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On a completely DIFFERENT note - How many of us (yes, men and women alike) use disposable shaving razors? I use Gillette Sensor 3, and I figure I can get about a week of almost full-face shaving out of one (minus goatee and 'stache). These are still cheaper than buying blade refills for my non-disposable Gillette Sensor 3 handle (according to what Sam's Club charges for a mega pack).

For those of you who use disposable razors, about how many shaves can you expect to get out of a razor? Oh, the things my father never taught me.....

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Two things: I have a more or less full beard. I trim the cheeks and the neck. I do this in the shower - I figure I get more than a week's worth out of a disposable Gillette, sometimes several weeks. I change them out when I can feel that it's scraping more than cutting.

I prefer shaving in the shower because the clean-up is much simpler... fewer "itchies", and regular bar soap works just fine as a "shaving cream".
 
I use the relatively new Gillette Fusion Power razor. It has several blades and vibrates; It gives me the closest shave I've ever had. NOTE: There is also a non-powered version (no vibrating) and it doesn't do as good a job. If you're thinking of trying it, pay the extra couple of bucks for the power version. You won't be disappointed.

I use my blades for 12 shaves---more than what you're supposed to, but I don't have problems with razor burn or ingrown hairs, so I continue to use it that many times.

There was a great article on shaving in Details a month or two ago. Now I follow their advice and shave twice; once downward (following the grain of the beard) and once upward (against the grain). Takes only a couple of extra minutes and, at least for me, gives an ultra-close shave. I used to have to shave again in the evening when going out, but don't have to now that I double-shave. Try it! Seemed like a lot of bother the first time, but now I wouldn't shave any other way. You won't believe how close the shave is.

And while I'm at it, I highly recommend Zirh shaving gel. It doesn't foam, so you can see exactly what you're doing and what you're leaving behind. You use a very thin layer of it, so the razor stays close to the skin. Smells wonderful, too.

In fact, the entire Zirh line is fantastic. The face wash (called CLEAN) is to die for. The scent alone is worth the (admittedly steep) price of admission. Here's a link.

http://www.zirh.com
 
Gillette Fusion Power

Hi Eugene,
I totally agree the Gillette Fusion Power is the best razor I have ever used. I have double shaved for as long as I can remember, first with the grain and then against and without doubt it gives the closest shave. Gillette grooming products are also very good; in general I find all P&G products to be of outstanding quality.

I like the sound of the Zirh range especially the shaving gel sadly I don't think they are available in the UK.

David
 
Bearded fellow turns thread toward appliances ;)

I too sport almost a full beard and a mustache; I have a Phillips trimmer to clean it up with, and I had to buy a Remington electric shaver when the batteries in my (recharge-only) Norelco died. I like the corded type of shavers and I've always wanted to have an old Norelco Tripple Header (not that I have much use for a shaver but still) -the kind that came in the hard box with the red velvet lining. I have the box of one that was my grandfather's (he had a beard like a steel wire brush and went through a Norelco shaver every couple years -while my father still has one his grandmother gave him when he turned 16!).
 
David---I've turned several friends onto the Gillette Fusion Power and they all love it. The cartridges are spendy, but it's a fantastic razor. Didn't know you had them in the UK, too. Great!

bpetersxx--- Sharpening razor cartridges? Never heard of such a thing. Do you sharpen and is the device in question pictured above?
 
I received a Fusion sample (non-vibrating) via postal mail, which was odd being as I hadn't requested one. Tossed it in a cabinet, tried it months later. I don't much care for the triple/quad/+ cartridges, they're physically larger, don't maneuver well around/under the nose. I use a double-blade (non-disposable) Atra. Cartridges are expen$ive so I tend to shave every 2nd or 3rd day (occasionally longer), and push them longer than they're designed to last. A surgically-close shave isn't necessary. :-)
 
