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Willow
Willow Posts: 11,056
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I am thinking of going to electric razor as I have sensitive skin and very coarse hair which leaves me with morning battle wounds almost every day.

For peeps who have gone from blade to electric how did you find it ? any good razors out there ? anyone know the diff between the three circle razors and the straight across one ?

thanks for the info
and I don't need tweeks and mods for the electric razor ;)


thanks
JF
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Willow
    I am thinking of going to electric razor as I have sensitive skin and very coarse hair which leaves me with morning battle wounds almost every day.

    For peeps who have gone from blade to electric how did you find it ? any good razors out there ? anyone know the diff between the three circle razors and the straight across one ?

    thanks for the info
    and I don't need tweeks and mods for the electric razor ;)


    thanks
    JF

    I also have course facial hair, and have yet to find an electric that does anything good. I've found I'm cut much less when I use the "Mach 3" razors though... sounds gimmicky, but they really do work.

    If you do find an electric that works well, post it, cuz I've wasted more money....
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited October 2004
    I am half Italian, so what is a 5 o'clock shadow for most is more like an 11:45 shawdow for me. I also seem to have thin, sensitive skin.

    I switched over to an electric about 4 years ago. It is a Norelco, but I forget which model. It has the 3 circles.

    Here are my tips:

    1. Stay with it. The first week or two will be horrible. Very irritating to the skin, and hard to get a close shave. After a good week or two, your skin will adjust to it. Once you have adjusted to it, it is SOOOOO much better than a razor blade.

    2. Shave BEFORE you wash your face/take a shower. Your skin must be dry & smooth. If you wash your face/shower, your skin is not as smooth, and the razor will not glide across very well.

    3. Don't spend too much time on one spot. Keep the razor moving. Don't press too hard. Just let it glide across your face.

    4. As with a blade, I always wach my face with hot water or take a shower afterwards.

    Hope this helps. The most important thing I can tell you is to stick with it. At first you will think it is a mistake, but you will grow accustomed to it.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited October 2004
    Good lord, we discuss anything and everything on this board.

    Too funny!

    I used an electric razor a few times. SUCKED! Burned my skin and got a crappy shave.

    I like the Sensor Excel razors the best. Gives me a "Smooth as a babies ****" shave everytime!



    John
    No excuses!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by bobman1235
    I also have course facial hair, and have yet to find an electric that does anything good. I've found I'm cut much less when I use the "Mach 3" razors though... sounds gimmicky, but they really do work.

    If you do find an electric that works well, post it, cuz I've wasted more money....

    I currently use Mach 3...thanks every one for the info and I will stick to it once I get one
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited October 2004
    I've almost always used electric. I prefer the straight kind, didn't really like the circled one. I think the straight makes it easier because it's like you're shaving with a "real" razor.

    I use a Pre-Electric shave gel from Afta and it helps out alot, makes your face nice and smooth for the razor to run over and it seems to give me a much closer shave.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited October 2004
    I saw a big nasty fat lady the other day with a full mustache. Not just that "menopause" cookie duster thing, but a full on stache. I almost puked. What does that lady think when she looks in the mirror, it looks good? Stupid people....
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    I saw a big nasty fat lady the other day with a full mustache. Not just that "menopause" cookie duster thing, but a full on stache. I almost puked. What does that lady think when she looks in the mirror, it looks good? Stupid people....

    LMFAO!!!

    I hates chicks in general that don't rid themselves of the 'stash.

    Wax that thing ****!!!
    No excuses!
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited October 2004
    Wax that thing ****!!!
    HA HA! Nice John! Where you work there's probably not too many ladies that have any hair left to wax! ;)

    There is a "female" cashier at the local Wal-Mart that has a full peach-fuzz BEARD! some of the hairs on her face are a few inches long. :eek: What the HELL is she thinking?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2004
    I shave my entire body so I don't color the sound of my gear.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    I shave my entire body so I don't color the sound of my gear.

