FabSwingers.com forum: Gentlemen (Part 1): Shaving.

By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

My dear gentle-fellows, cads, chappies, equerries, fellows, chums and those princes amongst men...

When you shave (your face) do you shave with haste because it's a chore, wasting no time to get the job done, or do you take your time and shave with care and precision?

Also, how often do you cut and nick yourself in the process? Every time or rarely?

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By *unnyLinguistMan
25 weeks ago

Wiltshire and London

I've had much practice and can now shave my face quickly and thoroughly and very rarely damage myself. I use Hydro 5 razors and shave under a hot shower, usually thinking about other less mundane matters.

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By *ynamicnatureMan
25 weeks ago

Doncaster

I have to shave every day if I want a smooth face.

I use an electric shaver for every day use because using a blade every day hurts and makes my skin really sore.

I do enjoy taking my time using a blade on special occasions though to get that extra smooth feeling.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
25 weeks ago

London

Heartily reccomend a wet shave at the barbers for a treat.

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By *avexxMan
25 weeks ago

cheshire

always shave with care it is rare i nick myself.. always feel better clean shaven

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"I've had much practice and can now shave my face quickly and thoroughly and very rarely damage myself. I use Hydro 5 razors and shave under a hot shower, usually thinking about other less mundane matters."

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You're dextrous with your razor, dear fellow! 🩶

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By *zeroMan
25 weeks ago

Glasgow

Whenever I am clean shaven I take my time. Mostly bearded now so I trim.

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By *an8iMan
25 weeks ago

Bilston

I only shave my head but I take my time, I used Harry's razors and shave gel

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

Proper wet shave with good Floris soap takes about 5 minutes. Never get cuts. Use a RazorPit post-shave to keep blade clean and sharp - blades last weeks.

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By *ife NinjaMan
25 weeks ago

Dunfermline

It's a chore. I have varied over the years with a beard, although currently shaven. Every two days, or I'm as sensitive as a baby's arse 🤓

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"I have to shave every day if I want a smooth face.

I use an electric shaver for every day use because using a blade every day hurts and makes my skin really sore.

I do enjoy taking my time using a blade on special occasions though to get that extra smooth feeling."

Do you experience 'razor burn' from your razor? 🪒

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"Heartily recommend a wet shave at the barbers for a treat.

Every man deserves a treat like this. 🪒

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By *eter2.5Man
25 weeks ago

London

Very rarely cut or nick

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"Whenever I am clean shaven I take my time. Mostly bearded now so I trim. "

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It's always rewarding when one takes their time. 🧔🏻

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"always shave with care it is rare i nick myself.. always feel better clean shaven

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I think I nick myself about once every five shaves, or thereabouts. 🩸

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

If I shave or touch my beard up or shape it up, I do so with care.

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

I have to take my time, shaving around my goatee line, especially under the chin. Occasionally I like to go for a hot towel, straight razor shave at the barber shop.

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By *ustincamebridgeCouple
25 weeks ago

manchester

I shave with great car for fear the razor be blunt from fair maidens illegitimate use whilst hacking away leg hair

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By *heLeadbettersCouple
25 weeks ago

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"My dear gentle-fellows, cads, chappies, equerries, fellows, chums and those princes amongst men...

When you shave (your face) do you shave with haste because it's a chore, wasting no time to get the job done, or do you take your time and shave with care and precision?

Also, how often do you cut and nick yourself in the process? Every time or rarely?"

I take my time, usually don't have my specs on. Rarely nick myself.

Every 2 weeks, trip to the Turkish barber for a bit on manpering. So relaxing, I usually fall asleep while he's got the cut throat out....

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
25 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

Have a beard and just trim daily with a wet razor and no cream. Never nick, moisturise then wink at myself pulling finger triggers

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By *ryton 123TV/TS
25 weeks ago

Chatham

Find it pointless to spend ages to get it super looking because tomorrow it's growing back.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

" I only shave my head but I take my time, I used Harry's razors and shave gel"

Have you tried Boldking™ subscription shaving? They're from Amsterdam. I love them!

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By *elix SightedMan
25 weeks ago

Cloud 8

I haven’t wet shaved since I was about 25. I now have extreeeeeeemly sexy designer stubble and I can’t shave because so many ladies have begged me not to.

