Ditto on the Norelco ... but nothing beats the closeness of a blade shave (and I don't mean disposable blade like the Mach3). I just don't have the time/patience for a blade shave so I only do it occassionally.
SpaceDreamer: It's amperage, not voltage, that matters. (Think about a 200kV electric fence or Taser - non-lethal, unless you have a pacemaker, but highly not fun to come in contact with.) And it doesn't really take a lot of amperage to injure you - even 1A is more than enough.
I really like the King of Shaves Gel. I find that it helps minimize the razor burn, but I do still get it. I use the Schick Quattro with a Clearasil aftershave that has acetylsalicylic acid in it. I used to use Tend Skin that was an alcohol based toner with the aspirin as the active ingredient, it's 30 bucks a bottle and the Clearasil works almost as well for 4 bucks.I still plan on trying one of the old time DE razors. The guys in the wet shaving group say it helps minimize the bumps and razor burn. I have a thick wiry beard and I get bad bumps and burn if I shave more than every 3 days. I'd likely shave more often if I didn't get so irritated.
I highly recommend that everyone try the barber shop shave at least once in their life (after they've developed a good bit of facial hair -- which for me was 25). There really is nothing like it and the comfort and result is worth the money. I've only had it done a couple times as a special treat... but I'd do it more often if I had the cash.In fact, that barber has become my solid regular (meaning I'd rather go long haired than somewhere else) because he is real old-fashioned. Even after a regular haircut he breaks out the hot cream and straight razor to clean up the side-burns and the back of the neck. The difference between that and having it done with the electric clippers is enough to make one wonder how they ever put up without it.
@Pthallo - my wife steals my brush/creams all the time to shave! she's still a little leery of trying the DE, so she still uses a mach3, but she is amazed how much her shaves have improved just switching to a "real" cream (I am partial to Taylors avocado and Taylor's lime) on a related note, for those looking to "try out" wetshaving, Crabtree and Evelyn carries an *excellent* shaving brush made by Edwin Jagger (top notch brush manufacturer) for about 35 bucks - it's an unbeatable deal and it's not a "cheap-y" brush, it's well made and many people *prefer* it over the more expensive brushes (it's my main shaving brush!) They also have a very nice line of shaving creams/soaps.
I have finally got around to ordering the recommended products from that article. $57.44 later ... we'll see how this goes. That classicshaving site has probably gotten a lot of good digg traffic.
I am diving into wet shaving as well. I have been fairly sure for a long time that having 4+ blades only means that the 3rd or 4th blade is dragging on bare skin.Is this going to become mainstream again?
After trying all the foams/creams/gels available I still found I was dry and sore after a wet shave (have always wet shaved, dry shaving just doen't cut it) until about 2 weeks ago when I switched to a shaving oil, best thing I ever did, no more redness, soreness or uncomfortable dry skin, here's what works for me:1) use plenty of warm water (not hot)2) pre-wash with cleansing granules (seems to do the trick)3) apply a few drops of shaving oil into palm of hand a spread over area you want to shave4) use short gentle strokes5) rinse face with warm water and pat dry6) apply a post shave balm/moisturiserI hate leaving for work if I have not had a shave, makes me feel awfull and scruffy for the rest of the day, so my routine may take a few minutes more but makes me feel so much better for the rest of the and therefore is worth the time (by the way I have started using the Gillette Fusion Power razor, not bad, but certain others just as good.
"Guys have facial hair, live with the fine stubble and not go crazy trying to look like your pre-pubescent, that's my advice. "I thought for a moment about having a comeback for that but then I realized how terrible that would sound... continue on.
Clean shave? I used an electric for almost a decade and the only things it gave me were razor burn, pimples, and ingrown hairs. I have been using a double edged Merkur safety razor and a badger hair brush for the last 3 months. My face has never felt or looked better.
"At the age of fourteen a Zoroastrian named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum... it's breathtaking- I highly suggest you try it."you may laugh at first, but after you try it...
Well I've been wet shaving for awhile now, and one thing i learned its not what you shave with its how you shave.the multi blade cartridge razor vs the DE or Straight razor feud will always be around. Cartridge razors use a slight pull and cut technique to achieve its shave while DE and Straight razors cut the hair at the skin level. Now the problem with starting wet shaving with a DE razor is unlearning everything you did with a cartridge razor, cartridge razors are forgiving by design, so there easy to handle. DE razors take patients and steady short strokes wich in turn make the shave longer. Now with that said if a person wanted a better shave and understands the prep work of wet shaving (pre-shave,Lather,Shave) they can use this method with any razor and achieve a great shave. I enjoy shaving now, so what ever razor you choose to use in the end its all about the prep work leading up to the shave.
My GF bought me a badger brush that came with a pre shave oil, a shave cream, and an after shave ointment....All I have to say is it gives me the best shave I have ever had in my life!!! I think the badger helps it really get deep into the hair follical and helps it stand up more when you shave it off.. Im assuming :)I always shave after a very hot shower and I wash my face in the shower.... Still use my mach 3 as well..
