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By *ill74 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

New forest area

Hi all

Looking for recommendations for face shaving.

I currently use an electric shaver but need to get a new one.

Do i stick with the electric shaver. If so, which?

Is there an electric razor? If so, what do you recommend?

Or normal wet shave? Any recommendations?

Cheers!

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By *unguy410Man
4 weeks ago

Cambridge

I generally go with Phillips. Made a mistake a few years ago by picking one where you had to swap the entire head out if you wanted to use the beard trimmer, integrated is much easier.

I do find they have so many variations depending on the accessories such as charging stand or travel case, so think about what you really need.

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By *ed and WolfieCouple
4 weeks ago

Gravesend

Wet shave, you get a much smoother finish and it doesn't really take much longer

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By *immyMcGillMan
4 weeks ago

Hornchurch


"Hi all

Looking for recommendations for face shaving.

I currently use an electric shaver but need to get a new one.

Do i stick with the electric shaver. If so, which?

Is there an electric razor? If so, what do you recommend?

Or normal wet shave? Any recommendations?

Cheers!

"

I’ve always had sensitive skin and struggled with irritation. I experimented for years and in my twenties ended up using electric with the smallest holes in the ‘foil’ part I could find (Braun) I went with that for about twenty years.

About ten years ago I discovered old fashioned DE (double edged) safety razors for wet shaving. It was a revelation. They are the old type where you have a metal razor with a double edged blade that you change. They pull at your skin and scrape far less than modern cartridge razors with multi blades. If you use them right, getting the ideal angle to your skin (which takes a little practice) they give you a closer shave than absolutely anything! As a bonus, they are miles cheaper per shave than any modern cartridge razors. As a futrther bonus, the blades, being all stainless steel rather than an evil mix of metal and plastic are fully recyclable, so better for the environment.

I mostly use an Edwin Jagger DE89 for the razor and Derby Extra blades. If you buy the blades in bulk they cost about 4p each and they’re good for two or three shaves each. You need shaving soap and a brush too. Badger bristles are best for the brush.

Have a look a geofatboy on Youtube. There are lots of other channels too.

geofatboy - Shave With The Most Popular Safety Razor! - Is a good video to give you the general idea.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Central

A lot of electric shavers are wet and dry

Much, much cheaper than razor blades

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By *ou only live onceMan
4 weeks ago

London

I've never used an electric razor, so can't help there. Bought a Harry's razor primarily as I loved its design but they're very good in a back to basics way!

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By *OTSOSUBTLEMan
4 weeks ago

DUBLIN

Bulldog razor and King of Shaves gel-Boots have them.

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By *alf GarnetMan
4 weeks ago

Horwich

I always use Babyliss I trim, shortest setting then use any old gillete razor to finish off . Electric shavers for me cause too much skin irritation

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By *aughtyFreddoMan
4 weeks ago

Coventry

Wet shave, Gillette or Boots 5 blade razor.

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By *eordieJeansCouple
4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Philips One Blade. It’s the best shaver I’ve ever owned. I would say if you fade your beard to get a cheap pair of clippers to go with it though.

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By *antricSeeker60Man
4 weeks ago

Durham

Wet shave with proper shaving soap and a brush. Once with the growth direction, rinse and repeat against.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Leeds/London

A good electric razor gives as good a shave as wet without the mess, cuts etc

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

I've got a Wahl shaver. It keeps my head shiny and my face super smooth.

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By *ill74 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

New forest area

Thanks, appreciate it.

Will check them out.

Any more?

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By *otlipsxx86Man
4 weeks ago

northwich

Phillips shaver… has been ok but looking to replace as it’s not giving me a complete shave.

Wet shave is ok but the odd nick and cut is no good, plus sensitive skin and spots.

Plus I find a good moisturiser is always good after a shave.

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By *sStephenPickleMan
4 weeks ago

Ends

My recommendation is don’t do it.

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By *usie pTV/TS
3 weeks ago

taunton

Lol fook that Pickle there is at least one woman on here who does not meet men with beards.

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By *peedyGMan
3 weeks ago

Telford

Philips one blade i use and have for years as my face rashes up when clean shaving.

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By *eathcliffMan
3 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Hi all

Looking for recommendations for face shaving.

I currently use an electric shaver but need to get a new one.

Do i stick with the electric shaver. If so, which?

Is there an electric razor? If so, what do you recommend?

Or normal wet shave? Any recommendations?

Cheers!

I’ve always had sensitive skin and struggled with irritation. I experimented for years and in my twenties ended up using electric with the smallest holes in the ‘foil’ part I could find (Braun) I went with that for about twenty years.

