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I used an electric razor from 14- early 20's. I use to just do it dry which would irritate the hell out of my skin, especially my neck area. I then realized how dumb and gross electric razors were, which is when I switched to your standard safety razor /shaving cream which I've been rocking ever since. I've been toying with the idea of getting a straight razor and trying the old fashioned way. I've had straight razor shaves before at the barbers and it owns. My only reservations are that good ones are expensive, I'm likely going to cut myself like an idiot, and I'm not sure of the time commitment required to get a proper shave. Do any goons do it the old-fashioned way? Is it worth it? Do you have any recommendations? Do you just let your neckbeard grow until an animal tries to nest there?
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:42 |
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# ? Mar 28, 2024 19:45 |
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if you shave with a straight razor you're probably the kind of human being who buys mustache wax
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:45 |
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verry carefully
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:46 |
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DE safeties are great
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:47 |
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Robo Reagan posted:if you shave with a straight razor you're probably the kind of human being who buys mustache wax I don't want a mustache, or a beard, that's the point of shaving.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:47 |
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Derby DE blades are poo poo, Feather supremacy
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 22:49 |
recklessly
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:02 |
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I use an ordinary Mach3 that I've been using for like 6 years. I've tried dozens of other electric shavers and manual razors over the years, but they all destroy my sensitive skin more than a Mach3. It's nothing great but it does the job nicely.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:07 |
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I head to the local swirling barber pole and ask for a lather, trim, and shoe shine
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:09 |
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laser that poo poo you cocksucker
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:25 |
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I use that electric razor that you think you're too good for, because I hate wet shaving and it takes too long when I'm already running late most mornings
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:26 |
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stop being poo poo at getting ready in the morning
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:27 |
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I'm sure there are people who use straight or safety razors and don't go out of their way to mention it if it's even tangentially relevant, but ones who do are the only ones I have ever knowingly been exposed to.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:31 |
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My first shaver was given to me by my dad that had to have been from the 1970s. We were pretty well off but my parents were cheap as poo poo so I had to use that for a while. Holy poo poo did that thing suck. It tore up my skin. It literally looked something like this: Yeah, thanks dad. Then at 18 I joined the Marines and they gave us Mach 3s I believe. We had about 30 seconds to shave max so I started to like that razor. Now I take my time and it takes me about 3-4 minutes. I have a similar one now and I can't find anything better. I have an electric shaver but I just can't get into it. You kind of have to get used to it after a while but my hair is so thin that it's hard to get everything. I also sometimes use these Gillette disposable blades from Costco. Being Costco I got like a years worth for maybe $15 and they actually work really well but just don't last long. I don't shave even close to daily so I still have a lot from years ago. That reminds me. I kind of look like a hobo now. This happens a lot so I use a beard trimmer without the guard to get it down to a manageable level before I wet shave.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:35 |
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If I were rich, I'd pay to have this service at my home ever morning. Complete with the cold, dead eyes staring into the distance during the head massage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeHd_dkz3Rg
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:36 |
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Ah so that's what shave means
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:36 |
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How are electric shavers gross? Did you have a nice one and clean it after every use? I have a Philips Norelco and I love it. Also doubles as a beard trimmer.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:38 |
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I just shave with a regular Gillette razor in the shower using my fingers to stretch the skin and guide me. When I go to the barber once every 2 months I'll get a straight razor shave cause it feels good and he can detail it better than I can Electric razors have always irritated the gently caress out of my skin whenever I've bought them so I just stear clear. It's probably something I'm doing wrong but whatever
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:39 |
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Pawn 17 posted:How are electric shavers gross? Did you have a nice one and clean it after every use? I have aPhilips Norelco and I love it. Also doubles as a beard trimmer. Electric shavers are fine and aren't gross. But they annihilate my skin and are much slower to shave with than a good manual razor. They don't shave as close either. That's all.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:39 |
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Aesop Poprock posted:I just shave with a regular Gillette razor in the shower using my fingers to stretch the skin and guide me. When I go to the barber once every 2 months I'll get a straight razor shave cause it feels good and he can detail it better than I can I've always wanted to try that. I'm a bit shaky though so I'd probably die.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:40 |
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Bulk bic disposables
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:41 |
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Pawn 17 posted:How are electric shavers gross? Did you have a nice one and clean it after every use? I have a Philips Norelco and I love it. Also doubles as a beard trimmer. The answer is no, and no. But primarily it irritated my skin. The only thing I miss is the beard trimmer, because I used it on my nethers once it got too unruly.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:41 |
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Cough Drop The Beat posted:I use an ordinary Mach3 that I've been using for like 6 years. I've tried dozens of other electric shavers and manual razors over the years, but they all destroy my sensitive skin more than a Mach3. It's nothing great but it does the job nicely. You should try Harry's razors they are cheaper and comparable quality
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:42 |
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Pennywise the Frown posted:I've always wanted to try that. I'm a bit shaky though so I'd probably die. The guy I go to has the best/most reviews online in the county I live in so I figured I could trust him with a service he had prominently displayed. Plus a haircut/shave is like $15 combined which is cheap as hell
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:42 |
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i pull out each hair with tweezers
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:49 |
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I'm absolutely not a morning person so being presented with a straight razor right after waking up isn't a good idea.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:53 |
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i replace all ur hairs while u sleep :3 also with tweezers :3 :3
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:53 |
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DE Safety Razor and shaving soap does the trick p loving well. Takes time but its worth it.
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:58 |
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Olive Mohel posted:I'm sure there are people who use straight or safety razors and don't go out of their way to mention it if it's even tangentially relevant, but ones who do are the only ones I have ever knowingly been exposed to. I purposely do not talk about this poo poo in real life, because like all niche things holy gently caress do people sperg about it.. Because this is a shaving thread, I'll say I use Astra platinum DE blades, Cremo shaving cream, and proraso aftershave (the green stuff because it's nice and refreshing and the smell goes away quickly).
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# ? Jun 18, 2017 23:59 |
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I've been using the same gillette in the shower for like 3 months
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:05 |
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Oh god. I remember using something like that for one of my first shaves. Was not entirely my dad's fault because he taught me to use razor, but I was curious about what an electric was like, so I asked him and he handed me something only slightly more modern than that thing - tweezers would have been more pleasant.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:11 |
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Blue Train posted:Bulk bic disposables Yeah that's what my Costco disposables are. Bic. Works great.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:12 |
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Aesop Poprock posted:The guy I go to has the best/most reviews online in the county I live in so I figured I could trust him with a service he had prominently displayed. Plus a haircut/shave is like $15 combined which is cheap as hell Oh poo poo that's a great deal. Hard to find just a haircut at that price.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:14 |
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If you guys are using Bic disposables, even the better DE blades are like .15 a pop and good for several shaves, but I dunno if price is your reason or whatever.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:17 |
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I was given a DE kit as a gift and I like it better than cartridges.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:21 |
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I use a sharp object and have gotten to the point where bleeding is minimal.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:45 |
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I've got a bag of those orange disposable Bic razors but I end up using the same one for months at a time. I just shave in the shower or splash water on my face, no cream.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 00:58 |
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let loose a hungry rat on my face
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 01:00 |
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I burn my nipple hairs off with a lighter.
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# ? Jun 19, 2017 01:02 |
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Usually goes something like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLDVfl3OJb8
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