Four blades, baby, stand back! So, I'm buying shaving cream and notice that Old Spice now sells a razor. It's a disposable, but a seriously funky thing. I guess they're trying to get out of the dirty old man market and appeal to a younger crowd, eh? Anyway, this thing has a wide red rubbery grip and equiped with four frikkin' blades. There's also two lube strips. Well the price was right so I picked up a 3-pack to test it out.

Conclusion: good, but not in the same league as the other 3-blade disposables I'm using. I found the lube strip didn't lube enough so the razor pretty much dragged across my face. I was able to use it for over a week with no degradation of performance, so I suspect it'll last for quite some time before requiring replacement. I'll stop using it when it gets too rough, but keep the other two units for future trips.

Stay tuned for my review of a new shaving cream.

NO DISPOSIBLES!!!

The quality control on disposibles is very poor. Sounds like you guys are doing a lot of damage to your skin.

I use the three blade for the first pass and a two blade for the second as I mentioned in my long winded post above.

You are either shaving too fast or too hard. The three blade razors have problems with the blade twisting especially when they start to dull. Forget the four blade "quatro," it's a piece of shit and does not work well.

The "vibrating" razors are not good for your skin either. It's a neat trick and a quick fix especially if you're on the run but there is NO substitute for a GOOD shave.

If you are not using pre-shave oil then use a good soap with a decent brush with HOT water and slow down.

You don't know how a great shave feels until you've had one. Buy the best razor, blades and supplied you can afford and learn to shave. It's something you do most every day so do it right. The chicas love it.

Country John

I've just taken a closer look at the Ol' Spice shaver. I notice that the blades are much closer together than the 3-blade models. Furthermore, the edges of the razor are a lot higher. That means you don't get a close shave at the edges, only in the middle. Strange design ... but, man, that handle is too cool for words. That being said, the wide grip does not perform as well as a round grip (which enables you to roll the blade along the contours of your face).

By the way, it's the Schick disposable I've been using the most. I can go for a month of shaves on the thing (and probably squeeze out another month in a pinch). Country John, while I'd have agreed with you two years ago, the new 3-blade Schick disposable is every bit as good as the Mach 3. Of course nothing beats a Thai girl with a straight razor.

Review: Gillette Complete Skin Care multiglide shave gel. When I'm on the road, I always debate which brand of shaving cream to buy, and which size. I find the gels very nice, but it always comes out cold. Foam is better, but it's not as lubricating as the gel. Like Country John, I prefer the brush 'n' mug approach, but it's not practical on the road.

So, when I saw Gillete's blue hair-gel-looking product, I thought I'd give it a go. It's best described as a shaving gell that does not foam. A level teaspoon is all you need for your whole face so the container has maybe fifty shaves worth.

The product does a good enough job, but nothing to write home about (which begs the question "Why I am writing you?" but we'll save that one for the philosophers). What I like is that it's compact; perfect for long trips (or short trips if the container is nearly empty).

My only complaint is that it, like the gel in the can, feels cold on my freshly showered face. To get around that, I drop the container in a sink full of hot water before I shower. When I'm ready to shave ... warm gel, baby!

This new product will accompany me on future trips, no doubt about it. It's plastic container is more suited for damp bathrooms and it packs very small for the number of shaves it provides.

A Brush For The Road works for me. My pretty face does not like the foams or gels. The checmicals kill me. I use a plastic container for my soap and I pack the pre-shave oil in my kit. Doesn't really take longer to brush shave on the road and the results are always great.

I use the Gillette MKII and MKIII. It's a bit more gear to carry but the results are worth it. Different faces, different skin and different results.

Country John

Just to add my two cents in about products. I have tried all of the shave gels and the best I have used is called "King of Shaves"...I found out about it in a FHM article. It's not very expensive at 4.95 and you can find it at Target of all places. The gel does not rub into a lather but the blade glides on your skin and the moisture helps prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs made popular with the Mach 3 blades. They have a version with Menthol that is spectacular.

For Facial scrubs and moisturizer, I stand by Clinique's mens products. The M lotion is great and keeps your skin balanced. The best is to look for the Clinique travel kit which contains smaller travel versions of the men's products at usually $22 and includes a bag. i have found them occasionally at Department stores and always at the duty free shop at LAX for the same price.

The reason why the blade "glides" is because the gel does not foam of course but it's better to use a shaving oil before applying soap. The difference is amazing.

I avoid foams, gels or other products that contain numbing agents such as benzocaine or menthol which tend to close pours and stiffen the beard. It also can dry out your skin.

A shaving brush, pre-shave oil, soap and about 2 to 3 extra minutes is all that is separating you from a fabulous shave.

Chicas (especially my fav) always tell me that they love my smooth face and I have to say that they are kissing me more and that for me is a thrill. I love that. I'm a wus.

