Shaving

thewanted · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:13

peterattheboro said:
Every morning with a mach3.

Need a good appearance for work

Ditto

I'm well tempted to get a safety razor though and see if it's any better than the Mach3.

iraiguana · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:21

would like to get a safety razor, but real mean use a pocket knife.

@if ®afiq · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:25

I spent £80+ quid on a basic setup - I already had some soap. Can't wait to try it out this weekend!

Toker · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:25

pocket knife? I use a samurai sword, or if I'm feeling lazy a chainsaw

jonislost · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:28

@if ®afiq said:
I spent £80+ quid on a basic setup - I already had some soap. Can't wait to try it out this weekend!

£80!!! Whoa! How can it be justified!? Let us know if it was worth it!

IceAx · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:30

Hencore said:
I only shave once a week but I proably spend close to an hour preparing/shaving and showering, really making a big thing about. You feel class afterwards.

I really think shaving is one of those things where technology etc has actually had a negative effect on on shaving.

Snap, i spend about an hour in the bath having my weekly shave. It does feel great when your done

Andy

Vasquez · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:31

mach3 every few days, or gillete fusion if I'm flush.

IceAx · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:31

jonislost said:
£80!!! Whoa! How can it be justified!? Let us know if it was worth it!

Razor - £30
Brush - £30
Selection of blades £20

Its easy done, Just remember when you Mach3'ers are paying 6 quid for 3 blades
we pay 20p a blade

Andy

Hencore · 17 Jul 2008 at 16:38

Yes it has a high start up cost but as IceAx said the blades are pennies compared to pounds. So over the long run (and your shaving most days for most of your life remember) your going to save loads.

If your looking to get into shaving with DE razors. Gillete does a "classic" razor pack which has a DE razor and 5 blades for £5. Perfect for getting started.

Gackt · 17 Jul 2008 at 17:06

In Mother Russia, beard shaves you!

Teaf · 17 Jul 2008 at 17:10

Wardie said:
How often do you shave?

Twice a week

Electric or blades?

Electric I guess - I use shears.

I like to keep a permenant but tidy coverage

jcb33 · 17 Jul 2008 at 17:21

I do not shave, I trim

In truth though, I shace part of my face, once or twice a week, and trim the rest as I have a beard!

LizardKing · 17 Jul 2008 at 17:24

Toker said:
pocket knife? I use a samurai sword, or if I'm feeling lazy a chainsaw

Or for REAL men, flame throwers!

Glaucus · 17 Jul 2008 at 17:25

blade once maybe twice a week. Usually don't shave unless I'm going out or meeting people. Don't need to look smart for work.

milkinc13 · 17 Jul 2008 at 18:49

electric, it's ok, but not that good with some tricky hairs, & everyday

firstborn · 17 Jul 2008 at 18:54

IceAx said:
Merkur + Treet Platinum or 7 am Platimun + Badger brush + Sandal wood soap = W1N

Andy

EDIT: ATM im a lazy once a week man

Recently switched to a Merkur and have been using Wilky sword DE blades, as thats all I can get locally. Are other blades worth sourcing??

loltim · 17 Jul 2008 at 18:59

Every other day for me. Gillette blue II disposables and Gillette foam.

It's annoying though. I'd love an electric one that got close.

West · 17 Jul 2008 at 19:01

Once a week, Mach 3, the best your Nan can get!

Nash · 17 Jul 2008 at 19:38

Gackt said:
In Mother Russia, beard shaves you!

On OcUK, you bore me!

IceAx · 18 Jul 2008 at 03:54

firstborn said:
Recently switched to a Merkur and have been using Wilky sword DE blades, as thats all I can get locally. Are other blades worth sourcing??

Its worth trying other blades. I got a selection pack and you can tell *** difference between blades for sure!

Feathers are generally seen as the best / sharpest blades.

Andy