[sure_fine]

shave?

[Born Conservative]

I use the regular 2 blade Excel and Neutrogena Shaving Lotion (and finish it off with Neutrogena after shave lotion). If I use a regular shaving cream or an electric razor, I get serious razor burn.

Just recently, I went facially bald. It's the first time my 13 year old son saw me without a mustache, and the first time my wife ever saw me without facial hair, and we've known each other for 20 years. Shaving every day is a PITA, because I get 5 o'clock shadow by 10 am, but I got tired of the goatee.

[MineralMan]

I stopped shaving altogether in 1970. I have a nice full beard, which I trim with a pair of barber scissors. Works great.

[newnhdad]

The best shave I ever got was by a barber about 12 years ago (I celebrated my first raise). Single blade shaving is an art form. I tried it myself but it was too time consuming and I wasn't able to get a consistently sharp blade and smooth shave so after a few months, I gave up.
Hats off to the people that can use one of those things properly because I never figured it out.

The best shave I ever gave myself was last week when I started using the Fusion 5 blade razor. It was as close to that single razor shave I've been able to get,
I hate saying this but Gillette (a French company) has made a great product.

[rarestia]

Ping for later read

[Revolting cat!]

Shave like a real man!

[Revolting cat!]

And for those hard to reach spots, we recommend:

[pollyannaish]

Just sticking my head in the Barber Shop door to say...this is a fascinating and informative thread. I'm learning some really interesting stuff about you'se guys. Thanks!


(Ducks back out to the sidewalk)

[Melas]

Perhaps the most stupid piece I've ever read on Free Republic. He's shaving with a more primitive razor and admitted cutting himself, and he thinks it makes him more of a man. The guy needs to buy a Harley-Davidson because he's the epitome of the weekend warrior (read poser) that tarnishes the image for the rest of us.

[RockinRight]

I will say that the Gillette Mach 3 is a good razor. I tried that four-blade Schick Quattro and just didn't think it did as good of a job as the Mach 3 (preferably with Mach 3 Shaving Gel) or even some of the cheaper Gillette and Schick, and other brands. I know that sounds like a paid endorsement, but it really works better for me than anything else.

However, I have never used a safety razor, so perhaps I'm missing out.

[Xenalyte]

Safety razor ping!

[FarmerW]

I am a Christian conservative Republican who believes in profits and free markets -- but I also know what planned obsolescence and scams are.

The only item more over marketed is the toothbrush.

Love is......

Remembering to take the blade off if you borrow your husband's razor.