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crewahl
crewahl Posts: 4,560 Member
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What do you guys use to shave? How long have you used it? What do you like or not like about it?

Why? I’ve got a Philips Norelco (like Santa used to ride in the TV ads) that I like, but it’s 14 years old. They’ve stopped making replacement heads for it, and I know eventually it’s just gonna stop giving a decent shave. Wondering if any of you have recommendations. (I gave up on the twin blade razors fourteen years ago; I got tired of nicking myself, and I doubt I’d do better if I went back to that.)

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  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,820 Member
    I prefer 2,3, or 4 blades. I bought a Norelco, after my bypass, as they put me on warfarin, and I didn't want to get nicked (although I haven't gotten a real nick for well over 20 years).
    After a couple of years with the electric (and the whisker liquids) I got fed-up, and have gone back to the blade. No nicks (even with the 'wattle") since I went back. Just use hot water on my facecloth to soften up, then (carefully) shave, around moustache, goatee, and atop the bald pate.
  • Flintwinch
    Flintwinch Posts: 1,168 Member
    I shave with a double-edged razor, a stainless steel Feather AS-D2 model. It is a mild razor and shaves smoothly and damn close. Since switching from an electric razor, I've never looked back. I've had a minor nick about as often as the Chicago White Sox have won a game this year.
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,662 Member
    edited October 1
    I use to shave my face. But, now, I have a beard. Ba-dum-dum!

    I prefer 4-5 blade razors. I hate, and I mean hate, the smell of men's shaving cream. So, I switched to Skintimate women's shaving cream. My nicks dropped tremendously, and the pull of the razor across my skin improved. I've never looked back.

    I should note that I have a very thick and fast growing beard. I have never found an electric razor that worked for me.
  • lowbar31
    lowbar31 Posts: 6,983 Member
    I used a Norelco electric shaver for years. About 18 months ago I parked the shaver and started using a Harry's razor and blades. After Labor Day I started a beard. We'll see how that goes.

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