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I use a Braun electric shaver. It has a cleaning and charging stand too. It's usually rather expensive but I got it half-price from Argos in the sales. It's pretty good and the cleaning solution keeps it well-lubricated and clean. I hate wet-shaving and I have a very heavy beard so the blades get blunt very quickly and it ends up costing way too much. |
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How do you stop ingrown hairs? Everytime i get them and a horrible rash right under my chin. Any advice guys? -
I get them all the time. I just heat up a pin/needle, and poke the bastard out until there's enough to get hold of with a pair of tweezers to pull out.
I have to do this at least once every two weeks. I have very, very rough stubble and they're like needles. They have a real 'thing' for wanting to grow inwards. -
I also, oddly, have one hair that grows out of my left tear duct. I have to pull it out about once every month. And you get a real 'twong' noise when it comes out. As you can imagine, it hurts, and even though I've been doing this for over 10 years now, it still keeps growing. The git. -
SuperCoolEskimo 11,892 posts
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Registered 14 years agoHindle wrote:
Again, shaving with a single blade safety razor has been great for me in reducing the number of ingrown hairs I get which was quite a problem for me when I was using Gillettes. Apparently multiple blades tug on your skin and pull out hairs which causes ingrown hairs.
How do you stop ingrown hairs? Everytime i get them and a horrible rash right under my chin. Any advice guys?
A good tip is to rub the affected area with a dry toothbrush every night, apparently it works well. -
Kay 21,321 posts
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Registered 17 years agoSo, I'm slowly getting into this wet shaving lark. Bought an Edwin & Jagger best badger brush (after much research) around Christmas time, as well as some Real Shaving Co. cream (cheap, but good to start out with), so for a few months I've been lathering in a bowl, and applying with a brush. Although it does give a good shave (as long as I'm careful), it's still not ideal, and I do still get nicks and cuts. And I'm sick of paying extortionate prices for Fusion razors (which I can only use about five times before they turn to shit).
So now I'll be giving DE a try. Luckily my dad had a spare Gillette adjustable razor, bought for less than a fiver in 1983(!), never used. Apparently these old Gillette razors are supposed to be very good and tend to be in high demand. I do wonder how suitable it'll be as a starter razor, though...
Thinking of giving it a try tomorrow. So many people swear by DE razors, there must be something to them. And if all goes well, it will work out much cheaper for my shaving. -
I know what you mean Kay. Been thinking about going the DE route myself now for a bit. I usually have 2 months of a beard, but it really ages me. I hate shaving (always used a Gillete Sensor Excel) because the blades cost a bomb and my face looks like crap after it (i've irritable skin and a really thick beard). This guy has loads of videos that look to be worthwhile for a DE noob, i know i've been watching them this evening! 
I'm thinking of getting a Merkur 34c from these folks who have all kinds of lovely stuff.
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Fonzie 3,492 posts
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Registered 15 years agoFuzzyDuck wrote:
I use the Merkur 34c and it's a good razor for beginners. I use featherlite razors and Taylor of old bond street shaving cream with a shaving brush from the body shop. Need to replace the brush now though.
I know what you mean Kay. Been thinking about going the DE route myself now for a bit. I usually have 2 months of a beard, but it really ages me. I hate shaving (always used a Gillete Sensor Excel) because the blades cost a bomb and my face looks like crap after it (i've irritable skin and a really thick beard). This guy has loads of videos that look to be worthwhile for a DE noob, i know i've been watching them this evening!
I'm thinking of getting a Merkur 34c from these folks who have all kinds of lovely stuff.
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I've also been eyeing up this. Will probably plump for that seeing as the 34c is out of stock.
Thinking of going the whole hog (well, not actually!) and getting a badger brush. Might as well continue as i mean to start. If i was ten years older i'd almost consider this a midlife crisis or something (gonna save €4k+ electrostatic headphones for that wee event instead) -
mothercruncher 19,474 posts
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Registered 15 years agoI've got fair skin and have always had trouble shaving, rashes, neon red neck, the lot.
