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better shaving than a gillette mach3 ?
#19114188 - 11/10/13 10:35 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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hi everyone, I shave every workdays morning right after my shower with a mach3, but at the end of the week the blade is getting bluntier and it irrate/cut my sensitive/bad skin, especially at the lower of my neck where the beard stop.
I'm ready to switch to something better and I'm thinking maybe some disposables so I get a fresh blade everyday or fusion proglide or whatever there's so many one out there. maybe a better shaving cream? never really noticed any differences so I always buy the one in discount for sensitive skin.
any suggestions is welcomed
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Synth Ethics]
#19114199 - 11/10/13 10:38 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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> Putting plastic walmart crap on your face, ever.
Straight razor or bust, seriously...
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Thulean]
#19114209 - 11/10/13 10:40 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yeah, really the best thing out there is a straight razor
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: volcomstoner]
#19114219 - 11/10/13 10:42 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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that's what you guys are using?
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Synth Ethics]
#19114339 - 11/10/13 11:09 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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That's what I use when I actually shave, it works pretty good IMO.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: TrentBoyett]
#19114354 - 11/10/13 11:15 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Your blades are probably dulling due to moisture. Try towel drying your razors after use and don't leave them in the shower if you do.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: shLong]
#19114415 - 11/10/13 11:32 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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You could try using an electric razor on the bottom inch or two of your beard (and a regular razor on the rest). That works "ok" for me.
Use aftershave or alcohol. Personally, I don't particularly care for scented products, so I just use straight rubbing alcohol after I shave.
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shLong said: Your blades are probably dulling due to moisture. Try towel drying your razors after use and don't leave them in the shower if you do.
I've also read using a hair dryer works. Never tried it though.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: badchad]
#19114435 - 11/10/13 11:36 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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whats the point of aftershave? I always tought it was just "face perfume"
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: TrentBoyett]
#19114499 - 11/10/13 11:49 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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mjmihalov said:

That's what I use when I actually shave, it works pretty good IMO.
I just bought this one a month or so ago and I hate it, it makes my neck break out like highschool all over again for some reason. Only reason I still use it is cuz I'm a broke ass mofo.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Synth Ethics]
#19114520 - 11/10/13 11:55 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Synth Ethics said: whats the point of aftershave? I always tought it was just "face perfume"
it's to prevent cuts from becoming infected
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: badchad]
#19114544 - 11/10/13 12:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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badchad said: Use aftershave or alcohol. Personally, I don't particularly care for scented products, so I just use straight rubbing alcohol after I shave.
I use witch hazel, it really helps with stopping bumps and ingrown hairs.
I've been shaving with a double edge safety razor for about 6 years. I'll never go back to commercial million blade razors (cept for shaving the balls, single blade razors on balls is dangerous... I've never even attempt it.). It's a hell of a lot cheaper and works just as well, if not better. I get 100 razors for $35 and they each have two cutting edges.
This is the way to go:

Edit: there's a whole thread about double edge safety razor shaving: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/9906371
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Gumby]
#19114619 - 11/10/13 12:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I bet the double edge safety razor or a straight razor would be best, but I use a Gillette Fusion Pro Glide. It's pretty good.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Gumby]
#19114706 - 11/10/13 12:39 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm with Gumby on this. I need to buy a new double edged safety razor, since my first one was cheap and broke It's cheaper than using expensive razors like the Mach3, and the shave was more comfortable than what I got from most other razors I've tried.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Gumby]
#19114747 - 11/10/13 12:47 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Nice Gumby! I'm gonna give them a shot.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: T-Rex]
#19114763 - 11/10/13 12:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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i shave my face every day with a schick hydro blade. pretty cheap. i forego shaving cream, because cheap shaving cream sucks. instead i use the cheapest VO5 conditioner (which i also use in my hair) to shave my face. works perfect, never get irritated. i then use baby lotion all over my face and neck for moisturizing. i WOULD use after shave, but i'm cheap.
when i shave my junk i use baby oil, no water. with the grain. every few days (not every day).
DO NOT use baby oil to shave ur face/neck, u'll break out with terrible acne.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: T-Rex]
#19114773 - 11/10/13 12:53 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I just sharpen my fingernails, most cost efficent blade you can get anywhere.
I usually use gillette pro glide, has always worked great for me.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: stimpson]
#19114784 - 11/10/13 12:56 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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stimpson said: DO NOT use baby oil to shave ur face/neck, u'll break out with terrible acne.
Could you use extra virgin olive oil? That won't make you break out  + it's a great moisturizer.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: dontknow]
#19114804 - 11/10/13 12:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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dontknow said:
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stimpson said: DO NOT use baby oil to shave ur face/neck, u'll break out with terrible acne.
Could you use extra virgin olive oil? That won't make you break out  + it's a great moisturizer.
maybe! i think one of the gladiators in the movie 'gladiator' did that, right? something about selling his sweat to the princess as perfume or something... iono, maybe i'm mixing gladiator with wikipedia.
let me know if EVOO works
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: stimpson]
#19114820 - 11/10/13 01:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'll try it tonight or tomorrow morning
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: dontknow]
#19115059 - 11/10/13 01:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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thanks for the feedback everyone, I gues I'll try the proglide or shick hydro and thenmove to the double safety razaor if still unsatisfied.
any aftershave brand worth recommending?
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Synth Ethics]
#19115082 - 11/10/13 02:07 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm pretty happy with the Gillette fusion. It's a good multi blade razor.
But don't underestimate the value of a good shaving cream. I recently bought the Gillette fusion shaving cream, and find it works WAY better.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: nicechrisman]
#19115114 - 11/10/13 02:15 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: nicechrisman]
#19115126 - 11/10/13 02:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I don't know how people can stand using anything but electric.
takes like 5 seconds and you get a super close shave without any nasty creams and chemicals on your face. you can do it dry or just with water
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: NWlight]
#19115131 - 11/10/13 02:18 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I've never been satisfied with the shave I've gotten from an electric razor.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: NWlight]
#19115142 - 11/10/13 02:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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NWlight said: I don't know how people can stand using anything but electric.
takes like 5 seconds and you get a super close shave without any nasty creams and chemicals on your face. you can do it dry or just with water

