wet wash cloth before I apply shave cream.

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straight electric... i'm lazy i don't have problems with it (its grilled, so no issues with tearing my face apart).

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I shave in the shower - the steam opens my pores and it's a great shave without any cream.

Fusion for my face, Mach 3 for my yams.

Too much information?

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So no one here shaves with a huge bowie knife, like a real man? I think I'm going to start doing that tomorrow.

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[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;272148]This is the stuff I use on my face, but my skin is as dry as a nun's poo-nanny:

[IMG]http://www.marmaladecat.com/images/Neutrogena%20Hand%20Cream%2050ml.jpg[/IMG]

It says it's hand cream, but it works anywhere. It doesn't seem to be loaded with chemicals, and it works really well. Although it still has a faint smell, it's not overpowering, and it goes away after about 10 minutes.[/quote]
Try this [url=http://www.uttercream.com/]navigationpng[/url] called utter cream. It was use on cows utters after milking and the farmers noticed how well it worked on their hands. Now it is sold in most stores and has no scent at all.

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[QUOTE=firstdown;272166]Try this [url=http://www.uttercream.com/]navigationpng[/url] called utter cream. It was use on cows utters after milking and the farmers noticed how well it worked on their hands. Now it is sold in most stores and has no scent at all.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I'll give it a try.

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I guess everyone is different because I can go almost a month with my Fusion blades before I really have to change. The Machs last maybe two. I would just go Grizzly Adams before I used a one or two blade disposable on my face.

Electric doesn't even exist to me anymore. I'd rarther pluck the hairs individually than use electric. My neck itches and burns thinking about it.

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[QUOTE=ArtMonkDrillz;272163]So no one here shaves with a huge bowie knife, like a real man? I think I'm going to start doing that tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
Headline:
[I]Local man kills self shaving.[/I]

Darwin award in the making.

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In 14 years of shaving, I'll bet I have not gone more than 10 days total without shaving. I'll shave when I'm camping, hungover, or vomiting due to some nasty rotavirus.


Let's have a poll. Thats p-o-l-l, not p-o-l-e, AMD.

Shower or sink?

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Damn your cunning word play, 724.

I always shave in the sink. I tried the shower thing for awhile but I was always afraid of what might happen if I dropped the razor, so I stopped.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;272163]So no one here shaves with a huge bowie knife, like a real man? I think I'm going to start doing that tomorrow.[/quote]

Nah, I use a Mach 3. And since Brud is talking about yams...


...I use a belt sander.

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Fine grit only...it's a sensitive area.

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TMC, we all know that you just Nair it up.

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I've been using the same Fusion razor for almost 2 months now and it still works great. I haven't had to buy any new blades yet but i went to Walmart and it costs like 12 bucks for a 4 pack, which is kinda ridiculous. I really like the trimmer blade on the other side of it too, which is another reason i'm probably gonna keep using it when my current blade gets dull.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;272204]TMC, we all know that you just Nair it up.[/quote]

If Nair worked, I'd be the first person on the Nair bandwagon.

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We should have a beard growing contest and post pics. I know I wouldn't win but it still could be fun.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;272211]We should have a beard growing contest and post pics. I know I wouldn't win but it still could be fun.[/QUOTE]

I'd be down but I'm trying to find a new job and I don't think it would be the best idea to go into a job interview with 2 weeks worth of stubble.