[His Dudeness]

I'm thinking about getting one of these:

Merkur Long Handle Double Edge Safety Razor - (eBay item 140170868502 end time Oct-24-07 16:49:47 PDT)

I'm using the Mach 3 or whatever that crap is now and it just don't shave that well. I have to go over and over to get it smooth as a baby's bottom.

Anyone here use something like this and can tell me about it?

[brassplayersrock²]

mach 3 razor with a gold handle found for a buck at a $1 store.

[::maroma::]

I use an old Mach 3. Works well enough for my preference. I don't need a baby's ass on my face.

[His Dudeness]

[Cold Warrior]

mach 3

[brassplayersrock²]

to add to my previous post:
i tried the 4 blade thing from gillete and well, all i can say is that it never got as close as the mach 3 blades. the single blade on the back was the only good part.

Alex

[Mithras]

Isn't the real question: dudes, what do you shave?

[His Dudeness]

My palms?

[mdc]

I don't like shaving to a clean shave. The Bodygroom thing I use provides a close shave but leaves stubble which doesn't cause me to get razor burn or a shaving rash.

[Uncle Skeleton]

what you do shave with?

I do shave with butter

[Laminar]

Gillette electric. Once every few days, but definitely before seeing the GF.

[EndlessMac]

I just use the Gillette sensor. For me it works just as well as the Mach 3 but it cost about half as much for replacement blades. The more blades they put on the more they charge us. In my opinion the extra blades are a rip off or maybe it's just me that doesn't notice much of a difference. I'm sure they will just keep adding blades as long as there are people willing to pay the extra cost for them.

When I'm in a hurry to shave I also use a Norelco waterproof electric shaver. It does a pretty good job with its lift and cut technology and because it's water proof I can use water or even shaving cream so that I don't get razor burns. What's interesting is that some areas the Norelco shaves closer while other areas a blade shaves closer.

[FireWire]

which I bought in 2000 and still works great. (No. I don't use the illustrated "ejaculate" function )

And this:

if I skip a few days and it's too thick for the electric razor.

I prefer electric razor because it's faster, cleaner (you don't have to mess with cream) and you can use it while half-asleep without risking hurting yourself

[sek929]

Mach 3 and the Nev-R-End Barbasol can.

[wallinbl]

I have a Remington electric. Something like STS 2000 or some such. Been using it for like 8 years. Quick and easy - no need for cream or gel.

[- - e r i k - -]

Gillette Fusion. Very comfortable, and I love the precision one-blade at the back:



It probably won't give you a smoother shave than the Mach 3, but it's a lot more comfortable to use.

[paul w]

Something different.

edit: oh and the cream:



Seriously good, close shave. Plus the blades last a while - easily 6 shaves.

[Oisín]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Something different.

Another vote for the Vision.

[gradient]

I still use a Gillette Sensor that I got when I first started to shave, 15 years ago. The thing is a tank and gives a good shave - I've never even considered buying a different one.

[Andy8]

Originally Posted by mdc 

I don't like shaving to a clean shave. The Bodygroom thing I use provides a close shave but leaves stubble which doesn't cause me to get razor burn or a shaving rash.

Exactly.

It is also great for shaving other areas apart from the face.

[abbaZaba]

I hate shaving. if I ever shave I just use a beard trimmer and trim it

[scaught]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Something different.

edit: oh and the cream:



Seriously good, close shave. Plus the blades last a while - easily 6 shaves.

I still need to try one of those things.

[ghporter]

I'm old school-ish. Gillette Sensor (not the Sensor 3). Two blades works fine for me.

[Mastrap]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Something different.
Seriously good, close shave. Plus the blades last a while - easily 6 shaves.

Same here. Best razor ever made.

[Mithras]

Originally Posted by mdc 

I don't like shaving to a clean shave. The Bodygroom thing I use provides a close shave but leaves stubble which doesn't cause me to get razor burn or a shaving rash.

This is good to know, actually, as my wife seems to like best a 2-4 day stubble, rather than either clean-shaven or a proper beard. I wasn't sure if one could achieve that effect.

[hookem2oo7]

braun 8995

[DKeithA]

I don't shave at all. If my beard needs a trim I use a 3/4" guard on a beard trimmer.

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by DKeithA 

I don't shave at all. If my beard needs a trim I use a 3/4" guard on a beard trimmer.

I tend to look like I've "come down from the mountains" if I don't shape my beard. I clean up my throat and cheeks to give the beard some definition, and that keeps people from being too scared at my appearance.

[DKeithA]

I'm really fortunate that my neckline stays in shape naturally. I do have to clips a few strays on my cheeks with the clippers when I trim, but I've not shaved in a few years now.

[gradient]

Originally Posted by paul w 

Plus the blades last a while - easily 6 shaves.

A blade lasting 6 shaves is GOOD?? Man, I usually only change mine every 6 months or so. Granted that's only really at a shave or two a week and I do use them until they get annoyingly dull but...... changing blades every week would sure get expensive.

[awaspaas]

I can't do any less than 20 blades.

[Lateralus]

Gillette Fusion

[OldManMac]

Beard and goatee get touched up occasionally; the rest of the head gets a Shick Quattro shave daily.

[His Dudeness]

Originally Posted by Oisín 

Another vote for the Vision.

Where can you get one of those? Methinks Target and KMart won't carry that.