No Disposables For Me

I have tried every disposable razor on the market and I can't stand any of them for long periods of time. Fine for occasional trips, but they don't give me a close shave with my heavy beard. And the name brand razors are so expensive when it comes to buying refill cartridges.
I have solved the problem thanks to my friends at the 99 cent only store. I found "Matrix 3" cartridges for 99 cents for a two-pack; the handle with one blade was the same price. I tried it--loved it--and have stocked up on enough Matrix 3 cartridges to keep me shaving through the end of the year--and I plan to buy more to give me close shaves through 2008. When they go, it's back to the Sensor knockoff blades I get at Wal-Mart.
BTW, I like gel shaving cream, but I may get a shower mirror and soap to see if shaving in the warm water is better for me.
Yes, I'm cheap!
 
disposables

Refuse to use them. Multiple blades are nice, but I've pretty
much regressed to using single-blade injector and then use it
for months at a time. MikeS want to have a contest on cheap?

I used to buy the double-blades when they were on sale for $.50
or less. Once the price went over that, I pretty much gave up
on them and their follow-ons unless I had a coupon of some sort.

And I feel "better" about using single blades environmental-wise.
 
I hate to shave. I usually only do it when I have to go to work. I think it's a curse on mankind.
A long time ago, I used to use those "Good News" disposable razors. They used to work good, then they raised the price on them and the quality went down hill.
I use a Gillette Mach 3. It can even mow down a 3 day growth in nothing flat. I use "Edge" as a shaving cream. IMO, nothing works as good as a gel.
One of the worst disposables are those Bic disposables. It seems most hotels keep a stock of those devils on hand for guests who have forgotten their razors, or whose razors get broken in transit. They will leave your face red from razor burn all day.
The absolute worst are any Wilkinson-Sword product. I tried one once and it almost took my face off!
 
Whirlcool:

You have voiced my sentiments nearly exaclty.

It is said by women that the sexiest thing to them is a man shaving his face. Makes sense as this is a male-only ritual.

Well, usually. My auntie Bessie, now that is another matter.
Did you hear? Christina Onassis was de-planing her family's private jet and an observer said something like "Oh darling. what a beautiful mink coat you have on!" Mink coat? I'm in a strapless gown.
 
I shave every other day.
Pre-wash with Neutrogena, Edge gel, Bic razor for sensitive skin, and store brand Witch Hazel for aftershave.
I shave in the shower as the last thing I do. After spending time under the hot water, it is very easy to get a great shave without bleeding to death. If I shave at the sink after a shower, I don't know why, but I end up cutting myself and bleeding profusely. As if every hair on my neck toughens up to the consistancy of steel wire in the time it takes to dry off and get to the sink.
 
Electric for me

I have a reasonably light beard, so I'm electric all the way. Start with a light coating of shaving talc, then pull out the vintage Sunbeam Shavemaster and go to town.

Dave, who took the picture? And stop squeezing the toothpaste in the middle of the tube! ;)

veg
 
I use the Gillette Sensor. I date the cartridge holder at the time I remove each one and usually get 2 months or so out of each cartridge. I have awful skin for shaving, so I shave at night. That way I don't have to face it in the morning. I apply nice rich hair conditioner to my dry face and rub it in for a little while. Then I rinse with warm water and apply Aramis Lab Series A+ Shave Cream out of the jar. The secret to this stuff is that it contains Benzocaine and it's not soapy. It keeps my face from responding to pain and getting all red and irritated, or at least any redder. When I finish, I rinse first with warm water and then with cold to close the pores; remember Joan Crawford's early morning ritual at the start of Mommy Dearest with the steaming water and the ice cubes before she left home in the darkness of early morning for the studio?

I have been thinking about trying that Fusion Power Razor, but when it was on sale with a rebate and I had a coupon, Wrong Aid was out of them and the rebate expired before the next shipment was due in. I can wait. I have lots of Sensor cartridges that I bought on sale a long time ago.

Tom
 
I can honestly say that I have never used (and never plan to use) a shave gel and shaver.

Eww, just the thought of it. a piece of raw metal being dragged accross ones skin, day in and day out. Think of the long term damage that is done to the skin.

When I did shave it was with electric razor. And I use that for trimming. But really it is just collecting dust at this point. lol.

