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05-13-2010, 09:26 AM | #1 |
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Electric Razors?
What do you use? Looking to spend maybe $80-$120 unless everything in that range is shit...looking for beard trimmer adjustability mostly as I use razor for clean shaves but do go for the "scruffy" look a lot too...my workplace is quite casual. Anyone got any relevant first hand experience? I saw a Norelco I think it was at Costco and it reminded me
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I can get a close shave when I want to, I just can't trim effectively when I want to...looking for something that accomplishes both
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For trimming back to that couple days of stubble look any cheap trimmer will be fine. I used to use the $20 con air ones from the supermarket that were beard trimmers. I'd just leave the guard off and go with just the trimmer. One pass was usually enough to leave a whole bunch of stubble at the same length. |
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05-13-2010, 07:26 PM | #7 |
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I cannot use an electric razor... I've tried a bunch of different kinds, they don't give me a close shave, irritate my neck, and it the end a regular razor and creme is faster.
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05-13-2010, 09:11 PM | #8 |
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i use a manual razor for my face when i want a clean shave. i also bought two cheap philips electric trimmers from walgreens - one for my face, one for my pubes. no problems whatsoever, be it when i trim my face for that scruffy look or when i'm trimming the hedges
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05-13-2010, 09:21 PM | #9 |
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Ok now we're talkin some good info...I'll keep the blades around for clean shave and pick up a cheap guy for trimming
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the fusion razor actually works wonders for mine. this coming from a guy who used single blade ones for the longest time
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I've got an old Ever-ready single edge razor that I used with GEM PTFE coated blades. That thing leaves you tingling after 1 pass. Its probably from the 40's. I mostly use a mix of old Gillettes from the 50's and 60's along with a new Merkur. The double edged razors are cheaper and easier for me. |
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This is much better
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The art of shaving doesn't make their own gear. Its all rebranded stuff which can be had for much better prices from the original manufactures.
Ive been through the straight razor routine but its a bit much for me. I dont have the time for honing, stropping, etc. |
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Thanks for the info. I haven't bought a nice straight razor yet, I have a cheap one..Art of Shaving is close so I was looking at their stuff. I'll shop around and see what I come up with.
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If you're really serious about it I would suggest picking up a double edged razor first to get a feel for the techinque you'll need. The Merkur HD is a good starting razor and easy to come by. Online or from AOS. A badger brush in the 30-50 range is also a good start. AOS has fine creams. Buy the brush online and save $$, AOS is a ripoff. Dont use the Merkur blades that come with the razor. You'll need to find the right blade for the razor and your face. Trying a few different brands is helpful. If you're really interested let me know. |
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I experience the opposite. The regular blade has always irritated my skin. Electric is the only way I can go. And mine gets close enough for me.
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Will respond to this later. You know your shit about shaving bro, thanks for the help.
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