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    Anyone have any tips on shaving? Razor burn is a bitch.

    Its been a month or so Kazaam...how are the shaves going?
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    Anyone shave with those big 2-sided razor blades?

    They actually cause less irritation than a multi-blade cartridge. I use a Merkur Progress, an adjustable, single-blade safety razor. The blades I use cost me $17 for a box of 100...$00.17/per blade. :cool: Check out my channel on YouTube to learn how to shave properly. --Mark
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    Any shaving gels/lotions that don't dry you out?

    Anything out of pressurized can is more likely to dry your skin out. Its no secret that I advocate traditional lather cream or soap with a shaving brush, but if you don't want to go that route at least get something in a non-pressurized tube (personally, I've had good luck with Kiss My Face...
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    I hate shaving

    My gosh people...have you ever considered that if you hate shaving because it hurts so much that maybe its because you're doing it wrong? Not that you wouldn't know better: its just that most of us have neither been taught properly (by our father or whomever) nor thought much about the...
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    If you shave every day, is it a lot easier/better?

    What he said. But add "and use a shaving brush." Obligatory YouTube Playlist On How To Shave Properly
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    So i just tried my Gillette Fusion razor... a free sample Walmart sent...

    Feh. Parker 90 safety razor, $15; Israeli Personna blades, $0.17 each.
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    Anyone use a double edge razor?

    There most definitely is a learning curve. It took me a couple months to get the hang of it, though now I'd never go back to anything else. Check out this set of videos on YouTube for help.
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    How to prevent red irritation, stinging on neck after shaving

    If you're using a rotary electric razor (e.g. Norelco) you need to shave with a very light touch in circular motions. Don't. Bear. Down. If you're using a foil-type electric (e.g. Braun), I can't help you there; never could get the damned things to work on my face. Of course, the best...
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    Gillette Fusion: power vs non-power

    Feh. The main reason that powered wet razors give you less irriration is because they numb the skin. Shave like a man: one blade (at about US$0.50 per blade), decent razor handle, shave brush, and proper technique. Yeah there's a learning curve, but afterwards you'll have better, more...
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    RAZOR BUMPS

    Use a razor with as few blades as possible. If you're using a Fusion, back down to a Mach3 or even a Sensor Excel. Actually a single blade safety razor like your grandfather may have used is probably best. Lots of warm/hot water. Use a decent shaving cream! The "retro" shave creams that...
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    Guys: How long after shaving do you get your 5 o'clock shadow?

    When I used an electric I'd get my shadow before the end of the work day. Now that I know how to shave properly I can go at least 24 hours without any problem.
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    Question for the guys regarding shaving...

    Fewer blades is better, and using a shaving brush and lather soap/cream is much better. Not sure I want to spend the time to learn a straight razor, but certainly a safety razor is worth a shot. Check out these YouTube videos.
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    Reputable place to buy shaving soap or shaving oil

    QED (Click the link on the left that says "Other Fabulous Products...") Em's Place If you're near a mall that has a Crabtree & Evelyn store, they carry a few shaving soaps (that are excellent). Surrey glycerin shaving soap from the grocery store isn't bad for ~US$1.
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    Thinking of trying a Safety Razor

    Be sure to check out the other videos on the YouTube channel, there are more now.
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    1 week no shaving

    If you hate shaving you should view this YouTube playlist.