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Posted: 8/2/2013 12:59:52 AM EDT
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I only shave when it gets caught in a fan belt
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:05:14 AM EDT
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because its convenient and makes my beard go away and i don't like change unless there is a good reason.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:06:08 AM EDT
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<~ Wax
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:08:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: <~ Wax |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:10:58 AM EDT
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I already shave with a DE Safety razor. I started out with the double/triple razors in my teens... then moved up to quads, then on to electric for several years. Then decided to try the DE Safety razor and I'm like... WTF... who the hell decided to reinvent the wheel?
I use a Merkur DE safety razor and it gives me the best shave I've ever had and doesn't cause irritation. Cheaper too. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:12:40 AM EDT
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<~ Wax Prove it 
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:16:38 AM EDT
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because its convenient and makes my beard go away and i don't like change unless there is a good reason. You can't get anymore simple than a three piece DE razor. If you don't want to take the time to use a soap and brush, you can still use the canned crap. It's $2.25 shipped and comes with a blade, give it a try. Break free from your chains! |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:16:42 AM EDT
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How does it work? I find it alluring but confusing...will it cut me? How long those blades good for? I started blow drying my cartridge razor to dry it and it holds a good edge for months, I hear dipping it in alcohol to dry it is also a good idea to preserve the edge.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:18:15 AM EDT
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Wrong.
For some of us, DE's are NOT better. I used one for years, lying to myself about how much better of a shave I was getting. I used a badger hair brush and a quality glycerine-based shave soap (still do) and you know what? It gave me a sub-standard shave and every few months a really nasty, painful, infected ingrown hair. Switched back to a Gillette Fusion Pro Glide and I get the best shave I've ever had, with little to no irritation, and best of all, no infected ingrown hairs. Fuck double edge safety razors. In fact, that reminds me, I've got two vintage Gillette adjustable DE's that need to go off to eBay...
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:20:35 AM EDT
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Ah, no
Those are from the 60s. I grew up with those in the house I'm happier with more modern blades If you want to go backwards, knock yourself out. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:20:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:24:31 AM EDT
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Shave?
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:25:14 AM EDT
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How does it work? Quote HistoryQuoted:
How does it work? Unbelievably well. It is how America shaved for a Century and how the rest of the word still shaves, including women. Quoted:
I find it alluring but confusing...will it cut me? Not anymore than a cartridge razor. That's why these are called "safety razors." Quoted:
How long those blades good for? About six shaves. Quoted:
I started blow drying my cartridge razor to dry it and it holds a good edge for months, I hear dipping it in alcohol to dry it is also a good idea to preserve the edge. A $1.76 for 10 quality blades eliminates the need for any Voodoo shit. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:27:47 AM EDT
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Fuck double edge safety razors. You're doing it wrong. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:28:06 AM EDT
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Didn't we just do this thread like 2 or 3 weeks ago?
Fusion FTW |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:30:40 AM EDT
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Those are from the 60s. I grew up with those in the house Quote HistoryQuoted:
Those are from the 60s. I grew up with those in the house 1900's actually. Quoted:
I'm happier with more modern blades If you want to go backwards, knock yourself out. Newer does not necessarily equal better. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:31:47 AM EDT
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It has really good reviews and the price can't be beat. Thanks OP.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:31:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're doing it wrong. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Fuck double edge safety razors. You're doing it wrong. No, I wasn't. Believe me, I spent a lot of time over on Badger and Blade, watched YouTube videos, did the research. DE's are NOT for my face, as proven by the superior, ingrown hair-less shave I get with a cartridge razor.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:32:21 AM EDT
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Didn't we just do this thread like 2 or 3 weeks ago? Fusion FTW I didn't see it, but you should be reminded of your poor choices monthly. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:32:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unbelievably well. It is how America shaved for a Century and how the rest of the word still shaves, including women. Not anymore than a cartridge razor. That's why these are called "safety razors." About six shaves. A $1.76 for 10 quality blades eliminates the need for any Voodoo shit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How does it work? Unbelievably well. It is how America shaved for a Century and how the rest of the word still shaves, including women. Quoted: I find it alluring but confusing...will it cut me? Not anymore than a cartridge razor. That's why these are called "safety razors." Quoted: How long those blades good for? About six shaves. Quoted: I started blow drying my cartridge razor to dry it and it holds a good edge for months, I hear dipping it in alcohol to dry it is also a good idea to preserve the edge. A $1.76 for 10 quality blades eliminates the need for any Voodoo shit. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:34:31 AM EDT
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No, I wasn't. Believe me, I spent a lot of time over on Badger and Blade, watched YouTube videos, did the research. DE's are NOT for my face, as proven by the superior, ingrown hair-less shave I get with a cartridge razor. They can't all be winners. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:36:23 AM EDT
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It has really good reviews and the price can't be beat. Thanks OP. You're welcome! |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:37:55 AM EDT
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Pretentious bullshit.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:38:42 AM EDT
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Hipster bullshit, yet again.
