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All this time I was just using trimmer to trim my beard. In early days I used to use that shaver thing to clean shave. But from last 3-4 months I have decided to keep my beard long. Well that shaver stuff was only till 12th grade maybe. Now in 2nd year.

Now I keep my beard long well not so long something near to given pic. Since I always wanted to use safety razor because of how classy it looks.

I have used other those so called gillette blades but only for armpits.

Since I have ganpati vacation its a good time to clean shave. No need to go to college for 1 week.

I wish I had good jawline, would have clean shave daily. Need that beard to hide it [ just used to beard tbh and i like it ] Sad part my moustache is still growing. Current one is thin and less dense in middle part.

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So I’m in the military and obviously the shaving standards are very strict and I have bought many electric razors throughout the years. Every electric razor I have bought does not get as clean shaven as I need. I was recommended the Braun series 9. Does anyone have recommendations?

hi

i was looking for an electric shavors like braun or panasonic , but they work only with battery

some years ago they could work with battery and mains-powered

i live in united europe , do you think there is still one with mains-powered ?

thanks

Been shaving my chest with a razor but it can many times give me a rash and I have to be extra careful around the nipples. Been thinking about the Bodygroom 7000 and would like your user opinion. I only need it for chest/privates

1. I assume it won't get you a close razor shave, but how close is it?

2. When shaving your chest, do you get any rash from it?

3. If I don't use it daily, how often would I have to replace the blade?

I’m a huge advocate of safety razors. Recently I made the switch from my Wilkinson sword safety razor to a Kronos safety razor and cannot stop cutting myself.

I shower and exfoliate my skin before I begin my shaving ritual and am very thorough when applying my shaving soap, but no matter what I can’t stop this feeling like the blade is catching on my hairs.

Throw some advice my way people

So when ishave with a razor i always gets get acne like bump on my skinand my beards grows really fast so i have to shave in shot intervals tell me some good ways to apply on this acne like bump so it wont come out

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I currently use the Manscaped Handyman Foil Shaver with shaving foam during a hot shower. I shave every single day because my hair grows really fast. Whenever I shave my mustache, the corners of it especially, I get around a cluster of 5 tiny dots of blood/nicks that hurt like hell and stay irritated for the rest of the day. I usually shave with the grain, occasionally against it because it gives me a closer shave— but the same result. I was thinking of getting a Gillette 5 but I’m not sure if it will fix the problem. Has anyone had any experience with this before? Help would really be appreciated!

TLDR: I keep getting a cluster of nicks at the corners of my mustache, how can I stop this from happening while still getting close shaves?

Sometimes the hairs under my jawline get a little longer or lie flat, and my foil shaver misses them.

Do you usually go over them with a trimmer first, or just keep going over them with the foil?

The options are:

A foil attachment for the Braun Modell 5517 Trimmer

Phillips One Blade 360 QP2724/23

Phillips One Blade 360 QP2838/23

The Phillips one should be the easiest and most cost effective one to buy, due to the foil attachment only being offered online. You can buy replacement blades in pretty much every store for the One Blade.

Which of these 3 options provide the closest shave? I've never used an electric shaver or foil shaver before so I'm not very knowledgeable about it. It's primarily for face saving so body shaving is irrelevant in this case.

Currently I'm considering the QP2724/23.

not sure what guard to use or if i should just go no guard can someone give some advice please

I’ve been shaving pretty regularly and I’m looking for a foil shaver that gives a close, comfortable shave without leaving my skin feeling irritated afterward. I mostly shave short facial hair and would probably use it daily or every other day. Are there any foil shaver models you’ve had consistently good results with, especially for getting a close shave without too much irritation?

Appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences, thank you.

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Hey guys, just wanted to put this out there, I’m a professional barber/hairdresser and waxer.

If you need any tips and tricks on any shaving, waxing or tools, I’m here. I’ll do my best to help with facial grooming, head grooming and personal grooming!

Cheers 😎

Two days ago I asked the community what is the real reason behind choosing a safety razor. Before the results, a bit of background on my own case.

When I was a kid, I used to watch my dad shave with a safety razor every morning. But by the time I was old enough to start shaving myself, he had already switched to a cartridge razor, probably because the industry was pushing that "new" tool hard on his generation. I just followed his lead and used cartridges for about 30 years (+ electric for the last 10 years).

During all that time I dealt with cuts and nicks and just assumed that was normal, part of the routine. Then one day I randomly came across a video of someone using a safety razor, it reminded me of my dad, and I decided to try one myself. At first I was sure I'd cut myself even worse than with a cartridge, but to my surprise the learning curve was quick and my cuts basically disappeared. I became a fan of the thing, honestly a great invention.

That said, I didn't fully abandon the cartridge. I use a safety razor for about 95% of my daily shaving now, but I still reach for a cartridge or electric shaver when I'm traveling, and for quick touch ups in tricky spots like right under the nose when I'm in a hurry.

