But then I shave once a week at most - call it an evolutionary thing
ATB
Simon
So, where do we stand on this? I'm a long time opponent of electrical shavers (itchy, nasty things!) so I use the gilette-type handheld razors.
As for lube (ooh, err...) I've tried the fairly traditional mousse from a can, gel from a can that becomes mousse (same stuff?) and for the last
few years a bit thicker stuff from a tube. I might just go completely oldschool and use soap and brush but am wondering if it is really worthwhile.
Your preferences and opinions required!
Thanks!
Soap.
But then I shave once a week at most - call it an evolutionary thing
ATB
Simon
Do not bother with a brush, just lather simple soap on my face and scrape away with a razor.
King of Shaves gel, comes in a squeezy plastic tube.
Watch out, this is a car forum and the locost police will be along soon to remind you!!
Gel for me, by far the most comfortable for my snesitive skin.
I also have a baby face, once a week for me!
soap, no brush.
Best after a hit shower too.
soap is best as it works with the hairs and water 
don't get on with shaving very well, so electric is no good for me, getting sick of the cost of mach 3 blades so have recently gone for a
traditional safety razor with replaceable blades. soap and a brush seemed a logical next step!
apart from having to do several ' passes' to get a decent shave it does seen a good solution and it certainly qualifies as locost!
I like driving immediately after a very close wet shave to maximize the power to weight ratio.
Hate shaving any which way, which is why I grew a beard!
Nivea men sensitive gel, comes out exactly the same as foam when aggetated, but can last 3 times as long. All done IN the shower when hair is nice and
soft. Combined with Gillette mk3 blades.
[Edited on 30-7-13 by loggyboy]
King of Shaves Oil for me and disposables. I got fed up of swmbo hacking away at her topiary with my expensive blades so resorted to the good old Bic!
King of shaves oil
I have a heavy growth which could do with being done twice a day!
Anyways, got a Phillips electric that knocks the top off for a couple hours and I use a Gillette Fusion vibrating thing in the shower.
For some reason I find this is OK as long as I've left the shampoo on my head while I do it.. Not using shampoo or rinsing it off before the
razer is agony...
I never really shaved for years and years....then started work at an oil refinery w.here we have to shave every day.
For me it's foam from a can and a mach3
Nothing beats it.
Don't bother unless I'm on a beach holiday then king of shaves and decent disposable, otherwise stubble trimmer shortest setting all over, head, chin, everything, when I can be arsed.
Gel and leave it to soften bristles while cleaning teeth, shave with Gillette
ATB agriv8
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Originally posted by coozer
I use a vibrating thing in the shower.
For some reason I find this is OK as long as I've left the shampoo on my head while I do it.. Not using shampoo or rinsing it off before the razer is agony...
I just use shower gel whilst I'm in the shower to shave with
Just to clarify before I vote, facial or Brazilian?
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Originally posted by Jon Ison
Just to clarify before I vote, facial or Brazilian?
Personally I hate shaving, but the best way I have found with least irritation is
One of them multi bladed shavers, replace the replaceable heads regularly, and Hair conditioner (cheepo stuff) best lube (for shaving) ever
quote:
Originally posted by Wadders
King of Shaves gel, comes in a squeezy plastic tube.
quote:
Originally posted by sebastiaan
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
I use a vibrating thing in the shower.
For some reason I find this is OK as long as I've left the shampoo on my head while I do it.. Not using shampoo or rinsing it off before the razer is agony...
Do yo, really?
When I was about 16 or 17 I decided that shaving was a stupid way to start a morning... I've had a beard ever since! (I'm nearly 61)
I do use an electric beard trimmer though...
Brush and soap and a mach3, i also shave against the grain which I'm told is bad but its always worked for me. On special occasions i also break out the straight razor but although its shaves me closer than anything else its a faff and takes ages as i don't use it often enough and subsequently I'm very very cautious with it!
I used to use electric shavers but got fed up with rechargables dieing on me.
I now use a shaving oil, topped by king of shaves gel and use a gillette fusion vibrating razor thing. Finish off with a post shave balm and it's
the best shave I've ever had.
This it's what I am using at the moment
http://www.amazon.com/Weishi-Chrome-Plated-Butterf
ly-Shaving/dp/B005HMNW2Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
I used to pinch whatever the wife was using but now she's gone I don't bother at all. Just trim as
much as I can with scissors.
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Originally posted by sebastiaan
So, where do we stand on this? I'm a long time opponent of electrical shavers (itchy, nasty things!) so I use the gilette-type handheld razors.