Hot water, soap, shaving cream, Fusion. Y'all make me laugh, not to mention question your standing with all this, "Ohhhh, one blade, lotions, whisks, more lotions, love me, kiss my face..." Any of you ever been exposed to the sun? Waaay too much time spent analyzing every aspect of "how do I shave?"... fuck man... SHAVE |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:42:56 AM EDT
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Pretentious bullshit. No, this is a helpful thread that will change peoples lives. The time I shaved with my Merkur with my Colt slung on my back was pretentious. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:45:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretentious bullshit. I wouldn't go so far as to say that. For some people they actually work well. Where the pretentious bullshit comes in is the lemmings who elevate them to something they are not and rabidly jump on anyone who dares offer a differing opinion/experience.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:47:27 AM EDT
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What is this shaving thing you speak of ?
Beard FTW |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:49:56 AM EDT
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Beard FTW I have a beard as well. I currently use one to shave my neck, cheeks, cock & balls, Etc. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:51:56 AM EDT
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Why would anyone willingly subject their face to bleeding nicks and cuts? Because that's what safety razors do. It's like it's their job.
There's nothing charming or old school or reminiscent of Grandad by sticking pieces of tissue to bloody wounds on your face. I learned to shave with nice safety razors. There's nothing safety or close shave about them. Relics. Well. you can get a close shave if you want to scrape that thing across your face 3 or 4 times. Ridiculous. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:58:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:02:41 AM EDT
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My Dad used one of those. I remember him walking around with a small corner of toilet paper stuck to his face at times, and always wondered what the stypic powder was in the medicine cabinet for.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:20:19 AM EDT
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Um, no. Fusion for the head, Mach 3 for face.
There is NO chance I'm dragging one of those relics over my head. I've got enough scars there already. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:27:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretentious bullshit. Better shave less irritation cheaper Not sure how that = pretentious
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:29:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why would anyone willingly subject their face to bleeding nicks and cuts? Because that's what safety razors do. It's like it's their job. There's nothing charming or old school or reminiscent of Grandad by sticking pieces of tissue to bloody wounds on your face. I learned to shave with nice safety razors. There's nothing safety or close shave about them. Relics. Well. you can get a close shave if you want to scrape that thing across your face 3 or 4 times. Ridiculous. You're doing it wrong then. I cut myself a couple times when learning...I never cut myself anymore, and get a super close shave with no irritation in one pass... It is apparently too difficult to use properly for some people though.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:32:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Better shave Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pretentious bullshit. Better shave less irritation cheaper Not sure how that = pretentious What's pretentious is the a-holes who think anyone who doesn't like them is the antichrist. For ME: Worse shave More irritation Cheaper I will give you |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:33:38 AM EDT
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Hipster bullshit, yet again. Hot water, soap, shaving cream, Fusion. Y'all make me laugh, not to mention question your standing with all this, "Ohhhh, one blade, lotions, whisks, more lotions, love me, kiss my face..." Any of you ever been exposed to the sun? Waaay too much time spent analyzing every aspect of "how do I shave?"... fuck man... SHAVE Word |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:34:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Pretentious bullshit. Better shave less irritation cheaper Not sure how that = pretentious What's pretentious is the a-holes who think anyone who doesn't like them is the antichrist. For ME: Worse shave More irritation Cheaper I will give you A lot of people get excited to discover something old that works better and is cheaper...and want to share what a scam $5 blades are. The only DE blades that work well for me are feathers though, anything else is pretty mediocre. A lot of people buy shitty DE blades then give up. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:40:10 AM EDT
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And yet those Fusion blades will last for a solid month, easily.
