i have tried so many different ones. mach 3's, schick quatros, electrics and so on and so forth. no matter what i still get razor burn and cant get a decent shave. do i need to go circa 1800's style?

8/7/2008 9:44:31 PM

electric. if you get razor burn you probably have sensitive skin. i suggest manning up and dealing with it.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 9:45 PM. Reason : ]

8/7/2008 9:45:00 PM

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/190406.htm

you will never have razor burn again

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 9:46 PM. Reason : i had the same problem--this thing is awesome.]

8/7/2008 9:45:49 PM

lcurrently mach 3 out of laziness

before that, old school safety razor (single interchangeable blade) (not a straight razor)

Really, it's all about method.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 9:47 PM. Reason : like ^]

8/7/2008 9:46:31 PM

hair clippers

8/7/2008 9:46:52 PM

i prefer mach 3 over the quattro

8/7/2008 9:46:53 PM

venus embrace.

8/7/2008 9:46:55 PM

those fusion razors

8/7/2008 9:47:14 PM

i kinda like the mach over the quatro as well. and my sink sucks so the mach gets less clogged with stubble

8/7/2008 9:49:06 PM

I have a Gillette Fusion that works great (in the rare event that I shave, I usually just trim down to a more manageable beard).

Mach 3 worked good too, especially the turbo.

The quattro kind of sucked IMO.

8/7/2008 9:49:19 PM

The cheap ass ones that come in a ten pack

Only use em one time then toss em

8/7/2008 9:50:55 PM

The Fusion has never gotten stubble lodged in it, it always washes out easily under water. With the mach 3 I was always having to run a washcloth over it to get the hair out.

That's the main reason I prefer the fusion, it doesn't seem to trim any closer (they both work fine for that)

8/7/2008 9:51:52 PM

I use the Gillette Fusion with the expensive blades. I get razor burn if I shave well two days in a row. A little trick I've started doing is only shaving closely for important things like dates or something I want to look good and have a close shave for. If I'm just shaving for work then fuck it, I'll do a shitty job and they can deal with it. They can just think I have a fast growing beard. This goes for my face. I also use Neutrogena Shave Cream on my head and face and that's really good.

When I shave my head every couple of days I always have to do a good job on that or else it looks really shitty.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 9:55 PM. Reason : cream]

8/7/2008 9:52:26 PM

mine so wins this thread

8/7/2008 9:52:27 PM

mach 3

8/7/2008 9:53:53 PM

looks like i need to try the fusion

8/7/2008 9:55:05 PM

Fusion and a decent shave gel.

8/7/2008 9:55:54 PM

i just use a straight blade.

8/7/2008 9:55:57 PM

^ on all of your face or just the flat parts like your cheeks ? I've considered using a straight razor.

8/7/2008 9:56:57 PM

mach 3 in the shower ftw. hair doesn't build up in the razors that way.

8/7/2008 10:02:25 PM

Fusion+shave gel+shower

8/7/2008 10:04:57 PM

Yeah, I shave in the shower. Thats the best way to do it.

8/7/2008 10:05:55 PM

8/7/2008 10:09:34 PM

Quote :

"Fusion+shave gel+shower"

though i dont use gel most of the time...only when i'm particularly rugged.

8/7/2008 10:21:56 PM

seriously try an old school single blade safety razor. you won't regret it

8/7/2008 10:24:27 PM

i need to start shaving in the shower. do they make special mirrors for this purpose?

like fogless or whatever?

8/7/2008 10:30:30 PM

+

8/7/2008 10:30:37 PM

^^ I have one with suction cups on it and it's plastic so if it falls it won't break. Stick it to my shower enclosure and good to go.

8/7/2008 10:34:15 PM

they do make special mirrors i think

8/7/2008 10:44:58 PM

nair

8/7/2008 10:45:52 PM

fusion

8/7/2008 10:47:47 PM

pussy

8/7/2008 10:47:51 PM

mach 3... fairly cheap and there is no need for more blades than that. the secret is very short strokes and rinse your blade very often.

8/7/2008 10:55:21 PM

pussy

8/7/2008 10:57:28 PM

platinum mach 14

8/7/2008 10:57:45 PM

Quote :

"A Merkur "Vision" is to razors as a "Hummer" is to jeeps!"

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/190406.htm

overpriced and underachieving?

8/7/2008 10:59:30 PM

i just started using a safety razor, good shit when i don't have time to use the straight blade.

straight blades are GREAT, but require time to learn.

i have MUCH less irritation than with multi bladed razors.

also shaving cream doesn't work for me anymore, regular bar soap is great.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 11:10 PM. Reason : mach 3 is fine though, i have them in my travel bag.]

8/7/2008 11:09:57 PM

I was going good with just the Fusion/Aveeno/Nevia combo but then I tried some fancy Grooming Lounge kit and while it gives me a super close shave, my skin gets irritated all day.

8/7/2008 11:20:12 PM

my beard is thick as shit and dark, so electric razors are useless. outside of a straight razor, Mach 3 is really the only option for me. and even after I shave with a Mach 3, it still looks like I have a shadow.

8/7/2008 11:22:42 PM

acoustic shave

8/7/2008 11:23:21 PM

I really want to switch to a safety razor and a good badger brush and soap. But, due to funds, I am currently on the Quattro and spray can shaving cream.

I have found that stepping right out of a hot shower and directly in front of the sink to shave leaving my face wet and hot, making sure I apply the shaving cream against the grain and shaving with the grain, plus rinsing with cold water have really helped with razor burn.

And, as bad as it is, I find that using an after shave like Old Spice really helps out too.

Shaving everyday also keeps the length of the stubble down and pulls less on your face when shaving thereby helping to reduce irritation.

8/7/2008 11:26:16 PM

Quote :

"even after I shave with a Mach 3, it still looks like I have a shadow."

yep.

8/7/2008 11:36:40 PM

mach 3, shaving gel, after shower.

8/7/2008 11:38:09 PM

I just recently switched back from a Fusion to a Mach 3. I just felt that the Fusion wasn't any better than the Mach 3. Plus it cost more so I said screw it.

Also, I shave in the shower. I have a shower mirror so its easy. I don't get a closer shave the shower, but less chance for irritation or razor burn. Also, I usually shave every other day. Stubble doesn't get too long that it bothers me when I shave, and the extra day gives my skin some relief.

8/7/2008 11:39:06 PM

Quote :

"i need to start shaving in the shower. do they make special mirrors for this purpose? like fogless or whatever?"

absolutely not, no one has ever thought of this idea before

you should totally get a patent, brah

8/8/2008 12:23:12 AM

I lucked out. We have mirrors on the sliding door of the shower...for some reason the angle of it or its proximity to the heat of the shower allows it to stay clean. The rest of the mirrors in the bathroom get fogged up when I open the sliding door.

8/10/2008 2:40:31 AM