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Title: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 July 2009, 23:33:47
Wet or Dry

How many heads or blades.

Any body prefer the cut throat method.


Whats the reason behind the question.

Had a beard since 1992 and it's time for a change. :'(
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: serek on 20 July 2009, 23:38:30
last 5 years I use dry Shaver
before philips 3 heads 4000
last 2 years braun 9000
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: 924boy on 20 July 2009, 23:38:50
stick with the beard! I hate shaving, I just use one of those babyliss for men stuble trimmers on the shortest length setting every few days when i'm feeling a bit too beardy!
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 July 2009, 23:50:06
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stick with the beard! I hate shaving, I just use one of those babyliss for men stuble trimmers on the shortest length setting every few days when i'm feeling a bit too beardy!


I have a Wahl with all the attathments up to no 12 so doubles up for cutting hair as well.

The thing that started it though was the trimmer.  The beard was overgrown and I needed to go out, so whipped out the trimmer with a No 2 or 3 attached and the firking thing started to snag (Needed oiling) (I was so pissed off) so I just whipped the attached off and trimmed all the beard down to stubble.  That may well be the way it gets done in the future,  (and on the day it didnt half feel cold) So maybe    and it is a maybe, I might just try a few days completely shaven to see how many people I can scare. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Entwood on 20 July 2009, 23:55:12
Been a "wet" shaver all my life, and have done the river/bottom of a mess tin thing as well ... not enjoyable but needs must.

Much prefer really hot water, shave oil not soap/foam, twin blade razor.

:)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Ian_D on 21 July 2009, 00:45:12
Dont think I've tried wet actually.

Just use a philips twin head battery shaver which does the job ok - having said that, If I leave it more than a day, it struggles.  :-[
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: mantahatch on 21 July 2009, 07:49:18
At age 16 my parents gave me an electric shaver, at age 18 I lost it on holiday (left it in accomodation) So money was a bit tight after the holiday and have been wet shaving ever since. Use the one they advertise on tv with 4 blades, for the life of me I can't remember what it is called.

At work a few months back we had a discussion about using a cutthroat, as there is a proper barber down the road from here that still offers it. The general consensus was we will give it a go one day.
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 08:04:22
I dont get on well with wet blade shaving, despite many try's brands etc.

also have very thick hair some shavers struggle with

Had Phillips
Braun
all been ok at best,
but my current one, which Ive been using a few years is a panasonic,

its great, works well, quite fast, use it dry....or wet with lather!
if it broke today, i would replace it with the updated model...

http://www.shavers.co.uk/shopping.php?product_id=815

somehow they are a hidden gem, not many know about them, which is a shame, as it think they piss all over the competition.
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: waspy on 21 July 2009, 08:09:59
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stick with the beard! I hate shaving, I just use one of those babyliss for men stuble trimmers on the shortest length setting every few days when i'm feeling a bit too beardy!

This is me too. Shaving brings me out in a rash >:( I haven't shaved for as long as i can recall :)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 08:13:01
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stick with the beard! I hate shaving, I just use one of those babyliss for men stuble trimmers on the shortest length setting every few days when i'm feeling a bit too beardy!

This is me too. Shaving brings me out in a rash >:( I haven't shaved for as long as i can recall :)


that was me too, till I found the above shaver
(which I also use with king of shaves oil)  :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Plomien on 21 July 2009, 08:16:40
King of shaves wet shave and Gillette razor, using 3 blade atm but have used 5 but they are too expensive at present :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 July 2009, 08:17:00
Any that keeps my man clean shaven and looking gorgeous! ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Elite Pete on 21 July 2009, 08:31:29
I wet shave with one of those battery wet shavers and Gillette gel. Only shave when I have to but it grows very quickly and thick :(
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 July 2009, 09:03:14
my skin can handle neither dry shaving or any kind of heads..

always wet and really really wet ;D ie under shower  ;D ;D after some hot applied..