And men are not the only ones who have done the tedious shaving things.
I laugh about it all when I am not curling my nose in disgust.(though it isn't really funny) Socially, It is one thing for men to have a beard or be furry in general.
But a woman?
And woman do have hair. to a lesser extent than men, but they do. But a woman with hairy legs, IN AMERICA? O-M-god, is the responce. people need to lighten up.

It is really kind of sad the extent that people go to look like non-human animals. In America.

Who started this crap?

I'm not buying.
 
Cream vs Gel or Foam

I discovered cream for shaving many years ago and am happy to see it has gone mainstream and tubes of it can be found on the shelves of pretty much any drug store rather than just in beauty supply types of shops. I'm currently using Neutrogena for men but the "Kiss my Face" brand is also really good--a little goes a very long way. Cream makes the razor just glide right over my face even with a couple of days worth of growth. Gels and foams have much more drag in comparison.

I hate to shave. If my beard didn't have so much gray in it I'd still have it. The hair on my head is still dark and things didn't match so I shaved down to a goatee. I work in an office where there's no dress code being enforced so I can wear jeans to work and I don't have to shave every day. My partner says I look like a blue collar worker but I hardly find that to be a bad thing. We have plenty of them here where I work so even though I'm management I blend in. We are using Mach 3 razors and blades currently but in my opinion they dull kind of fast. I use mine way longer than my partner uses his, but as was mentioned above, when they start scraping more than shaving, it's time to replace.

I too have started shaving downward and then upward. I think all beards are different. I shave downward on my neck but to get it super close and I then shave sideways parallel to the jaw line to get the stubble that still remains. I enjoy a super close shave when I go to the trouble and the extra minute or two spent shaving against the grain is well worth it. I'm basically not done shaving until I can run the razor every which direction and have it glide smoothly over all parts of my beard.

I can't remember the last time I used a disposable. They are just too inferior anymore.
 
I am always surprised by the number of men who really dislike shaving but won't consider having a beard. Every man should do what makes him happy, and in my case having a beard really helped my skin. I have very fine hair and used to have a lot of trouble with ingrown hairs and irritation but with the beard I can get away with shaving my neck and upper cheeks every other day, which makes a big difference. And yeah, the beard is increasingly grey, but that is preferable in my eyes to going back to the old every day shaving routine.
 
Grey beard vs no beard

I know, it's just the Virgo thing that has me wanting facial hair and the hair on my head to match. Once I start to go grey everywhere the beard will make a comeback for sure. Meanwhile the goatee is a compromise I can easily hang with. I would never go back to not having any facial hair at all. My luck with men changed dramatically for the better as soon as I grew a beard almost 25 years ago and I've never looked back.

I find facial hair on men who can raise it well to be very sexy and while goatees have become a fad item, they seem to have staying power and it has made for some great eye candy out there. Nothing more sexy looking to me than a shaved/buzzed head and a nice thick goatee. Add some bulk and a clean white tee shirt and I need to contain myself.

What I find pathetically unsexy is a guy who doesn't have the capability to raise a beard or goatee but still tries to sport one. That is so junior high and entirely unbecoming.

Might it be time for somebody to start a facial hair picture thread???
 
Hmmm, a facial hair thread might be nice. I wasn't trying to hijack this thread at all, but it had evolved into a discussion of how to deal with shaving irritations and so I put in my two cents worth, which was of course the beard plus shaving my neck and cheeks every other day. I noticed that a number of other guys have resorted to shaving every other day, but I find that without the beard it makes me look less than professional - too "Saturday morning". Since I usually dress pretty casually I try to draw the line at that.

Funny thing about goatees, I've had one twice and in both instances gave up after a few months because they are so much more work (i.e., more shaving) than the beard, and of course the usual shaving irritation under the jaw comes back.
 
I prefer the Schick ST disposable razors, the slim green ones. Have been using them for years. I have tried many other disposables, but these seem to work best for me. I would characterize my growth as average, not very heavy, and I usually shave every other day, depending on where I have to be. With these, I can use one for several weeks, so I get a lot of mileage out of them. They do a great job and don’t nick too much, except on the delicate neck area once in a while.
 
I use..

