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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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        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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                                      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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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            ^is the tattoo creme available in a "DM-Markt" ?…never heard of it tbh.

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