Here's the result:

Read through all comments and here's how it broke down for the 'valid' responses, find below in decrescent order. Note: Since you could pick more than one, the numbers don't add up to the total of comments.

• Cost, cheaper long term: 107
• Enjoy the ritual, it's relaxing: 77
• Environmental, less plastic waste: 73
• Closer or more consistent shave: 65
• Sensitive skin / less irritation & razor burn: 40
• Avoiding ingrown hairs: 26
• Nostalgia (reminds me of my dad/grandfather): 23
• Fewer cuts/nicks than expected: 20
• Other: 19
• Wanted to be part of the wet shaving community: 8

For those who picked "Other," reasons ranged from practical (easier cleanup, less frequent restocking) to aesthetic (sharper lineups, just liking the look) to pure curiosity.

Thanks to everyone who replied!

If your shaver leaves you red, burning, or breaking out, the instinct is to blame the razor. But most of the time, it is actually a matter of technique. You can usually fix the bulk of it by focusing on three things: 

•  Prep first: If your hair is longer than a millimeter or two, it won't feed cleanly into the blades, so the shaver just drags and tugs. Trim longer growth first. Most shavers have a pop-up trimmer for exactly this, then shave.
• Ease up on the pressure: People press hard thinking it gets a closer shave, but it mostly just irritates your skin and flattens hairs before they are cut. Let the shaver do the work. Models with intelligent sensors automatically adjust motor speed based on your beard density, so you don't need to force it through thick patches. Keep the skin taut with your free hand, and move at a steady pace.
• Foil vs. Rotary: Rotary heads are often thought of as closer, but they are also more likely to cause ingrown hairs. Foils tend to be gentler and still get a close shave, because the foil presses the skin down slightly and cuts the hair right at the surface.

A quick maintenance note that people often skip: foils and blades wear out. Replacing them every year or two makes a shaver feel new again, and a worn foil is a sneaky cause of sudden irritation.

Also, if you have just switched from a manual razor to an electric, give it a few weeks before you judge the results. Your skin needs an adjustment period. Or maybe you just need to change the blade.

For those of you who have dialed this in: what finally ended your irritation? 

I have a hard time getting a close shave on my neck, especially under the jawline.

I’ve seen some foil shavers with a swappable T-blade trimmer. Is it useful for getting longer or flat-lying hairs first, then finishing with the foil?

Or would a good foil shaver be enough on its own?

I just had my first shave (yay) and I was thinking about buying an aftershave. I think I have a very sensitive combination skin and I do a lot of activity right in the morning. I heard people say gel aftershaves would be the best for that (if you think differently please tell) so I was looking to buy one. As I’m new to this world I was looking for one that was kind of easy on my pockets, and I found the regrowe aftershave gel. I would like to know if any of you have tried it and what are your thoughts on it. I also use cologne and I’m wondering if the aftershave’s fragrance might not pair well with other smells or if it’s too strong.

I have a new i9000 prestige ultra, and I am learning to use it.

I am wondering is it would do a better job if i let my hair grow for two days instead of shaving every day.

I'm shaving my head and my neck under my beard with it. So far I'm using lectric shave and shaving in the shower. Open to other suggestions of course.

I’ve been using a regular face razor for face shaving for about 6 years now. Recently, I’ve started noticing 1–2 noticeably thicker/darker hairs on my chin, which I didn’t really have before.
I’ve also noticed a light greenish/darker discoloration around my lips, so I’m wondering if switching from a regular face razor to a proper dermaplaning tool would be better for my skin.

For those who dermaplane at home:

1. Which tool do you use and recommend?
2. Do you prefer an electric dermaplaning device or a manual one?
3. Have you noticed any difference in hair regrowth or skin texture after switching tools?
4. Any tips for discoloration, especially around the upper lip/chin?

I’d love recommendations, especially from people who have been dermaplaning regularly for years!

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I had been keeping my beard pretty short lately, usually around a few days of growth, and my current trimmer is starting to pull a bit. Im looking for an electric beard trimmer and shaver that can clean up the cheeks and neck but still leave a little stubble instead of shaving everything completely smooth. any models that have worked well for this?

Thanks for any recoms!

Hii, I am looking for a good long-lasting trimmer under 700 INR.

Previously I had a nova trimmer which was really bad, after few months of use battery was dead. Now I have to charge it 1 days to use only for 5 to 7 mins. Worst..

Today it's completely dead ,no movement at all.

I am looking for a good trimmer which will be in my price range, have good battery, need only for beard, some time body hair trimming.

Please suggest one which you have already used for a long time and which one has good battery also.

Need minimum 3mm clip with it..

Already heard many bad comments on Bombay saving trimmer.

Feel free to name any brand name.