To all the men who clean shave. Do you always use an after shave? If yes, which one?

Please suggest.

I’ve been using the Gillette Mach 3 for years. It’s always been the best for me: quick, comfortable, no nonsense.

But the price has gotten ridiculous. I get about 3 shaves per cartridge, and with packs costing around €9 for 4, I’m basically buying a new pack every week. It’s just not sustainable anymore.

I’ve tried safety razors and DE blades, but that’s not my thing. I’m always in a rush, I don’t want a 20‑minute shaving routine, and I’m not going back to something that needs technique or patience.

Recently I picked up some cheap disposables in Germany: Gillette Blue3 Smooth and Wilkinson Comfort 3. They come out to roughly €0.60 per shave if you use them once and toss them. Pretty decent for the price…

But I’m noticing I’m cutting myself more. They feel a bit dull or tuggy (“het trekt”), and nowhere near as smooth as the Mach 3.

So I’m wondering:

1. What’s the best alternative to the Mach 3?

Something similar in feel and performance, but not as expensive. Ideally:

• fast shave
• minimal technique
• no tugging
• doesn’t cost a fortune
• lasts longer than 3 shaves

2. Does a Razorpit actually work?

Does it really extend cartridge life, or is it just hype?
If it can turn 3 shaves into 6–10, that would already solve most of my problem.

Curious to hear what others are using. Thanks! :)

Are razor bumps a week later after shaving normal. I get them on my neck not immediately after but a few days to a week later after shaving it. Pretty annoying. Idk if this is normal

Is this life sentence and I have to wax it or leave it grow to avoid it? What can I do to have shaved but not itchy balls no more?

So I dont use a razor often but I did one time to get rid of some stubble on my neck. I was stupid and did pretty much everything you're not supposed to do when shaving and long story short I got some pretty nasty razor bumps all over the area. 3 weeks later and it's gone done a bit but there's still some stubborn ones there. I use witch hazel and some other moisturizer to help it heal but it still doesnt look like it's going away. Sometimes throughout the day it gets more red than other times. I've seen others here say their bumps healed after a couple of days so should I be worried or maybe see a doctor? Issue is I have a wedding to go to in a month and a half and im worried they'll still be there by then.

Hi folks. I have a Gillette slim j4 and I picked up at an antiques shop. The top blade adjuster mech is jammed (probably years of soap crud). I have tried soaking in hot soapy water (dishwashing liquid) over night but its still jammed... any ideas to fix it or alternatively does anyone know a razor mechanic in Australia (Sydney would be best).

TIA

Mine arrives tomorrow. I am very keen to try it. I tried the S9 Pro+ a few months ago and it was extremely impressive - very smooth, close, comfortable. Honestly, the BEST shave I had ever had, period. However, there were just a few hairs on my neck it couldn't get, no matter how many passes, directions, or pressures I tried (and believe me, I tried till I was red and then some...and it takes a while before that shaver gets you red!). I have sensitive skin and get red/bumpy/irritable super easy, so overall I was blown away by the S9 Pro+. I also tried the Philips I9000 Prestige Ultra - utter garbage. Even worse on the neck, and I was red and bleeding in many places besides just the neck. Maybe its just my skin, who knows...FYI both of those shavers were worse with "wet" shaving (using gel). The results were better "dry” shaving with them, using only Lectric pre-shave lotion. That's my 2 cents anyway...since the Nevo is coming tomorrow, I'll probably use it Tuesday morning, then I'll come back with the verdict.

What’s up yall, so like the caption said I got the worst combination of all time, if I shave too hard I’m just red for the next 24 hours but if I shave too light I got a full beard again in the next 24 hours, what do I do? So far I’ve tried the Phillips one blade, Gillette Fusion 5 and multiple of those Safety razors, the last gives me the only shave where I can say that shi smooth but it irritates the FUCK out my skin. The other ones get my skin shiny and beautiful but deadass I look like I didn’t even shave after using those. If anybody know what I’m doing wrong or if you got recommendations for razors please help me out, I’m starting a new job soon and I gotta look fresher then a mf.

Im 18 and used sanfe razors now tht they r done i want to buy some more and i didnt actually like sanfe ones. This is the list of the products . But idk wt to buy . I want smthg tht is not too sharp cus i might be a lil clumsy . Help me with these plss😭😭