About ten years ago I discovered old fashioned DE (double edged) safety razors for wet shaving. It was a revelation. They are the old type where you have a metal razor with a double edged blade that you change. They pull at your skin and scrape far less than modern cartridge razors with multi blades. If you use them right, getting the ideal angle to your skin (which takes a little practice) they give you a closer shave than absolutely anything! As a bonus, they are miles cheaper per shave than any modern cartridge razors. As a futrther bonus, the blades, being all stainless steel rather than an evil mix of metal and plastic are fully recyclable, so better for the environment.

I mostly use an Edwin Jagger DE89 for the razor and Derby Extra blades. If you buy the blades in bulk they cost about 4p each and they’re good for two or three shaves each. You need shaving soap and a brush too. Badger bristles are best for the brush.

Have a look a geofatboy on Youtube. There are lots of other channels too.

geofatboy - Shave With The Most Popular Safety Razor! - Is a good video to give you the general idea."
agree with this gent, I did a similar switch to safety razors years ago, best move ever. I use a Merkur safety razor with Feather Blades, Taylors of old Bond Street shaving cream and add a few drops of olive oil each time I lather, (with a stiff dagger hair Bruch), shave 3 times in different directions. I find it therapeutic. I shave at least twice sometimes three times a day. it's one of life's little pleasures for me. and I like putting on 'old school' aftershave afterwards (old spice, brut or similar).

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By *eathcliffMan
3 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Hi all

Looking for recommendations for face shaving.

I currently use an electric shaver but need to get a new one.

Do i stick with the electric shaver. If so, which?

Is there an electric razor? If so, what do you recommend?

Or normal wet shave? Any recommendations?

Cheers!

I’ve always had sensitive skin and struggled with irritation. I experimented for years and in my twenties ended up using electric with the smallest holes in the ‘foil’ part I could find (Braun) I went with that for about twenty years.

About ten years ago I discovered old fashioned DE (double edged) safety razors for wet shaving. It was a revelation. They are the old type where you have a metal razor with a double edged blade that you change. They pull at your skin and scrape far less than modern cartridge razors with multi blades. If you use them right, getting the ideal angle to your skin (which takes a little practice) they give you a closer shave than absolutely anything! As a bonus, they are miles cheaper per shave than any modern cartridge razors. As a futrther bonus, the blades, being all stainless steel rather than an evil mix of metal and plastic are fully recyclable, so better for the environment.

I mostly use an Edwin Jagger DE89 for the razor and Derby Extra blades. If you buy the blades in bulk they cost about 4p each and they’re good for two or three shaves each. You need shaving soap and a brush too. Badger bristles are best for the brush.

Have a look a geofatboy on Youtube. There are lots of other channels too.

geofatboy - Shave With The Most Popular Safety Razor! - Is a good video to give you the general idea. agree with this gent, I did a similar switch to safety razors years ago, best move ever. I use a Merkur safety razor with Feather Blades, Taylors of old Bond Street shaving cream and add a few drops of olive oil each time I lather, (with a **stiff dagger hair Bruch**), shave 3 times in different directions. I find it therapeutic. I shave at least twice sometimes three times a day. it's one of life's little pleasures for me. and I like putting on 'old school' aftershave afterwards (old spice, brut or similar)."
sorry spelling **Stiff Badger Hair Brush**

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By *one ranger888Man
3 weeks ago

inverclyde

Braun electric shavers are great

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By *eroLondonMan
3 weeks ago

Mayfair

I have sensitive skin and have to be extra careful when it comes to my shaving regimen. I do enjoy shaving and consider it a ritualistic experience.

I use Boldking™ razors - extra sensitive, although they do come in three other varying grades for closer shaving. Boldking has been a lifesaver for me because of my combination/dry skin. I use mostly shaving creams - Kiehl's, with some shaving oil applied beforehand. Sometimes I use Proraso™ shaving soap (sensitive) applied using their boar's hair shaving brush.

I don't use electric shavers. The foil gets too hot and irritates my skin, and the end results have me reaching for a wet razor.

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By *arkus1812Man
3 weeks ago

Lifes Departure Lounge

Wet shave is the only way for me, my daughter bought me an electric shaver a few years ago but could not get on with it.

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By *pandjMan
3 weeks ago

Sparkford

When travelling I use electric but at other times use the soap brush and DE razor method. Using multiblade razors is the equivalent of way overpriced but individualy packaged porridge v buying a kg bag of oats.

Been rocking a beard for two years but now have a pasty moustache

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By *unguy30Man
3 weeks ago

London

Can’t beat shaving cream and a good straight razor

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