Shaving

[Tricycle Rider]

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I use tweezers. it takes me half a day , I got nuffink else to do.

If you're into pain you should try the Epilady then - it takes only half the time of tweezing, but is at least three times as painful!

(Can't believe my mom actually gave me one of these one xmas back in the 80s. I suppose this demonstrates how much she hates me. )

 

[Jspear]

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I use tweezers. it takes me half a day , I got nuffink else to do.

Lol, great post!

 

[Pricey_sky]

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I use tweezers. it takes me half a day , I got nuffink else to do.

You could never have guessed by some of your posts on here Ray!

 

[Elagabalus]

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...A safety or straight razor would probably be best for value over the long haul, and they are less wasteful, but I could end up looking like I went through windshield. Rite Aid has a knock off of the Gillette Fusion for about a third of the cost. I'm tempted to try it and see if its close to as good...

Are you talking just about the replacement blades? I've found that the Rite-Aid blades still irritate my skin. But CVS sells their own five bladed razor and blades and is very good.

ETA: Make sure you dry off your razor and take it out of the shower/bath so the blades don't sit in water. That will make the blades last longer.

 

[Elagabalus]

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Seeing as us ladies shave our legs so often (providing we shave in the first place)... with so much practice it takes me only about five minutes to shave mine. Don't know why it would take anyone half an hour, but I suppose it's because you lads are so much hairier...

Actually we're not. It's just that the hair is more visible.

I would say it takes only about two minutes if you shave them about every two days. But nothing beats the feel of legs shaved in a hot bath! Add a few votive candles, and you're set. Am I right, or am I right?

 

[BigMac]

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Seeing as us ladies shave our legs so often (providing we shave in the first place)... with so much practice it takes me only about five minutes to shave mine. Don't know why it would take anyone half an hour, but I suppose it's because you lads are so much hairier...

Actually we're not. It's just that the hair is more visible.

I would say it takes only about two minutes if you shave them about every two days. But nothing beats the feel of legs shaved in a hot bath! Add a few votive candles, and you're set. Am I right, or am I right?

Of course we're hairier. Are you saying a women's leg is just as hairier as a men's only her hairs are less visible?

Not only that, our hair is thicker. Reminds me when the ladies make fun of men who scream while being waxed. They must have no idea.

 

[Elagabalus]

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Of course we're hairier. Are you saying a women's leg is just as hairier as a men's only her hairs are less visible?

Not only that, our hair is thicker. Reminds me when the ladies make fun of men who scream while being waxed. They must have no idea.

Only by about a paltry few 100,000 or so (the average is about 5 million) and even then it depends on the person. So yes, that is what I am saying.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_hair

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vellus_hair

http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/how-many-hair-follicles-does-human-have-111383

 

[BigMac]

Vellus doesn't count. There's no point in removing it. Of course what is being discussed is terminal hair.

 

[jmdirt]

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...A safety or straight razor would probably be best for value over the long haul, and they are less wasteful, but I could end up looking like I went through windshield. Rite Aid has a knock off of the Gillette Fusion for about a third of the cost. I'm tempted to try it and see if its close to as good...

Are you talking just about the replacement blades? I've found that the Rite-Aid blades still irritate my skin. But CVS sells their own five bladed razor and blades and is very good.

ETA: Make sure you dry off your razor and take it out of the shower/bath so the blades don't sit in water. That will make the blades last longer.

Are these the ones?:
https://shop.riteaid.com/rite-aid-renewal-5-blade-razor-men-s-12-cartridges-0356104?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=RADecomm

I'm glad you posted that they irritate your skin because I was going to go by Rite Aid on the way home from work. I assume that Gillette Fusion does not irritate your skin?

 

[Elagabalus]

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...A safety or straight razor would probably be best for value over the long haul, and they are less wasteful, but I could end up looking like I went through windshield. Rite Aid has a knock off of the Gillette Fusion for about a third of the cost. I'm tempted to try it and see if its close to as good...

Are you talking just about the replacement blades? I've found that the Rite-Aid blades still irritate my skin. But CVS sells their own five bladed razor and blades and is very good.

ETA: Make sure you dry off your razor and take it out of the shower/bath so the blades don't sit in water. That will make the blades last longer.

