Shavin' - Page 4

KaitlynAriana · 02-10-2008, 05:03 PM

I use that vibrating Venus for all my shaving needs. And only when I have access to water.

Demetrius · 02-10-2008, 05:37 PM

I avoid shaving like the plague and only do so if I irrevocably screw up while trimming my beard, then I start the whole damn thing over again. Then I use a Mach 3, but with the green blades, no vibration, just those blades. The reason for this is that they seem to gum up less than the others.

I cringe at the thought of applying a straight razor to my own neck, I prefer to leave that for special occasions and professionals.

Also, why do women steal men's razors all the time?

bluestarultor · 02-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Because ours are better, and if there's anything that you need while shaving, it's better.

Seriously, have you ever heard of a guy using a lady's razor? Didn't think so. And it ain't just because they're pink.

Demetrius · 02-10-2008, 06:51 PM

That is true, in a desperate moment in the days before my beard I did once try a women's razor...

Igbutton · 02-10-2008, 07:11 PM

Shaving got much easier for me once I started doing 3 things.

1. Very hot water soaked into a washcloth which I apply to my face to open the pores.

2. Shaving cream. Not the crap that comes in a can but this stuff. It doesn't have to be that brand I imagine but anything like it works wonders.

3. After shave. Any kind with alcohol shrinks the pores down to normal size after the hot water and razor have stretched them out.

Those allow me to shave everyday if I feel like it and on any part of the face with little to no irritation.

Phobic · 02-11-2008, 03:09 AM

I'm fairly old school. Badger hair shaving brush, shave soap (bay rum), and a single blade safety razor (it never gets gummed up).

Which seems like an aweful lot of aperatus now that I have mutton chops and only shave my upper lip and chin.

Herr Doktor · 02-11-2008, 07:57 AM

You use a Gilette-type safety razor, Phobic?
Furthermore: I'm working on another razor (going to hollow-grind this one) and, to get the ebst results, i'll need a proper brush and some real soap. Any idea where i can get them? Bear in mind i'm in the UK, so i might need to order from the internets.

Melfice · 02-11-2008, 11:52 AM

... if you're from the UK, I doubt you'll need the internet.
It's where the funkiest moustache and beardstyles came from (in Ye Olden Days, of course).

You've watched Sweeny Todd, right? =P

Phobic · 02-11-2008, 02:15 PM

Herr Doctor: I'm not sure what you mean by 'Gilette-type, but I use this: http://www.imagesupply.net/ProductIn...tid=BUR-DE7000
It uses standard double edged razor blades. I got sick of paying ten bucks for four replacement blades on my gilette.

As for a brush and soap, mine are from Colonel Conk. You can google and find plenty of good brushes and soaps from other brands too. The price ranges a lot though, I've seen brushes that cost $20 and some that cost over $200, with little to no difference between them. The big thing is to make sure its badger hair, after that everything is mostly personal prefference.

Grandmaster_Skweeb · 02-11-2008, 02:28 PM

Sadly I had to shave mine beard off for a job interview and keep it shaved for the duration of employment if I get said job. Stupid anti-beardies, to hell with the lot of 'em.

Beard trimmer to get the brunt of the work, gilette mach 3, sensitive skin shavin' lather, hot water. Nothin fancy, really. Just what gets the job done.

02-10-2008, 05:37 PM	#32
Demetrius In need of a vacation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Vermont Posts: 3,236	I avoid shaving like the plague and only do so if I irrevocably screw up while trimming my beard, then I start the whole damn thing over again. Then I use a Mach 3, but with the green blades, no vibration, just those blades. The reason for this is that they seem to gum up less than the others. I cringe at the thought of applying a straight razor to my own neck, I prefer to leave that for special occasions and professionals. Also, why do women steal men's razors all the time? __________________ DFM, Demon seed of Hell who fuels its incredible power by butchering little girls and feeding on their innocence. Demetrius, Dark clown of the netherworld, a being of incalculable debauchery and a soulless, faceless evil as old as time itself. Zilla, The chick. ~DFM Wii bishie bishie kawaii baka! ~ Fifthfiend

02-10-2008, 06:51 PM	#34
Demetrius In need of a vacation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Vermont Posts: 3,236	That is true, in a desperate moment in the days before my beard I did once try a women's razor... __________________ DFM, Demon seed of Hell who fuels its incredible power by butchering little girls and feeding on their innocence. Demetrius, Dark clown of the netherworld, a being of incalculable debauchery and a soulless, faceless evil as old as time itself. Zilla, The chick. ~DFM Wii bishie bishie kawaii baka! ~ Fifthfiend

02-10-2008, 07:11 PM	#35
Igbutton Troopa Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 82	Shaving got much easier for me once I started doing 3 things. 1. Very hot water soaked into a washcloth which I apply to my face to open the pores. 2. Shaving cream. Not the crap that comes in a can but this stuff. It doesn't have to be that brand I imagine but anything like it works wonders. 3. After shave. Any kind with alcohol shrinks the pores down to normal size after the hot water and razor have stretched them out. Those allow me to shave everyday if I feel like it and on any part of the face with little to no irritation. __________________ Normal people worry me.

02-11-2008, 03:09 AM	#36
Phobic Patron Saint Of Mediocrity Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 159	I'm fairly old school. Badger hair shaving brush, shave soap (bay rum), and a single blade safety razor (it never gets gummed up). Which seems like an aweful lot of aperatus now that I have mutton chops and only shave my upper lip and chin. __________________ Sodomizing your imagination.

02-11-2008, 07:57 AM	#37
Herr Doktor It's actually eating my thumb. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 192	You use a Gilette-type safety razor, Phobic? Furthermore: I'm working on another razor (going to hollow-grind this one) and, to get the ebst results, i'll need a proper brush and some real soap. Any idea where i can get them? Bear in mind i'm in the UK, so i might need to order from the internets. __________________ Herr Doktor has left the NPF. KTHXBAI No, really, I tried, but i don't like this place. 'S been fun, guys.

02-10-2008, 05:03 PM	#31
KaitlynAriana Will do art for money Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I live in the wind <3 Posts: 121	I use that vibrating Venus for all my shaving needs. And only when I have access to water.

02-11-2008, 02:15 PM	#39
Phobic Patron Saint Of Mediocrity Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 159	Herr Doctor: I'm not sure what you mean by 'Gilette-type, but I use this: http://www.imagesupply.net/ProductIn...tid=BUR-DE7000 It uses standard double edged razor blades. I got sick of paying ten bucks for four replacement blades on my gilette. As for a brush and soap, mine are from Colonel Conk. You can google and find plenty of good brushes and soaps from other brands too. The price ranges a lot though, I've seen brushes that cost $20 and some that cost over $200, with little to no difference between them. The big thing is to make sure its badger hair, after that everything is mostly personal prefference. __________________ Sodomizing your imagination.

02-11-2008, 02:28 PM	#40
Grandmaster_Skweeb Doesn't care anymore Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,429	Sadly I had to shave mine beard off for a job interview and keep it shaved for the duration of employment if I get said job. Stupid anti-beardies, to hell with the lot of 'em. Beard trimmer to get the brunt of the work, gilette mach 3, sensitive skin shavin' lather, hot water. Nothin fancy, really. Just what gets the job done.