I suggest a beard.
I suggest a beard.
Why does shaving blow?
For me it's to do with Razor Burn. An electric will only make that MUCH worse.
My bro in law told me the opposite but I was thinking along the same lines as you.
I figured I would give it a try?
Try wet shaving. Check out the badger and blade forum, lots of good info. I used to hate shaving, now it is an enjoyable morning ritual, and my skin isn't always irritated and red.
I was looking at the braun 7 and the 5 as well.
I have a really sensitive face and am prone to ingrown hairs from shaving. Is there a electric that is better for sensitivity?
After just reading the other thread I am tempted to order a DE razor on Ebay but I am kind of scared of them.
I've been using the Gillette Fusion setup since it came out... I do wet my face and use good shaving gel too (so that my face doesn't get F'd up any more than genetics already did)... I don't hate shaving, it's more a matter of having a lot more to shave (above the collar)... Since I'm also shaving my cranium, it means I go through blades faster. I do shave less often, only two MAYBE three times a week. I will say, I can really tell when the blades are not up to par. I had a full pack that felt like the blades had serrated teeth on them. Almost gave up on the model after that.
I've been thinking about going the electric route too. My main concern is with what I need to shave. How will it do for the entire dome? How about above the ears? I do have a goatee (so that people can tell me apart from my 'good twin') but that doesn't really reduce how much I shave...
I don't see the straight razor route being a viable option for me... Well, unless I get someone to shave the back of my head for me that is...
So, is there a reasonably priced electric shaver that can handle the amount of territory that it would need to cover on me?
Why does shaving blow?
For me it's to do with Razor Burn. An electric will only make that MUCH worse.
I've been using the Gillette Fusion setup since it came out... I do wet my face and use good shaving gel too (so that my face doesn't get F'd up any more than genetics already did)... I don't hate shaving, it's more a matter of having a lot more to shave (above the collar)... Since I'm also shaving my cranium, it means I go through blades faster. I do shave less often, only two MAYBE three times a week. I will say, I can really tell when the blades are not up to par. I had a full pack that felt like the blades had serrated teeth on them. Almost gave up on the model after that.
I've been thinking about going the electric route too. My main concern is with what I need to shave. How will it do for the entire dome? How about above the ears? I do have a goatee (so that people can tell me apart from my 'good twin') but that doesn't really reduce how much I shave...
I don't see the straight razor route being a viable option for me... Well, unless I get someone to shave the back of my head for me that is...
So, is there a reasonably priced electric shaver that can handle the amount of territory that it would need to cover on me?
I use electric and have a goatee. You can easily trim what you want to and leave the rest behind. I wouldn't see a reason you couldn't shave your head with it too.
azscoob, that would mean I'd need to have one razor for the dome and another for the rest... Not gonna happen... I get enough shaves/weeks out of a single blade refill that I'm ok... Since I've been between jobs I've been shaving about once a week. So, saving (a bit) of blade life there. I just wish the refills were a bit cheaper.
I love that Merkur set! my razor cost a bit less, it was 11 dollars shipped, I just bought an adjustable Gillette, 1950's model, 14.99 shipped! and someday when I get some spare cash, I'm going to pop for one of those Merkur razors, very well made.
you guys gotta try a SE (single edge) razor. they are even cheaper on ebay and, IMHO, give a WAY better shave and are easier to use than the DE razors. look for an EverReady or Gem SE razor on ebay. I gave up my DE once I tried the SE.
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