Ronin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Head Slick (for the whole head) + Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight - #178 - Made In Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Panasonic Arc IV electric in the shower, with Tend Skin Air Shave gel...The ultimate lazy man's shave... Thinking about starting to shave my head, so might rethink things at that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Panasonic Arc IV electric in the shower, with Tend Skin Air Shave gel...The ultimate lazy man's shave... Thinking about starting to shave my head, so might rethink things at that time One summer in High School a long while ago, I decided to shave my head for the heck of it. It did not go that well. I missed a big patch on the back of my head and, on the top was over-shaved and had little patches of hair that I didn't get. I used a mirror then and shaved the back of my head and ended up cutting myself so badly I had to go to the hospital to get two stitches. So, here is my advice to you: If you want to shave your head.. have a barber or someone else that knows how to shave do it for you. NEVER have a woman do it for you... here is why: Watch a woman shave her legs and.. you'll know. Its so fast like lightning and the room for error is greater than ever. And, I suggest you try to avoid watching your spouse shaving the down there areas. I cringe with the thought that some day she might slip and shave something much more sensitive off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Too funny! Docblackrock: I refuse to give up the indulgence since I consider traveling nowadays an indulgence all in itself. I travel with the Edwin Jagger aluminum travel badger brush because of its light weight and breakdown configuration (brush stores in the handle). Travelling for you and me is different Omni - normally in and out in a few days and need to travel as light as possible. Hence the drugstore products, just easier if I have to restock wherever I am. Have looked into the travel brush before, but concern about packing it up still wet. Looked at this one (sold locally round the corner) looks good but is suspiciously inexpensive (equivalent to $25 in your money), so probably synthetic brush.... Or maybe I should just travel with one of these feisty little chaps, and use the razor to give him a real smooth shave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I shave only wet, with a Gillette Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronology1066 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 WEt shavem Kent pure Badger brush, Geo F trumper Lime shaving soap (which resides in its L'Occitane pewter dish) and a Gillette sensor (due to beard management). Aftrwards Aloe balm and the smellies of my choosing. I love the ritual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 [censored] all that - An SA80 bayonet and some morning dew !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Travelling for you and me is different Omni - normally in and out in a few days and need to travel as light as possible. Hence the drugstore products, just easier if I have to restock wherever I am. Have looked into the travel brush before, but concern about packing it up still wet. Looked at this one (sold locally round the corner) looks good but is suspiciously inexpensive (equivalent to $25 in your money), so probably synthetic brush.... Doc: I've researched and yes, the L'Occitane traveler is synthetic and stiff with a lot of guys complaining about that. Beauty of packing up the wet brush in the handle is they all have ventilation so they don't get sour and it doesn't soak the rest of your stuff in the kit. I'm not all that different in travel ways than you, I often am in and out in a few days, can travel a month with just carry-on 20 inch roller and tote. If I didn't pack it, I just buy it where I'm at. My wife & stepdaughter used to be a flight attendants, we flew a lot of passes so got used to packing that way. Notice all the "manly man" post reaction to this thread, although they're just being sarcastic, can't help but wonder who's masculinity is threatened by talk of indulging in some luxury in the daily routine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 can't help but wonder who's masculinity is threatened by talk of indulging in some luxury in the daily routine? Would imagine most boyfriends are quite comfortable with it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 was given a "proper" wet shave at a very posh barbers london.. trumpers. the basics are here http://www.trumpers.com/shaving.cfm always heat up your face/bristles first, use a good shaving foam and shave with the grain of your beard, never against it. using a sharp multi bladed razor you should feel no drag or pull as you shave. ive got very sensitive skin and always used to get shaving rash.... not any more! si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin25 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Gillette Fusion Power Stealth... The best a man can get! Every day.. 5 mornings and 1 evening in the week... I love t! E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Geo F trumper Lime shaving soap (which resides in its L'Occitane pewter dish) Trumpers Lime range is great stuff, although I've taken a sabbatical from it recently. Ditto I like the L'Occitane dish, although always thought it was a proprietary shape to ensure you only used their soap? [censored] all that - An SA80 bayonet and some morning dew !! Let me guess, the SA80 jams and then falls off at the slightest hint of moisture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Doc: I've researched and yes, the L'Occitane traveler is synthetic and stiff with a lot of guys complaining about that. Beauty of packing up the wet brush in the handle is they all have ventilation so they don't get sour and it doesn't soak the rest of your stuff in the kit. I'm not all that different in travel ways than you, I often am in and out in a few days, can travel a month with just carry-on 20 inch roller and tote. If I didn't pack it, I just buy it where I'm at. My wife & stepdaughter used to be a flight attendants, we flew a lot of passes so got used to packing that way. Notice all the "manly man" post reaction to this thread, although they're just being sarcastic, can't help but wonder who's masculinity is threatened by talk of indulging in some luxury in the daily routine? Thanks for confirming that Omni, I've been told opposing things by