FabSwingers.com forum: Do men still wet shave?

By *egDaySkipper OP Man
10 weeks ago

I've not wet shaved or shall I say trimmed in like 10 years, if the razor is dull I just get a new replacement head.

What's your reason behind wet shaving?

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By *ude LawMan
10 weeks ago

Harrogate

I do. Mainly because I don't feel electric razors cut close enough - I just don't get on with them.

Plus, it's part of a face wash, exfoliate, shave, moisturise routine now.

I don't look 44 years of age for nothing.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

I don't like it.

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By *sStephenPickleMan
10 weeks ago

Ends

I did it for Movember and wanted to peel my face off.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Leeds/London

About 6 months ago I switched to electric. Need to spend a bit but worth it.

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By *ongy1000Man
10 weeks ago

welwyn garden city

"I do. Mainly because I don't feel electric razors cut close enough - I just don't get on with them.

Plus, it's part of a face wash, exfoliate, shave, moisturise routine now.

I don't look 44 years of age for nothing."

Agree, wet shave cuts closer

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By *uperSalopian7Man
10 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

I've only ever wet shaved. Works a charm so never considered an alternative

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By *ou only live onceMan
10 weeks ago

London

I've never actually used an electric razor. I never saw the point.

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By *aughtybinatureCouple
10 weeks ago

South Midlands

Electric doesn’t come close. A wet shave just feels better.

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

I've only ever wet shaved - and I enjoy it. It's a ritualistic experience for me.

I don't particular like the intense 'heat dissipation' on my face from an electric shaver and nor does it give me a close enough shave. Overall it's pretty ineffective.

A wet shaved gives me the closest shave possible as well as exfoliating my face in the process. My face feels thoroughly cleansed.

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By *avie65Man
10 weeks ago

In the west.

I wet shave every morning as it is a closer shave. If I go more than 24 hours I can feel and hear the difference.

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

Yeah, I do it but only once a week. I can't grow a proper beard and like a close shave and make sure to use a god post shave cream as well. I feel like a new man

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By *cLovin2Man
10 weeks ago

London

Never got used to electric, I find them just as uncomfortable. wet shave is more hassle but it's better for your skin & the end result is better.

If you want a lady to run her fingers across your face, you want it wet shaved.

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By *cLovin2Man
10 weeks ago

London

"Yeah, I do it but only once a week. I can't grow a proper beard and like a close shave and make sure to use a god post shave cream as well. I feel like a new man

Indian bloke who can't grow a beard... Is that why the rest of us Asians are so hairy

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By *rith47Man
10 weeks ago

Erith

Always. Wet cuts always feel smoother for me.

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By *ceKweenWoman
10 weeks ago

Bolton

I must admit.. I love to shave a man’s face 😊

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

"Yeah, I do it but only once a week. I can't grow a proper beard and like a close shave and make sure to use a god post shave cream as well. I feel like a new man

Indian bloke who can't grow a beard... Is that why the rest of us Asians are so hairy

I mean, I can but it's patchy as hell. I won't lie, having an overly hairy body is the one Indian trait I'm glad I didn't inherit 😂

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

"Yeah, I do it but only once a week. I can't grow a proper beard and like a close shave and make sure to use a god post shave cream as well. I feel like a new man

Indian bloke who can't grow a beard... Is that why the rest of us Asians are so hairy

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I can't either. It's a stubble mostly on my chin.

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

Waaaaiiiit! JoeBeans is Indian???!!!

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By *ansoffateMan
10 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

Sure, that's why I keep my hatchet so sharp.

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

"Waaaaiiiit! JoeBeans is Indian???!!!

No... 🥸

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

"Waaaaiiiit! JoeBeans is Indian???!!!

No... 🥸"

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🪯

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By *eo PublicMan
10 weeks ago

Lincoln

Yes I wetshave everyday, always got a rash from an electric.

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By *lint25Man
10 weeks ago

newport

I wet shave occasionally but mainly electric and trim to stubble. If I wet shave I have a proper razor with razor blades no safety, Gillette bs. You have to keep the blade straight but it's so smooth after. Plus loads cheaper than the safety stuff. I've got proper Clint Eastwood stubble though so needs to be up to the job

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

I went shave with a DE razor and shaving cream.

The type you whip up in a bowl. I find it very relaxing to do, until I cut myself haha

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

"I went shave with a DE razor and shaving cream.

The type you whip up in a bowl. I find it very relaxing to do, until I cut myself haha"

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I highly recommend Proraso™ shaving cream. 🩶

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By *peedyGMan
10 weeks ago

Telford

I use a Philips one blade, it gets close enough to skin and i don't get the rash i do when wet shaving.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll give it a try

I usually use TOBs sandalwood

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Central

"I've never actually used an electric razor. I never saw the point.

£££££££££££ savings

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By *hapLeedsMan
10 weeks ago

Leeds

Yeh, not all the time but feels good sometimes

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By *XThomMan
10 weeks ago

Lichfield

I love to wet shave. DE razor, italian milled soap, platunum edge blade. The whole ritual is a moment to savour.

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By *JB1954Man
10 weeks ago

Reading

Electric most of the time. If female company . Then wet shave. Lot smoother shave.

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By *cLovin2Man
10 weeks ago

London

"I love to wet shave. DE razor, italian milled soap, platunum edge blade. The whole ritual is a moment to savour."

