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I started a thread in the Men's Grooming subforum and was hoping to get some feedback from you well-informed gents here.
Here is the link to my thread /showthread.php?t=190386
I am looking for info on wet/dry shavers, linear vs. non-linear motors, etc.
Please check out my thread if you have some info on electric razors you would like to share.
Thank you in advance...
-mochi

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Given that we are an uncouth cadre of unshorn brutes, I suggets you try soliciting advice from the spit & polish gents over at Badger & Blade, a forum not like our own, but with well-groomed members (bet they don't smell nearly as good as us though )

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Joel,
You know good and well they'll tell him to ditch the wet/dry shaver and get a Merkur double-edge razor and Derby blades (not that those are bad suggestions, they work well for me). Then you start looking for shave cream or soaps, nice badger brushes, and then ... well, there goes some of that money you were saving to complete your Creed collection. It's a slippery slope.

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Grooming and shaving causes far too much irritation when applying fragrances. Who likes that icky burning sensation? So, I agree with you Joel... we are a good smelling, grizzly bunch.
j/k... I don't know much about good shavers and the like. My family aren't a hairy bunch, so about thirty seconds with the ole electric once every two days or so does me fine. Then, some Shiseido Men's 3-step facial treatment and a hearty round of frag spritzing and I'm good to go.

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Originally Posted by BBRex Joel,
You know good and well they'll tell him to ditch the wet/dry shaver and get a Merkur double-edge razor and Derby blades (not that those are bad suggestions, they work well for me). Then you start looking for shave cream or soaps, nice badger brushes, and then ... well, there goes some of that money you were saving to complete your Creed collection. It's a slippery slope. Haha! This already happened! Actually, I'm a woman looking for info on men's shaving products and rituals for my BF. So I took Joel's advice and checked out B&B and I think within 5 posts or so they were suggesting I might like a DE for my leg shaving
I had to ask what a DE is (double-edge)....good (and funny) call BBRex. But how can you not love a passionate bunch, whether its frags or shaving? Good discourse all around but I am looking for info on something hopelessly more mundane than what they're talking about over there.

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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo Given that we are an uncouth cadre of unshorn brutes, I suggets you try soliciting advice from the spit & polish gents over at Badger & Blade, a forum not like our own, but with well-groomed members (bet they don't smell nearly as good as us though ) I visited that forum a few weeks ago, and since then have invested in Trumpers and Nancy boy creams, a badger brush and a Merkur HD blade. There definitely has been a marked improvement in the quality of my shaves and I am hooked!
Trumpers Violet and Almond smell fantastic !

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Haha! This already happened! Actually, I'm a woman looking for info on men's shaving products and rituals for my BF. So I took Joel's advice and checked out B&B and I think within 5 posts or so they were suggesting I might like a DE for my leg shaving
I had to ask what a DE is (double-edge)....good (and funny) call BBRex. But how can you not love a passionate bunch, whether its frags or shaving? Good discourse all around but I am looking for info on something hopelessly more mundane than what they're talking about over there. You go there often enough, they'll get you hooked. I actually found out about about this site from someone over there. Great folks both places, for sure.
The only electric that ever worked at all for me were the type with the three rotating heads. I seemed to get too much irritation from the other type. I have to admit to being compulsive about shaving close, so even a little bit of roughness after I shave makes me unhappy. Using the old mug and brush method, I can get really close, but I take 30+ minutes to shave. I only shave every other day to give my skin a rest. I hope you find what you are looking for.

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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo Given that we are an uncouth cadre of unshorn brutes, I suggets you try soliciting advice from the spit & polish gents over at Badger & Blade, a forum not like our own, but with well-groomed members (bet they don't smell nearly as good as us though )
I beg to differ!
What better way to finish off a fine BBS (Baby-Butt Smooth) shave than with an application of a fine aromatic concoction?
In fact, most of the BadgerAndBlade.com members find out about Basenotes.com once their desire for olfactory experiences exceeds the bounds of traditional men's wet shaving suppliers like Trumper's, Truefit & Hill and Taylor of Old Bond Street.
Smooth shaves, fine colognes and fashionable dressing are all a part of the recent resurgence of men's grooming interests.
-joedy
ps. Come on over and find out what a Slant Bar double-edge safety razor is!

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Originally Posted by zztopp I visited that forum a few weeks ago, and since then have invested in Trumpers and Nancy boy creams, a badger brush and a Merkur HD blade. There definitely has been a marked improvement in the quality of my shaves and I am hooked!
Trumpers Violet and Almond smell fantastic ! Trumper's Coconut Oil shaving cream (which ironically smells more like coconut wood and not the sweetened coconut pulp) is one of the most unique shaving experiences that you will encounter.
And ironically as well, the Trumper's Rose shaving cream is a very masculine, traditional English scent that not only offers a great shave, but also offers the positive effects and healing qualities of rose essential oil.
Give the Slant Bar DE a try. If you're impressed with the Merkur HD, the Slant will impress you even more.
-joedy

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I converted my shaving routine to a Merkur DE, Merkur blades, and usually Proraso shave soap (the hard kind). The first 24 hours after a shave, my face is as smooth as vinyl. After the second 24 hours, I have about as much stubble as someone with a bad 5-o'clock shadow. When I would shave with an electric, i would have noticeable stubble the morning after I shaved.
DE shaving does take a little longer than the usual Gilette/electric shave, but I've pared my routine down to about 10 minutes, max. After the first month of getting used to the DE procedure, I no longer experience any redness, cuts, or irritation. I shave, rinse, apply Nivea unscented gel, and I look the same as I did before I shaved (minus the hair, of course). In contrast, a Mach 3 or an electric razor would leave my face red and raw. It was very unattractive.
This is coming from someone who lives the spit-and-polish military life: DE shaving is the way to go for a clean shave. The only drawback is that I cannot shave more than once every 48 hours. It seems that if the hairs are not long enough, the razor tends to drag them or tear them (and the surrounding skin), which is very unpleasant. The resultant rash is more noticeable than the stubble that would have been there had I simply not shaved.
Good luck in your endeavor
-ben