Shaving razors

1fastredsc · 01-14-2008, 08:11 PM

Can anyone recommend a good shaving razor? I've been using the Gillette 5 blade razors. What's nice is that they leave a very close shave. Unfortunately those tightly compacted 5 razors also clog up very easily, usually in the first 1/2 inch of the stroke. Therefore i need to make multiple passes before that one strip is shaved and i can move to the next.

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

a disposable bic twin blade without the uber-lotion strip works fine. best shave for the buck. i can't stand these 3, 4, 5 blade monstrosities. too much work..

RickM · RickM's Garage

I'm still stuck in Gillette Sensor (two blade and strip) territory. I get the generic refills from a local drug store chain (CVS) and all is good.
For me the cartridge/blade angle, size and weight of the Sensor is ideal compared to others.

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

The MACH ones vibrate & are very effective.

SlowToady · 01-14-2008, 09:43 PM

The Gillette Mach 3 is awesome; I've been using it for awhile. I tried the 5 blade deal, but it didn't seem to shave well, and it left my skin all red.

BRPORSCHE · 01-14-2008, 09:51 PM

yeah the gillete mach 3 is the best of the bunch. I have a thick beard that grows quick, and the mach 3 has worked flawlessly for years. Tried the fusion (the 5 blade one) didn't care for it much.

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

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Originally Posted by RickM

I'm still stuck in Gillette Sensor (two blade and strip) territory. I get the generic refills from a local drug store chain (CVS) and all is good.
For me the cartridge/blade angle, size and weight of the Sensor is ideal compared to others.

yeah, i still have a couple of these and like 'em, too. didn't know about the generic refills..

the · 01-14-2008, 11:35 PM

Im a fan of the Gillette Mach 3.

5 blades does seem like too many!

Norelco, that's an electric? I've used electrics, but they take too long for me to do a good job. I hop out of the shower and shave in like 15 seconds.

HardDrive · 01-15-2008, 12:07 AM

Mach 3 here. No plans to change.

1fastredsc · 01-15-2008, 12:10 AM

The electric shavers seem to irritate my skin, leaving red spots in some areas. I guess my skin is too ginger for electric shavers.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

Mach 3

gr8fl4porsche · gr8fl4porsche's Garage

I use the Fusion 5 vibrating one - works great for me. I do have to rinse alot as mentioned above.

I also have an electric which makes my neck break out for some reason. May just need some new blades. The electric sure is convenient, gives a decent shave as well.

frogger · 01-15-2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchillcar

a disposable bic twin blade without the uber-lotion strip works fine. best shave for the buck. i can't stand these 3, 4, 5 blade monstrosities. too much work..

+1

Paul K · Paul K's Garage

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Originally Posted by 1fastredsc

The electric shavers seem to irritate my skin, leaving red spots in some areas. I guess my skin is too ginger for electric shavers.

I read somewhere that you have to use electric for a month before you get used to it. True for me- I used to wet shave, now use electric. Either way the whole process sucks a$$. Can you guys give model numbers on the electric shavers that work best?

Cheers,

Paul.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Mach 3 is good. Mach 3 turbo is better. The Fusion (five blades plus the vibro-thing) is amazing. I've had no problems with clogging.

I use Art of Shaving for the cream, maybe that would help your clogging problem?

lendaddy · 01-15-2008, 05:07 AM

I have tried at least 50 electric shavers over the years. It's not a matter of best, it's a matter of best fit. Everyones hair grows differently. The Braun Synchro is the best I've found for me so far. A great one I had years ago was a Panasonic "linear" that you could use in the shower, good results also.

I can't use a blade on my neck as it ALWAYS cuts and drives me nuts. I could shave my cheeks dry without problem but my neck is a bastard.

Moneyguy1 · 01-15-2008, 05:15 AM

THe 5 blade is excellent. You must rinse it under running water with every other stroke or so. I received mine thru the mail as a promotion in June. It is still sharp; something I cannot say about any other blade razor. Electrics do not do it for me for some reason. Haven't found one yet that gives me the absolute smooth shave I really want. Maybe I just haven't found the right one yet.

RickM · RickM's Garage

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Originally Posted by lendaddy

I can't use a blade on my neck as it ALWAYS cuts and drives me nuts. I could shave my cheeks dry without problem but my neck is a bastard.

If I shave my neck using a downward stroke it will ook like a scene from the chainsaw massacre. Using an upward motion and no probs whatsoever.

BigChill: Do you have CVS stores near you? If not I'll send ya a case of cartridges.

This guy likes the Mach 5 too....

Freybird · Freybird's Garage

Mach 3 turbo, 'Anthony' (great stuff but expensive) pre-shave oil first, then a thin layer of shaving gel. Frequent cold water blade rinses. Like butter!

I chuckeled when I saw the vibrating model...what's the theory behind this?

Mule · 01-15-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

I think that people who still use blades, probably just haven't tried a Norelco yet. Those are great!

-Wayne

They got me for a hundred once. Next time I want my face the color of a strawberry, I'll fire it back up. You can shave close with an electric, but you'll regret it, and it takes forever.

2 minutes while I'm in the shower with 5 vibrating blades on my face and viola', smooth as a baby's but!