Country John

But if what you're doing is working for you, then stick with what works.

You crazy fuckers kill me! this is the funniest post i've seen in ages!

I shave head and face without a mirror in under 5 minutes and I grow hair like a fucking gorilla! LOL

Kingtut - you're lucky!!

Some of us have skin issues. Some of us have beard issues. Some of us do not. You are obviously very fortunate to not have any of these issues.

There is no need to ridicule us, we're exchanging information that concerns us.

I have to admit though that if you don't have any need to be concerned about shaving then this thread would seem a bit over the top. I assure you (and anyone else reading this) that the issues are real and so are the remedies.

If you don't have shaving issues then you should try doing it right anyway. Who knows, you might like it!!

Country John

I know this thread is long dead, but I wanted to add a few tidbits. My facial hair is fast growing, strong and stiff (like my wank in the hands of a Thai cutie) and my skin is sensative and easily irritated by shaving. The best tips I have found are:

1) Shave in the shower, or just after showering.
2) Use a great razor with fairly new blade (I recommend the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo).
3) Use a good aftershave lotion (I think the Gillette aftershave lotion for senative skin works great)
4) Use a good shave gel (again Gillette makes a good gel for sensative skin -- shaving oil also works very well)
5) Get your blades for the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo from www.greatrazors.com. These are cryogenically tempered and stay sharper longer and last longer than normal Mach 3 blades. They also don't chip. You'll get many more good shaves out of these blades than if they are not cryogenically tempered.

After a good shave using the methods I described, I like to bury my face in some Asian snatch.

BTW, this thread contains some very funny content and cracked me up as I reviewed it.

Unlike Murasaki, whose credibility was shot by the statement "LAG, I'll try the Schick 4-bladers and report back on the results," (see above), I am a man of my word. I purchased the Gillette "vibrating shaft" razor ("not its real name" as the late Turk would have said) and hereby file my report.

IMHO it rocks. Works well, maybe a bit better than the previously mentioned Sharper image "vibrating shaft" razor (not its real name) and in addition has an attractive lime green against silver/gray color scheme. I give it my recommendation. Now let's hear from Murasaki with his report.

Counsel, the defendant did not state at any point in his post WHEN he would undertake such testing, only that he would, at some uncertain point in the future. Furthermore, defendant has implemented a bridge system, whereby the Mach 3 is utilized for the majority of the face and neck, and an Atra Plus for the area surrounding the mouth. The Atra Plus has proven to be far superior in handling said surfaces than the decidely inferior M3.

Defendant is still intent on exploring other options, and may even test the aforementioned "vibrating" contraption as detailed in your testimony. However, the defendant is extraordinarily busy at the current time, and has limited bandwidth to engage in further grooming experimentation. Defendant also is obligated to compose and post one outstanding trip report before engaging in said research. A motion is hereby made for dismissal of all charges.

My machIII blades only seem to be lasting a week or so before they get dull. Anybody else have this problem?

I use hot soapy water when I shave. Due to my low testosterone levels, I don't have a very strong beard, so I should be getting longer than a week from a blade?

I leave the MachIII in the shower, so god only knows how many chicabushes it cuts down.

CountryJohn, exactly how much did u pay for your SivlerTipped shaving brush again? Because I've forgotton now.

Would the MachIII shaver be preferable to Nair if one (not Me) were wanting to, how do I say this without sounding really gay, rid their ball and shaft area of hair?

Not that there's anything wrong with that, but ...

Nair is basically toxic fucking waste, dude. On the remote chance that the Nair doesn't disintegrate your testicles, and if by some miracle they remained functional enough to actually emit seed after that kind of abuse, any children of your abused loins would have three eyes, misshapen limbs, and tiny peckers growing from their armpits.

Good luck and all.

Gregorio
Be careful or you'll nuke your nads with that Nair. Try some on another part of your body first. Better yet, keep a stiff upper lip and run a blade all around the twins. Soon enough you'll grow to like the feeling, and even look forward to it.

That's right! The MACH III blades don't last long at all with a strong beard. That's why you should try getting your blades from www.greatrazors.com. These are cryogenically tempered and stay sharper longer and last longer than normal Mach 3 blades. They also don't chip. You'll get many more good shaves out of these blades than if they are not cryogenically tempered. They take the same box of blades and gradually lower the temperatute to harden the metal. I always buy my blades this way now.

Cryogenically tempered. Isn't that what they did to Ted Williams?

Only his dome.

One week, Dongringo? Man, I'm getting at least a month out of each blade. It may make a difference that I'm mostly fair-haired and only shave 2/3's my face, but unless you've got a lot of Meditereanian blood in you, you're doing something wrong.

