Beards (Not the usual topic)

[jayrtom]

I just tryed several, shaving machines - Braun, philips and now panasonic), and manual shavig blades - Now using gillette 5 blades 

 

StillI'm not satisfied with any result... The machines are good for my sensitive skin but I can't get a close shave no matter I try. I get more or less acceptable results but with several passages ad lng time. Thed only reason I still use them is that I don't need to wash my face and can do it with clothes on...

The gillette blades are great for a close shave but still I get several cuts and harsh skin

 

There is a ew thing from gillette that the gillette labs heated razor tat seems to e an high tech thing, but don't know if it's just a gimmic or has some real differences. I'ts hard to try as it costs a loooot! - Anyone tried this?

 

Wht's your shaving ideas for a close confortable shave?

 

 

[EccentricM]

Myself I just use electric shavers, I don't trust live blades not to carve my face up, lol. I've found though the level of "cleaness" varies per shaver, some will really give a close shave, others you still have a bit of a shadow.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Electric-PQ203-17-Cordless/dp/B008PPGHMW/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=philips+shavers&qid=1615993407&sr=8-15 so I use that for my neck (given that I have facial hair, which I use other shavers/trimmers for). I find there is no trace of hair or stubble using that.

Some people use balms for after comfort or cooling, but I find ironically I can't use post shaving balms, as they make my neck bleed after I apply them, even though there are no cuts or nics at all before I apply.

Edited March 17, 2021 by EccentricM

[Leon J]

I'm black but my facial hair isn't very coarse. My skin is very sensitive to razor bumps.

A few years ago I started using beard oil daily, even when clean shaven. I use Proraso White shaving creme and a dual edge safety razor with an open comb after a week I stopped getting razor bumps. 

The moisturizing of the beard oil is probably what did it, but I like the safety razor and the shaving creme. 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Leon J

[jayrtom]

9 minutes ago, Leon J said:

I'm black but my facial hair isn't very coarse. My skin is very sensitive to razor bumps.

A few years ago I started using beard oil daily, even when clean shaven. I use Proraso White shaving creme and a dual edge safety razor with an open comb after a week I stopped getting razor bumps. 

The moisturizing of the beard oil is probably what did it, but I like the safety razor and the shaving creme. 

 

 

 

Can you share more info on that dual edge safety razor?

[Tortuga]

4 minutes ago, jayrtom said:

Can you share more info on that dual edge safety razor?

[Leon J]

3 hours ago, jayrtom said:

Can you share more info on that dual edge safety razor?

no problem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_razor#Variants

 

Open comb vs closed comb for reference: 

 

 

[Leon J]

one thing to add. a hundred pack of DE blades usually costs me $25 US and lasts for about 30 months. however I do not shave everyday and only clean shave for meetings. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Leon J

[Qapla]

I just use a dual-blade razor from Walmart (cheap brand) and I shave with soap (not shaving cream) while taking my shower. While I can't say it leaves my face "as smooth as glass" it does not feel like sandpaper when I am done.

 

 

On the other subject of this thread "Beards (Not the usual topic)" perhaps it should have been named "Shaving - what is a good razor" or something like that

 

 

[Sheep]

9 hours ago, jayrtom said:

Now using gillette 5 blades 

That's what I use! (Fusion Proglide) I find them very good. I've got semi-sensitive skin, but have no problems with these. But I get a closer shave with these than I ever did with anything else.

 

I am also in agreement with John's comment above about how you named the topic. I admire your courage for daring to use that "B" word there, but maybe that problem could have been eliminated entirely.

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Sheep

[jayrtom]

11 hours ago, Qapla said:

I just use a dual-blade razor from Walmart (cheap brand) and I shave with soap (not shaving cream) while taking my shower. While I can't say it leaves my face "as smooth as glass" it does not feel like sandpaper when I am done.

 

 

On the other subject of this thread "Beards (Not the usual topic)" perhaps it should have been named "Shaving - what is a good razor" or something like that

 

 

12 hours ago, Leon J said:

one thing to add. a hundred pack of DE blades usually costs me $25 US and lasts for about 30 months. however I do not shave everyday and only clean shave for meetings. 

I never tried this 2 blade shavers... I was always afraid of that! But, I guess it's one more thing to try

It appears to me extremely cheap

 

11 hours ago, Sheep said:

That's what I use! (Fusion Proglide) I find them very good. I've got semi-sensitive skin, but have no problems with these. But I get a closer shave with these than I ever did with anything else.

 

I am also in agreement with John's comment above about how you named the topic. I admire your courage for daring to use that "B" word there, but maybe that problem could have been eliminated entirely.

 

 

What I am also going to try is the hot skin method. Getting the face hot with towels, and then use a shaving bruch to apply cream - apparently this will raise the hair better, and spread the lather evenly in between the hair, much better than applyind the cream with the hand or applying shaving foam on a not heated skin

I've never used a shaving brush, so that's one more thing to try

 

 

Regarding the name of the thread it was on purpose to be a click bait 😛

 

[.Ivan.]

using Gilette Mach 3 for a 20 years now, from the beginning of my beard shaving. it is simple and good. 

[Jay]

i use an axe to shave

[jayrtom]

48 minutes ago, Jay said:

i use an axe to shave

I'd like to see proof of that

 

[Jay]

3 minutes ago, jayrtom said:

I'd like to see proof of that

 

[Qapla]

Isn't that a sword ... not an axe?

[jayrtom]

@JayEzequiel had Jehovah's guidance when shaving his head, don't try to do this at home 😮

 

[Tortuga]

3 hours ago, jayrtom said:

Regarding the name of the thread it was on purpose to be a click bait 😛

🤣🤣🤣

[Tortuga]

Your clickbait title targets the wrong audience

[EccentricM]

1 hour ago, Qapla said:

Isn't that a sword ... not an axe?

Funny thing is, I thought that looked like an historical shaving blade in that WT picture. With that scripture, I always picture something like this (or a bit shorter, but in this style).

 

This is a recreation of an ancient Near East sword.

 

Edited March 18, 2021 by EccentricM

[Katty]

Doesn't every thread turn into a thread about beards? 😄
It's like "Godwin's Law" haha

[Tortuga]

2 hours ago, Katty said:

Doesn't every thread turn into a thread about beards? 😄
It's like "Godwin's Law" haha

Schrodinger had a beard and didn't have a beard at the same time...

[jayrtom]

26 minutes ago, Tortuga said:

Schrodinger had a beard and didn't have a beard at the same time...

Saturday:

You forgot to shave your beard!

No, I'm wearing a beard now

Ah...

 

Wednesday

So now you shaved?

No, I gave up wearing a beard 😂