their staff so, in addition to the price, it made me question if it was genuine badger. Anyway, I think i've found a much better alternative at one of my favourite haunts in Burlington Arcade, London (a few shops down from windows full of more rare vintage Rolex than you can imagine). Not in stock but getting it in from another branch. BTW, I love badgers and although they're not a protected species here in the UK (even considered a pest, vermin even by some) it's good to know that all badger products sold here are forbidden to have been sourced from our local variety - instead they come from farmed badgers (and a slightly different species) in China of all places. Of course China claims they 'trim' the fur off live animals but in reality they are I'm afraid killed for this purpose (as well as meat). I know it's massively hypocritical of me to sleep soundly at night content that my Wind in the Willows childhood storybook memories are not being shredded, but hey, nobody's perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 WTF?! Are men with electric razors allowed to wear non-ticking watches? Just joking, of course. I use a badger brush, shaving soaps of many origins and (only when I have the time) a straight razor (like the one Mr. Blonde used in Reservoir Dogs). Real men read here: Razor FAQ Val. Sacrelage, I know To be honest, I always used to shave with Gillette razors (or had a full beard) but since I started shaving my head, it's more economical to use electric clippers for most days, and an electric foil shaver for 'special occasions' when I want to get 'wet shave close' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcaap_dan Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Mach3 in the shower. About 10 years ago I used to use a real razor. I tried going back to my straight razor, but it's too hard to go around my goatee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicale Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Wimps. I take some broken glass from the last fight I got into, and use that to shave. I don't need no stinking cream or gel or foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcaap_dan Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Picked up the $7 wal-mart brush and soap kit. Now I might have to buy a badger brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Do all you guys just go with the grain, i always find that it doesn't look like i have fully shaved that way, I go with and against the grain but then am prone to being really sensitive underneath for few days, I'm only young and don't shave every day like you oldies but I use Nivea shaving foam, Gilletes Fusion and then Gillete Fusion aftershave balm thing afterwards and still and quite raw afterwards. Should I stop going against the grain for a few weeks? Does using a brush to apply shaving foam help I just use my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronology1066 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 @numptyj I agree, once with and then once against, gets it smoooooth. However this moth I am working Hemel Hempstead so I will be using napalm and scouring pads to show that I not a wuss. Weapons grade facial hair removal My weapons of choice though This is quite well regarded in my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcaap_dan Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Found a great youtube channel on wet shaving: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2DB6D82F52BA7608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Do all you guys just go with the grain, i always find that it doesn't look like i have fully shaved that way, I go with and against the grain but then am prone to being really sensitive underneath for few days, I'm only young and don't shave every day like you oldies but I use Nivea shaving foam, Gilletes Fusion and then Gillete Fusion aftershave balm thing afterwards and still and quite raw afterwards. Should I stop going against the grain for a few weeks? Does using a brush to apply shaving foam help I just use my hands. I NEVER go against the grain. Makes my skin soar and I am much more proned to ingrown beard. Dunno why you don't feel like you have fully shaved... Anyway, I would really like to recommend you to try Anthonly Logistics Shaving Cream + After Shave balm. Been using these for the last month, and really like shaving with theseAll based on natural goodness; http://www.anthony.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/342/catid/206 http://www.anthony.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/365 Another good brand that I have been recommende to try i Kohls, but I don't have any experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I NEVER go against the grain. Makes my skin soar and I am much more proned to ingrown beard. Dunno why you don't feel like you have fully shaved... I believe those that can shave against the grain do not have a heavy hair growth. I can't grow a heavy beard, moustache, goatee or sideburns, they all turn out whispy. So I have no problem shaving against the grain, but guys that have heavy beard growth can't. Pretty much a given, heavy stubble means the loose skin of the face around the hairs is going to be rougher and prone to irritation except where it is stretched tight and smooth like the scalp. Don't know about the whale sperm creme but I'll look up Kohls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Another good brand that I have been recommende to try i Kohls, but I don't have any experience with them. It's Kiehls I used to use this when travelling.... http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/men/shave/ultimate-brushless-shave-cream---white-eagle.htm ...but found it hard to source recently sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Anyway, I would really like to recommend you to try Anthonly Logistics Shaving Cream + After Shave balm. Been using these for the last month, and really like shaving with theseAll based on natural goodness; http://www.anthony.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/342/catid/206 http://www.anthony.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/365 That's THREE plugs now for those products, T. Somebody has shares in the company, aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Yes, of course it's Kiehls. Stocks...nope....Just a happy customer.... How are your Apple stocks doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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