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SirCastor · Sep 9, 2005, 09:08 PM

Recently, My electric razor died, and I found myself at the age of 25 needing to teach myself how to shave with an old handheld razor. My parents divorced when I was young, and I never really had learned from my dad how to go about it. I had put off shaving until I received an electric razor one year. Until now I never really considered it a need. I went off everything I had seen in movies and television, and managed to get away unscathed (for the most part). It made me curious. What do you guys shave with? Electric? T-shaped-thing? (What is the correct name for that thing?) Straight?

ThinkInsane · Sep 9, 2005, 09:17 PM

I use a Braun electric most of the time, but I'll use a straight razor once or twice a week, or if I'm doing something or going somewhere that I feel warrants a little extra personal attention.

Teronzhul · Sep 9, 2005, 09:39 PM

Braun syncro electric.

MaxPower2k3 · Sep 9, 2005, 09:43 PM

Panasonic electric. does the job.

crazyjohnson · Sep 9, 2005, 10:03 PM

I am lazy as fcuk and dont shave often. When I do I use a Braun. I wish I was man enough to use a knife or some other type of straight blade. Thats going on my list of things to do.

Lateralus · Sep 9, 2005, 10:08 PM

Mach3 Vibrator.

saddino · Sep 9, 2005, 10:23 PM

I've never cut myself with this baby. And yeah, I'm aware of the "Mach3" version and the new vibration gimmick. Sensor Excel blades are cheaper. If it ain't broke...

teknopimp · Sep 9, 2005, 10:32 PM

i got a dirt cheap electric and it does the job. it's lasted 14 months and i feel like i got my money's worth. if/when it breaks i'll get a panasonic wet/dry.

olePigeon · Sep 9, 2005, 10:42 PM

I like Safeway brand disposable razors.

ironknee · Sep 9, 2005, 10:43 PM

i'm au natural!

BlueSky · Sep 9, 2005, 10:47 PM

I prefer electric, but have never found one that works perfectly. So I use the Braun, then dry-shave with a disposable razor.

jasonsRX7 · Sep 9, 2005, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

Mach3 Vibrator.

Doofy · Sep 9, 2005, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by saddino

I've never cut myself with this baby. And yeah, I'm aware of the "Mach3" version and the new vibration gimmick. Sensor Excel blades are cheaper. If it ain't broke...

What that man said. Same product. Same reason.

About once every three months 'coz (1) the chicks digs me any which way, (2) I don't have a boss to keep happy and (3) I'm currently engaging in experimental laziness.

euchomai · Sep 9, 2005, 11:24 PM

I hate to shave, but when I do I use the Sensor Excel too, after a good trim down using a beard trimmer first though.

dreilly1 · Sep 9, 2005, 11:28 PM

Electrics have never, ever worked for me. I used to use one of those Gilette razors.
But I've decided to grow teh beard out ever since my daughter was born last year -- now I use the razor to shave off a little bit and give the beard some definition, and an electric beard trimmer.

People (who are older than me) say I look like Grizzly Adams now.

isao bered · Sep 9, 2005, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

Mach3 Vibrator.

roflol. what's that thing take? d-cells?

i think you mean the m3 power?

but then again, i've never tried shaving with a vibrator. does it work well. ;-)

dirty mind.

laeth

dampeoples · Sep 9, 2005, 11:45 PM

A regular Gilette razor.

Lateralus · Sep 9, 2005, 11:47 PM

AAA, actually.

The vibrator feature actually seems to work, I get a closer shave than I did with my old Turbo.

I had a little bit too much fun with this thing for the first week I had it. After that though, strictly business.

ironknee · Sep 9, 2005, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by dreilly1

Electrics have never, ever worked for me. I used to use one of those Gilette razors.
But I've decided to grow teh beard out ever since my daughter was born last year -- now I use the razor to shave off a little bit and give the beard some definition, and an electric beard trimmer.

