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[robot_god]

I've been using an electric razor to shave my neck for probably four years now, and whenever there is a formidable job to get through, it gives me razorburn real bad (I just got it real bad... so friggin' red).

Does anyone know of any tips to avoid this?  It basically seems like there is no way to avoid this.  Has anyone used that one that cums gel all over?




Man, it is so terrible.  I should stop using it, but it's just so efficient.

[AugustWest]

Use a real fuck*ng razor.

[FlipConstantine]

Use a real fuck*ng razor.

Real men use bowie knives.

But in all honesty, I have not found a single solution for razor burn.  I've tried all kindsa girly scented lotions too.  Looks like I just have to deal with it untill I am man enough to actually grow a beard.

[Doc]

I have to go with AW on this one, I switched to a non-electric razor from an electric shortly after I started shaving and even without any gel it's much less irritating. I'm not a hairy guy either I only shave every second day or so.

[FlipConstantine]

I've just been noticing...

Is it freaking facial hair week here?

[theinevitable]

dude I hate shaving so much.
so much.

it is the bane of my existance. I never remember to do it. and then when I do, there are little patches all over the place.
it hurts my face.
but I hate taking the time to do it in a reasonable way.

I was hoping that maybe there was such a thing as an electric razor that didnt' suck. I guess not.

[misterqueue]

Shaving?  What's that?


(Okay lies.. I have to do it like.. once a week for the 4 or so hairs I actually grow..)

[jough]

Yeah, people with thick growth can't use electric shavers, because, oh, I don't know, electric shavers give them RAZORBURN REAL BAD.

Also, you'll never get as good of a shave with an electric.  Remember that slogan "Shaves as close as a blade, or your money back"?  Yeah, that's as close as a blade - but they're liars.  The implication, though, is that most electrics do NOT shave as close as a blade.  I'm sorry to say that in the 20+ years since that Norelco, electric razor technology has not improved to any measurable degree.

[CortJstr]

I use an electric because I'm super lazy. Both kinds give me razor burn because I have thick a thick beard and sensitive skin. But you face gets used to an electric after about 60 days so it's not as bad and using one takes about 2 minutes. Using a real razor always takes me like a half-hour because there's all these spots on my neck that and the sides of my chin that absolutely refuse to be smooth.

Since neither option actually leaves me with a good shave I go with the faster and (in the long-term cheaper) option of the electric.

[acoxcae]

I'd been using an electric (Braun 6xxx?) for a long time until recently, when the screen tore and I haven't bought a replacement.  I love the electric, but apparently I have skin of steel, since I don't have razorburn problems with the electric - but I do with blades.

However, while my electric has been out, I've switched to blades, and evaluated about 5 different kinds - it turns out that creepy vibrating razors do actually help, but the difference in closeness between 3, 4, and 5 blades is immeasurable.

As to the original question, what kind of electric do you use?  One of those useless 3-rotor kind?  What you need is one with the straight foils that pivots in 3 axes and is slightly flexible.  My Braun was pretty nice, and has worked well for over 4 years - and it'll continue working well as soon as I feel like buying a new screen for it.

Unfortunately, razors aren't the kind of thing you can take for a test-drive in the store.  They should be.

[Drygioni]

I am going to have to start shaving soon. I do not want to. If any of you manly men have any tips on how not to cut yourself in the face multiple times, or such like, you won't regret it.

[wombat]

  What you need is one with the straight foils that pivots in 3 axes and is slightly flexible. 

There are electric razors that pivot?  I have never seen such a thing. It sounds like something that would be useful for the ladies.  I have always suspected that the difference between mens' and ladies' electric razors is simply that the ones they make for ladies suck, but I have never been brave enough to buy a mens' and test the hypothesis.

[acoxcae]

There are electric razors that pivot?  I have never seen such a thing. It sounds like something that would be useful for the ladies.  I have always suspected that the difference between mens' and ladies' electric razors is simply that the ones they make for ladies suck, but I have never been brave enough to buy a mens' and test the hypothesis.

Heck yes!  My electric has 3 foils in the head, and the whole head pivots widthwise, and each individual foil pivots lengthwise.  It works really well, except for a few hairs which like to grow against the grain.  As for lady razors being terrible, you're correct there.  Apparently, the moisturizing strips and stuff are better on women's razors, but as far as actual shaving ability, men's razors rule.  If your skin's up to it, try out a men's model.

[wombat]

Damn, I knew it.  Who gives a &*%^ about moisturizing strips?  I do not care if my knees are moisturized.  I care if they make me look like a five years old with cuts all over them or else like a stubbly chimpanzee.  I need more choices!  Because oh yeah, the guys really love those stubbly chimpanzee knees.  Grrr.

Well perhaps next time I will bravely have someone manly go and buy a electric razor for me then.  Thank you for the Education.

[V-Adore]

I've recently been seeing ads for a women's vibrating razor. My first thought was, well, not exactly suitable for non-Q minds, but my second thought was: "what is the possible purpose of this product?" Can anyone explain this to those of us who still use analog razors?