As opposed to any safety razor blade that's good for two, maybe three days. Truly not hating. Shave or not, however you want. But safety razors < Fusion. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:42:42 AM EDT
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I use a Mach 3. The cartridges are a tad pricey for my taste, but every time I've tried a cheaper alternative I wasn't satisfied with the results.
Also, I don't have much of a beard, so I can usually get a good 4-6 weeks out of one. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:42:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And yet those Fusion blades will last for a solid month, easily. As opposed to any safety razor blade that's good for two, maybe three days. Truly not hating. Shave or not, however you want. But safety razors < Fusion. Safety razors > fusion I get 5 good shaves from a feather and 2 more acceptable shaves. I get a week out of a Mach 3 or fusion, all the while I have irritation and razor burn all over my neck. What type of DE blades have you used? |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:44:14 AM EDT
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I wouldn't go so far as to say that. For some people they actually work well. Where the pretentious bullshit comes in is the lemmings who elevate them to something they are not and rabidly jump on anyone who dares offer a differing opinion/experience. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Pretentious bullshit. I wouldn't go so far as to say that. For some people they actually work well. Where the pretentious bullshit comes in is the lemmings who elevate them to something they are not and rabidly jump on anyone who dares offer a differing opinion/experience. Like in this thread? |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:45:05 AM EDT
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<~ Wax 
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:50:53 AM EDT
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Fuck that shit. I learned how to shave on DE razor. That's all my Dad had. I went to Parris Island and got a Trac II and found what a decent shave was. I use a Quatro now. One pass and done. No nicks, no cuts, no problem. It's more expensive but worth every penny.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:51:43 AM EDT
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DE worked for me. I can see how it wouldn't work for some.
I used cheap razors, and good razors(cartridge type) and they always made me break out and get burn. DE takes time, but it works well for me. Bonus: My son also loves to come in the bathroom and "shave" with me when I do it. Bonding time! Pretty irritating when someone forces their opinion on someone else. Its almost communist. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:52:10 AM EDT
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Safety razors > fusion I get 5 good shaves from a feather and 2 more acceptable shaves. I get a week out of a Mach 3 or fusion, all the while I have irritation and razor burn all over my neck. What type of DE blades have you used? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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And yet those Fusion blades will last for a solid month, easily. As opposed to any safety razor blade that's good for two, maybe three days. Truly not hating. Shave or not, however you want. But safety razors < Fusion. Safety razors > fusion I get 5 good shaves from a feather and 2 more acceptable shaves. I get a week out of a Mach 3 or fusion, all the while I have irritation and razor burn all over my neck. What type of DE blades have you used? I haven't use one since I was about 16 years old. Bic or Gillette invented something called the "Edge" about then. Smoother shave, no more slicing my face. Progress, it marches on. Model-T's are pretty fucking sweet, but there's a reason only a handful are still running. Now I'll grant you, safety razors are cool to mess with, as something antique. Kinda steampunk. That's no reason to use one to shave with though. Unless there are no better options available. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:53:48 AM EDT
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Gillette really needs to bring back the Microtrac.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:53:51 AM EDT
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I have never cut myself with a double edge. I started a year or so ago. I still have to buy cartridges for my wife and daughter though.
I did buy a trac Ii style bump fighter head and some trac II carts for trips. Hated them to and happened to find a travel tech de razor in a case in an antique shop. Now I can have a great cheap shave on the road to. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:59:40 AM EDT
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OP, if you feel you need to man up and go retro for a good shave this will give you a far better shave.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 3:00:32 AM EDT
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Shave? |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 3:03:12 AM EDT
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OP, if you feel you need to man up and go retro for a good shave this will give you a far better shave. <a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/suaw.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3858/suaw.jpg</a> I have one. |
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