How do you shave?

[kayaker]

What method do you use for shaving, goes for ladies too :D.

(Edit: Hey mods, I tried adding a poll right after making this post but it said I took to long. Can I still add the poll?)

[elderboy02]

Electric shaver.

[Mugen910]

I'm Asian so I shave like once a week. :D

[rack04]

I shave in two passes. The 1st pass is with the grain and the 2nd pass is against the grain. I apply pre shave oil, shaving cream using a badger brush, and shave with a Mach3. Follow up with some after shave balm.

[Scottw]

lots of shaving cream and a gilette fusion.

[rhdad42]

Gillette Fusion, in the shower, usually no shave cream.

[The Professor]

2-blade bic "sensitive" disposable with Neutrogena for Men shave cream, in the shower. :tu

[Cigarmark]

I use the Mach 3 Turbo with shaving gel on my face daily and same razor and no gel every other day on my head in the shower. I replace the blade once a week and use no after shave or cologne.

[PeteSB75]

Use a gilette fusion in the shower. I use head shed first to exfoliate my head and face. use head slick to shave with - great stuff. Shave my head first, then my face. Usually every other day or so. Sometimes, I am scruffy for a few days.

I highly recommend that shave cream. I can use a blade for a month or more now - used to get only 2-3 shaves out of each. That is shaving my head and face, btw.

[Redbaron]

pre shave with nivea face wash (the tingly micro bead stuff)
Lavender Shaving soap w/ badger brush
Merkur Classic
nivea after shave balm.

[Clampdown]

Electric razor

[EMFreeburg]

I shave with a traditional DE (Double edged) razor. In combination with a good lather, and proper pre-shave ritual this is hands down the best way to shave, for some people. For others this will cause irritation regardless of your technique and number of passes. For those people I would suggest simply using a beard trimmer to get a stubbled look without the irritation.

Good places to start if you wanna learn more about traditional wetshaving are:

http://shaveblog.com/

and

http://badgerandblade.com/

-Eric

[SeanGAR]

I shave with an electric while I'm driving to work.

[the3cs]

Badger brush w/ English hard shaving soap
Safety razor
Alum bar

[pnoon]

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[Emjaysmash]

Well, my first go 'round, I use a Grizzly bear. But they give ya some serious razor burn if you shave too close, so to get the scraggly bits I usually try a flesh-eating virus. Yep, smooth as a baby's bottom. :D

[-MG-]

Electric shaver.

:tpd: Unless I'm tired that day, or its a weekend.... or I'm on vacation :ss

[kwoody]

Has anyone ever tried to dry their blade after shaving with a hair dryer or something? I have heard from a few people that this prolongs the life of your razor by quite a bit (this is regarding normal Gillette etc. type razors)

[VirtualSmitty]

The silly five blade gillette, though I do have an electric for emergencies. Which have been few and far between cause I just let my beard grow out lol.

[chippewastud79]

I don't shave, it takes too much time. And by the time I have to (wedding or getting facial hair caught in car doors) I need some clippers and then a 3 blade Gillette. :tu

[zmancbr]

I'm Asian so I shave like once a week. :D

LMAO.... :D

I use a triple blade... used to use the expensive mach 3 ones but they keep jacking the price up so I went to cheaper ones...

[Spect]

In the shower, just blade and water.

[pnoon]

Has anyone ever tried to dry their blade after shaving with a hair dryer or something? I have heard from a few people that this prolongs the life of your razor by quite a bit (this is regarding normal Gillette etc. type razors)

How in God's name do you get a hairdryer to remove facial hair?
:D

[SonsofClubDeck]

Due to a lack of testosterone (or whatever) I only have to do it once every week so I use a cheap Fusion razor. However, if I'm feeling really cheap, sandpaper tends to do the trick.

[funnymantrip]

pre shave with nivea face wash (the tingly micro bead stuff)
Lavender Shaving soap w/ badger brush
Merkur Classic
nivea after shave balm.

Same way without the pre-shave stuff. Love my DE razor, will never ever go back to a multi-blade battery powered new razor. Never had better shaves.

[vicvitola]

In the shower.

Schick Quatro

Aveeno lotion or the generic drugstore brand. It's been years since I have used anything like shaving cream/gel and would never go back. The lotion works ten times better.

