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Shaving ... What kind of razor do you use?
kimberkid
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For the last few years I've been using the Mach3 ... It does a decent job, but over the last 8 months I've been fighting a tumor in my colon and subsequent issues, anyway I just started back to work full time, so I have to shave every day again.
I've never been a fan of shaving and while I've been off I've been experimenting with different razors ... I've tried several multi-blades; the Fusion, the Hydro, the Quattro and a couple others ...
I've tried 2 different electric razors, neither was cheap (I won't say how much but both over $100) both gave me ingrown hairs in the first week and not particularly satisfied with the closeness or the skin irritation, however they are ok for a quick touch up ...
My most recent trial, is the single blade safety razor ... What got my interest was Rick Harrison (of Pawn Stars) hawking one on TV, I didn't get one of his, but last week I went to Mall of America with my wife and the first thing I see is a little store called "The Art of Shaving" and I end up buying a nice faux onyx handled safety razor, soap brush with a chrome stand & teak soap dish and some German made stainless steel platinum coated blades.
So with this, shaving has become more of a production with experimentation ... I'm getting better making the soap/lather, I'm not yet comfortable with the short handle ... You have to hold the razor at the correct angle or you just scrape off soap ... anyway, the evaluation is continuing.
So how do you shave?
I've never been a fan of shaving and while I've been off I've been experimenting with different razors ... I've tried several multi-blades; the Fusion, the Hydro, the Quattro and a couple others ...
I've tried 2 different electric razors, neither was cheap (I won't say how much but both over $100) both gave me ingrown hairs in the first week and not particularly satisfied with the closeness or the skin irritation, however they are ok for a quick touch up ...
My most recent trial, is the single blade safety razor ... What got my interest was Rick Harrison (of Pawn Stars) hawking one on TV, I didn't get one of his, but last week I went to Mall of America with my wife and the first thing I see is a little store called "The Art of Shaving" and I end up buying a nice faux onyx handled safety razor, soap brush with a chrome stand & teak soap dish and some German made stainless steel platinum coated blades.
So with this, shaving has become more of a production with experimentation ... I'm getting better making the soap/lather, I'm not yet comfortable with the short handle ... You have to hold the razor at the correct angle or you just scrape off soap ... anyway, the evaluation is continuing.
So how do you shave?
If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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Best shave I ever had was with a straight razor in a barber shop in Miles City. A dollar a shave, I always stopped and got a shave when I was in town. Found out who's cows had the best gain, who was winning at the big poker game and which sporting house had new girls.
W.D.
Mall of America is about 5 miles from my house...as far as shaving goes...for me it is Bic disposables...12 razors for 3 bucks. Maybe I should check that store out[:D]
Yep I use the cheap ones as well for the price of some of these new ones on the market you could buy yourself a good electric one.
And they are Made In The USA-[:I]
I also have tried electrics, both the three circular blade type as well as the rectangular screen type. Neither was as comfortable, effective, or quick as a blade and lather.
Dollar Tree has some for a 5 pack ,one dollar, kick the stubble out by hiting inside the sink and they are some of the best shaving I have had,,the others are vastly overrated and cut up my face,
And they are Made In The USA-[:I]
Yep!
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Grand Pa's tools > both over 100 years old.
They still work !!!
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quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
Mall of America is about 5 miles from my house...as far as shaving goes...for me it is Bic disposables...12 razors for 3 bucks. Maybe I should check that store out[:D]
Yep I use the cheap ones as well for the price of some of these new ones on the market you could buy yourself a good electric one.
Same here. I shave twice/week on average. I tried the fancy 3 and 4 blade razors and even a nice Norelco electric razor that I received as a Christmas present......I still have better longevity with just as good results with the BIC disposables. I can use one razor for a couple months.
Jon
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
....and I scrub my face with Williams' bar shaving soap. I don't use a brush. Put the soap-cake directly to my face, and 'work the lather in'.
For what it's worth. Best.
Real men use a straight razor. [:D]
No, real men don't shave at all. [;)]
You 'fellers' are way too modern for this ol' cowboy.
Been using a 1942 Rolls Razor from England for a long time.
Has the sharpening stone and strop on either side of the lid with a track mechanism to 'flip/flop' the blade back and forth for sharpening. Take the sharpened blade out and 'fix' it to the handle and yer good to go.[;)]
That's class , I stil have some in my barbers shop collection, dan lethal ! [:D]