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[wombat]

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?

Yeah, my first thought is also that it's good for, um, multitasking, for those too embarassed to buy a specialized device.  And I can't come up with a second thought.

[acoxcae]

I was wary at first too, but then I thought about it - it's a little bit like using a serrated knife.  The blades may get stuck in a hair or a particularly dense clump, and the vibrating action sort of cuts through it.  For average shaving, like a lady's legs, it probably does nothing special.  But on my face, after two or three days' growth, it's a serious help - I tested the regular Mach 3 side-by-side against its non-vibrating cousin, and it seriously works.

Initially, I was very concerned about it vibrating straight through my jugular, but I've discovered that's just another unfounded fear.  Come to think of it, that's another question - how are you people cutting yourselves?  I could see if you're using a straight razor, but with safety razors, unless you're dragging it sideways, there's basically no way to do it.  I could see knees, maybe, they're kinda knobbly - but I've got the area around my nose, and the chin, and I've never cut myself.  Maybe I'm just particularly adept.

[Hobo Frenzy]

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?

I use a vibrating Mach 3 turbo thing made by Gillette. I don't think the effect works quite as they propose (micro pulses raising the hairs!!) it really just makes the razor cut smoother. It seems to glide easier or something. It does seem better than a normal mach 3 though I don't know why.

[misterqueue]

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?

Everything thought from my mind is suitable for everyone.

Oh.. maybe not that one...


or that one...

Oooh.. that one's-  I'll uh.. save that for later.

Carry on then.

[Hobo Frenzy]

how are you people cutting yourselves?

I wonder this as well. I've never cut myself while shaving except for the times when I use a dull head and it rips the hairs out rather than cutting them. And that's just a little spot of blood. I've never had a gusher.

[AlohaDawg]

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.

I won't regret it? What, there's a reward?

Here's my advice: grow your beard and you won't cut your face. Alternately, shave carefully and you won't cut your face.

[wombat]

But the knees, Dawg, what about the knees.

To clarify, even I do not cut my knobbily knees with the electric razor. It's that I have a choice between a device that tends to do bloody damage and a device that only 'shaves' under a somewhat loose  interpretation of the word.

[theinevitable]

hmm.

I find that it helps to shave in the shower.

but mostly for saving time. because then you don't have to worry as much about cream, getting hot water, etc... just put your face to the stream and shave.

although based on comments some people have made, apparently I should be in Hell of Pain for shaving without shaving cream.

also: it seems to make the razors run out faster. or else, it's the lack of shaving cream? or I just have thick facial hair?

[Ben-San]

I have to agree on the effectiveness of Dawg's "grow a beard" methodology. Grow a full, lush beard and look like a Gentleman.

[jough]

I shave in the shower, and just use soap rather than shaving cream.

I only have to shave about every other day, though, although I get stubbly faster in the summer.

I can't grow a beard for shit, though, I just look like Homer Simpson if I skip a few days.  My hair never really seems to grow beyond Stubble.

[AlohaDawg]

I won't regret it? What, there's a reward?

Here's my advice: grow your beard and you won't cut your face. Alternately, shave carefully and you won't cut your face.

But the knees, Dawg, what about the knees.

Shave your face and you won't cut your knees.

[lprkn]

I have to agree on the effectiveness of Dawg's "grow a beard" methodology. Grow a full, lush beard and look like a Gentleman Ted Kaczynski.

The truth.

[theinevitable]

the theory I have heard is this:

grow a full beard. develop a reputation as a hirsuite man.

and then, abruptly shave it off. the ladies will be Agog at your "baby soft skin," will feel all over your face, etc. plus they will want to get in maximum cuddles before you grow back a scratchy beard.

I have the feeling that my beard would be robust and uncontrollable. I may test this theory, as well as the one articulate above, once I am no longer at a school with a dress (and grooming!) code.

[FlipConstantine]

the theory I have heard is this:

grow a full beard. develop a reputation as a hirsuite man.

and then, abruptly shave it off. the ladies will be Agog at your "baby soft skin," will feel all over your face, etc. plus they will want to get in maximum cuddles before you grow back a scratchy beard.

I have the feeling that my beard would be robust and uncontrollable. I may test this theory, as well as the one articulate above, once I am no longer at a school with a dress (and grooming!) code.

Good Idea

Also, your school has a grooming code???  Good lord, what won't they do?

[CortJstr]

I have the feeling that my beard would be robust and uncontrollable. I may test this theory, as well as the one articulate above, once I am no longer at a school with a dress (and grooming!) code.

And you follow it? Pussy.