gillette mach 3..
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: samrey4u on 21 July 2009, 09:12:05
I am a lazy sod and hate shaving ,so i normally go to a local hairdressers 2 times a week and get a cut-throat shave hot towels etc .Always seems to be a lot closer and stays smoother for longer  ;D ::) :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 09:15:08
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I am a lazy sod and hate shaving ,so i normally go to a local hairdressers 2 times a week and get a cut-throat shave hot towels etc .Always seems to be a lot closer and stays smoother for longer  ;D ::) :y


Always fancied one of those  :D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Richie London on 21 July 2009, 09:16:25
wet shave but i use the oils. very good for the skin and stops the burning.  :y

http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=11051&productId=40283
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 09:19:37
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wet shave but i use the oils. very good for the skin and stops the burning.  :y

http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=11051&productId=40283


http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?categoryParentId=3821&storeId=10052&productId=1600&callingViewName=&categoryId=3839&langId=-1&catalogId=11051

for me  :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Elite Pete on 21 July 2009, 10:14:08
Being a man I love razor burn infact my favorite is when my wife has used my razor on her legs an not told me, the next time I shave I have gallons of claret running down my neck >:(
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 July 2009, 11:09:29
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I dont get on well with wet blade shaving, despite many try's brands etc.

also have very thick hair some shavers struggle with

Had Phillips
Braun
all been ok at best,
but my current one, which Ive been using a few years is a panasonic,

its great, works well, quite fast, use it dry....or wet with lather!
if it broke today, i would replace it with the updated model...

http://www.shavers.co.uk/shopping.php?product_id=815

somehow they are a hidden gem, not many know about them, which is a shame, as it think they piss all over the competition.

Flipping eck JB, for the cost of that I would hope it cuts grass and hedges as well.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 11:10:58
Yup, you didnt specify a budget though!

Ive tried cheap ones, and they dont work for me, had mine about 3-4 years now, so probably averages out cheaper than good gilette blades  :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 July 2009, 11:12:57
This happens to be my Favourite Shaver  ;)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/pamela-anderson-sexy-energetic-woma.jpg)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 July 2009, 11:13:16
Biggest problem for me when I was shaving is that for ages I hadnt realised I wasnt shaving properly and would blunt or clog my blades within 2 shaves.  Now that I know how to shave properly I have allways had a beard. ::)

Mind you, my Girlfriend at the time using my razor never helped.
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 11:16:00
Bet you never complained when she used it on 'her ladygarden'

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 July 2009, 11:21:19
I seem to slobber each time she shaves me ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 July 2009, 11:29:59
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Bet you never complained when she used it on 'her ladygarden'

 ;D ;D ;D


No Comment ::) ::) :-X
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Elite Pete on 21 July 2009, 11:31:52
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I seem to slobber each time she shaves me ::)
Which bits ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: notacarbuff on 21 July 2009, 11:33:10
[size=10][/size]From being a teenager I used an electric shaver which were ok at best. When my last one died, I decided to try a wet shave and have never looked back. I get a much smoother shave for not much more time spent doing it.

I use a block of shaving soap, a badger hair brush to apply and a merkur futur, razor. The razor itself was expensive, but less than the leading electic shavers, but the blades are around £5 for a pack of 10 which last a long time so will pay for itself over time.

You should note that it will take around 6 weeks for your skin to become accustomed to shaving again so you will have to put up with a bit of a shaving rash etc
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 July 2009, 11:49:29
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I seem to slobber each time she shaves me ::)
Which bits ::)

Where ever she likes :D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 July 2009, 14:32:23
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Bet you never complained when she used it on 'her ladygarden'

 ;D ;D ;D

 ;D

realistically a scientific research showed that married couples have exactly the same bacteria cultures..

so no reason to worry about ;D
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: LJay on 21 July 2009, 16:07:01
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Bet you never complained when she used it on 'her ladygarden'

 ;D ;D ;D

 ;D

realistically a scientific research showed that married couples have exactly the same bacteria cultures..

so no reason to worry about ;D

That sounds like the go ahead to use his razor to me, cheers Cem! :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Del Boy on 21 July 2009, 17:09:39
Gillette fusion, works really well, blades never seem to last long mind you  :-/
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: redelitev6 on 21 July 2009, 18:01:18
I remember when i had the snip-i did a really good job of shaving myself very close if you know what i mean,only to be told by the doc i didn't need to shave at all  >:( i was in agony when it all grew back-the itchiness was a killer!
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 July 2009, 18:39:35
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I remember when i had the snip-i did a really good job of shaving myself very close if you know what i mean,only to be told by the doc i didn't need to shave at all  >:( i was in agony when it all grew back-the itchiness was a killer!