The real reason is because I have the most ridiculously sensitive skin and I get razor rash, ingrown hairs and spots. Shaving can fack right orff.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
25 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

I wet shave my face.. always have..I do it about twice a week.. with a bic disposal single blade..I generally don't really take time to do it and not to bothered if it's that smooth.. however if I'm getting trannied up.. totally different brand new razor and really take my time making sure it's totally smooth..

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

I have a massive beard, but I do shave my head and neck and occasionally tidy up the facial plumage.

I kind of treat it as a ritual and a bit of an opportunity to look after myself. Get a good quality razor (not any of these multi blade plastic bits of crap), a proper shaving brush, a quality puck of shaving soap. Turn it into something you can enjoy.

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By *ikerboy9ooCouple
25 weeks ago

stroud

I dry shave every 4 or 5 days with a Bic 2 throwaway razor, cheap as chips and takes about 5 minutes

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By *oeBeansMan
25 weeks ago

Derby

I shave probably once a week and it can be a chore so something I try to get done quickly but without leaving patches. I do have spots that just seem prone knicks and probably need to take more care in those areas 🤷‍♂️

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"Proper wet shave with good Floris soap takes about 5 minutes. Never get cuts. Use a RazorPit post-shave to keep blade clean and sharp - blades last weeks. "

I sometimes stroll past the quaint Floris™ store in Jermyn Street.

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By *night in armourMan
25 weeks ago

guilford

I have had to shave nearly everyday for work since 16 .

Interesting chat especially around electric razors any good ones found ?

The price of blades is extortionate for razors

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By *eroLondon OP Man
25 weeks ago

Soho

"It's a chore. I have varied over the years with a beard, although currently shaven. Every two days, or I'm as sensitive as a baby's arse 🤓"

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I can totally appreciate that it's not something most men look forward to. Shaving can be a chore, I agree.

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By *nkymikeyMan
25 weeks ago

Andover

I shave my head.

My partner has her grandads old razor. 80 years old and I most say it was a better shave than today razor I buy..

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By *oughmanMan
25 weeks ago

Sunderland

I take a little time to get crisper lines around the beard.

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By *he_turtle_movesMan
25 weeks ago

ankh morpork

I trim up the beard eges regularly and every 3 to 4 months have a clean shave.

I use a cut throat and take my time. Haven't cut myself with it in years now

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By *ags73Man
25 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Avoid it when I can as it just absolutely ravages the skin.

When I do wet shave, best to do two days before the thing I’m going to then again before going.

Wet shave and Gillette Mach 3 Nivea sensitive shaving foam

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By *eroLondon OP Man
24 weeks ago

Soho

"If I shave or touch my beard up or shape it up, I do so with care. "

You have a natural flair for your shave-care.🪒

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By *eroLondon OP Man
24 weeks ago

Soho

"I have to take my time, shaving around my goatee line, especially under the chin. Occasionally I like to go for a hot towel, straight razor shave at the barber shop. "

Do you use a cutthroat razor, Mr. Wick?

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24 weeks ago

"I have to take my time, shaving around my goatee line, especially under the chin. Occasionally I like to go for a hot towel, straight razor shave at the barber shop.

Do you use a cutthroat razor, Mr. Wick?"

Oh god no, I should be allowed a lethal instrument like that. I tend to use an electric trimmer, close cut blades, then use a foil attachment for finishing.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
24 weeks ago

Soho

"My dear gentle-fellows, cads, chappies, equerries, fellows, chums and those princes amongst men...

When you shave (your face) do you shave with haste because it's a chore, wasting no time to get the job done, or do you take your time and shave with care and precision?

Also, how often do you cut and nick yourself in the process? Every time or rarely?

I take my time, usually don't have my specs on. Rarely nick myself.

Every 2 weeks, trip to the Turkish barber for a bit on manpering. So relaxing, I usually fall asleep while he's got the cut throat out....

I love this term "manpering". Bravo.

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By *heLeadbettersCouple
24 weeks ago

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"My dear gentle-fellows, cads, chappies, equerries, fellows, chums and those princes amongst men...

When you shave (your face) do you shave with haste because it's a chore, wasting no time to get the job done, or do you take your time and shave with care and precision?

Also, how often do you cut and nick yourself in the process? Every time or rarely?

I take my time, usually don't have my specs on. Rarely nick myself.

Every 2 weeks, trip to the Turkish barber for a bit on manpering. So relaxing, I usually fall asleep while he's got the cut throat out....

I love this term "manpering". Bravo.

Feel free to use liberally..........

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