Do NOT, let me repeat, do NOT use the hotwax hair removal method on your nads.
No, I will not talk about how I know this to be true.

Blissman,

Doesn't the hotwax method require the assistance of a skilled professional? Didn't the aforesaid professional provide some kind of warning? Or did you proposition her BEFORE she did the dangerous part?

And yes, I think we will insist on hearing the story. Out with it!

Dem Curious Gnomes

My dream has been to find a long term solution to shaving. I hate shaving but have to do it every morning. Any one knows of any good depilatory creams?

thanks

The last thing I ever expected to read on this board was Deeg claiming that he had low testosterone levels. Maybe I need to rub my eyes, go back, and re-read that post?

My GF told me that her brother waxes his beard. Says it lasts 30 days before growing back in nice and soft and fuzzy.

She said her sister does all the hot waxing, and they'd do me for free.

I'm giving the matter serious consideration. The 'wax on' part doesn't sound near as bad as the 'wax off'.

Speaking of 'waxing off', yes Moresake, my testos levels have fallen dramatically.

As a teen, I could nut up to 7x/day w/a Playboy. Couldn't we all though... ah the good ol' days.

Now that I have entered the fifth decade of my dreary existence, I'm afraid it is all that I can do to consistently fire off 3x/day with brazilieras.

My, my! Look at the time. Round one just woke up. Time to set the laptop down and put my lap to different use.

I love Brazil.

My $120. Silvertip Badger Hair Shaving Brush is what I think DonGringo is referring to with disrespect and intent to hold up to scorn and ridicule the finer tools of the Art of Shaving.

And why the fuck would anyone want to shave their balls? Who you trying to impress? A whore?????

Don't be waving razor blades around those nutties. Stop that.

Anyone talking about hot waxing a beard does NOT have a beard. You have something else, like peach fuzz or something. Don't develop a fucking complex about it. Wax the fucking thing if you want or be a man and treat your skin and grow a fucking beard.

But if you insist on waxing a beard you might well wax the skin right off your face and THEN wouldn't you be beautiful?

You might get a great shave with kitchen knife so goood for youuuuu!!!

Ahem.

Just kidding. But great shaves are GREAT. Just ask anyhone who has had one. It's very cool when you can give Yourself a GREAT shave every time. I do.

But lately, all I can think about is:

That's right! The MACH III blades don't last long at all with a strong beard. That's why you should try getting your blades from www.greatrazors.com. These are cryogenically tempered and stay sharper longer and last longer than normal Mach 3 blades. They also don't chip. You'll get many more good shaves out of these blades than if they are not cryogenically tempered. They take the same box of blades and gradually lower the temperatute to harden the metal.

....
Country John

"...why the fuck would anyone want to shave their balls?"

Heh, heh, heh. John, you obviously haven't tried it yet. While you're down there, trim your pubes back to about an inch long. Don't thank me now, just buy me a drink when we meet to swap shaving stories.

After instructing her what to do, I had a Thai gal eagerly try to go after all my pubic hair with a razor. Until then I had quite forgotten the advice I'd received from an Amsterdam babe a couple of years before. She insisted that a guy with no hair down there was very pleasurable for him and her. That may be the case, but when I'm in the gym shower there's no way I want to look like a complete wanker.

(Message edited by wombat88 on January 20, 2005)

I do keep my pubic hair trimmed back to less then 1/2" and Yes, the girls do like that better. But shaving, well I think the stubbies will kill me so I'll take a pass.

I might survery the girlies. Oh yes, I'll have to ask my wife also!!

Country John

I went in for laser hair removal and now I look like a choir boy 24/7. I must recommend it...

E

Then again, if all the other methods fail to remove hair in the ball area, there always is this:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=816&e=5&u=/ap/20050121/ap_on_fe_st/self_castration

But, don't try this at home.

When I trimmed the top and shaved the nuts before I went to Vietnam, like I always do. It kind of freaked a couple of the Vietnamese chicks out. Two of them made a big deal out of pointing at the hair on my arms approvingly and then pointing at my trimmed pubes with a confused/concerned look. Fortionately they quickly got over it but I took that to mean Vietnamese chicks like a little more hair.

How much did you pay for the laser Epi and where did you get it done. I would do the nutsack and base but anything up top is off limits to lasers.

Had it done for $300/treatment, about 5-6 treatments total. Lots of small clinics here in LA - sure they have the same down in SD. Had them nuke the ass crack as well as Elvis and the boys.

E

I figured you were going to say you got it done for 1000 baht in some backroom in Bangkok.

Well he did get something done for 1000 baht in a backroom in Bangkok. It just wasn't laser hair removal....

*ahem*

Re: 1000 baht incident

All individuals were consenting adults and all above the ripe old age of 18 (but just BARELY).

Any hair removal was accidental and most likely caused by friction.