[kayaker]

PM me the choices you desire. I can add the poll for you.

That's ok. Lots of discussion happening here anyway.

[kayaker]

pre shave with nivea face wash (the tingly micro bead stuff)
Lavender Shaving soap w/ badger brush
Merkur Classic
nivea after shave balm.

I have the Merkur Classic as well.
Nivea or Prorazo cream (I have some Body Shop stuff to try too)
Low end badger brush
Nutrogena Aftershave balm.

Love my DE razor, will never ever go back to a multi-blade battery powered new razor. Never had better shaves.

Same here. What blades do you guys use?

[Cigargal]

In the shower-shick disposable :rolleyes:

[mugwump]

Cheap Braun electric. Since I have a Fred Flintstone beard I have to shave before I shower then splash on some lotion when I get out and shave again. I still end up with 5 o'clock shadow by about 11AM. If I try to use a blade it just gets hung up in my stubble and rips me up. I get no lovin' unless my face is smooth so I guess it's all worth it.

[lightning9191]

Mach 3 (I received in the mail on my 18th birthday...that and a post card from Playboy...the joys of turning 18 here) with shaving cream in the shower.

[Mark C]

Gillette Fusion, fresh out of the shower, with hot water. I shave 2-3 times per week (don't mind a little stubble), blades seem to last forever. Can't remember the last time I changed the blade actually.

[smokeyscotch]

I cleanse with Cetafil Daily Cleanser, Nice helping of Edge for sensitive, One stroke with grain, one against with a Mach3. Followup with a nice astringent. My wife has trained me to "man shave", but I won't go there. I know, TMI. :ss

[tsolomon]

After a shower with Edge shaving gel and an old Mach 3 razor.

[Seanohue]

Nivea shave gel, Mach 3, and some aftershave lotion that I can't remember. The bottle is orange though. Anyone else have that one spot on their neck that you tear the hell out of? Can't figure out how to keep it from happening, other than changing the blade everyday.

[Wolfgang]

Its getting to winter. Im not shaving till after march :-)

[UK Bro]

I use my hair clippers, do the hair on my head n face at same time, like to leave a bit o stubble! ;)

[Commander Quan]

Right now my favorite combination is my Merkur 38c with a red box Personna and some Proraso or Taylors cream. I also have a;
Fatboy
Blue tip SS
Gillette lady and a
Everready GEM
and 5 or six other cream and soaps

[AD720]

I don't shave, it takes too much time. And by the time I have to (wedding or getting facial hair caught in car doors) I need some clippers and then a 3 blade Gillette. :tu

Ditto. I'll trim with the electric if I absolutely need to. I shaved with a blade for the first time in about a year two weeks ago. It was weird. :mad:

[ahc4353]

Depends.

[AD720]

Depends.

You shave in your Depends Al?


:r:r:r :)

[ahc4353]

You shave in your Depends Al?


:r:r:r :)

I knew that was coming. :D

No, it depends on what I'm shaving. :ss

[gnukfu]

I use a throwaway Gillette and whatever shaving cream I have. I don't shave on Fridays or weekends unless I "have to". I had a full beard for years but the red hair became whiter and whiter and I looked like crap so I shaved it off....now I'm a stud muffin. :ze

[ca21455]

Electric...they still don't trust me with a blade! :D

[dccraft]

I knew that was coming. :D

No, it depends on what I'm shaving. :ss

I don't think we really want to know the answer to this.:confused:



Electric for me.

[md4958]

I'm Asian so I shave like once a week. :D

Im Italian, so I shave like twice a day

[Steve]

Electric

[Lucky_Hippo]

A helmet full of cold water and a bowie knife!

:ss

Actually a Gillette Sensor Excell. I know the fusion is the next big thing, but I'm not very good with change.

[petewho]

I was gifted a 4-blade battery-vibrating wunderazor and enough blades to last two years (this was about two years ago). I used that with Mary Kay for-men shaving cream and was pretty happy with it.

I recently switched to working out in a gym in the evening, so I'd shower post-workout instead of in the morning. Since making that switch my wife bought me a three-round-head electric razor and I'm getting used to it. Makes the morning routine much faster!

When I'm staying in the barracks during a WWII reenactment I used a 1940's style double-blade razor, brush, cup, etc.