Really? I find shaving such a pain in the arse. Especially for work, if only I turn up with stubble, unshaven and unwashed

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By *ver 55 Girthy cockMan
10 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Wet shave face and cock always

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By *ampireLoveMan
10 weeks ago

Essex

Always had a wet shave. Never thought electric razors were any good with a completely smooth clean shave

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By *am3032TV/TS
10 weeks ago

Alfreton

I still wet shave, never got on with electric. Don’t find wet shaving any issue. Love the smoothness of wet shaving X

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By *ichaelsmyMan
10 weeks ago

doiglas

i can not stand electric razors so prefer wet shaving for my face.

a few years ago i did have a barbers full on cut throat razor shave.

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By *londebiguyMan
10 weeks ago

Southport

Wet shaving is the best and helps exfoliation if the skin too.

Gets so much closer and much cleaner shave.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
10 weeks ago

Norwich

I like it

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By *amboozledByPaperClipsMan
10 weeks ago

Hull

Not since the day i left the army

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By *idsAndyMan
10 weeks ago

Worcestershire

Yep

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By *toatMan
10 weeks ago

grangemouth

Wet shave

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By *oubleswing2019Man
10 weeks ago

Colchester

I've only ever wet-shaved.

I did try dry shaving once and it felt horrible and my skin erupted in spots.

Put me off completely.

So I wet shave with an electric razor and sensitive cream or oil.

I do three passes, then rinse the head under a running tap of hot water, then 3 more passes, etc.

At the end, I lather/oil and then use a razoer with a blade for a final close shave. Then rinse it all off and dry carefully.

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By *arlequin_tearsMan
10 weeks ago

Sheffield

If I shave I do wet shave.

Electric razors just don't cut close enough and a wet shave feels nicer.

Have quite a few Turkish barbers in Sheffield so if I fancy a bit of a pamper I'll book in for a hot towel and straight razor shave.

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
10 weeks ago

Willenhall

I wet shave every 2-3 days.

I've tried electric shavers including branded Phillips ones back in the day and they just don't work. My stubble is like wire when it's dry and electric shavers snag and pull it out rather than cut it.

In fact I can't use cartridge razors either like the Gillette Mach 10 (or whatever number they're up to now). If I try to use a wet razor that has more than one blade the hair gets caught between the blades and will not rinse out from them. After the first stroke it's like I'm running a strip of barbed wire down my face.

I've found only a proper double-edged razor used in conjunction with a shaving brush and shaving foam (shaving gel is a poor substitute) works. I have one clean-shaven day, one day of light stubble, one day of heavy stubble then it's time to shave again before I look too scruffy.

The ironic thing is I'm pretty much bald on top.

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By *avexxMan
10 weeks ago

cheshire

always a wet shave started when i was about 10

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By *ilverjagMan
10 weeks ago

swansea

I usually wet shave above and below with a triple bladed razor for a smooth close shave, only using the rechargeable if I'm running late and in a hurry for an important meeting.

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By *ristol100Man
10 weeks ago

Bristol

Always a wet shave. I use Harry’s razors. I think they are the best!

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By *inks45Man
10 weeks ago

bucks

I love my stubble .0.5 when I cut my hair then use the clippers for my stubble

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By *iscombobulated1523Couple
10 weeks ago

Worcestershire

G uses a mix of both electric and wet shave

Proper wet shave for silky smoothness

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By *olarbear73Man
10 weeks ago

Glasgow

I only wet shave my head whilst in the shower. I trim my beard with a buzzer thing

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By *olte121Man
10 weeks ago

just up the road and first left

Wet shave the head. The face is trimmed

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By *igWillieStrongman79Man
10 weeks ago

Corby

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By *igWillieStrongman79Man
10 weeks ago

Corby

I dont actually shave at all i go barbers every 2 weeks and get a cutthroat wet shave get my head done and my beard trimmed and lines sharpened up but yeah prefer the cutthroat wet shave to them doing it with the foils and then defo wet shave for cock and balls in the shower

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By *host63Man
10 weeks ago

Bedfont Feltham

I use a straight razor or if I am ina hurry an old school double bladed razor.

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
10 weeks ago

Hatfield

I last used an electric shaver 40 years ago

I always wet shave ….

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By *moothdickMan
10 weeks ago

stoke

Always wet shave when I take all the stubble off … feels so fresh

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By *alm_one4Man
10 weeks ago

RM16

Yep, if I can’t be bothered, I shave in the shower, the steam is a great lubricant

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By *amsubMan
10 weeks ago

hyde

I use both also wet shave pubes balls and arse

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
10 weeks ago

belfast

Of course they do.

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By *rineForSomeFunMan
9 weeks ago

Yorkshire

I tried electric about 30 years ago, but aside from that I've always wet shaved. Working from home I get a bit lazy about shaving at all, but when the time comes a wet shave is far more effective.

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By *one_maverickMan
9 weeks ago

Leeds/Bradford

I just shave in the shower... Post shave balm and moisturizer after. Never had an issue

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By *ecky and justCouple
9 weeks ago

Godalming

Only ever wet shave.

Find that electric razors burn the skin and leave a rash.

That said, I do have a pitbull head shaver.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
9 weeks ago

East Sussex

Mr N wet shaves. It's smoother than an electric razor.

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

Always

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By *electableicecreamMan
9 weeks ago

The West

Yep. When I do shave I go all in with a very nice steel Merkur double edged razor with Japanese Feather blades and a silver tip badger hair shaving brush with Taylor's of Bond Street shaving soap.

My facial hair is so coarse that it will blunt a disposable razor blade about half way through a shave.

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By *unguy30Man
9 weeks ago

London

I use a straight razor always have never used a disposable all replaceable blade much easier and closer shave

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