XRT Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Is shaving a ritual for you? Do you hate it or is it a Zen thing you do every morning before work...do you WET SHAVE??? Once you start using a DE razor, a silvertip badger hair brush and a quality shave cream you will never be the same. I just got into this new world...and like watches, it has become a new obsession (like I needed another one). Check out this forum: Badger and Blade forum Check out these videos on YouTube: Wet Shaving Video Guides Beware...don't say I didn't warn you. I've gone from dry electric shavers-->wet electrics (still buying the latest and "greatest" each year)-->Mach 3-->Fusion------->then...I found this forum and these videos...ugh--->now I have a Merkur 38c HD DE, a $100 shaving brush and lots of creams and pre/post shave creams/splashes, etc. I went from spending 5 minutes shaving a few years ago to now about 20-25mins. Oh, the madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Wet shave..............yes But I will always be the 5mins a shave person. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Same here...I HAVE to use the brush and wet shave in the shower or its hella painful in the a.m..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Wet shave but basically as quick as I can without cutting myself to shreds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I buy the latest/greatest braun each year and then go back over it with the 4-blade razor to get what it misses (dry). Seems to work well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 When shaving becomes too much of a chore, I let the beard grow. When trimming the beard becomes too much of a nuisance, I start shaving again. It's a vicious cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRT Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Disposable cartridge razors, aerosolized shaving gels/creams from a can and electrics are what the "wet shaving" crowd are castagating. These guys are as much OCD about their shaving as many of us are about our reps. After no time at all you will be using abbreviations like "BBS", "XTG", "ATG", "DE" etc... I'm telling you...if you aren't already hooked in to the world of double edge safety razor or straight razor shaving (with the requisite brushes and creams and tonics) you will if you try it. ...I'm thinking of changing my avatar to the "American Psycho" (movie reference) :lol Craytonic wrote- "I buy the latest/greatest braun each year and then go back over it with the 4-blade razor to get what it misses (dry). Seems to work well..." Have you tried the new Braun Pulsonic...I own it and it is very cool. Beats my Panasonic linear- hands down. (but please don't tell on me to the Wet Shaving crowd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vapor Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Man, if I could choose each morning between 25 minutes of shaving or 20 more minutes of sleep, sleep would win hands down. It's all about priorities. BTW I think this is the only topic where we won't be seeing any reply's from Ms. Barrett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 When shaving becomes too much of a chore, I let the beard grow. When trimming the beard becomes too much of a nuisance, I start shaving again. It's a vicious cycle. Same here. I HATE shaving. Yes, I yelled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thought I might resurrect this little chestnut as it's a new fascination of mine. I've been looking at getting back into wet shaving after a 10 year foray into trimming with a hairdressing edger. Recently I shaved with a brand new Mach 3 and MY GOD have cartridge razors changed. The finish was superb, with minimal irritation. I've been looking at getting into a straight razor and the Dovo Shavette came up as a possibility, owing to it's interchangeable blades. Does anyone know of these or recommend an alternative? I'd like to see if it suits me before I splurge on a quality straight razor, and stropping leather etc. I know the red, green and black inserts take different blade types (double edge, longer style sigle edge and FROMM type), but not sure as a beginner which direction to go. The Feather Artist Club is another possibility Any experiences with either of these, along with thoughts, would be appreciated. I'm sure that there are fellow members interested in such things A little hint of my own, i've found you can get that hot/cold towel experience at home! It's really easy, I just took a hand towel and wet it, then nukes it for a few minutes and threw it on the face. Worked a treat. Did the same with a towel in the fridge and didn't get a single eash on the sensitive parts of my face. The hot/cold towels work an absolute treat, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Is shaving a ritual for you? Do you hate it or is it a Zen thing you do every morning before work...do you WET SHAVE??? Once you start using a DE razor, a silvertip badger hair brush and a quality shave cream you will never be the same. I just got into this new world...and like watches, it has become a new obsession (like I needed another one). Check out this forum: Badger and Blade forum Check out these videos on YouTube: Wet Shaving Video Guides Beware...don't say I didn't warn you. I've gone from dry electric shavers-->wet electrics (still buying the latest and "greatest" each year)-->Mach 3-->Fusion------->then...I found this forum and these videos...ugh--->now I have a Merkur 38c HD DE, a $100 shaving brush and lots of creams and pre/post shave creams/splashes, etc. I went from spending 5 minutes shaving a few years ago to now about 20-25mins. Oh, the madness. haha, i went to the shaving forum to have a look, and i thought: "why the heck are these weirdos have a forum about shaving???" and then i realized that 80percent of the rest of humanity thinks probably the same thing about us...... anyway, i discovered the luxury of going to a barber shop once a month or sth....it isn't that expensive, and i swear, when you're with a real pro, you won't shave alone EVER again, or trim your beard..... This is an incredible feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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