Adam K Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 well, ever since i started shaving i've always used an electric razor, one of those philishave 3 spinny blade thingys worth about £60. it's always given a good shave and it makes life easy if i got away anywhere and need to shave conveniently without slapping foam or gel all over my face.lately just out of boredom i started wondering why so many people decide to wet shave rather than use an electric razor, so i bought a wilkinson sword titanium with 4 blades.now i bought some king of shaves gel with it and i'm not that impressed. yeah i get a much closer shave than with the electric razor, but sometimes i'm still ending up tearing a chunk out of my face.so my question is this...what razor and gel/foam/cream combo do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgroovez Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I use a Braun Cruzer 3, but mainly because you can trim the stubble rather than taking it clean off as I look about 12 years old clean shaven.Wet shaves definitely closer, but I can get away with shaving once a week style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) WetElectric gives me shaving rash, I think because of rubbing dead skin all over my faceStill using a 12 or 15 year old Gilette Sensor Excel two blade, no fancy *****, new razors are a rip off Edited December 6, 2006 by twisty b-road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Still using a 12 year old Gilette Sensor Excel two blade, no fancy *****, new razors are a rip offi'd change the blade mate, 12 years old, it must be blunt by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 nothing like lathering up a bit of badger in the morning. Don't always have the time or inclanation though. Got a braun beard trimmer that can trim down to short stubble which is a good lazy weekend option and a braun electric razor that works well but grows back to quickly to give 2pm shadow though it depends what the smoothness is for - can always give it a quick going over before seeing the gf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I use a Gillette Fusion and either the Gillette Conditioning gel or Nivea cooling/menthol gel (Bright blue can). The Fusion is a good razor but sometimes it feels a little too chunky, plus the blades are so expensive, although the single blade on the back to trim your sideburns etc is a neat touch and it saves you tearing chunks in your boards! I never get razor burn (very rarely anyway!) with the above combo and my stubble is dark and thick. I also recommend using Gillette Cooling After Shave Balm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I generally use an electric razor, purely for the convenience and the fact that it saves time when your in a hurry. If i've got more time i will wet shave as the results are a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I generally use an electric razor, purely for the convenience and the fact that it saves time when your in a hurry. If i've got more time i will wet shave as the results are a lot better.why'd you change your name? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Got bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Got boredi change my car when i get bored, not my name style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa_03 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I am using a wilkinson sword quattro and king of shaves (green squeezy tub) I use every morning, seems fine to me, much easier than the mach 3 I had before. I always shave in the shower rather than over a sink as it seems much easier/less irritiation, even without a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 How do you manage it without a mirror style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc uk Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I wet shave. I've only ever tried an electric razor once and my face felt so, so sore afterwards for days, I vouched never again. Mind you, it wasn't an expensive one, but I don't want to spend £60+ on a good one and find out I don't like it.I have tried various fixed blade "new" razors from various manufacturers, but the blades are so expensive.I have been buying and using the same disposable razors for about 5 years now. They are the Gillete blue 2 plus slalom disposables. I use them with Gillete sensitive shave gel. I find nothing gets closer and my soothes my skin as much. I have tried king of shaves products but didn't rate them. My skin is too sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 adam i think it will be a lot smoother if you just wax your legs. not to sure how shaved leg will look in that skirt you wear on a friday night. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> nar iam using the gillette orange fusion thing they are ok just i carnt be asked to shave everyday but to be honest its just a wast of money, just like a other one just with a new fancy design and package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) mach3 with nivea foam.. thought about getting one of the new fusion ones to see what all the fuss is about.dont like electric as they pinch the skin.. and only get a rash if the blades blunt or my skin isnt hot enough for the pores to open properly..as for disposables... worst thing they invented imo, rip me to bits, horrible things - how women can use them i dont know Edited December 6, 2006 by andyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wet shave in the shower with any body wash or shaving foam. Then a quick check in the mirror for any missed areas. I use a Wilkinson twin blade razor as all the other ones seem to get blocked quickly. Shave every other day as like a little bit of stubble so I can say 'itchy chin' and make hand gestures to work colleagues style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":coffee:" border="0" alt="coffee.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosa_03 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 How do you manage it without a mirror style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />I've just got used to it i guess, plus if I miss a bit one day I'll probably catch it the next day style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 electric normally, wet for certain things when I have the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az_zA Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 only ever had one wet shave. electric just cause its quick and easy really, tis all i need for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 electric normally, wet for certain things when I have the timewet shaving your balls?I use electric (on balls too style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 yeah, on my balls style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Mach3 with Nivea gel or Gillette conditioning gel.Tried electric but never seem close enough shave for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 electric all the way for me, i've got a fancy phillishave three bladed item with push out shaving gel loldon't use the gel though to be honest, think its more of a gimmick and it gives a better shave dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Electric shave aswell, tho i got a better shave with a razor but i allways cut my self!With the electric shaver i allways come out with a bit of a rash on my neck, any recomendations to stop the soreness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az_zA Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 i get soreness after electric shave also luke.i use nivea aftershave balm, i think thats what its called, in a small white bottlesoothes the skin and reduces the redness style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />works for me anyway style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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