The Gillette Fusion Razor and replace the blade 2x a month. I also use The "Art of Shaving" pre shave oil and shave cream in lavender scent. Truly an AMAZING product,!! especially if you have sensitive skin. It is also available in unscented and sandalwood versions. You can find The Art of Shaving line at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's.
I would also recommend using a shaving brush made with badger hair since it helps lift the hair and you use less shaving cream with that method of application.

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Well, I have a lot of real estate to shave

since I also shave my head.

I too found, and now can't live without, the Gillette Fusion Power razor. It is the best razor on the market, without exception, in my not so humble opinion! Especially for head shaving.

When I started shaving my head I did a lot of research and trial and error to get the closest shave. I learned the following:

1. Your face/head should be thoroughly wetted down with very warm water for about five minutes to open the pores and soften the hair follicles. Obviously this is most easily accomplished in the shower. See below.

2. Wash face/scalp thoroughly with a mild, non-astringent soap. I use Caress. My favorite soap!

3. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! You need to remove dead skin, surface dirt and dried sebum to get the best shave. I use one of those little white facial scrubbing pads. You don't have to sand your skin down until it's raw, but you need to be thorough.

4. Gel? Cream? Soap? Well, that seems to be a matter of personal preference more than anything else but here's what works best for me.

I have taught myself to shave in the shower. Don't need a mirror, I do it all by "feel." The hot steamy water really opens your pores and lets you get the closest shave possible.

The head in particular gets very irritated with daily shaving. So what I do generally is shave twice every other day. First I use Gillete Fusion GEL for tough beards. I apply the gel and massage it in with my fingertips, then let it set a couple minutes to soften the beard and scalp hair. Then I shave, yes, as suggested, WITH the "grain" of the hair.

Then the second shave is done with BABY OIL. Just enough to grease up the skin and scalp without "gunking" up the razor. This shave is against the grain. I found this tip on a body shaving site and it really works great. Many men shave with baby oil only but I found that tends to cause skin irritation.

After-shave care is another dollop of baby oil, and then if I am feeling irritated I'll massage in some Udder Cream -- another beauty tip from Maggie! That's the best skin lotion you can get. Out here you can get it at most pharmacies and Trader Joe markets.

After-shave lotions generally contain alcohol &/or witch hazel, neither of which is good for the skin. These substances dry the skin out which ultimately makes for more irritation.

Finally, I only use each blade once. I have found that trying to be frugal does not pay off. Except in terms of irritated skin and scalp and plenty of nicks and cuts. When I committed to shaving my head, I figured I was saving plenty in beauty salon visits ($75 every month for condition, color and cut, and that was a bargain rate from a friend), so I don't mind spending the money on blades because I am still coming out ahead. I buy them in bulk when I can find them.

And that's it!

Now ... everyone go shave your head!! You will be quite surprised at how erotic it feels...........
 
Cryogenic Processing of Razors

An acquaintance of mine here in Omaha owns and operates a cryogenic processing business. For a time, he handed out disposable razors that had been processed inviting people to see how many shaves they could get - comparing their performance to their regular razors. He does everything from guns to small motors - what a kick.
 
I use the Fusion and love it (unfortunately, it is never on sale here) but I use the Sensor as well, as they tend to be much less expensive. I like the Nivea Sensitive cream, in the white can, with aloe and chamomile, but again sometimes cheap out with the Walgreens "Edge" knockoff too. I miss the Noxzema cocoa butter cream.

Afterwards I used a product called "Vichy Purete Thermale" Calming Cleansing Solution as a aftershave/toner. It's available at CVS stores now, and it really does "settle down" my skin while giving it a final clarifying "base" clean, without itching, burning, redness, fragrance, etc.

Okay, now for my big question: can you REALLY use the razor cartridges, over and over, that many times? I might be unnecessarily wasteful, because I usually stop at four shaves and toss 'em!

Whirlcool, oh, you are so right about those Bic disposables.
Ow, ow, ow! There is only one disposable razor I've used that's pretty good, that comes in a plastic bag, and that is by Schick. I don't know the model (?) name, but they have bright green and charcoal-gray handles.
 

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