    I heard a bald head is not good for room acoustics !!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited October 2004
    Have you tried the old "safety razor"? I went back to it from the disposable razors and it helped. Of course you have to be more careful with it but the blade is much sharper and cuts with ease. I hate the three blade disposables (Mach 3's and such), I find it easier to shave with a single blade.
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  • POLKOHOLIC
    POLKOHOLIC Posts: 407
    edited October 2004
    Try the new Shick(sp?) Quattro Razor. 4-Blades so it should give a closer shave. I havent tried it yet cuz I have no problems with Mach 3 but give it a go, you might like it.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Maybe I should just have the hair on my face lasered (??) smoove as baby butt all the time !!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited October 2004
    I have that Razor!

    The Quatro or whatever...

    Works well, until you dull the blade, then they are like 6-7 dollars for 4...

    Anyways...

    Only way you can cut yourself with that razor is to go sideways...only way...

    Mach 3, etc - I have had no problems...

    The cheap disposable things...I cut myself 2 or 3 times
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  • POLKOHOLIC
    POLKOHOLIC Posts: 407
    edited October 2004
    is the Quattro any better then Mach 3? I might consider switching. Does the Actual Razor thing swivel up and down like the Mach 3?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited October 2004
    I like the Quatro ALOT better than the Mach 3...

    As for swiveling...yes it does...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    the only quattro Ill have is the audi......(well in my dreams maybe)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited October 2004
    Anybody tried that new Mach 3 razor with that 'electro-magnetic thing' that brings the hair up to make it easier to cut?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Anybody tried that new Mach 3 razor with that 'electro-magnetic thing' that brings the hair up to make it easier to cut?


    who the hell wants a vibrating razor near their juggular
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited October 2004
    Braun electric cord/cordless.
    Works good enough with no irritation.
    You’ll save money in the long run.
    More $ for audio gear!
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  • pbc74
    pbc74 Posts: 63
    edited October 2004
    I use the electric clippers that barbers use to shave my face. Andis brand. It works pretty good and I never get bumps or war wounds. It doesn't always give a perfect clean shave but it's good enough for work.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Willow
    Maybe I should just have the hair on my face lasered (??) smoove as baby butt all the time !!

    You could... While you're at it, you could also get your scalp lasered to save on haircuts :p
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Do you have to shave?

    If you must... I used a Panasonic Wet/Dry electric for years. Shave in the shower, lather up.. no irritiation...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Do you have to shave?

    If you must... I used a Panasonic Wet/Dry electric for years. Shave in the shower, lather up.. no irritiation...


    Yes or I get no love from my wife !! oh yes and of course I need to shave for work
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited October 2004
    I saw a big nasty fat lady the other day with a full mustache.

    I make it a point to NEVER date a woman who:

    1) can beat me in golf
    2) can bench press more than I can
    or
    3) has a better mustache

    All others are fair game :p
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by dragon1952
    I make it a point to NEVER date a woman who:

    1) can beat me in golf
    2) can bench press more than I can
    or
    3) has a better mustache

    All others are fair game :p


    who has a deeper voice than me.....
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited October 2004
    If you go electric, you'll have to pick between the straight and swirly. I tried switching from Norelco to Braun but it could never cut as well as the Norelco. My problem is I don't clean and replace the blades enough so I spend more time swirling. The pre-electric stuff works well too. If you have zits, electric is less painful? hehe
    I use mach 3 when I need the closet shave, but like others I get a 5 o clock shadow within hours of shaving....

    Laser hair removal is not permanent, read the fine prints ;)
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Willow
    who has a deeper voice than me.....
    Who has an Adam's Apple or who's hands are larger than mine.

    Hey I use the Extreme 3 by Schick. These babies have aloe strips for soothing shaves. Try them out.:D
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited October 2004
    SENSOR EXCEL!!!!! shaving sucks

    -adam
    cats.vans.bag...
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    May be too late, as I already posted in this thread, but we are talking about faces here... Aren't we?
    More later,
    Tour...
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