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G26

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16. Double-edge safety razor!

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed May 30, 2012, 06:21 PM

May 2012

I rebelled against the big razor companies and the relentless race to add more blades. This year I got an old-fashioned double-edge safety razor, a supply of disposable razor blades, plus a mug for shaving cream (I like Col. Conk's Almond shave soap - smells nice), and a brush (maybe $75 total).

I was afraid there was going to be a steep, bloody learning curve, but I really haven't cut myself once in about 5 months of daily shaving. I've had a few tiny blood spots, but no more than I got with the latest-greatest triple-bladed disposable.

I won't go near a straight razor, though. That's just crazy.

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Electric razor or razor blade? [View all] Swede May 2012 OP

Electric Razor Here cantbeserious May 2012 #1

ultrasonic blade, ala triple, quadruple, or five blade vibrator, ala Saturday Night Live! NYC_SKP May 2012 #2

First night in bootcamp we had 15 minutes to SSS Kaleva May 2012 #3

Neither if I can avoid it. lumberjack_jeff May 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2012 #5

When I use the electric I get more breakouts it doesn't exfoliate like a razor does. jp11 May 2012 #6

Razor. But shit hell the good ones are expensive. Warren Stupidity May 2012 #7

I use a razor Gore1FL May 2012 #8

Nothing. The beard grows on its own. MineralMan May 2012 #9

I used a pocket knife once... OneTenthofOnePercent May 2012 #10

Facial hair trimmer with no attachment... it's easier and faster than an electric shaver or razor. OneTenthofOnePercent May 2012 #11

Gileete Power Fusion in the shower MicaelS May 2012 #12

Tried every razor under the sun Broderick May 2012 #13

I might be the only person in the world to get cut with an electric razor. MrSlayer May 2012 #14

Razor. Electric doesn't work on me. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #15

Double-edge safety razor! G26 May 2012 #16

Same here. Clames Jun 2012 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #17

You're too easy I expect molecules in my shaving cream to lubricate not be all lazy NOT doing that. jp11 Jun 2012 #18

Razor, but.... Old and In the Way Jun 2012 #20

I use both in a two-stage process RZM Jun 2012 #21

Nobody uses a chainsaw and mace? Clames Jun 2012 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #23

depends on where on the body one is shaving loli phabay Jul 2012 #24

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