I have that same exact one. Like chris said tho, it just doesnt do the job right, and if you wait too long it pulls hairs like a mofo.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: zee007]
#19115160 - 11/10/13 02:24 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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when the hair gets too long the trick is to use the trimmer on the back first to get it short then it doesn't catch on the hairs 
I can't use any kind of gillette razors without them catching on literally every hair.
I have soft baby face skin
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: NWlight]
#19115182 - 11/10/13 02:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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That trick used to work on me, until the hairs on my face started practicing darwinism...
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: zee007]
#19115191 - 11/10/13 02:29 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Synth Ethics]
#19115325 - 11/10/13 02:58 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Ive always used a proglide. I buy them on sale, and always dry the blade after. I get a babys bum clean shave each time and I seem to keep the razors for a very long time. Shaves nice and quick
But those safety razors are intriguing!
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: nicechrisman]
#19115678 - 11/10/13 04:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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nicechrisman said: I've never been satisfied with the shave I've gotten from an electric razor.
Same here they just don't get the job done. I have tried many different kinds too, expensive shit even, just no good for me.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: thizzlemaniac]
#19115729 - 11/10/13 04:21 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Electric razors fuck my shit all up. They are like running a mulcher over my neck, then ingrown hairs like a motherfucker. They don't work for everyone.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Gumby]
#19115803 - 11/10/13 04:39 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yea, I definitely wouldn't use one if that were the case. I like electrics for normal day-to-day but I have a duel razor for when I want to look nice.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Gumby]
#19115864 - 11/10/13 04:51 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Gumby said:
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badchad said: Use aftershave or alcohol. Personally, I don't particularly care for scented products, so I just use straight rubbing alcohol after I shave.
I use witch hazel, it really helps with stopping bumps and ingrown hairs.
I've been shaving with a double edge safety razor for about 6 years. I'll never go back to commercial million blade razors (cept for shaving the balls, single blade razors on balls is dangerous... I've never even attempt it.). It's a hell of a lot cheaper and works just as well, if not better. I get 100 razors for $35 and they each have two cutting edges.
This is the way to go:

Edit: there's a whole thread about double edge safety razor shaving: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/9906371
I have a couple of old Gillette safety razors that I have been packing around for a bit. I think they came from my great grandfather. Always though, they were interesting but I never intended to use them.

Thanks for the info Gumby. I'll have to give them a try now.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Jeff]
#19115988 - 11/10/13 05:12 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I have a Gillete Fusion, it works well enough. You can make each razor head last twice as long as they normally would too(which is a big deal considering how expensive they are.) When the blade starts to 'dull,' it's not actually dulling, it's just creating very small warps and bubbles along the blades. This makes for an uneven surface and a very difficult shave.
Put a pair of jeans on, put your razor on your thigh and push it downwards towards your knee a few times. This will smooth the blades back out and they will feel almost as good as new. Try it some time, it works.
Just to clarify, you aren't trying to shave your pants. Push it the opposite way as if you were shaving your face.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Midnight_Toker]
#19116007 - 11/10/13 05:15 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Midnight_Toker said:
Just to clarify, you aren't trying to shave your pants.
Thanks for that much needed clarification
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Midnight_Toker]
#19116014 - 11/10/13 05:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'll have to try that. That's the same razor I use.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: nicechrisman]
#19116020 - 11/10/13 05:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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You can do it with any razor, not just the Fusion.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: Midnight_Toker]
#19116037 - 11/10/13 05:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: thizzlemaniac]
#19116140 - 11/10/13 05:34 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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thizzlemaniac said:
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mjmihalov said:

That's what I use when I actually shave, it works pretty good IMO.
I just bought this one a month or so ago and I hate it, it makes my neck break out like highschool all over again for some reason. Only reason I still use it is cuz I'm a broke ass mofo.
It makes my skin ultra-smooth, I never break out from it, you might be allergic to something in the moisturizer.
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Re: better shaving than a gillette mach3 ? [Re: TrentBoyett]
#19116361 - 11/10/13 06:11 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I use 2 blade disposable Gillette razors with this shaving cream:

I used to not shave because of super sensitive skin but now I can shave with almost any razor 
When I have the money I'm going to get a $300 cut throat
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