Are these the ones?:
https://shop.riteaid.com/rite-aid-renewal-5-blade-razor-men-s-12-cartridges-0356104?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=RADecomm

I'm glad you posted that they irritate your skin because I was going to go by Rite Aid on the way home from work. I assume that Gillette Fusion does not irritate your skin?

No, the ones I tried were just replacement blades for a Gilette Mach3. Here's the one from CVS:

http://www.cvs.com/shop/personal-care/shaving/men-s-razors-blades/cvs-5-blade-men-s-razor-prodid-936866

They look to be about the same. The CVS one is cheaper tho ...

 

[jmdirt]

I forgot about this thread, but came across it looking for something else.

I started using a safety razer and it's a good shave, considerably less expensive, and there's less waste. The only down side is that I can't get in a hurry.

I bought a Vikings Blade, Vulcan that is available directly from them, or on Amazon.

 

[Unchained]

I only shave my legs when I going to wear a dress and high heels.. Having some trouble finding 11s and decent dresses with 33 waist and 43 chest!! I am going for a Mrs Doubtfire who likes bike racing!!

 

[jmdirt]

I only shave my legs when I going to wear a dress and high heels.. Having some trouble finding 11s and decent dresses with 33 waist and 43 chest!! I am going for a Mrs Doubtfire who likes bike racing!!

I'm talking about shaving my face.

 

[RedheadDane]

I'm talking about shaving my face.

You did add; "but it could be legs as well.

I usually have one day every year, when I decide that I'm gonna be all fancy, and lady-like, and shave (my legs, obviously; I'm not a bearded lady)
Then... I just can't be bothered.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

You did add; "but it could be legs as well.

I usually have one day every year, when I decide that I'm gonna be all fancy, and lady-like, and shave (my legs, obviously; I'm not a bearded lady)
Then... I just can't be bothered.

Nowadays I get bothered only in the summer when it's hot and I'm wearing shorts and am actually exposing my legs, otherwise I equally couldn't be arsed. (In the winter I let the fuzz grow because I get cold easily.)

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I forgot about this thread, but came across it looking for something else.

I started using a safety razer and it's a good shave, considerably less expensive, and there's less waste. The only down side is that I can't get in a hurry.

I bought a Vikings Blade, Vulcan that is available directly from them, or on Amazon.

Nice! I swiped one of those safety razors from my dad when I was a teen and I really liked it, it worked very well!

Speaking of my dad I have to shave his face these days because he's no longer able, I've had to do a fair amount of experimenting because shaving your own face is different from shaving someone else's. I've found for a quickie shave the Norelco OneBlade is adequate, and for a thorough shave I like the Gilette Fusion sensitive skin shaving gel and the GilletteLabs razor. The latter will give you a nice, close shave with the least amount of nicks.

 

[RedheadDane]

Nowadays I get bothered only in the summer when it's hot and I'm wearing shorts and am actually exposing my legs, otherwise I equally couldn't be arsed. (In the winter I let the fuzz grow because I get cold easily.)

That one day is always in the spring/summer.
In the winter, I have never bothered.

 

[Potomac]

Cremo brand shave creme.
That's the most important part of a close shave. Cheap disposable razors are just fine, as long as you use good shaving creme.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Cremo brand shave creme.
That's the most important part of a close shave. Cheap disposable razors are just fine, as long as you use good shaving creme.

I've never heard of Cremo but just ordered some from Amazon, thanks for the tip!

I still swear by the GilletteLabs razor because shaving my old dad's face I need the maximum amount of flexibility and maneuverability, which GilletteLabs provides. But I'm always up for finding a good shaving creme/gel because I love to do a close, quality shave that will last for more than just a day!

 

[jmdirt]

Cremo brand shave creme.
That's the most important part of a close shave. Cheap disposable razors are just fine, as long as you use good shaving creme.

One of my criteria is reducing waste so disposable are not an option.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Cremo brand shave creme.
That's the most important part of a close shave. Cheap disposable razors are just fine, as long as you use good shaving creme.

So I tried the Cremo shaving cream on my dad's face - it works very well and smells like citrus instead of the usual, too strong manly man scent. (Brut 33 anyone? 🤣) I like!

It takes some getting used to because it doesn't build up foam like a regular cream or gel would, but this is a good thing because my dad doesn't end up with loads of foam in his nose, mouth, and ears. And a little goes a long way!

Again, thanks for the Cremo tip!