Luckily, I can get away with shaving every second day, when I'm not growing a beard that is.
Lately though, I think I've cracked it. I only shave after a bath so that the skin is all warmed up, plonk the shaving foam on and leave it for a few minutes and then, crucially, shave with a razor I run under cold water frequently. I've yet to have a reaction in about 3 weeks \o/ -
I find that I get a shaving rash if I don't use shaving gel. I've had to on occasion, only because i'm in a rush, but damn does it hurt.
Apparently if you splash your face with warm water, it expands the hairs on your face, making your shave easier, or something. -
mrpon 37,366 posts
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THFourteen 54,987 posts
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Registered 16 years agoi discovered shaving oil a few years ago, which is fantastic for those of us with beards / goatees / fancy sidies.
you can see exactly what you are doing. -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
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Registered 15 years agoKay wrote:
DE safety razors are fine to start out with - the secret is not to go too fast and not to apply too much pressure, the weight of the razor head should be enough to make it cut the stubble.
So, I'm slowly getting into this wet shaving lark. Bought an Edwin & Jagger best badger brush (after much research) around Christmas time, as well as some Real Shaving Co. cream (cheap, but good to start out with), so for a few months I've been lathering in a bowl, and applying with a brush. Although it does give a good shave (as long as I'm careful), it's still not ideal, and I do still get nicks and cuts. And I'm sick of paying extortionate prices for Fusion razors (which I can only use about five times before they turn to shit).
So now I'll be giving DE a try. Luckily my dad had a spare Gillette adjustable razor, bought for less than a fiver in 1983(!), never used. Apparently these old Gillette razors are supposed to be very good and tend to be in high demand. I do wonder how suitable it'll be as a starter razor, though...
Thinking of giving it a try tomorrow. So many people swear by DE razors, there must be something to them. And if all goes well, it will work out much cheaper for my shaving.
If you're starting out I'd strongly suggest picking up a sample pack of blades and trying them out to find one that suits you. You'd think they'd be all the same but different blades do suit different people/hair/skin types.
I use Shark now as they give me the best shave & don't go blunt immediately like feather, plus they have a cool picture of a shark on the packaging! -
KayJay 5,350 posts
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Registered 15 years agoRaiko101 wrote:
I always thought that was common knowledge. A nice wet & warm hand towel on the face prior to a wet shave.
Apparently if you splash your face with warm water, it expands the hairs on your face, making your shave easier, or something.
That's what they do in the movies....gif)
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mrpon 37,366 posts
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Registered 15 years agoYeah everyone knows that, shirley. I always have a shower before a shave for exactly that reason. -
Murbs 25,151 posts
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Registered 17 years agoShower before shave = steamed up mirror 
It's all about stimulating blood flow though isn't it?
Shaving first thing in the morning isn't recommended apparently; I normally shave every 3 or so days and do it before bed. My last shaving oil pot lasted 18 months!
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mrpon 37,366 posts
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Registered 15 years agoJesus, open the window man! Or get an extractor fan. No problems here. In fact, you can buy those steamproof mirrors. -
Kay 21,321 posts
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Registered 17 years agoYep, I always leave the window open and open the bathroom door after showering - the steam vanishes within minutes (I just wipe the mirror with a cloth).
Shaving first thing in the morning isn't recommended - you just need to give your skin about 20 minutes to "wake up", apparently. So shaving after a shower is fine.
@henro_ben - cheers, the Gillette Razor actually came with a blade (Gillette platinum something) which I'll be using for a bit.
Didn't get time to try out the DE yesterday, so will have to leave it for next Sunday. -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
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Registered 15 years agoKay wrote:
You've probably already worked this out but in case you haven't - adjustable DE razors change the blade angle & how much of it is exposed, gillette's usually start at 1 (the most mild) & going up to 9 (the most aggressive).
@henro_ben - cheers, the Gillette Razor actually came with a blade (Gillette platinum something) which I'll be using for a bit.