People (who are older than me) say I look like Grizzly Adams now.

i hear ya

i hate to shave

TailsToo · Sep 10, 2005, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by saddino

I've never cut myself with this baby. And yeah, I'm aware of the "Mach3" version and the new vibration gimmick. Sensor Excel blades are cheaper. If it ain't broke...

second.

jasonsRX7 · Sep 10, 2005, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

The vibrator feature actually seems to work, I get a closer shave than I did with my old Turbo.

It does work. I figured it was just a lame gimmick when I saw the ads, but then my brother left his at the beach place once. I put one of my blades on it and was really surprised how well it worked. Granted it was a new blade, but it definitely took less passes to get a smooth shave with the vibration on.

Buckaroo · Sep 10, 2005, 12:12 AM

I'm also using the Mach3 Vibrator, but I don't turn on the vibrator. That part is a joke.

So far I've gotten 4 going on 5 months from my first blade. How long have you other Mach3 users gotten?

The previous Mach 3 would last me 3 months before it would need replacement.

isao bered · Sep 10, 2005, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

AAA, actually.

The vibrator feature actually seems to work, I get a closer shave than I did with my old Turbo.

I had a little bit too much fun with this thing for the first week I had it. After that though, strictly business.

:-)

i'm familiar with the razor - i have one also. it's just how you referred to it that makes me laugh.

i just keep getting all sorts of inappropriate advertising images from m3 "vibrator". certainly would give an altogether different meaning to "the best a man can get". ;-)

"new from gillette. the mach 3 vibrator. taking metrosexual to entirely new level. close. smooth. stimulating. everything you want from a personal grooming device discreetly engineered into the world's best shaver. gillette. the best a man can get. (disclaimer: not intended for internal stimulation. for erections lasting more than four hours consult a physician immediately.)"

laeth

angelmb · Sep 10, 2005, 05:43 AM

Philips/Norelco Philishave Cool Skin

Warung · Sep 10, 2005, 06:46 AM

badidea · Sep 10, 2005, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Warung

Same here but next time I run out of blades, I will get the Merkur Vision.
What's "safety" and "straight"??

Warung · Sep 10, 2005, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by badidea

Merkur Vision.

Holy sh1t, expense!

But, yeah, so are the Mach 3 blades (though I've found Mach 3 Turbo blades last longer are the better value for the €)

Originally Posted by badidea

What's "safety" and "straight"??

Saftey=Regular Style (Bic, Gilette)

Straight=Rasiermesser

storer · Sep 10, 2005, 07:36 AM

Mach 3 Turbo and Mach 3 Shave Gel. I've only had one cut from it, and that was fully my fault.

ghporter · Sep 10, 2005, 07:42 AM

Gillette Excell-not the Sensor model, just the Excell. No sweat and no nicks. I've never been able to get a good shave from any electric-either my beard is too tough or coarse, or my skin is too sensitive, but it just never worked.

Of course "shaving" for me is a bit different from the way it was a year ago-I have a nice beard and just shave to keep it shaped up and clean looking. Woo hoo! That's MUCH better than a "clean shave" every stinkin' morning!

Albert Pujols · Sep 10, 2005, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Warung

I have the same one. Gillette sent me one free "for my 18th birthday." They sent all my friends one for the same reason, I wonder how they knew when our birthdays were and where we lived.

Buckaroo · Sep 10, 2005, 01:18 PM

How many months of shaves can you get out of your razor before you have to change?

I've been able to get upto 4 to 5 months from my Mach3 Vib model.

jcadam · Sep 10, 2005, 01:45 PM

electric sucks. My Mach3 vibrator is teh sh!t.

Randman · Sep 10, 2005, 01:57 PM

The M3 Power does a great job. It's a handheld Mach 3 razor but it vibrates.

•syzygy• · Sep 10, 2005, 02:10 PM

I still use the Schick Dimond shaver. The Diamond coating gives the closest shave becaues the blade is much harder and sharper then plain old metal. It also lasts for much longer. Sadly Schick discontinued this wonderful product. I would guess because of the higher price of the blades. It was well worth it to me. I bought dozens of these when they went on clearance. Sadly I'm almost out of them now.

