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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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                  @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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                      • CaptainC
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                        I wet shave with a straight razor every day. The trick to not getting rashes when shaving is to do it every day, or at least often. I highly recommend an open razor - probably the best looking tool youl'll ever own.

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                          Can't find a body/ health thread but I woke up at 7am today to go get a plethora of blood work done. This should be interesting…

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                            Nothing bad I hope L.

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

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                            • derivative666D
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                              Captain 2nd that I use a Hart Steel straight amazing tool.

                              "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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                                Nothing bad I hope L.

                                You and me both. Sure nothing will show up. Just playing that 2-3 day waiting game.

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                                  Waiting for results like that is always nerve wracking.  Best of luck Lando!

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                                    Waiting for results like that is always nerve wracking.  Best of luck Lando!

                                    Just a routine thing, but you never know. Anyhow, no need to worry guys as I am the picture of health.  ::)

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                                      @emceeQ:

                                      Waiting for results like that is always nerve wracking.  Best of luck Lando!

                                      Just a routine thing, but you never know. Anyhow, no need to worry guys as I am the picture of health.  ::)

                                      Except for your cancer sticks…

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

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                                        @bagley920:

                                        Except for your cancer sticks…

                                        Hence the  ::)

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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

                                          On the modern front i'd go with Clinique's Cream shave applied with a good badger brush and for afters Lab Series Razor Burn Relief Ultra. On the more trad front look for Mitchell's Wool Fat.

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                                          • derivative666D
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                                            Truefitt & Hill shaving cream. You can't go wrong rich creamy lather & tremendous scents. I also love their colognes.

                                            "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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