Just started with straight razor shaving, if nothing else it teaches you proper ways of shaving prep. It has helped out tremendously. http://manandhisrazor.wordpress.com/
tokenuserJun 27, 2006
Ditto on the Norelco ... but nothing beats the closeness of a blade shave (and I don't mean disposable blade like the Mach3). I just don't have the time/patience for a blade shave so I only do it occassionally.
boredzoJun 27, 2006
SpaceDreamer: It's amperage, not voltage, that matters. (Think about a 200kV electric fence or Taser - non-lethal, unless you have a pacemaker, but highly not fun to come in contact with.) And it doesn't really take a lot of amperage to injure you - even 1A is more than enough.
tdp05Jun 27, 2006
I really like the King of Shaves Gel. I find that it helps minimize the razor burn, but I do still get it. I use the Schick Quattro with a Clearasil aftershave that has acetylsalicylic acid in it. I used to use Tend Skin that was an alcohol based toner with the aspirin as the active ingredient, it's 30 bucks a bottle and the Clearasil works almost as well for 4 bucks.I still plan on trying one of the old time DE razors. The guys in the wet shaving group say it helps minimize the bumps and razor burn. I have a thick wiry beard and I get bad bumps and burn if I shave more than every 3 days. I'd likely shave more often if I didn't get so irritated.
ericfJun 27, 2006
I highly recommend that everyone try the barber shop shave at least once in their life (after they've developed a good bit of facial hair -- which for me was 25). There really is nothing like it and the comfort and result is worth the money. I've only had it done a couple times as a special treat... but I'd do it more often if I had the cash.In fact, that barber has become my solid regular (meaning I'd rather go long haired than somewhere else) because he is real old-fashioned. Even after a regular haircut he breaks out the hot cream and straight razor to clean up the side-burns and the back of the neck. The difference between that and having it done with the electric clippers is enough to make one wonder how they ever put up without it.
sixtymonkeysJun 28, 2006
@Pthallo - my wife steals my brush/creams all the time to shave! she's still a little leery of trying the DE, so she still uses a mach3, but she is amazed how much her shaves have improved just switching to a "real" cream (I am partial to Taylors avocado and Taylor's lime) on a related note, for those looking to "try out" wetshaving, Crabtree and Evelyn carries an *excellent* shaving brush made by Edwin Jagger (top notch brush manufacturer) for about 35 bucks - it's an unbeatable deal and it's not a "cheap-y" brush, it's well made and many people *prefer* it over the more expensive brushes (it's my main shaving brush!) They also have a very nice line of shaving creams/soaps.
axiomataJul 19, 2006
I have finally got around to ordering the recommended products from that article. $57.44 later ... we'll see how this goes. That classicshaving site has probably gotten a lot of good digg traffic.
kolywaterJul 31, 2006
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jasonslayAug 29, 2006
I am diving into wet shaving as well. I have been fairly sure for a long time that having 4+ blades only means that the 3rd or 4th blade is dragging on bare skin.Is this going to become mainstream again?
onlyme123Sep 17, 2006
After trying all the foams/creams/gels available I still found I was dry and sore after a wet shave (have always wet shaved, dry shaving just doen't cut it) until about 2 weeks ago when I switched to a shaving oil, best thing I ever did, no more redness, soreness or uncomfortable dry skin, here's what works for me:1) use plenty of warm water (not hot)2) pre-wash with cleansing granules (seems to do the trick)3) apply a few drops of shaving oil into palm of hand a spread over area you want to shave4) use short gentle strokes5) rinse face with warm water and pat dry6) apply a post shave balm/moisturiserI hate leaving for work if I have not had a shave, makes me feel awfull and scruffy for the rest of the day, so my routine may take a few minutes more but makes me feel so much better for the rest of the and therefore is worth the time (by the way I have started using the Gillette Fusion Power razor, not bad, but certain others just as good.
shostermanJan 22, 2007
Badgers? Badgers?!? We don't need no stinking BADGERS!!!
aeontorporJan 22, 2007
"Guys have facial hair, live with the fine stubble and not go crazy trying to look like your pre-pubescent, that's my advice. "I thought for a moment about having a comeback for that but then I realized how terrible that would sound... continue on.
nelziqJan 22, 2007
Clean shave? I used an electric for almost a decade and the only things it gave me were razor burn, pimples, and ingrown hairs. I have been using a double edged Merkur safety razor and a badger hair brush for the last 3 months. My face has never felt or looked better.
mfhughesJan 22, 2007
MUSHROOM, MUSHROOM......... SNAKE!!!!! SNAKE!!!!!
donquixotexJan 22, 2007
"At the age of fourteen a Zoroastrian named Vilma ritualistically shaved my testicles. There really is nothing like a shorn scrotum... it's breathtaking- I highly suggest you try it."you may laugh at first, but after you try it...
uclikerMar 15, 2007
Well I've been wet shaving for awhile now, and one thing i learned its not what you shave with its how you shave.the multi blade cartridge razor vs the DE or Straight razor feud will always be around. Cartridge razors use a slight pull and cut technique to achieve its shave while DE and Straight razors cut the hair at the skin level. Now the problem with starting wet shaving with a DE razor is unlearning everything you did with a cartridge razor, cartridge razors are forgiving by design, so there easy to handle. DE razors take patients and steady short strokes wich in turn make the shave longer. Now with that said if a person wanted a better shave and understands the prep work of wet shaving (pre-shave,Lather,Shave) they can use this method with any razor and achieve a great shave. I enjoy shaving now, so what ever razor you choose to use in the end its all about the prep work leading up to the shave.
figure8designsJan 13, 2008
My GF bought me a badger brush that came with a pre shave oil, a shave cream, and an after shave ointment....All I have to say is it gives me the best shave I have ever had in my life!!! I think the badger helps it really get deep into the hair follical and helps it stand up more when you shave it off.. Im assuming :)I always shave after a very hot shower and I wash my face in the shower.... Still use my mach 3 as well..
TheShaverDec 12, 2010
Just started with straight razor shaving, if nothing else it teaches you proper ways of shaving prep. It has helped out tremendously.
http://manandhisrazor.wordpress.com/