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I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.

i just use whatever my wife buys... with somewhat varied amounts of success.

I use mach 3. Don't bother with the semi-electric ones unless you feel like shaving with a glorified vibrator.

Grow a beard. It's cheaper, and you get an extra ten minutes in bed in the morning.

I use the Fusion one, then again it's one of the few I've been using that I've actually liked. I think it does alright as opposed to a 3-blade.

Grow a beard. It's cheaper, and you get an extra ten minutes in bed in the morning.
Agreed.

'K.

Don't use soap or shaving foam. Razors get shitter with the soap. Just soften the 'whiskas' with hot water and shave with a cheapie. Once you get the hang smoothest shave evar.

I like the "old-fashioned" ones that open up so you can put an actual razor blade in them. This is a more pricey model (http://www.gents.se/products/288) that allows you to select different steps of "closeness" depending on how good you are at shaving and what result you want.

One of these + a shaving brush + a good shaving soap and things couldn't be easier or better, I find. The initial cost of the razor is overcome by the fact that the blades are quite cheap and last a lot longer than disposable razors. Beware, though, that these kinds of razors require more skill (that comes with practice) if you've only used the disposable ones before. So if you're a newbie, you need to take it slow in the beginning.

I use a Remington Titanium. It has interchangable heads, you can trim, shave, amoung other things. It's electric though, so if you don't like electric then it's outta the question.

Personally, you should just get a beard. It saves time and gives girls something to hang on to.

Does anyone have a suggestion for someting other than shaving? Like Nair for faces or something? Sometimes I want to shave, but I get such horrible razor burn I just don't.

Does anyone have a suggestion for someting other than shaving? Like Nair for faces or something? Sometimes I want to shave, but I get such horrible razor burn I just don't.

There are a variety of shaving powders that address this very issue. I suggest you ask some of your african-american friends for advice.

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.I use twin blades, with lubricant strip.

I've never used anything but an electric one - why do you guys stick to these one-off razors?

I've never used anything but an electric one - why do you guys stick to these one-off razors?
because electric razors suck. They don't get close at all.

I've never used anything but an electric one - why do you guys stick to these one-off razors?

Spend one month shaving with a non-electric razor, and come back to us.

I recommend Mach 3. I'm sure the others are good, but it's what I've been using after trying several brands after I gave up on electric razors.

because electric razors suck. They don't get close at all.

It's getting creepy how similar your opinions are to mine. I don't know whom that compliments or disparages any more.

It's getting creepy how similar your opinions are to mine. I don't know whom that compliments or disparages any more.
haha...little from column A, little from column B.

You'll always kick my ass in the "dry sardonic comments" category tho.

You'll always kick my ass in the "dry sardonic comments" category tho.

And you'll always fuck my ass by having the better taste in music. *lurky stalks people on last.fm*

And you'll always have the better taste in music. *lurky stalks people on last.fm*
hahaha...yay for the internet making stalking just a little easier:)

hahaha...yay for the internet making stalking just a little easier:)

Especially when one stumbles upon one's victim in the NS group. Makes one almost think the victim is willing and not at all the victim one would like to make of him.

Especially when one stumbles upon one's victim in the NS group. Makes one almost think the victim is willing and not at all the victim one would like to make of him.
kinky.:fluffle:

kinky.:fluffle:

Too hot for this early in the morning. Cold shower imminent. Damn.

Too hot for this early in the morning. Cold shower imminent. Damn.
haha...its 3:17 AM here. sleep is far more imminent than a cold shower.

Mother isn't going to like this.

:p

Mother isn't going to like this.

:p
*smacks ruffy*:)

*smacks ruffy*:)
*eggs falls out of pocket*
*smashes on floor*

Damnit.

*walks off*

*eggs falls out of pocket*
*smashes on floor*

Damnit.

*walks off*
*smacks ruffy with frying pan.*

*smacks ruffy with frying pan.*
Don't pahk your cah in Hahvid Yahd.

I use mach 3. Don't bother with the semi-electric ones unless you feel like shaving with a glorified vibrator.


*smiles


*goes and buys one

*smiles


*goes and buys one
mind the blades ;)

mind the blades ;)


yes.....yes....YES I WILL......;)

I recommend a straightedge razor at two paces. Make sure that you sharpen it first for a couple of hours on the strop. Enjoy!

I recomend going to a good quality Barbers and have them shave you

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Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Razor blades? I shave with a machete....dry.

Razor blades? I shave with a machete....dry.


Thats just silly

Grow a beard. It's cheaper, and you get an extra ten minutes in bed in the morning.
Hells yeah. :D

If you have to shave, though, just use the single-blade cheap ones made by Bic, the people who make biros.

