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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rakko on December 20, 2006, 04:28:01 AM
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Title says it all. Which do you prefer? Drawing blades across your face and suffer shaving burns/irritations after or have it quick and hassle free with a shaver? Personally I would prefer electric, sure it doesnt cut as clean as a blade but it takes a minute or less. Chicks dig the 5 o'clock shadow anyways.
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Electric.
My facial hair grows so damn slow anyway(I think I barely need to shave once a month, seriously), it doesn't really matter to me. the electric does a good enough job for me.
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Blades.
I use one of those million-blade razors. Gets my face nice and smooth, without any troubles.
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Blades, been using them for the longest time.
If I want to stay clean shaven, every other day is what I gotta do, for my face and head.
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Shaving with a blade since 7th grade. e_e
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In bathroom drawer right now, I have both. Which one I use depends on how much time I have to do it or how lazy I'm feeling at the moment :P
Yeah, the electrics are fast, but not nearly as close. At least, not the ones I've tried.
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I get this nasty rash if i use a shaver, so blades for me.
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im all natural...jk
i use manual and i dont use aftershaves at all LOL3
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I've been using blades since I was in the 9th grade. Today, I use a Gillette Mach 3. Tried an electric shaver once, but didn't cut close enough.
Girls might like the 5 o'clock shadow look, but when I've never been a girl who liked the feel of hard stubby whiskers rubbed across her face or thighs.... XD
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I get this nasty rash if i use a shaver, so blades for me.
Same here.
Plus, I sit in the shower in the morning to wake up (Japanese showers are like a bathroom with a shower head) and shave in the shower, which isn't something you could do with an electric.
Use an electric for the nose hair though. :D
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I also use razors. I'm currently using a Gillette Fusion. It's got a 5 blades in the head (one on the backside for fine detailing) and a vibration feature.
I've tried electrics before and they just irritate my skin and don't shave nearly as close as a traditional razor.
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i use both actually, for different looks and occasions. but most of the time i use electric unless im going to a something formal or an interview.
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I also use razors. I'm currently using a Gillette Fusion. It's got a 5 blades in the head (one on the backside for fine detailing) and a vibration feature.
I've tried electrics before and they just irritate my skin and don't shave nearly as close as a traditional razor.
3 blades is already overkill 5 is just insane!!!!
Same here.
Plus, I sit in the shower in the morning to wake up (Japanese showers are like a bathroom with a shower head) and shave in the shower, which isn't something you could do with an electric.
Use an electric for the nose hair though. :D
You want a sure bet way of waking up straight? Try cold water showers XD
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I use a Gillette M3Power Nitro razor, which uses a standard 3 blade system but with a vibration feature, much like Damaramu's. Much rather prefer a close shave than go electric.
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hahaha...for me i prefer blade coz i dont need to do everyday since my facial hair grow so slow..sometimes use scissors only =.=
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I use blades. I used an electric when I first started but it seemed really crap so I bought a 3 blade razor and I can't imagine using an electric again.
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shaver.. it's quicker.
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My weapon of choice:
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/7954/gillettemach3turbomenmaxj2.jpg)
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Blades. Even though electrics are convenient and less messy, manual blades just give me a better/smoother shave.
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Norelco Cool Touch Electric. Blades=cuts=blood. Clean shaven, yes, irritation definitely
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A butter knife. :pimp:
I use a blade.
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A butter knife
That's hardcore.
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I'm poor, I use manual razors, the Gillette Fusion (http://www.strangenewproducts.com/uploaded_images/gillette-fusion.jpg)
If I had loads of money, I would buy one of those self cleaning $200+ electric shavers
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* There are about 30,000 beard hairs on the face of the average man—the greatest concentration on the chin and upper lip.
* Hair grows an average of half a millimeter a day.
* Hair grows faster during waking hours than during sleeping hours.
* The ideal shave angle (razor blade meeting the face) is 28-32 degrees.
* Hair on the neck grows parallel to the skin.
* 90% of men report that they prefer to be clean shaven.
* 34% say they have a moustache, 19% have sideburns, 17% have a goatee, 6% have a full beard, and 3% have a soul patch.
* The average shave lasts 3 ½ minutes.
* The average man spends 10-15 hours a year shaving.
* The average man will have spent 900 hours shaving (the equivalent of 37 1/2 days) between ages 15 and 75.
* The majority of men, 84%, shave at the sink. Another 15% of men shave in the shower.
* The average man begins to shave regularly when he begins to work regularly.
* Men between the ages of 18 and 24 shave an average of four times a week.
* Men over the age of 35 shave an average of six times a week.
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I have both but I never use the electric shaver. It just doesn't do the job right.
I have a Mach 3. I'm one of those poor sods who has to shave everyday (although I rarely do, because I can't be fucked).
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Neither, I just let my beard grow and grow.
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manual is better!
Actually hadn't shaved in something like 3 years until about a month ago. The beard is staying gone for the time being.
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been using blades since I started shaving...Just stuck to it that is all. :ONkekeke:
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When I shave at all I use and electric... just don't want to risk cutting this perfect face!:P
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I use electric - too lazy to use manual
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Electric upstairs, manual downstairs.