Didn't get time to try out the DE yesterday, so will have to leave it for next Sunday.
I'd suggest you start low! A setting around 3 seems to be most peoples preference for day-to-day shaving. YMMV o' course... -
Kay 21,321 posts
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Registered 17 years agoYep, I checked all that out over the weekend.
Will definitely be starting with 1 - too scared to go any higher, what with my ridiculously sensitive skin.
How many people here shave against the grain, btw? I have to, otherwise I can never get a close shave. I do two passes with the Fusion, and from what I read, with DEs it's best to do at least 3 (apparently it's all about beard reduction, rather than beard elimination)... -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
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Registered 15 years agoI don't usually bother with going against the grain with my DE - usually do two passes (with and across the grain) & that's enough. Depends what blade you're using though, with some of the ones I tried I had to up the number of passes. -
The Wilkinson Precision taxer is pretty good, as far as nancy boy razors go. -
Salaman 24,162 posts
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Registered 17 years agoWhat's this DE people are banging on about?
I was using Gillette Fusion but it is bloody pricey. So When an ibood offer came along of a bunch of Wilkinson razors for a cheap price, I snapped it up. Sadly it wasn't Wilkinson blades but disposable razors. So I'm working through them now. :-/
And yeah you need to warm the skin on the one side because it opens the pores or increases bloodflow or whatever but most importantly because it softens the hairs.
They're made of the same stuff your mails is made off. Now compare your nails dry (with bits flying everywhere if you clip them) to your nails after a hot shower. Same diff for your hairs.
Apparently going against the grain is a bad idea as you get ingrown hairs easily from that. I used to do once with and once against the grain but now I can't be arsed really. Just go over it with the grain a few times.
I've also gone from shaving every other day to shaving once a week though, so I'm really not as bothered anymore.
Still .. this DE thing? Wassitabout? -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
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Registered 15 years agoSalaman wrote:
Double Edged safety razor which use, strangely enough, old fashioned double edged razor blades, rather than a modern cartridge system.
Still .. this DE thing? Wassitabout?
I use an old 1947 Gillette Milord, but there's a whole range of razors out there, including modern ones (Merkur etc). -
generica 4,279 posts
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Registered 15 years agoI bought a trimmer about two years ago. I haven't properly shaved (to the skin) since. That has changed my life. Before I was living in an unpleasant week long beard cycle : smooth, itchy, perfect, too long, homeless person, repeat. Now I'm at optimum length forever. -
Salaman 24,162 posts
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Registered 17 years agohenro_ben wrote:
Wouldn't that mean you have just the one blade? Surely anything than 3 is unacceptable.
Salaman wrote:
Double Edged safety razor which use, strangely enough, old fashioned double edged razor blades, rather than a modern cartridge system.
Still .. this DE thing? Wassitabout?
I use an old 1947 Gillette Milord, but there's a whole range of razors out there, including modern ones (Merkur etc)..gif)
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Kay 21,321 posts
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Registered 17 years agoYeah, but that one blade is much sharper and better for your skin, and lasts a lot longer too. -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
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Registered 15 years agoSalaman wrote:
Pfft! You're so out of touch, all the cool kids are using 5 now
Wouldn't that mean you have just the one blade? Surely anything than 3 is unacceptable..gif)
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I have to go against the grain when I shave using a conventional wet shaver, so I switched to electric many years ago. Works great for me - roll out of bed, plug in the shaver (don't believe in rechargeables), bish bash bosh, job done. I'm usually too lazy to even look in the little mirror I have for the job, which is problematic as your beard shape changes over the years. Every so often I have to relearn it for a week or so until I get used to the new areas I need to cover. I've also got to be careful on the neck - I used to get terrible rashes on there but I've discovered that I just need to go more slowly there.
Incidentally, I'm using a Philishave one that claims to lift the hair out of the follicle before cutting it, but if I'm not rushing it doesn't cause any redness at all.
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