Thats just silly


Smooth Party Program ftw.

Epilate....its the only way to go....

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.
Get an electric razor, just wash it every day and recharge it when it gets low - you'll save a fair bit of cash and won't risk cutting yourself.

That, or because you're hardcore - get a machete and swing at your own face, gracefully cutting off the hairs.

That, or because you're hardcore - get a machete and swing at your own face, gracefully cutting off the hairs.


The official name for this method is the Refused Party Program Hardcore Technique Megamix.

I use mach 3. Don't bother with the semi-electric ones unless you feel like shaving with a glorified vibrator.
lol i hear that... got conned into buying one of those myself and it was utter shit :P


my advise is to go for a decent disposable type - you can get 3 bladed disposable cheapy ones, which work pretty much as well as mach 3 or whatever but you don't have to spend a fortune on replacing blunt blades

During the semester break (which is right now) I always grow a beard and then turn it into something different at the beginning of the next semester.

I usually simply use one of those electric haircutters minus the top, length-adjusting piece, et voilà, cropped facial hair.

If and with what a man shaves is one is his last little freedoms of choice :D

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)
This is perhaps the best single bladed "cheapie" going and it dramatically cuts down (pun intended) on future shaving costs:

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/cas/images/me48g.jpg

You can thank me later!! :D

Avoid those crappy single blade ones - unless you like pain.

When I bother to shave, I use a Norelco electric. Why? Becasuse I'm a lazy assed son of a bitch.

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.
Ok, I know you asked for advice from men, but I've been getting good results from the Fusion when it comes to shaving various parts of my body. I've got nothing to shave on my face, but if you reckon you'll be shaving your pits or your pubes then I think the Fusion will be okay for you.

Besides, it always makes me smile to see my 5-bladed razor with two moisturizing strips, because of an Onion article from BEFORE this razor was designed:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930

I buy my husband Schick Quattro and for myself the ladies version, the only diffference is mine is pink and his is silver.

I think you can go to the website and get a free sample mailed to you, then if you like it you just have to buy refills (which are pretty cheap at Sams) that's how we got ours.

A trusty barber with a real razor, I go to my barber, drink a tea or cofee have some chit chat about politics and business have a little bit of massage to my shoulders and hot towel on my face after a refreshing shave. And leave a little lighter of cash :p

...I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better...
aren't they like a fiver for the stick and a couple of replacement blade sets? depending on how often you shave it's cheaper to get a decent razor than keep buying ones that you have to chuck out after each use. i've got a wilkinson sword one that works pretty well although i've cut myself every time i've shaved with any manual razor (which is about 4 times).

I don't know, how about some over-designed and over-priced piece of plastic shit that appeals to small-minded fascists who ride lawn mowers for a living when they're not whiling away the hours telling everyone about their latest brainfart or asking for consumerite advice?

aren't they like a fiver for the stick and a couple of replacement blade sets? depending on how often you shave it's cheaper to get a decent razor than keep buying ones that you have to chuck out after each use. i've got a wilkinson sword one that works pretty well although i've cut myself every time i've shaved with any manual razor (which is about 4 times).You don't use the disposable razors more than once?

You don't use the disposable razors more than once?
i don't use disposable razors. i don't shave very often because i don't like the feeling of being clean shaven, i only bother if i perceive a need to appear clean cut. i prefer to have a decent shave when i do tho. and the economics i described aren't mine, my friend told me it was so cuz he uses the same blade for months.

Go with the Fusion. It's more expensive, but I like the shave it gives; no razor burn or anything, and you can usually shave pretty close with just one stroke.

Ok, I know you asked for advice from men, but I've been getting good results from the Fusion when it comes to shaving various parts of my body. I've got nothing to shave on my face, but if you reckon you'll be shaving your pits or your pubes then I think the Fusion will be okay for you.

Besides, it always makes me smile to see my 5-bladed razor with two moisturizing strips, because of an Onion article from BEFORE this razor was designed:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930
The first time I saw an ad on TV for a 5 bladed razor, I laughed and thought of that Onion article.

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/consumer_landing_page.jsp?country=US&language=en&catalogType=NORELCO

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.
I recommend you wait until they come out with a 20-bladed razor. Then you'll be able to save your entire face in one swipe. :D

i don't use disposable razors. i don't shave very often because i don't like the feeling of being clean shaven, i only bother if i perceive a need to appear clean cut. i prefer to have a decent shave when i do tho. and the economics i described aren't mine, my friend told me it was so cuz he uses the same blade for months.Oh, I see. I've found that the expensive razors only last 2-3 times as long as the disposable ones do, and the disposable ones are much cheaper.

