Dovo straight razor, brush and soap.
After shaving I use alum, then after shave.
Best shave I ever had. :D
How do you shave?
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I don't...
I wax!!! :D
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I'll take that to mean "girls and guys"Vincent wrote:I am surprised this is not a bigger topic on here, but How do you guys shave?
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I shave about once or twice a week :o
Sometimes in 2 steps: First I shave electric and after that I remove the remaining stubs(?) with a Wilkinsons III savety razor(dry)
When in the shower and wanting to shave I do it with a savety razor. I never use shaving cream or something :eek:
Sometimes in 2 steps: First I shave electric and after that I remove the remaining stubs(?) with a Wilkinsons III savety razor(dry)
When in the shower and wanting to shave I do it with a savety razor. I never use shaving cream or something :eek:
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MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE SPYDEREDGE!!!
VERY PROUD OWNER OF A CALY III/SE #043 :D
....AND A FG(PARA) MILITARY/SE IN CPMD2(thanx Sal)
...I would love to have one in full SpyderEdge:p
During my working week (which is 4-6 days dependant on what roster I'm on), I shave using a Mach 3. Used to use Turbos, but considering the price to benefit difference, I go with the plain Mach 3s.
When I don't have to run out the door however, I have a Dovo straight razor.
Irrespective of when I'm shaving, I apply a little shaving oil first, then a layer of Faulding Shaving Cream, the type from a tube, using an English badger hair brush. Call me extravagant if you will, but it makes things so, so much smoother and provides a cleaner shave.
Finish with Nivea lotion, and Bulgari or cKone cologne.
When I don't have to run out the door however, I have a Dovo straight razor.
Irrespective of when I'm shaving, I apply a little shaving oil first, then a layer of Faulding Shaving Cream, the type from a tube, using an English badger hair brush. Call me extravagant if you will, but it makes things so, so much smoother and provides a cleaner shave.
Finish with Nivea lotion, and Bulgari or cKone cologne.
Straight razor, unfortunately one with a disposable blade, since there's no such thing (as far as I can see) as a "mid-range" straight razor, and I'm too chicken and broke to go and fork out $300 (pus more for the strop) for a good one. I'm not too sure about my sharpening skills either.
Some day, some day...
Some day, some day...
Will
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Harry White
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Gillett Mach III with Edge shaving gel (I hate the foam). Though after reading these posts, I would like to try some shave soap.
Any other recommendations besides Proraso?
Thanks.
Any other recommendations besides Proraso?
Thanks.
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Straight razor for me. I have a very old one, it's rusty, but it shaves better than a Gillette Mach 3 or an Philips Philishave. I really enjoy shaving with the thing, it's so cool to do. More work than a normal Gillette, but so much nicer :D
I think sometime I will buy a new one, if I can find an affordable one. The only ones I found are very expensive
Tom
I think sometime I will buy a new one, if I can find an affordable one. The only ones I found are very expensive
Tom
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After reading this thread I did a little Googling and came across this site - http://www.shavemyface.com ...I'm sure some of you might have already came across this site but I had no idea they had a huge forum just on shaving. They even post videos of different shaving techniques. And I thought we were fanatics...lol! :p
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Vincent--
Great setup you've got already, and I use some of those shave creams as well. That's a Gillette Fatboy, right? Mine's a F1 -- Q1 1960.
While nicks are part of the learning with a straight, you'll stop well short of serious injury. The focus you'll have on using a straight razor negates the prospect of decapitation. ]Also, I had acne pretty bad when i started shaving and was afraid i would do catastrophic damage with a razor.[/quote]
Actually, a lot of guys improve their complexion -- reduce their acne -- using a double-edge safety razor.
JBE--
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Great setup you've got already, and I use some of those shave creams as well. That's a Gillette Fatboy, right? Mine's a F1 -- Q1 1960.
I love it! It really has become another hobby/obsession for me. I like to think it is an obvious outlet for a knife knut. :DDavid Lowry wrote:Chris H, how do you like shaving with a straight razor?
Right on!flyer35 wrote:I use a 40+ year old safety razor, shaving brush and soap.
With the safety, you really have to use a different technique -- much less pressure, and use beard reduction (multiple passes) to get a smooth, irritation-free shave.Jimd wrote:Every now and then, I haul out my old safety razor, just for a change. It does tear up my face, though - I'm a sensetive guy with sensetive skin.
I've always wanted to try a straight razor, but I'm afraid I'd need to put a bucket under my face to catch all the blood that would likely be spewing forth.
While nicks are part of the learning with a straight, you'll stop well short of serious injury. The focus you'll have on using a straight razor negates the prospect of decapitation. ]Also, I had acne pretty bad when i started shaving and was afraid i would do catastrophic damage with a razor.[/quote]
Actually, a lot of guys improve their complexion -- reduce their acne -- using a double-edge safety razor.
silverback wrote:Dovo straight razor, brush and soap.
After shaving I use alum, then after shave.
Best shave I ever had.
S W E E T !disko wrote:When I don't have to run out the door however, I have a Dovo straight razor.
Irrespective of when I'm shaving, I apply a little shaving oil first, then a layer of Faulding Shaving Cream, the type from a tube, using an English badger hair brush. Call me extravagant if you will, but it makes things so, so much smoother and provides a cleaner shave.
Absolutely on it being nicer! eBay is one way to get some decent razors (some even shave-ready) for less money. Drop me a PM if you want some leads on getting some razors at decent prices -- no matter what level of quality you're looking for.Tom v S wrote:Straight razor for me. I have a very old one, it's rusty, but it shaves better than a Gillette Mach 3 or an Philips Philishave. I really enjoy shaving with the thing, it's so cool to do. More work than a normal Gillette, but so much nicer
I think sometime I will buy a new one, if I can find an affordable one. The only ones I found are very expensive.
JBE--
I'm a member at something like 8(!) wetshaving forums. :eek: :rolleyes: :D
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I use a ZDP Delica...
While Driving.
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Actually a Norelco triple head electric.
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Kidding
Actually a Norelco triple head electric.
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[quote="Chris_H"]While nicks are part of the learning with a straight, you'll stop well short of serious injury. The focus you'll have on using a straight razor negates the prospect of decapitation. ]
Too true! Although, I still get slightly twitchy when shaving near my neck, I keep on thinking about the large blood vessels and the windpipe just under that area. :eek:
Too true! Although, I still get slightly twitchy when shaving near my neck, I keep on thinking about the large blood vessels and the windpipe just under that area. :eek:
Will
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I usually just buzz it off with a trimmer but when I shave shave I use a fusion with edge gel. But like some of you, after reading this. Im going to check out this proroso stuff.
I tried using a quattro before after my brother told me it was the ****...
It ended up ginsuing my epidermis. I think it was the wires pinching my skin under them and slicing off my face. Bad bad time with that razor.
I tried using a quattro before after my brother told me it was the ****...
It ended up ginsuing my epidermis. I think it was the wires pinching my skin under them and slicing off my face. Bad bad time with that razor.
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