How do you shave?

10-21-2008, 06:37 AM

What method do you use for shaving, goes for ladies too

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elderboy02 · 10-21-2008, 06:58 AM

Electric shaver.

Mugen910 · 10-21-2008, 07:08 AM

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

rack04 · 10-21-2008, 07:12 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 07:17 AM

lots of shaving cream and a gilette fusion.

10-21-2008, 07:44 AM

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

The Professor · 10-21-2008, 07:47 AM

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

10-21-2008, 07:49 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 07:50 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 07:54 AM

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

Clampdown · 10-21-2008, 07:59 AM

Electric razor

10-21-2008, 08:03 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 08:11 AM

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

the3cs · 10-21-2008, 08:12 AM

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

pnoon · 10-21-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

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Emjaysmash · 10-21-2008, 08:27 AM

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.

10-21-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Electric shaver.

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

10-21-2008, 08:53 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 08:55 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 08:58 AM

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.

10-21-2008, 06:37 AM	#1
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	How do you shave? What method do you use for shaving, goes for ladies too . (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?) Last edited by kayaker; 10-21-2008 at 06:43 AM.

10-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: How do you shave? Electric shaver.

10-21-2008, 07:08 AM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: How do you shave? I'm Asian so I shave like once a week. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-21-2008, 07:12 AM	#4
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: How do you shave? 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. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

10-21-2008, 07:17 AM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: How do you shave? lots of shaving cream and a gilette fusion. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-21-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you shave? Gillette Fusion, in the shower, usually no shave cream.

10-21-2008, 07:47 AM	#7
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you shave? 2-blade bic "sensitive" disposable with Neutrogena for Men shave cream, in the shower.

10-21-2008, 07:49 AM	#8
Cigarmark Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you shave? 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.

10-21-2008, 07:50 AM	#9
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: How do you shave? 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. __________________ Formerly Malik23

10-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#10
Redbaron Blank Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: How do you shave? pre shave with nivea face wash (the tingly micro bead stuff) Lavender Shaving soap w/ badger brush Merkur Classic nivea after shave balm.

10-21-2008, 07:59 AM	#11
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: How do you shave? Electric razor

10-21-2008, 08:11 AM	#13
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: How do you shave? I shave with an electric while I'm driving to work. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

10-21-2008, 08:12 AM	#14
the3cs CYbernetic LifefOrm Node Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Too far east Posts: 21 Trading: (2)	Re: How do you shave? Badger brush w/ English hard shaving soap Safety razor Alum bar __________________ “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”

10-21-2008, 08:27 AM	#16
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: How do you shave? 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.

10-21-2008, 08:53 AM	#18
kwoody Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you shave? 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)

10-21-2008, 08:55 AM	#19
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you shave? 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. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-21-2008, 08:58 AM	#20
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: How do you shave? 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. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.