Epilate....its the only way to go....
Do you mean depilate? To depilate is to remove hair such as with creams or other methods as oppsed to shaving.

Ok, I know you asked for advice from men, but I've been getting good results from the Fusion when it comes to shaving various parts of my body. I've got nothing to shave on my face, but if you reckon you'll be shaving your pits or your pubes then I think the Fusion will be okay for you.

Besides, it always makes me smile to see my 5-bladed razor with two moisturizing strips, because of an Onion article from BEFORE this razor was designed:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930

I second the advice about the fusion. I've used it too and had good results.
LOL at the Onion article.
:fluffle: for Bottle

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.

I'm not growing any yet but they are showing ads of the automatic phillips ones in tv everyday...They look pretty cool...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j315/crashcow/NSG/machschnell31.jpg

I use a Remington Titanium. It has interchangable heads, you can trim, shave, amoung other things. It's electric though, so if you don't like electric then it's outta the question.

How much does it run for?

My interest is piqued. I'm also surpised the mods haven't moved this off to the spam forum, or locked it outright.

The mods are getting a little surly of late.....

Komyunizumu']Personally, you should just get a beard. It saves time and gives girls something to hang on to.

I've had one the entire summer. It helped me 'blend in' with the landscaping crew so I didn't stand out.

Ok, I know you asked for advice from men, but I've been getting good results from the Fusion when it comes to shaving various parts of my body. I've got nothing to shave on my face, but if you reckon you'll be shaving your pits or your pubes then I think the Fusion will be okay for you.

Besides, it always makes me smile to see my 5-bladed razor with two moisturizing strips, because of an Onion article from BEFORE this razor was designed:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930

I am a man. I shave my face, and that's it. Everything else is as wild as the African savanna.

I'm still partial to electric razors and a couple of weeks ago, I picked up a Braun foil head razor and it works better than anything else I have used up to now. The main thing with using electric razors is to keep on top of things. If you're one of those people that just let themselves go on the weekends, Monday morning is going to be a pain to get a good shave. If shaving is religious as brushing teeth, then you are in much better shape.

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/hsdemonz/ECW-OneNightStand-June122005/038cheesedreamer_edited.jpg

See? The Mach Schnell 31 shaves so close, it doubles as a derm-abrasion tool.

Be a real man.

I generally use a mach 3 – I'm not all that happy with it but it gets the job done. I will definitely be trying out some of the suggestions posted here though.

I am currently bearded – it is much easier but you must remember that a beard takes maintenance! You need to trim it before heading out or you will look unkempt. That and it generally looks better if you shave your neck too (but that is purely optional).

To keep yourself smooth, the best way by far is to use a shaving powder. Magic shave powder is petty good, but there are a lot out there and are mostly all the same. Stick to the powders as the creams are not so good – they tend to be far weaker (creams are for women’s body hair – even ‘nair for men’ isn’t good enough). Plus, if you use nair, keep in mind that it has a bad smell that will get absorbed into your skin, so make sure you have 24 hours before a date to get rid of it – powders don’t tend to have this problem. Don’t pay close attention to the directions as far as how long to let it sit on your skin – some people are more sensitive than others. I need to leave it on a lot longer than directed, while others get a chemical burn fairly early. During a smooth period, I would do this about once a week – 4 days of hairless, 1 day of you can feel it but not see it, and 2 of full growth (resulting in the 2 day old scruffy look which some women really like).

I've gotten a lot of good comments about the way the beard looks (neatly trimmed remember - don’t go all scraggly) but I am thinking of going back to hairless. I've often thought about switching to a cycle of going bearded through the winter and smooth through the summer. I've had this since christmas, and it is time for a change.

I've been using the single bladed cheapies FOREVER. Now that I'm going back to college, I am going to spend some cash and get something that works a ton better.

Here's some off-the-top-of-my-head choices

Gillete Fusion
Mach 3
Single bladed cheapies (AIIH!)


Throw me some.


Gay, gay, and gay.

Real men use old fashioned or straight razors.

I am partial to this:

http://www.ebarbershop.com/ShopSite/media/merkur_178.jpg

A Merkur heavy-duty razor.

Takes some practice to use and costs about 35$, but a 10$ pack of blades will last you almost a year, and it comes with a pack.

Purchase one here:

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/284057.htm

because electric razors suck. They don't get close at all.
it's true.

Still, the beard option reall is your best bet, you will look rugged, manly, and of course, still have those extra ten minutes in bed, and seriously, you will probably look better than slean-shaven... I mean, really