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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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        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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                  • 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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                            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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                                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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                                        • derivative666D
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                                          Trafalgar is very nice I like the sandalwood

                                          "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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                                          • JCMx800J
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                                            In Germany there are drugstore´s called DM and they carry pretty good  products for a reasonable price!
                                            I buy a lot of natural cosmetics there:
                                            Shower Gel - Vanilla/Mandarine

                                            Shampoo - Aloe Vera/Hibiskus

                                            Macadamia bodybutter

                                            • a lot more!!!
                                              For my fresh tattoos I only use:
                                              Heile Heile Tattoo Creme (not available at DM)

                                              Everything is suitable for vegans and for most persons who suffer from an allergy.

                                            Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                            XXX

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