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What do you guys shave with?

Nukemkb said:
Daily. Before leaving for work.
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Same here. I generally don't shave on weekends and days off, though. My beard grows fast enough that it gets painful to shave after three days or so. I used a M3 Power for years, but it is getting hard to actually find those blades. The M3 Power handle can use regular Mach 3 blades, but they don't seem to work as well. Amazon has the blades for a decent price, but seems to have a problem with fakes.

I have used the Fusion and Proglide, and they work well enough, but they are expensive.
 
I shave with a Mach 3. That's it. No creams, lather, or even water. Just me and the blade(s). I don't need any of that "foo-foo" shiz. :p

I should shave everyday but I have been known for going up to 3-4 days without. I'm the boss so nobody can bitch at me but once the neckhair starts itching, I can't take it anymore. ;)
 
TwinCities Dan said:
I shave with a Mach 3. That's it. No creams, lather, or even water. Just me and the blade(s). I don't need any of that "foo-foo" shiz. :p

I should shave everyday but I have been known for going up to 3-4 days without. I'm the boss so nobody can bitch at me but once the neckhair starts itching, I can't take it anymore. ;)
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The guy who lived next to me while we were in grad school shaved the same way as you- a razor, no water, no cream, no nothing. I thought he was nuts....I guess I was right.:D:D:D
 
TwinCities Dan said:
I shave with a Mach 3. That's it. No creams, lather, or even water. Just me and the blade(s). I don't need any of that "foo-foo" shiz. :p

I should shave everyday but I have been known for going up to 3-4 days without. I'm the boss so nobody can bitch at me but once the neckhair starts itching, I can't take it anymore. ;)
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I tried doing that and it sucked, I need some amount of lubricant to make the whole thing painless.

My facial hair is really tough and grows fast, so I really do prefer having a beard.
 
Hellhammer said:
I use some Philips electric razor. I like the normal razors because they get everything but my skin doesn't agree. I always get lots of rash and my whole face will be red.
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An axe'll do that ;)

I used Mach3 for years, but I finally got sick of dealing with the expense of the blades, shaving cream, etc, and bought myself a nice midrange Braun3 series. Would've gone with a 7, but then I saw the price tag...

Works great - I stay clean shaven mostly because having facial hair is a pain. I only need to do a quick trim every 2-3 days, which isn't bad. Low maintenance FTW :)
 
I've used Norelco electric razors for the past 20 years or so. As long as I shave every day, it can handle my beard just fine. I go back to the other way every few years but soon get tired of the routine and go back to my Norelco. :D
 
I found some nice products on Amazon, a new badger brush with a stand and a nice stainless steel bowl, so I'm going to invest in a hundred bucks worth of nice stuff. I have a cheap boars hair brush and an old bowl that isn't satisfying at all.
 
sk1wbw said:
I found some nice products on Amazon, a new badger brush with a stand and a nice stainless steel bowl, so I'm going to invest in a hundred bucks worth of nice stuff. I have a cheap boars hair brush and an old bowl that isn't satisfying at all.
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It may be worth while to spend some time on the badgerandblade sight, or straightrazorplace...
 
sk1wbw said:
I found some nice products on Amazon, a new badger brush with a stand and a nice stainless steel bowl, so I'm going to invest in a hundred bucks worth of nice stuff. I have a cheap boars hair brush and an old bowl that isn't satisfying at all.
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Get a nice badger brush, you don't need to spend a lot of money, but it will last you for many years ...

I haven't read the entire thread, but have you moved away from the Proraso cream? You should give Taylor of Old Bond Street's Avocado cream a couple shaves; that stuff is amazing.
 
bobr1952 said:
I've used Norelco electric razors for the past 20 years or so. As long as I shave every day, it can handle my beard just fine. I go back to the other way every few years but soon get tired of the routine and go back to my Norelco. :D
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Dang, me too. By day three I have to use a Gilette sensor to get things back under control, and then it's back to the Norelco.
 
Nukemkb said:
It may be worth while to spend some time on the badgerandblade sight, or straightrazorplace...
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I'm already there. :)

r.j.s said:
Get a nice badger brush, you don't need to spend a lot of money, but it will last you for many years ...

I haven't read the entire thread, but have you moved away from the Proraso cream? You should give Taylor of Old Bond Street's Avocado cream a couple shaves; that stuff is amazing.
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I might give that a shot. I love the smell and the rich lather of Proraso, though. Plus through Amazon, stuff like that is cheaper than the store.

r.j.s said:
Get a nice badger brush, you don't need to spend a lot of money, but it will last you for many years ...

I haven't read the entire thread, but have you moved away from the Proraso cream? You should give Taylor of Old Bond Street's Avocado cream a couple shaves; that stuff is amazing.
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Oh, forgot to ask what brand of badger brush you have. I found this one on Amazon, looks nice.

http://amzn.to/qmQZI3
 
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Panasonic ES-LA93 - best shave EVER (for an electric, anyway).

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Tomorrow said:
You brush and lather guys have me intrigued. I think I might like to give that (and a good safety razor) a try. Any suggestions?
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I love the Proraso shave cream and the pre-post cream. I wouldn't get something too expensive, just enough to see if you like it. Trust me, shaving this way is much much more enjoyable. You don't make a mess, you don't get lather all over your hands and the brush massages your face and makes it easier to get a smoother shave.
 
sk1wbw said:
Trust me, shaving this way is much much more enjoyable. You don't make a mess, you don't get lather all over your hands and the brush massages your face and makes it easier to get a smoother shave.
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I'm not worried about the mess, since I shave in the shower.

I've heard of some really good results with a good brush and cream or soap, and a safety razor. I just have no idea where to begin, or where to shop.
 
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sk1wbw said:
I don't like creams since they don't lather
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All good creams lather (Proraso is a cream, btw). It's the cheap, new-school stuff that doesn't lather. It also doesn't do a very good job.

West Coast Shaving is a good place to shop as well.
 
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