As we are mostly shavers, I thought about time we shared our secrets to success on something you need to do every day or so, unless your a beardy, and then you may well treat it to something nice.
So, give out the knowledge folks.:D
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As we are mostly shavers, I thought about time we shared our secrets to success on something you need to do every day or so, unless your a beardy, and then you may well treat it to something nice.
So, give out the knowledge folks.:D
I use a Braun Series 9 electric razor, and don't need anything else.
I dont shave ;)
I also use a Braun Series 9 for a clean, quick shave. I've tried others and find the Braun shaves closer, though you do need to change the foil and cutter regularly.
I use a cornerstone razor.
Another Braun Series 9 user here.
Philips PT60 think it was about £80
Sometimes have a wet shave, I just use Sainsbury's own brand disposable razors. I've tried some of the more expensive disposables and they are not as good and don't last as long. Can't see the point of all this badger hair brush and cut throat razor stuff. For me shaving is an unavoidable pain in the arse, not a hobby or interest.
Cheap Remington R91 electric shaver most days and a wet shave about once a week with a Tesco triple blade disposable razor used with LIDL gel. Not interested in anything fancier, 'cos it works fine for me.
Interesting so far:) Electric way out in front, and Braun series 9 the most popular ...so far. Keep em coming
I find a good shave with an electric shaver takes nearly as long as a wet shave really, so it's not a convenience choice. The occasional wet shave is nice because it is certainly a closer shave.
A Braun shaver (have four of them, but I don't recall the model numbers).
I've been using a Gillette Mach 3 triple blade wet razor for years along with Gillette Series gel and if I feel like it a splash of Joop aftershave. Can't get on with electric razors. Slightly off topic I use Remington electric clippers followed by the Mach 3 on my bonce.
Even folks with beards have to do some shaving. Nothing fancy cheap disposable razors, say BIC. Better razors are very expensive these days.
Just doing a survey as to modern-day shaving habits of hifi buffs(well anyone really). Most revealing so far and I guess what I kinda suspected.
I like shaving when up to it. Does get harder when older tho alas.
I use a Braun series7 shaver most of the time with the very occasional wet shave
No great lovers of shaving then here. :eek: Most use a Braun electric series 7 and 9. of wet shavers they often use the cheaper ones.
An interesting take on this. I love shaving as its me time. I use a Muhle German razor and Proraso Italian creams. Blades vary but are usually Muhle, Derby or Feather if I'm feeling like risking it all.:eyebrows:
Gillette Fusion Proglide Power. Very close shave and blades lasts for ages.
I've had a few close shaves in my life. Nothing to do with whiskers though. ;)
Wet shave my fat face with Mach 3 razor and shaving soap and brush daily.
Also do my (now Bald) head with a Philips series 5000 daily too.
Surprisingly doesn't take too long to do both on a morning.
Gave up on disposables a couple of years ago.
Much better value for money (and a far, far better shave) with a proper safety razor, a brush and some good shaving cream.
Like most blokes stuff, bit of a boutique industry going on, but no need to spend silly money.
Use a Merkur 34C safety razor with feather brand blades, Taylor of Bond Street shaving cream with a good brush.
About £100 for the lot, a bit spendy if your used to using yellow Bic's, but a good investment.
Helluva shave and you end up saving money over time.
Preferred razor - Merkur 39c with 7 'o' clock platinum blades. A basic Edwin Jagger occasionally
A couple of semogue shaving brushes on rotation - had a New Forest Brush in the past.
Usual wet shaving paraphernalia of an assortment of shaving creams.
I find disposable razors to be a nightmare
I’ve been using a Merkur 34C double edge safety razor for years now.
I could never go back to disposables.
I use it with BIC blades, Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Shaving Cream and Korres Aftershave Balm.
Proper Wet shaving bouncing back Not heard of the bic safety's
I use a cut throat / straight razor when I'm in the mood. For a fast shave, I use the blue triple Lidl (or Aldi, can't remember) razors which are very good. Shaving cream is Weleda or the turkish Arko shaving stick. After shave is mostly some balm from Weleda or from Nicolas Jennings (Ambre Essentiel) and sometimes some original Bay Rhum. Makes me feel fresh and ready for a good tune and / or a good time with my wife.
I didn’t get on with either of those two blades, especially the Derby which had me worried I was going to cut my face to ribbons at any given moment!
I used to hate shaving 'cos water always dripped down my forearm and got my shirt cuffs wet and they took all day to dry out; electric shavers take too long and need too many passes - and I haven't even got a particularly strong growth. Haven't bothered for a couple of years now apart from a weekly trim with a number 1.
Bloody 'ell, I can see why you lot are so OCD about Hi-Fi
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I shave my head every two or three days using a Lidl 5-blade Shark razor, which cost £2.99.
I think that's very reasonably priced and the refills are cheap - four for £3.79.
I get through one a month I guess.
They're really, really sharp so I always have to take it nice and slow for the first couple of shaves with a new head - on the razor, not on my shoulders ;)
Twice in the past I've forgotten and done my usual speedy slash shave and taken a long ribbon of skin off my bonce.
It's very painful and takes days to heal. Incidentally, if you do get a scab anywhere, just moisturise the hell out of it and it heals much faster - the juices in the lotion seem to speed up the entire clotting process for some reason.
I wouldn't shave my face with one though - far to unwieldy for that, with the five blades - but it's absolutely brilliant for my head. I've used other razors like two- and three-blade disposables and the difference is staggering.
I actually don't shave my face at all - I've got a beard trimmer and keep a constant level of stubble.
I don't think I've shaved it for at least a decade, maybe longer.
It's like tattoos - nobody cares anymore :)
Oh, and as for foam or gel .. it doesn't really matter. I've used soap and it's been fine.
Just so long as everything's lubricated nicely, as the actress said to the bishop.