Super secret: Get a razor that will fit the Venus blades in it. They're a lot sharper and they seem to last FOREVER.

If you asked me eight years ago, the answer would have been electric.

If you asked me six years ago, when I went to college, the answer would have been "shave?"

If you asked me one month ago, the answer would have been electric again.

But lately the electrics seem to hurt more and more - kinda like if my answer had been "tweezers." So I switched, for the very first time, to disposable razors. Works like a charm.

Electric razor on the face (Norelco, but I forget the exact model). I shave in the car on the way to work.

Fusion on the chest. My wife likes me smooth.

Gillette Fusion Power

Ouch! must itch like a bitch....

Norelco Electric. Although I do admit not as good a conventional razor.

I have an electric razor, Braun 8995, for day to day shave and an M3 turbo for when i fancy having a wet shave (a dry shave just never gets that close for me).

I have tried the M3 power version, but it tore my face to shreds, i havn't tried fusion yet though.

My absoloute favourite razor was a wilkinson sword with a bendy dual blade head. It was awesome, got into all the tight places and had this solid metal handle that gave the impression you had a good bit of kit, instead of just some poxy plastic rubbish.

Wilkinson Sword... dunno the name, one of those silly things with 4 blades.

Mach 3 razor here. Scoped out that new electric that they've been advertising on TV (the one with the 3 rotating heads) $200....screw that.

Both. Electric to trim longer hair, razor to clean shave.

I use a double edge safety razor. I'll probably eventually start using a straight edge. As for the brush; I'd recommend a badger hair brush. It really makes shaving a joy.

Really? Cause I recently switched from a Gillette Venus Divine to the Gillette Fusion, and I gotta say I like the Fusion better. They don't have an equivalent to the Fusion in the women's line of razors.

As for men's razors that fit Venus cartridges, that would be the entire line of Mach 3 razors. I used to use Mach 3s instead of Venus cartridges on my Venus constantly. I would say they're about the same as each other.

I use a good set of clippers. If I shave too close, I get horrible razor bumps and ingrown hairs, and then I would have to tweeze them out.

I've had people recommend Magic Shave, but I think I'd rather lather my face with boiling battery acid than use that stuff ever again.

Quattro? I think. Dunno, a buddy of mine got a couple boxes of free samples from his old work so I've been going through them for the last few years. Basically electric razors give me hellish razor burn, so non electric it is for me.

Looks like it uses Shick Quattro titanium blades. Those things are a miracle, they never rust and take weeks to get dull.

I can't use a regular razor. 2 reasons: right hand; left hand.

Fusion for the win.

The problem I have with regular razors is that I don't want to shave somewhere by mistake and have more hair grow out, thicker on top of that. I seem to have gotten used to electrics, to the point where they're more accurate for me.

I'm going to try and start using my fusion more often now lol.

Not too badly. I shave the chest about every five days; if I go much longer than that, it starts to itch.

I have a 2 blade gilette, but will probably go back to a Mach 3 soon. I also want to get a boar's hair brush, never used manual lather, but surely it's better than canned stuff.
I'll have to try that, never thought of it. I've been thinking of getting decent shave-related men's products but am too lazy, so hopefully it helps a bit.

mach 3

but i do hate shaving.. always have.

u gotta admire WK though...

Hi, newbie here. :orly:

I shaved with an electric (Norelco's) for 30 years until my wife bought me an old-fashioned razor shave at Art of Shaving in Las Vegas for our wedding anniversary:

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I was completely astonished by the comfort and closeness (didn't have to shave for 2 days!). Now I use traditional shaving soaps and creams, a good badger hair shaving brush, and an (adjustable) single-blade safety razor:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/22/41...e5915339_m.jpg

Shaving's gone from an annoying, sometimes painful chore to a pleasant, almost zen-like pleasure.

I love this razor. I'm still using it to this day and I've had it for years.

Electric was never close enough for me. I've heard they've improved significantly in recent years but now it's just habit.

Gillete razor...

But i'm going to invest in a Mach 3.
I've heard nothing but good about them.

Mach 3. I hear the Fusion is marginally better but the blades are too expensive for me.

Straight Razor. Badger hair brush, and a mug and soap. My father taught me to shave that way, and I got his gold and ivory handled straight razor when he passed away. I tried easier things, but nothing was as nice.

Also, I sure as hell listened to my dad, having seen him walk around the house stropping a razor every morning. I can only assume my daughter does the same :).

Add another one for the Straight Razor. Super Badger brush, with soap and ceramic mug. I haven't had a single ingrown hair since I started, and it really keeps my face free of acne as well.

Here's my setup:
The second picture is my travel setup. The brush stores inside the stainless steel handle.
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Scorpion, I'm really digging that travel brush. How much did you get yours? I'm seeing around $50-$90 online.

Is it hard to shave your own head with a straight razor? Must admit I am curious.

I got mine from <a href="http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522951/197377.htm">Classic Shaving</a> for $70. I debated a long time about getting it, but I travel out of state at least 1-2 times a month so it was worth it. Also, the brush is nickel-plated brass not stainless as I mentioned. They do have a stainless version on that site though.

There is no way I'd shave my head with a straight razor. Maybe after a few more years of use (it's only been about a year for me). It just seems like it'd be hard to keep the correct angel when you can't see what you're doing.

Since I go to a military school, I have to shave everyday, so it's an electric razor in the morning since it doesn't take very long. But when I need a great, close shave for special occasions, inspections, church, etc., I usually go with a Mach 3 and shaving gel for sensitive skin.

Mantic, I just noticed your awesome tissue holder box. Where did you get it?

I've been shaving with a straight razor for 14 years now. You'd have to pay me a lot to use one to shave my head. Gauze ain't cheap, ya know. :eek:


Seriously, keeping the correct angle by feel does come to you after a few years, but I can't imagine doing it on top my head. Some people might, but it can't be easy.

Point taken - will avoid the straight razor!

I forgot to add that using hair clippers to trim your beard and moustache is MUCH better than using the flip-up trimmer on an electric razor.

Really? Might have to try them. I go through blades quite quickly.

Since my initial post in this thread I have switched to using a Merkur Futur double edge razor with a matching badger brush and good shave cream. The razor and brush are way more expensive, but the blades are way cheaper, I get a better shave, and my skin isn't irritated anymore.

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Works well for me.

I don't shave, but I do use a Braun beard trimmer to keep things nice and neat. I never did like shaving, and I'm too lazy to want to do it much anyhow, so it actually worked out well that I look better with a beard than shaven....

Electric razor. Unlike my father, who could grow a full beard by the middle of high school, I'm half way through college and barely have any facial hair.

Sensor 3

I use a mach 3, but I've been considering getting something from: http://www.classicshaving.com for awhile - I'm just never quite happy with the shave I get from any of the razors I've tried.