All work fine for me. My skin is made out of the same stuff they make golf balls out of...

[MithShrike]

Rarely.

Seriously, the best shave I can get at home is with the Merkur safety razor but even that leaves tons of ingrown hairs. I'm just going to get a beard trimmer.

[Rockestone]

Brut shaving cream on face with mach 3 blade. Two passes, with and against the grain.

Head Slick on the head with a Headblade razor. One pass against the grain.:D

[TMoneYNYY]

I've found that my Schick Quattro really keeps my skin a lot clearer than my Norelco electric razor, so I always use that with some Barbasol every day.

[av8tor152d]

Electric as well.

[lenguamor]

Use a gilette fusion in the shower. I use head shed first to exfoliate my head and face. use head slick to shave with - great stuff. Shave my head first, then my face. Usually every other day or so. Sometimes, I am scruffy for a few days.

I highly recommend that shave cream. I can use a blade for a month or more now - used to get only 2-3 shaves out of each. That is shaving my head and face, btw.

Gotta try that; although I've been shaving my head for 10 years now and using Edge in the orange can for more than 25 years, and it is still the best I've found.

In the shower, usually exfoliate before or after, depending on what I've done the previous couple days; then use a Gillette Fusion.

No balm because I have oily skin, so I use a toner with 10% glycolic acid...then Acqua di Parma after shave lotion. 'Cause it makes me smell pretty.

:D

[Aladdin Sane]

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OR use a mach 3 with a cheap $ store rippoff of Nivia gel. The trick I have found is to soak your beard with the hottest water possible for as long as you can. Makes a big difference :2 :tu

[macpappy]

Shaving is for girly men.
About once or twice a week I'll scrap the my neck with a cheapo bic after a shower. Who needs soap?

[Gophernut]

Electric here, and only on days I work.

[Cigary]

I use a blade when I do shave but go for days without because I absolutely hate shaving.

[Studebaker]

Electric. And I always start with the same side of my face. Always.

[longknocker]

lots of shaving cream and a gilette fusion.

:tpd: Electric takes too long!

[MLC]

Mach 3 razor & Aveno shaving cream for my head - Electric for face.

[Ace$nyper]

Straight razor passed down to me by my grandpa.

[Aladdin Sane]

Straight razor passed down to me by my grandpa.

I would SO kill myself....:D ;)

[CBI_2]

I knew that was coming. :D

No, it depends on what I'm shaving. :ss
Damn! Your butt's that hairy?! :r

[Ace$nyper]

I would SO kill myself....:D ;)
No joke I never have cut my self with it.

It's scary at first, and first few times it took me over an hour. Even now it still takes way longer then with something like say a Quattro.

Personally I find it relaxing and rewarding putting that time in.

If you'd like some tips or a how to I'd be more then willing. It's just don't rush and keep your blade sharp, no magic ninja tricks. Not saying I'm not a magical ninja though :r

[kayaker]

No joke I never have cut my self with it.

It's scary at first, and first few times it took me over an hour. Even now it still takes way longer then with something like say a Quattro.

Personally I find it relaxing and rewarding putting that time in.

If you'd like some tips or a how to I'd be more then willing. It's just don't rush and keep your blade sharp, no magic ninja tricks. Not saying I'm not a magical ninja though :r

I bought a safety razor as a small step towards getting a straight blade. It is a "safety" razor, but you still have to be careful with it, more so than the cartridge models. It's nicer shave too, and I'm with you on taking time to enjoy the ritual. My biggest worry with the SR is taking care of it and keeping it sharp. I'd like to find someone to help show me how to take care of it properly, versus learning on my own and ruining it.

[FriskyDingo]

I go between a Gillette fusion manual razor and the Braun Pulsonic series electric razor. I love my Braun Pulsonic razor though!

[GKitty]

Chiming in for the girls' team:

Venus Breeze - 3 blades and built in shave gel bars - easiest and best shave EVER!

[fxpose]

I'm a cyclist so I also shave my legs. Chicks dig that...:tu

[lenguamor]

I go between a Gillette fusion manual razor and the Braun Pulsonic series electric razor. I love my Braun Pulsonic razor though!

Over the years I've had several electrics that haven't worked out; first, because they didn't shave close enough, second because by the time I got halfway through my face and head, they got so bloody hot I couldn't stand it!