As for lube (ooh, err...) I've tried the fairly traditional mousse from a can, gel from a can that becomes mousse (same stuff?) and for the last few years a bit thicker stuff from a tube. I might just go completely oldschool and use soap and brush but am wondering if it is really worthwhile.
Your preferences and opinions required!
Thanks!
Personally I just like to see the guy who tries to get a "mouse" out of a can to use it to shave with, maybe its a Dutch thing!!
Best there is apply with a brush - shave with a Gilette of some sort
I like an adjustable razor, I don't like a shave so close it feels like I've had a local anaesthetic
I detest shaving but it has to be done. I also detest Gillette as a company, every time they bring out a new razor with more blades and gimmicks I
fall for it even though you just get the exact same shave. The amount they charge us for something that cost them pennies to make is ridiculous.
I'm a wet shave guy, gel and the detestable Gillette Mach 3, I prefer shaving in the shower though, after showering the stubble softens up and
shaves off easier with less razor burn plus if I do manage to nick myself it's usually stopped by the time I get out so no toilet roll paper
patches for me.
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Originally posted by mark chandler
Do not bother with a brush, just lather simple soap on my face and scrape away with a razor.
Duckhams 20/50
Cheers,
Bob
Gillette gell for sensitive skin, in the shower with Mach 3 blades. Very effective and generally blood free.
But
The cost of blades is scandalous
So
I'd love to get hold of something like this
http://www.harrys.com
Disposable blades with old school shaving. Nice!
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Originally posted by Mr C
Don't bother unless I'm on a beach holiday then king of shaves and decent disposable, otherwise stubble trimmer shortest setting all over, head, chin, everything, when I can be arsed.
Despite being temptingly locost, the 8 for £1 disposable razors from poundland are not a bargain.
Turns out you need to spend more than 12.5 pence per razor to avoid ripping your face to shreds...
I swear by the oil. It's the only one I can use to help reduce razor rash.
You use 2 tiny drops which you leave for a few mins to soften the hair and it spikes it or feels that way.
Really good.
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Originally posted by sebastiaan
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
I use a vibrating thing in the shower.
For some reason I find this is OK as long as I've left the shampoo on my head while I do it.. Not using shampoo or rinsing it off before the razer is agony...
Do yo, really?
Intrigued about this shaving oil stuff. What is it? Have never seen it before over here (NL). Good to see at least one of us is doing it properly locost with the old style blades!
spent years shaving once every three to four days and suffering with shaving rash until i got a new 'smart job' where i had to be clean
shaven all the time.
skin seemed to get used to regular shaving and shaving rash went away. now though just use a rechargeable electric, easy to do it whilst the kettle is
boiling in the morning. no foams, gels, balm. very locost
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Originally posted by craig1410
The cost of blades is scandalous
I use a Mach 3 turbo Gilette razor.
I never used gel or anything else to shave.
Quick shower and then a shave just with water.
Takes me less than 30 sec and do it every couple of days if I am not bored
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Nivea men sensitive gel, comes out exactly the same as foam when aggetated, but can last 3 times as long. All done IN the shower when hair is nice and soft. Combined with Gillette mk3 blades.
[Edited on 30-7-13 by loggyboy]
She's tried most things (creams mainly, Veet, etc.) but her beard growth is now not far off mine. The creams caused a lot of red skin, irritation and (some) bleeding.... quite horrid. She now shaves with my razors, which are the supermarket double bladed (for advanced clogging) blue ones, with higher quality supermarket branded foam (hello Vera).
My mixture of grey and ginger bum fluff shaves off no problem every other day. Don't need too every day thankfully.
If I go more than 3 days the stubble is solid and hurst scraping it off. Never shave in the morning as my face is too sensitive, always shave
afternoons or nights.
I tried Movember and my god the itch was horrendous, shaved it off 3 weeks in at 3am. If I could take a pill to avoid shaving I would.
Gillette 4 bladed thing
Gel.
With an emergency (the boss is coming) electric jobby in my locker at work.
Shaving is boring and makes your face feel cold in the wind especially in winter, most of the time I can't be bothered and the wife fancy's
Wolferine so no worries
I'd like to grow a huge hairy biker beard but that might be pushing it with the missus
I have a vintage Rolls razor and a Wilkinsons quantum razor just for daily use, for lube I have used Johnson's Baby shampoo for years, it works great with no fuss, just a couple of drops and its gentle on the skin. Try it and its locost as well.
Gillette gel and wilkinson sword quattro titanium razor, in the shower. Who needs a mirror?