[Cipher13]

Originally Posted by gradient 

A blade lasting 6 shaves is GOOD?? Man, I usually only change mine every 6 months or so. Granted that's only really at a shave or two a week and I do use them until they get annoyingly dull but...... changing blades every week would sure get expensive.

I use a Mach 3, and generally have to shave twice - once to get the majority off, and a second time to get rid of the remnants. A blade is lucky to last me two shaves (one being as described above, two events), often I've gotta get rid of it after one. They just get too blunt too quickly.

I'm considering going for an electric, though I've never used one before... the stubble thing works for me, and if I plan on going out and hooking up, I have to shave in advance to give it time to grow back (albeit, not a huge amount of time...)

EDIT: Oh, and one of these to shave my head:

[Kenneth]

Third vote for the Gillette Fusion too.

[angelmb]

Philips Cool Skin for me.

[C.A.T.S. CEO]

Muahahaha!!

[vexborg]

I don't shave... I wax!

 

Actually I don't, but I do use a hairtrimmer as my face gets too dry when using a razor.

[PB2K]

mach3, I shave once every 3 days while taking a shower without looking in the mirror.

[Nivag]

Originally Posted by hookem2oo7 

braun 8995

i've got the 8595 - one of the best shavers i've used - Goes even better when used with King of Shaves oil as a pre treatment.

[talisker]

Originally Posted by His Dudeness 

I'm thinking about getting one of these:

Merkur Long Handle Double Edge Safety Razor - (eBay item 140170868502 end time Oct-24-07 16:49:47 PDT)

I'm using the Mach 3 or whatever that crap is now and it just don't shave that well. I have to go over and over to get it smooth as a baby's bottom.

Anyone here use something like this and can tell me about it?

Yes, do it. I got a similar Merkur, the HD, and shaving is transformed. I get a much better, much cheaper, and much more enjoyable shave than I ever got with a Mach 3 type piece of junk. Funny how one blade can shave much better than five, or whatever these monsters have now.

The whole experience of using a decent brush and shaving cream is fantastic, and there's an unbelievable variety of creams / soaps to choose from. There is a technique to it, but it's not difficult. The first shave I did was a bit rough, with a couple of nicks, but about as good as I'd get from a Mach 3. After a couple more days, it was so much better.

Sites like Badger & Blade are good for into but a bit obsessive. Also don't be put off by the fact that people have massive discussions on their forums about technique, making it sound difficult. It's very very easy.

Obviously you have to pay a bit for the razor, brush etc, but it is worth emphasizing how cheap the ongoing cost of blades is. I don't know how much Mach 3 blades or the like cost where you live, but I can buy a packet of 10 excellent double edge razor blades for the Merkur from Tesco (a UK supermarket) for around four dollars. That pack will last at least two months.

[red rocket]

[paul w]

Originally Posted by gradient 

A blade lasting 6 shaves is GOOD?? Man, I usually only change mine every 6 months or so. Granted that's only really at a shave or two a week and I do use them until they get annoyingly dull but...... changing blades every week would sure get expensive.

The blades are super cheap compared to the gilette type ones. And I say at least because I save so infrequently - twice weekly is all the little lady will allow - that I forget, really. I do like my blades sharp though.

Let me also stress that I don't use a brush - it's not necessary - at least with the Proraso cream.

[Sijmen]

Originally Posted by Cold Warrior 

mach 3

Same here

[His Dudeness]

Originally Posted by talisker 

Yes, do it. I got a similar Merkur, the HD, and shaving is transformed. I get a much better, much cheaper, and much more enjoyable shave than I ever got with a Mach 3 type piece of junk. Funny how one blade can shave much better than five, or whatever these monsters have now.

The whole experience of using a decent brush and shaving cream is fantastic, and there's an unbelievable variety of creams / soaps to choose from. There is a technique to it, but it's not difficult. The first shave I did was a bit rough, with a couple of nicks, but about as good as I'd get from a Mach 3. After a couple more days, it was so much better.

Sites like Badger & Blade are good for into but a bit obsessive. Also don't be put off by the fact that people have massive discussions on their forums about technique, making it sound difficult. It's very very easy.

Obviously you have to pay a bit for the razor, brush etc, but it is worth emphasizing how cheap the ongoing cost of blades is. I don't know how much Mach 3 blades or the like cost where you live, but I can buy a packet of 10 excellent double edge razor blades for the Merkur from Tesco (a UK supermarket) for around four dollars. That pack will last at least two months.

Thanks. I went ahead and bought this one. The seller included some blades for me too.

[SpaceMonkey]

Originally Posted by awaspaas 

I can't do any less than 20 blades.

Back when double blades got popular, there was a Saturday Night Live sketch of the fake-commercial variety spoofing it with three blades and four blades. Flash forward a couple of decades later...

[osiris]

heheh, I remember that.

I think it's true though - those multi-bladed razors leave me irritated, and when you get cut, lookout....
& electrics are useless for me, they leave me stubbly and sore.

I prefer a simple double blade with warmed gel, and right after a shower.

[Railroader]

I have no idea what brand of razor I use. I usually buy the cheapest brand in bulk at Sam's club once a year. when it starts to hurt my face I throw that one away and use a new one. I don't use shaving cream, just very hot water from the tap.

[nonhuman]

I just use a Fusion. I find that it gives me a much better shave than the Mach 3 did, and also that the blades last much longer. That said, I'm thinking about switching to a DE razor.