I use Barbasol Aloe too. The thickest foam available I have found.

Cold Warrior · Sep 10, 2005, 02:30 PM

I'm another M3 power user. Recommended from friends. I thought it was a gimmick too, but they swear by it.

jasonsRX7 · Sep 10, 2005, 02:40 PM

I've never liked any Schick razor I've ever tried. They all seem to clog up badly enough that you can't rinse them out. Gillette razors rinse clean every time.

jnrjr79 · Sep 10, 2005, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo

How many months of shaves can you get out of your razor before you have to change?

I've been able to get upto 4 to 5 months from my Mach3 Vib model.

Months??? I change blades 2x per week. I do, however, shave my head with it as well which wears it out faster. With just face shaving I would change weekly.

Dull blades are murder for your face!

zizban · Sep 10, 2005, 06:09 PM

Razors are for pussies. This and shaving cream works the best.

Buckaroo · Sep 10, 2005, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

I've never liked any Schick razor I've ever tried. They all seem to clog up badly enough that you can't rinse them out. Gillette razors rinse clean every time.

The 2 blade versions were real bad for clogging, but the 3 blade ones do not clog at all.

turtle777 · Sep 12, 2005, 11:18 AM

Braun. Best electric shavers for my skin. Norelco / Philips always made my neckline bleed.

-t

wdlove · Sep 12, 2005, 11:19 AM

I use a Norelco Electric triple head razor.

Nivag · Sep 12, 2005, 12:43 PM

or my Braun Activator if it's charged

Stradlater · Sep 12, 2005, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo

How many months of shaves can you get out of your razor before you have to change?

I've been able to get upto 4 to 5 months from my Mach3 Vib model.

Are you nubbing off peach fuzz? I get 2ish weeks if I really stretch it out. I've probably been lazy and waited 3 weeks before, but by then the blade can really do a number if I'm not careful.

maxintosh · Sep 12, 2005, 01:14 PM

I have yet to find an electric razor that will cut my neck hairs without cutting me first. I even tried the latest greatest Panasonic wet/dry and Braun shavers and all they do is cause irritation and burns. I'll stick with the Mach 3 Power, though the blades run out really fast on those.

turtle777 · Sep 12, 2005, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by maxintosh

I have yet to find an electric razor that will cut my neck hairs without cutting me first. I even tried the latest greatest Panasonic wet/dry and Braun shavers and all they do is cause irritation and burns. I'll stick with the Mach 3 Power, though the blades run out really fast on those.

I'm sensitive in the neck area, too. The Braun 8585 Activator was the best for me. I think the daily cleaning cycle helps a lot because you always shave with clean blades.

-t

Nivag · Sep 12, 2005, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

I'm sensitive in the neck area, too. The Braun 8585 Activator was the best for me. I think the daily cleaning cycle helps a lot because you always shave with clean blades.

-t

that's the one i use, works a treat for me - the regular cleaning really does help!

Sarc · Sep 12, 2005, 02:06 PM

anyone got the "gillette mach 14" Saturday Night Live comercial ?

Y3a · Sep 12, 2005, 02:13 PM

Norelco. i've had less problems with dexterity early in the morning. Once you know how to use one it'll shave closer than a drag-across-your-face razor.

kmkkid · Sep 12, 2005, 02:13 PM

I just use disposables. I guess it'd be cheaper to buy electric in the long run...

DKeithA · Sep 12, 2005, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by dreilly1

Electrics have never, ever worked for me. I used to use one of those Gilette razors.
But I've decided to grow teh beard out ever since my daughter was born last year -- now I use the razor to shave off a little bit and give the beard some definition, and an electric beard trimmer.

People (who are older than me) say I look like Grizzly Adams now.

Me too! I haven't shaved in over a year.