E

Ah, Bangkok, nowhere can you find more qualified experts to remove 1000 baht from you.

Epi, u paid 1500-1800 greenbacks to nuke the weeds around your ass and johnson? And I thought was extravigant splurging on separate Mach3 blades...

Damn, in SEA economic terms, that's nearly 2 weeks in LoS...

Yes, but no more unfortunate razor accidents to worry about. Trust me - a whole 2 months w/o needing to trim your pubes and balls is not such a bad thing.

E

Ohh 'tis an awesome idea and thing to do. Too steep for moi tho... I have all I can do to keep up my trip funds.

> Trust me - a whole 2 months w/o needing to trim your pubes and balls is not such a bad thing.

I've had thirty-some years w/o needing to trim my pubes and balls and it didn't cost me a dime.

$1800? That's 900 / testicle, dude! For that kind of money, you could hire an asian girl to ride in your pants and suck on them for a year, *AND* pay to have the custom pants built for her to ride in...

Dem Flabbergasted Gnomes

Epi, for the US $750 a month you budget for hair removal, you should be able to find a Thai girl who doesn't mind the hair for the exact same price, or lower.

Nevermind, I forgot, your girls get paid a little extra if they bring the strap-on with them, right?

Cat

No, I am not actually investing 30k baht/month in hair removal. However, were I to do so, hiring a Thai "personal sheering attendant" would be a WONDERFUL way to do it, eh?

Gnomes

You forget, that money also included my ass, rod and surrounding areas. Until you've spent some time shorn don't dismiss the idea.

BTW, Asian girls will not suck your balls for $900/year. Now, bring that number closer to $1500...

E

> BTW, Asian girls will not suck your balls for $900/year. Now, bring that number closer to $1500...

Couldn't you get one "slightly used" or "scratch 'n' dent"?

Maybe a little katoey action? If it looks like a girl, and it's riding in your 'happy pants' with your balls in its mouth, what's the difference?

Now we're haggling over price.

I confess that I've had some positive response when I shortened the hairy swamp that is my crotch, but I get cold just thinking about shaving that area. Ironic, considering that I shave my head...

Dem Shivering Gnomes

Back to facial hair for a second......

Best shave ever is in the chair at your local, old time, barber shop. Streight razor, hot towels. That's a shave..if you can find a barber shop these days.

Next best, and to get the most milage from your razor: first take a quick go round with an electric razor, Norelco tripple header. Then into the shower. Give a few minuties to get the skin nice and moist, and with the shampoo lather as you wash your hair, give yourself a shave.

Shampoo works great, nothing else to buy and with using the electric first you can even get a super close shave with a disposable razor. Do the sideburns after the shower with a trimmer......

Does anyone here have experience with "permanent" solutions for neck whiskers? The ones that are never going to be a part of any beard style, but still chafe when wearing a sweater?

Dem Backtothe-Facial Gnomes

ONE GOOD TIP : GET YOURSELF SHAVED !!!
enough cuties around that work in beauty salons. They do a pretty good job.... they might even blow you after

Hi guys. RT here. Help a brother out, please.

CountryJohn said:
If you are not using pre-shave oil then use a good soap with a decent brush with HOT water and slow down.

I just went to Walgreen's and checked the shaving aisle. No pre-shave oil to be found.

Please point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.

RT

RT,

Many of the preshave products sold are alcohol based. The "electric razor prep" products are generally isopropyl alcohol, color, smellifier, and water.

Several of the "body care" lines for men now include preshave soap. This is a cream or lotion soap with some flaky stuff -- oat or wheat usually -- mixed in to scrub through the whiskers.

Someone one pointed us at some pre-shave oils provided by some company out of new york, but I think the price went over $1k/gallon so I never followed up on it...

DemG

Razor Arms Race Escalates! Does it come as a surprise that after seeing the four-blade Quattro that someone wouldn't go and up the ante by introducing a five-blade razor? Well, Gillette figures if we're stupid enough to think four blades shave closer than three, then we're stupid enough to think a five-blade model is even better!

I'll let you know as soon as I get my hands on one.

If that wasn't enough, they have a battery operated model as well. I can imagine a future six-blade razor powered by cold fusion is just around the corner.

On Halloween, 2004, yes October 31, 2004, in this thread a prescient soul ACTUALLY PREDICTED THE FIVE-BLADE RAZOR. How he was able to so effectively look into the future frankly scares the shit out of me as it should everyone else. The exact quote, which can be confirmed by checking out Archive 1 of this thread, follows:

"My question is about the Schick razor that has FOUR blades. Anyone tried these? Any advantage over the Mach 3? And, when can we expect a shaver with five or more blades? I am anxiously awaiting."

Wombat88 with your six-blade cold fusion powered prediction, EAT YOUR HEART OUT!