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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.
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    Video proof of DE shaving superiority vs multiblade!

    Oh I dunno 'bout that. I've never tried a Weishi but I have a Parker 90R that I find perfectly acceptable. If you can get one at around the minimum bid I think it'd be worth it.
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    Video proof of DE shaving superiority vs multiblade!

    (New) Parker Razors on Ebay Cotton Blossoms (Weishi and Merkur razors) Classic Shaving (Merkur and Feather razors) QED (Merkur) That should get you started.
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    Video proof of DE shaving superiority vs multiblade!

    YouTube videos on shaving: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
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    So i got some free samples of The Art of Shaving

    Oh, by the way, there are a few products that about equal to the quality of AOS for a lot less money. If you have a natural foods store in your area, look for Kiss My Face "moisture shave." Its just fair-to-middlin' by itself but hit it with a shaving brush and its outstanding. Its only...
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    So i got some free samples of The Art of Shaving

    Ingrowns are usually caused by too much pressure on the razor (particularly a multi-blade), not enough beard prep (lots and lots of water!!), or too much oil (I never use the stuff myself). And a shaving brush is pretty much essential if you're going to use AOS or other traditional products...
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    man does it feel nice to shave...

    Naw, a shave so close, smooth, and comfortable that you caress yourself like you're "faceterbating" is what's up. :cool:
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    Best Shaving Brush For The Money?

    I forgot to mention...Crabtree & Evelyn has a $35 badger hair shaving brush that's gotten very favorable comments on the shaving discussion boards. --Mark
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    Best Shaving Brush For The Money?

    You can, but you'll have to use a lot more shaving cream and you won't get the hydration and gentle exfoliation benefits that come with using a brush.
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    Best Shaving Brush For The Money?

    Congratulations on deciding to leave the Dark Side and shave like a man! I own several shaving brushes, including a custom-made "silvertip" job. I have the Tweezerman, too: for the money its not bad! I don't know how well it will hold up long-term, but I can get a decent lather with it...
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    Shave Like a Man

    You're all wrong. Its not about the razor...its about the shaving brush! *That's* the key to getting a great shave. If you use a shaving brush (preferably badger hair) to properly hydrate a decent shaving cream or soap (not the goo from a pressurized can) you can shave with just about any...
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    Anyone here use a straight razor?

    There's the inevitable web site devoted to straight razor shaving, Straight Razor Place. There's even a video demonstration. Too much work for me though with all the stropping, honing, and sharpening. I'll stick with a safety razor (but not that multi-blade stuff) and splurge for a...
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    Cheap Gillette razors?

    Depending on just how far you want to go with this.... Costo/Sam's (~$1.75/cartridge in bulk) Change to Sensor Excel (~$1.25 in bulk) Change to DE/safety razor blade (Razors free to $20, blades ~$0.45 or less)
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    never shaved

    An electric is faster, no doubt, but not nearly as close as a good wetshave. You will probably nick and cut yourself a bit until you get your technique down, maybe a month or so, but after that you shouldn't have much trouble. If you're going to try wetshaving the most important thing is to...
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    Have you ever gotten a Straight Razor Shave?

    I've had several traditional "straight" shaves from high-end barbers; two from Art of Shaving (in Las Vegas) and one from Truefitt & Hill (in Chicago). Unfortunately, it largely depends on the skill of the barber. The two I got at AOS were by the same person, with over 20 years experience, and...
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    what is a good average priced razor?

    What does "affordable" mean to you? Cartridge razor == low handle cost, high cartridge cost. Safety ("DE") razor == higher handle cost, low blade cost. Also, you want to get as few cartridge blades as possible...more blades in the cartridge == more chance for irritation. Cheap...
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    Do you shave Up or Down? (Poll)

    Down, then up, then against the grain. But I use a "DE" safety razor, shaving brush, and good lather shave creams or soaps. So I can shave with multiple passes and get "baby's butt close" without irritation. --Mark
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    Shaving every morning is a huge PITA

    etc., etc... My gosh folks, its not brain surgery. Get a decent kit, learn how to shave correctly, and enjoy life. :cool:
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    After half a week of sub-par shaves with the Fusion I went back to my regular kit this morning. And what a shave! Closer and more comfortable: the Progress is the beach muscle-man kicking sand in the face of the Fusion. I'll be "faceterbating" all day. Today's shave: Proraso Pre-Shave (I...
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    There's no doubt that a Parker or Weishi razor is not as well made as a Merkur, but you were asking about "best bang for the buck." :) The only "downside" of a Merkur is that they're multi-piece razors (you unscrew the top off to put a new blade in), vs. the old Gillette "twist-to-open" or...
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    Forgot: Shave time with DE vs. cartridge. They're roughly the same after you have your DE technique down. Cartridge razors are perhaps *slightly* faster but the bulk of the time is actually spent with the lather and the brush. --Mark
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    Let me take a "IMHO" stab at this while Winston collects his thoughts. :) Brush: Savile Row from QED and Vulfix from Classicshaving are generally considered to be the best values from well-known e-tailers. Pick a "super" badger grade in a size no more than 4" and you may not ever want to...
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    A DE, along with a shaving brush and a decent cream, is actually better for dry, sensitive skin than multi-blade razors with gel. The kicker is that there's a learning curve to get the proper technique down, so you may not see the benefits for a month or so.... --Mark
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    Gillette Fusion Power Razor

    So I tried a Fusion (Power) over the weekend. The first shave was with the Fusion gel that came with the razor. The shave was ghastly: the cream was so thick that the razor couldn't get a decent bite and I wound up with a fairly uneven shave. Afterwards I used a badger hair shaving brush and...
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    More Shaving News

    Do you still use PSO with the cream and brush, or did you dump it?