Amazingly different advice round thwe country on that one...

I had to shave a week before, so itchyness had subsided, yet a mate had to fully shave on the day!

Reckon its down to the individual docs preference  :-/
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Bent valve on 21 July 2009, 18:50:46
Bic razors. 2 shaves and chuck em :y
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Pitchfork on 21 July 2009, 19:15:51
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I remember when i had the snip-i did a really good job of shaving myself very close if you know what i mean,only to be told by the doc i didn't need to shave at all  >:( i was in agony when it all grew back-the itchiness was a killer!
My surgeon complimented me on the topiary! ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: LJay on 21 July 2009, 20:12:50
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I remember when i had the snip-i did a really good job of shaving myself very close if you know what i mean,only to be told by the doc i didn't need to shave at all  >:( i was in agony when it all grew back-the itchiness was a killer!
My surgeon complimented me on the topiary! ::)

All men should be clean shaven up top and closely trimmed down below! ;)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: amigov6 on 21 July 2009, 22:41:57
Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: BigAl on 21 July 2009, 23:49:38
Currently using a Wilkinson sword quattro razor with cold water and (i believe) a badger hair brush.
steps are :-
1: have a bath & soak face in said bath
2: get out, apply king of shaves gel
3: shave using cold water
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: notacarbuff on 22 July 2009, 09:02:56
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P

Have a look on theperfectshave.co.uk
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: mantagte on 22 July 2009, 22:02:30
mach 3 when i can be bothered to shave
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 July 2009, 23:07:47
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P
Have you tried Beaver Hair, its much better ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: amigov6 on 22 July 2009, 23:09:00
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P

Have a look on theperfectshave.co.uk
Cheers i will. Can't help but ask, what were you looking for when you found that site???? ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 July 2009, 23:10:57
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P
Have you tried Beaver Hair, its much better ::)
You can't beat a bit of Beaver Hair on your face ::)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: amigov6 on 22 July 2009, 23:35:55
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P
Have you tried Beaver Hair, its much better ::)
You can't beat a bit of Beaver Hair on your face ::)
Evening Pete. Driving back up the A219 from Wimbledon this afternoon i saw many semi clad sweeties of all origins & the phrase " as long as i've got a face you've always got somewhere to sit" came to mind!!!
   When i was'nt concentrating on my driving of course!!!! :P :P 8-)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: notacarbuff on 23 July 2009, 12:45:29
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P

Have a look on theperfectshave.co.uk
Cheers i will. Can't help but ask, what were you looking for when you found that site???? ::)


This is clearly going to go downhill rapidly from this point. I suppose if I mention that I was looking for Trumpers (it is a barbers in london and they make shaving soap) its not going to help?? ;)
Title: Re: So - What's Your Favourite Shaver?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 July 2009, 15:01:35
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Gillette Mach 3 with moisturising gel. I get the opposite of shaving rash, if i leave it a few days then shave there's a rash underneath, if i shave every day, clear skin. Would love a badger hair brush & shaving soap but never see them now.
    Regarding the "downstairs issue" men should NOT mess about with that & i never would. I think it's ok for ladies to have a "quim trim" should they wish but not a fan of them taking the lot off as many seem to nowadays.
     I've tried both but personally prefer a furry peach. :P

Have a look on theperfectshave.co.uk
Cheers i will. Can't help but ask, what were you looking for when you found that site???? ::)


This is clearly going to go downhill rapidly from this point. I suppose if I mention that I was looking for Trumpers (it is a barbers in london and they make shaving soap) its not going to help?? ;)


Went to the Jermyn Street branch for years- always was attended to by Andreas, although he only cut hair.

Irish John was the shaver but notice was required.  The shave from an open razor wielded by an expert was something to behold. 8-) 8-) :y