This question is for those who shave their facial hair. I'm not satisfied with what I use now. I'm thinking about getting a straight razor, but I would probably hurt myself.
Any recommendations?
Gillette Mach 3, the regular one
With some shave gel from Nivea For Men, dark blue can (good )
I tried the old fart Double Edge razor with shaving brush; "they" say its better, but its
Straight razor? If you have enough time in the morning ... As you have to be very careful with it
Plus, you have to take care of it (stropping, etc)
Gillette Pro Glide is a really good razor, but cartridges are way too expensive. I switched to Schick Hydro. Not as good as Pro glider, but cheaper blades, and the Hydro is still a good razor.
Get:
1) Straight razor
2) Glycerin Shave soap
3) Brush
4) Any aftershave that contains witch hazel, or you can just use pure witch hazel.
Ever since I started using these things a few years ago my skin has looked/felt amazing, and no more wasting money on bull razors/shaving creams/after shave.
How steep is the straight razor learning curve?
$120 dollar Norelco Electric Razor.
worth every penny tbh..
Who told you to shave?
You tell your boyfriend to grow thicker balls
(rim shot)
My advice is to stay away from shavers made in China, and buy women's shavers they are sharper and more comfortable.
i'd be scared as to shave with a straight razor..ya'll crazy
Braun>>>Norelco
I have a Braun Series 3 that I do my face and head with. It's owns every Norelco I've ever had.
my Free Quattro Razor, of course
Bic single blade disposables. Use one for a week, throw it out. A pack of like 20 costs a couple of bucks at your local discount store.
That's what I use. I think I have the Mach 3 Turbo, but I rarely remember to push the little vibrator button, because it doesn't actually matter. I had a Gillette Fusion but it was excessive; I don't need 5 blades on my face.
Shaving in the shower is the way to go. You can use little, to no shaving cream and not worry about cuts.
I had one of those 20 dollar razors for a while where you have to buy blades for $30 a pop until I read some article on yahoo that said disposable razors do just as good a job. Turns out, they do....and they're cheaper in the long run.
I really want to buy a good electric though but I struggle with spending $150 on a razor.
I use a triple blade...I think it's a mach 3. The trick is to keep the blade clean. I have a really heavy beard and I will rinse the blade good every couple of swipes and wash it real well when I'm done. The blades literally last for months if you clean them.
I've thought of trying a straight razor too...Can anybody give some info on how difficult it is? I use many blades (gillette fusion,then one of those cheap bic,w/e looks good at the store) but I always get a cut or two because I'm clumsy..
Would a straight razor be a no-go?
This right thur. I use a Mach 3 in the shower and never use shaving cream. Let the stuff go right down the drain. Viola.
id prefer a pair of scissors with each blade no longer than my little finger, you also need to be careful when using scissors because it may make small cuts in your face but it doesn't pose no danger close to what a straight razor would tbh
I thought you brothers used Magic Shave. Had a friend that would put that on and then shave it off with a credit card. smelled awful.
How often do you guys shave?
I'm a jew, so I grow a heck of a beard tbh. Problem is, I can't seem to get a close shave no matter what I try. I use the Gillete Mach 3(don't use the vibrations, like Jag). Problem is I also can't go against the growth direction because then my skin gets irritated.
Electric razors give me razor burn.
Maybe I'll go with disposable. I've been using Gillette Fusion for a while now, and five blades might be excessive.
You might also want to look into safety razors, I have heard people swear by them. Here is a recent Boing Boing article on switching to straight razors if you didn't see it, they also discuss safety razors. Some good comments too:
http://boingboing.net/2012/08/25/swi...ght-razor.html
As a Jew, I recommend the Fusion Pro Glide. The razors being expensive as is the drawback but they're a really close shave. FYI though, my facial hair isn't as curly/thick as typical Jewish facial hair
This, but just make sure you dry the razor off when your done in the shower and don't leave it in the shower because you go through razors even quicker if they stay wet for long periods of time.
Do Jews get pseudofolliculitis barbae?
The 4 or 5 blade designs are great. I've used disposable for years but I picked one of the freebies at a hotel I was staying and really liked it. Problem is the refills cost a load, but you can use one refill half a dozen times whereas a disposable is about once or twice.
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