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    • hecticH
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      Excellent thread evolution. I use a Merkur Futur and will never go back to Gillette etc.

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      • Megatron1505M
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        I shave my head daily, things like this just sound like a pain in the ass/ head  😶

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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        • ChrisC
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          So how do you shave, Mega?

          I like HeadBlade, myself.

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          • Megatron1505M
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            Never seen one of those Chirs, but I'll check it out. I just use a Gillette Fusion Power, takes me 5 minutes to go down to the bone every morning  😃

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            • SeulS
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              I used to shave (me head) with a standard Gilette razorblade, but now use an electrical razor… The one you mention seems convenient though, Chris... Does it basically work the same as a standard razorblade?.. Assuming it's a bit safer?..

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              • ChrisC
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                Yeah, it's essentially a standard razor, just with a funky ergonomic handle.  I like it because it's easy to use in the shower.  Usually less than 5 minutes and the finger clip keeps it from slipping out of my hand when it's wet.  Uses a wide variety of standard replacement razor blades, too.  Most important thing to remember is to keep the wheels on your scalp.  Lift them and you will cut yourself.  I hacked my head a couple of times really badly before I finally learned that lesson.

                The Head Lube is really good stuff, too.  Way better than any other shaving cream/gel I've used otherwise.

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                • bagley920B
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                  Just shaved for the first time. Def need to get some better shaving cream but it wasn't as difficult as I imagined it would be. It's actually easier than any blade I've ever used, and obviously much sharper. I think I'm gonna like this alot. Can anyone recommend a good shaving cream, brush, etc. I've got a razor and blades so far.

                  and I only knicked myself in 3 places the first time

                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                  • derivative666D
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                    Truefitt & Hill products are great, shaving cream, after shave & cologne all are wonderful.

                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    • derivative666D
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                      You want to get a badger brush

                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                      • C
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                        I would start with a cream because they are easier, such as trumpers or floris. Tabac is a soap that's easy to build a great lather with. Get a badger brush, and there are quite a range in $. How much are you wanting to spend?

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                        • injunjackI
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                          I use electric razor every morning, and if I want extra smooth, I use Gillette…..

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                          • bagley920B
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                            I guess you could say I'm not really that hairy, so I probably only shave about once every 3 days. I don't want to spend a ton. Maybe a couple hundred.

                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                            • injunjackI
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                              …coarse towel.... 😉

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                              • Finn666F
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                                all of this shaving talk makes me want to try it out again…
                                I only do dry shave myself once in a week, since I always get massive skin rash as soon as I wet shave (jaws and throat).
                                I don't know if I'm  doing it the wrong way or if I'm using the wrong stuff (pretty much looks like it though!) but after trying it out multiple times I don't think i wanna try it again since it's always back to the same problems...
                                I'm having an appointment at the dermatologist on friday since I still have to fight with skin rash/ingrown hair on my jaws for almost 3months now, after I've last wet shaved... 😠

                                anyone having this sort of "problems" as well sometimes?

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                                • bagley920B
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                                  I think everyone's skin is just different Finn. I break out whenever I use an electric razor, and only with an electric razor. I have no problem with a standard blade and I didn't have any breakouts at all after using the safety razor for the first time ever.

                                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                  • Finn666F
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                                    somehow funny to me cuz when i use an electric razor everything works out just right in the end.
                                    wondering what the dermatologist will say to me on friday!…

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      @bagley920:

                                      I think everyone's skin is just different Finn. I break out whenever I use an electric razor, and only with an electric razor. I have no problem with a standard blade and I didn't have any breakouts at all after using the safety razor for the first time ever.

                                      I read somewhere that has to do with the bacteria that grows in electric shavers. People have different responses to different shavers. After I read about all the stuff that grows in them and the recommended process to clean them (it's a pain in the ass), I switched to disposable razors

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                      • bagley920B
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                                        @DougNg:

                                        @bagley920:

                                        I think everyone's skin is just different Finn. I break out whenever I use an electric razor, and only with an electric razor. I have no problem with a standard blade and I didn't have any breakouts at all after using the safety razor for the first time ever.

                                        I read somewhere that has to do with the bacteria that grows in electric shavers. People have different responses to different shavers. After I read about all the stuff that grows in them and the recommended process to clean them (it's a pain in the ass), I switched to disposable razors

                                        Not sure how well they work, but when I did have an electric, I had a cleaning system that I would use after every time so I hope bacteria wasn't the issue.

                                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          Yeah, I remember those with the built in cleaning system. They came out after all the studies came out about how much gross shit grows in electric razors

                                          I think the cleaning process involved soaking just the heads in 80% isopropyl alcohol after every use for 30-60 mins, rinsing with water, and then letting it dry for four hours

                                          Never made a lot of sense to me since I have 5 minutes before leaving the house…

                                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                          • injunjackI
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                                            My both electric razors are water washable…

                                            And if I wet shave my throatarea against the grain, I will deff. get some "pimples". So Finn are you shaving against the grain? Just a thought

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