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i've just bought an old fashioned single blade razor and shaving brush. i forgot to get shaving soap though, so i have to go out tomorow to get some :p
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I have a hairy face :lol: My facial hair grows faster than most filipino guys I know, and I'm one of very few guys I know to rock the sideburns :P
I personally hate shaving, so I do it like every other month. If it gets too long I usually just trim it with scissors. When I do shave I use the Mach 3 Turbo. If I ever have to shave regularly for some reason I'll probably try to buy an electric and see how that works out.
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Electric upstairs, manual downstairs.
I've learned my lesson doing that.
For me, Electric down and Blades Up.
You want some hair down there :) or else it get itchy and start a rash :D
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Electric. It's just quicker and more convenient for me.
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According to legend, Albert Einstein came up with some of his best ideas while shaving. But for many men, this morning ritual is hardly a relaxing, contemplative experience. Instead, shaving is a frustrating endeavor that leaves their skin feeling scraped raw, smarting from razor burn, and speckled with nicks. What good is having a face free of stubble if your chin is covered with patches of crimson-stained toilet paper and your neck looks like hamburger?
The following tips will help you make peace with your razor and put an end to the morning madness in front of the mirror. Of course, women who shave their legs are not immune to these discomforts, so while this article is primarily geared toward men, the advice can help women get a softer, gentler shave as well.
Get ready. Proper preparation is the key to a good shave. That means moistening and softening your face before you even apply the soap. For the best results, do it with a warm, moist towel or washcloth held to your face. At the very least, splash warm tap water on your face. (Women should try soaking in the tub for a few minutes before shaving their legs.)
Follow the grain. Shave with the grain; that is, move the razor in the direction that the hair grows. Generally, that means shaving down on the face and upper neck and up on the lower neck.
Shave in the shower. It's the perfect place to shave,
because the steam and hot water soften and moisten your skin and beard. Shaving your face as your final shower duty makes good sense for your skin.
Cut up your credit cards. If you're old enough, you may
recall an old shave cream commercial in which an actor scraped a credit card against both sides of his face after he had shaved using two different products: a gel on one side and a foam-style shave cream on the other. The gel side made nary a sound, suggesting a close, smooth, desirable shave. The foam side, on the other hand, made a scratchy sound as it ran over remaining stubble, supposedly indicating a shave that was less close and therefore inferior.
Well, don't believe it. Shaving is rough on the skin, say dermatologists, and when it comes to discomfort, the closer the shave, the greater the pain. Try trimming back your daily growth a little less closely to spare yourself a lot of discomfort.
Stop playing doubles -- and triples. Many dermatologists think razors with double and triple blades are overkill and do more harm than good. That's because after the first blade pulls up the skin around hairs, the following blade or blades shear off the nubbin of skin. Try a single-blade disposable razor instead.
Froth your foam. Many men think that foam out of a can is moist enough to apply directly to dry skin. Not quite: You need added moisture, or it will almost be like shaving dry skin. Splash water on your face liberally before adding the foam.
Be sharp. A dull blade can scrape your skin, so don't try to get too many shaves out of one razor or blade. Some men's beards are so coarse that a razor will be effective for only one shave.
Go electric. Electric razors don't shave as closely as a double-track razor, so they may be less likely to irritate the skin.
Use a quality aftershave. Alcohol is the main ingredient in cheaper brands, which is why splashing them on freshly shaved skin causes stinging torture. A good aftershave should refresh the skin and cleanse it of bacteria, plus heal it from the shaving. Read labels and look for aloe vera or other natural healers as included ingredients.
Try a sunscreen. Another option is to skip the aftershave altogether and smooth on some sunscreen after shaving, instead. The lotion will guard against skin cancer and keep your face looking young.
Heal thyself. If you have razor burn, use an over-the-counter hydrocortisone lotion as your aftershave, which will make your skin heal faster.
Quit shaving. If you need to be clean shaven on the job, how about putting away your razor for the weekend? Letting your beard grow just a quarter-inch can make razor burn and bumps disappear. When it's time to shave again, don't shave too close, or the irritation will reappear just as quickly.
Say styptic. Ask for it at the drugstore and keep it handy in the bathroom so you can use it when you nick yourself. You can get a styptic pencil or styptic powder. Dab it on the nick, press down momentarily with your finger, and the bleeding should stop. Alum contained in the pencil or powder draws the skin up to seal the wound. Rinse off any residue, and you're ready to face the world -- without the patches of toilet paper.
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lol.. i have thing eletric blade thingy so both >.<
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don't ever take that advice about using hydrocortisone as an aftershave. it shouldn't be used on the face as it thins the skin and makes it more prone to damage.
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id prefer the shaver but if theres power outtage of course i can do the usual blades
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why don't you get shaver that runs on rechargeable batteries?
I use a shaver daily (saves time, less chance of cutting myself -> happens a lot with blades), but when I really need a close cut, i use blades :)
I never use aftershave, they sting. and i heard it's not good to use aftershave so...
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i prefer to use blades. haven't shaved in like 4 months though
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I use shavers when I'm lasy and when I'm not I use blades. Mach 3, was gonna get new blades but they are too expensive
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All the while, I use Gillette Mach 3, my best companion.
Words from a hairy man:MKdigger:
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I could never really use the electric razor... it never felt right.
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don't ever take that advice about using hydrocortisone as an aftershave. it shouldn't be used on the face as it thins the skin and makes it more prone to damage.
That is soo true x.x hydrocortisone is a steroid so it breaks down the skin cells. >.> It's amazing what you can learn in a pharmacy.