Kingfish Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I've never tried an electric shaver and I'm thinking about giving one a try. Are they better/worse than using razors?
Picnic Table F'er Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 nah electric razors suck. i've never gotten a good shave with one. tried 2-3 models in my life.
MattyT Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I tried to make the switch recently, but just can't get a decent shave. I spent $40 on a Braun electric razor and didn't expect miracles, but I certainly expected more than leaving patches all over my face. I'd like to know how much a guy has to spend to get a decent electric razor. Probably more than I'm willing to shell out.
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I tried to make the switch recently, but just can't get a decent shave. I spent $40 on a Braun electric razor and didn't expect miracles, but I certainly expected more than leaving patches all over my face. I'd like to know how much a guy has to spend to get a decent electric razor. Probably more than I'm willing to shell out. I got a Remington foil shaver as a gift and tried to shave with it a few times. I didn't work at all. I'll stick with the Mach 3.
HelloNewman Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I'm so tough I shave with an axe Then I use a machete to get the back hair (longer blade)
DC Tom Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I tried to make the switch recently, but just can't get a decent shave. I spent $40 on a Braun electric razor and didn't expect miracles, but I certainly expected more than leaving patches all over my face. I'd like to know how much a guy has to spend to get a decent electric razor. Probably more than I'm willing to shell out. $200. That's how much my Braun shaver costs. Gives a good shave, actually. I've had it for eight years, and I'm only starting to think about a new one because the battery's starting to not hold a charge. Every sub-$100 shaver I've ever used is like shaving with broken glass.
BuffaloBill Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I've never tried an electric shaver and I'm thinking about giving one a try. Are they better/worse than using razors? What region of your body .... lol. Ask the ladies what they think about waxing
Tcali Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I've never tried an electric shaver and I'm thinking about giving one a try. Are they better/worse than using razors? electric =electric massage--dont waste your time
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I have been growing my beard for about a month... I am gonna need one hell of a spoiler to get through it. Most of the time I use one of the multiple blades razor when I shave regularly... But when it is time to take the beard off I use the old classic: Classic
Beerball Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I have been growing my beard for about a month... I am gonna need one hell of a spoiler to get through it. Most of the time I use one of the multiple blades razor when I shave regularly... But when it is time to take the beard off I use the old classic: Classic You look better than Andy Reid?
BillsWatch Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I have never found a great electric razor but I have sparse facial hair and I have problems using a blade razor as well since my skin is so thin so I am not typical. The few times I have gotten a "barber" shave it worked really well and I wish those type of shaves never went out of style.
Pete Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I have been growing my beard for about a month... I am gonna need one hell of a spoiler to get through it. Most of the time I use one of the multiple blades razor when I shave regularly... But when it is time to take the beard off I use the old classic: Classic no THIS is classic! EDIT- not sure why that link won't work- here it is- http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930
buckeyemike Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I have blond hair with a bit of gray mixed in. My beard is so light that I can get away with an electric razor. I use a Norelco (can't remember the model name) and I think it's fine. I probably wouldn't if my facial hair was darker, though. I had an apartment mate in college whose dark facial hair grew so fast he had to shave twice a day. He finally said screw it and grew a beard.
Simon Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Electric razors are fine as long as you shave at least once a day. They don't get as close as a blade but unless you're very particular about 5:00 shadow I think they're a better option. I can get my AM shave in under a minute with an electric and I never get cut when I'm in a hurry. Free advice if you're making the switch: -Give it a week or two of use before you decide whether you like it. -Make sure your face is completely dry -If you go more than a couple days w/o a shave (i.e. my avatar:) don't waste time trying the electric. I never thought I'd make the switch because my beard is too thick and quick, but now that I have I'll never make the switch back.
Pete Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I bought the Merkur Safety Razor, a shaving brush, good shaving cream, and a lathering bowl and I am very pleased with it! You can't beat 50 cents a double razor either! My only complaint is I bought the classic- which has a very short handle. The razor is top notch though
KD in CA Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I got a Remington foil shaver as a gift and tried to shave with it a few times. I didn't work at all. I'll stick with the Mach 3. My ex worked for Remmington and brought home a bunch of different models, including the high end ones. I never liked them -- never got a good shave and it chewed up my neck. I'll stick with the blade; Mach3 is pretty good.
Philly McButterpants Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I shave my head so an electric is out of the question . . . I've used norelcos and brauns in the past but have always gone back to a blade . . . I always wanted to try a wet/dry electric
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I dry shave with a rusty spoon I just use my shank from the old days in the joint.
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