I'd love to try a Braun, given the reputation they enjoy. It'd be nice for touch-ups.

[Rabidsquirrel]

I shave with the grain and a 4 blade razor. Against the grain is smoother, but tons of ingrown hairs.

[kayaker]

I shave with the grain and a 4 blade razor. Against the grain is smoother, but tons of ingrown hairs.

With my DE razor shave with the grain twice and against the grain once or twice.

Even with my old cartridge razors I would shave against the grain at least once.

In either case, I have never had an ingrown hair. Is it common?

[kaisersozei]

A Mach 3 razor and this stuff

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/labseries.jpg

applied with a brush. It is the absolute best shaving cream I have ever used. One 8oz tub costs $20 and lasts me 6 months, shaving at least once/day.

Wet my face with the hottest water I can stand, lather up, let it sit for a bit. First shave is with the grain; once I'm done, I may go back a second time against the grain.

I have that Mediterranean blood in me. Shaving's a pain in the ass, but if I don't do it I'll pretty much have a full beard in a week. :rolleyes:

[AriesOpusX]

Old school mach 3 and gillette gel.

[MithShrike]

I have that Mediterranean blood in me. Shaving's a pain in the ass, but if I don't do it I'll pretty much have a full beard in a week. :rolleyes:

Heh, I'm cursed many times over. Scottish, English, Irish, Portuguese, Spanish, and then the Native American blood makes it not grow in small patches.

[AdamC]

I shave with the grain and a 4 blade razor. Against the grain is smoother, but tons of ingrown hairs.

I hear you on this. My girl loves when I shave against the grain, but then she tortures me with trying to "help" force out the ingrowns. I've been using Nivea gel but it's not really lathering quite like I'd like, I think also because I shave in the shower. I'll use Johnson's baby oil wash too actually, the oil lets the blade slide a little better and feels great. Then I use a micro bead body wash and Clinique facial wash for men afterwards to help exfoliate a little trying to prevent the ingrowns (Usually doesn't work if I shaved against). Still not quite getting the results, but I've only been shaving with a Gilette Fusion for a few months. I previously always used an electric razor....I want to try some thicker cream with a brush, I'll check out some of the recommendations on here. I will admit to using her girlie fruity smelling shaving gel once in a while too and it's pretty moisturizing.

My girl uses a battery powered Schick Quattro and has been for years. Says it's better than any girl razor she's ever used.

[Cenookie]

I use Williams Lectric Shave and an electric razor. This is the only thing that I can use and not get ingrown hairs.

[TOB9595]

I'm a wetshaver...I try to do a proper hydration before lathering up. I don't use a pre shove, tho I've tried them.
I was using a straight razor. My spine goes into spasm at times and I started to cut myself too often to continue with the straight.
I find this modern razor the best , just a squige under the straight...but no cutting.
After I scrape the hair off I use and alum block, after shave cream then an edt of some sort.
Here's what I use today. I love the scuttle. Keeps the lather nice and warm throughout the shave.
Cream or sopa. I'm using Mitchells Wool Fat at home this week. I love the Shave Den Lavender and Tea Tree cream.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/TOB9595/ShavingNRazor/IMGP1370.jpg

Here's a typical setup when I was cutting away at myself
hahahahaha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/TOB9595/ShavingNRazor/IMGP0822.jpg

I do miss the stropping. I enjoy my shaves, usually.
Tom

[Scottw]

From the chode up?

[Hardcz]

mach 3 no shaving creme, just water and the blade

[kayaker]

I'm a wetshaver...I try to do a proper hydration before lathering up. I don't use a pre shove, tho I've tried them.

Here's a typical setup when I was cutting away at myself
hahahahaha

I do miss the stropping. I enjoy my shaves, usually.
Tom

Thanks for the great pics. The scuttle looks interesting. I've never seen one before.

[wrench turner 85]

I go old school crazy with a rusty kitchen knife and rubbing alcohol.
:al

[taltos]

Damn! Your butt's that hairy?! :rHe braids it. When I shave I use a Gillette Sensor and Williams Shaving Soap in a mug and applied with a brush. Now that winter is coming, I will shave my neck about once a week and just use an electric beard trimmer when needed.