Electric Shavers

Do any of you guys use them?

[stavs]

Just curious, do any of you chaps use an electric shaver on a regular basis?

I used one about 10 years ago (a remington) and got fed up with it rather quickly because it was uncomfortable to use. The fast moving cutting blades made the protective foil hot and this caused an unpleasant sensation on the face, causing irritation.

Have shavers progressed since then? are they really a viable alternative to wet shaving?

Be glad to get your opinions.

Stavs

[Gizmare]

Nothing but the blade here.

[JayC]

She likes to watch you shaving?

OK, maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that. But come on, it's not that odd is it?

:)

[veritysystems]

Yes it is!

[Shane]

Weekdays I use a Gillette Excel kept in Razor Guard. Time consuming but close shave. I have used Mach 3's and I find they are the same as the Gillettes. Razor Guard does kept the blade from becoming dull and makes it last.

Weekends I use an electric which has a closeness dial. Philips, works well.

Shakil, whats this sissy talk, an electric shaver is kinda like a power tool, hehe.

(BTW: No body watchs, that is weird, might be fun though.)

Shane

[veritysystems]

Shane - you make a good point about electric shavers saving time, or rather wet shave taking too long in the mornings.

[bodine]

Mach3 is the best. Keeps me from having to shave everyday. I do get ingrown hairs frequently, so I shave about 2x a week (or when my SO tells me to). I tried a wet/dry electric a while back. Still had ingrown hair, so I went back to a blade.

On a similar note, I just purchased a new product for acne and ingrown hair from Neutrogena. They have a face wash, shave gel (not a foam), and an aftershave. The results so far are good. I am alergic to some fragrances, but this one I am not. It has a tingling feeling to it. I guess it is the salycitic acid for the acne.

[Macguru]

>>She likes to watch you shaving?

>OK, maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that. But come on, it's not that odd is it?

Not at all! I believe it's pretty common. My GF even use to dress up [angelina.cc.tx.us] for that special occasion.

[Shane]

So, I am curious:

How much time do you spend shaving?

[veritysystems]

I use the Simple face scrub - works well even before an electric shave!

[Philosopher]

I use the Norelco with the built in shaving lotion. Gotta say I love it. I've used it for 3 years and wouldn't use a regular blade again. Always used to get bad skin irritation regarldess what kind of blade I used. Now, never...nada, not ever.

[Robino]

The Neutrogena products are great. I use the shaving gel and the after shave lotion. They have reduced razor burn and ingrowns on my neck drastically.

I shave every other day or so- in the shower.

[tarheel2002]

any ladies post here yet?

[Macguru]

I guess bikini line issues could possibly have been brought by female members, tarheel2002.

[scareduck]

I use both. I shave wet in the shower (just soap, no shaving cream/gel), and trim the stuff near my moustache/goatee with an electric razor... when it's working. Unfortunately, it hasn't been, not lately. I have an old Braun that finally gave up the ghost. Last time I took it in to the shop, the owner said, yeah, they don't make 'em like they used to -- repair this one instead of getting a new one. Sadly, the shop is now gone and I can't get mine fixed. Gotta get a replacement.

[bigjohnt]

I think I'm old fashioned, if not just old. I shave with whatever I grab at the store. Mach3 is good, but I got a closer shave with a Wilkinson double edged blade in a decades old "twist-and-drop-in-the-blade" razor handed down to me by my grandfather. Yes, it still works great, and you adjust the closeness of the shave by twisting the handle and adjusting the tension on the previously flat blade. Sure slows down the process though, you don't want to even think of shaving quickly . One sidewards slip, and there ain't enough stiptic pencils in Manhattan to stop the bleeding. (Ah, a REAL man's shave! LOL:) )

(Not recommended for anyone used to the "safety razor" generation, or electrics. Not to worry, though, I bet most of you guys have never even SEEN one of those things.)

To get back on topic, I shudder when I think of my first several experiences with electric shavers. I realize they've come a long way, but until I get one as a gift, blades will be in my medicine cabinet. (Add to that the annoying habit of a former boss shaving in the car on the way to meetings.)

<kidding>My original thought was.... WOW.. guys discussing "beauty secrets" --this must be the new millenium! Does anyone have any preferences for hair coloring? Nail polish? Does this monitor make me look fat?</kidding>