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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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                  • 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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                      • Megatron1505M
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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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                            • emceeQE
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                              Waiting for results like that is always nerve wracking.  Best of luck Lando!

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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.  ::)

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                                • bagley920B
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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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                                        • jock1624J
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                                          Hello all ,

                                          I'm sure most guys hate shaving , well I switched to a brush , safety razor , bowl and cream or soap-
                                          around 3 years ago . Never regretted it . The last year , I learnt how to use a straight razor ,
                                          takes patience and discipline , but feels brilliant when you get it right .

                                          Unfortunately I broke my left elbow last week , so no straights for a while .

                                          http://m1310.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jock1624/Snapbucket/6A92F4D6-orig_zps89f19d5c.jpg.html?o=0&newest=1

                                          Cheers,

                                          Scott

                                          Mirthing my way through life.

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                                          • jock1624J
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                                            @derivative666:

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

                                            I really enjoy the Trafalgar line  . Canned foam/goo , gillitte, and others has propane
                                            as an ingredient - that cannot be good for your skin.

                                            Cheers,

                                            Scott

                                            Mirthing my way through life.

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