BF2S Forums which razor do you use?

max wrote:

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/image … _power.jpg

Parker wrote:

http://www.tzknives.com/site/Photos/StraightRazor2.jpg

i love that it vibrates, its like a massage on my face.

DefCon-17 wrote:

Gilette Fusion Power.

Tried an electric one and hated it.
..Probably 'cause it was a cheap one.

m3thod wrote:

Dauntless wrote:

I don't really see the advantage of electric razors, i never use mine


i use the one in the OP

Electric razors don't remove a layer of skin when shaving, unless you're prepared your skin for both pre and post shave (total ballache) it will result in accelerated ageing of the skin.  Good enough?

So what would the "proper" method be for the pre/post?

I always shave after I shower, use some cream (Edge Ampt or something right now), then put cold water on my face after and pat it down with a towel.

wash face with hot water (opens up pores)
wash face using a soap free facial cleanser
Wash face using a facial scrub in circular motion avoid using around the eyes (removes dead skin and make stubble more erect)
apply shaving foam or gel to face
shaving using downwards strokes, do not shave against the grain & continually rinse blade under hot water
when finished rinse face with cold water (closes pores)
Apply alcohol free astringent to face (optional, closes pores)
Apply post shave healer, let it soak in
Apply rich moisturiser, let it soak in
Look like pat bateman

Avoid alcohol based products, as finray correct states it dries the skin.

Total ballache though.

Last edited by m3thod (2010-07-07 15:31:03)

Uzique wrote:

m3thod wrote:

Dauntless wrote:

I don't really see the advantage of electric razors, i never use mine


i use the one in the OP

Electric razors don't remove a layer of skin when shaving, unless you're prepared your skin for both pre and post shave (total ballache) it will result in accelerated ageing of the skin.  Good enough?

When i have to shave i use a braun 8995, most of the time i will a beard trimmer on the closest setting.

m3thod you sound like pat bateman ffs.

are you the sort that buys anti-ageing cream with the unique formula of 'agenotium', too?

suckerrrrrr

I dont use anti ageing stuff, just moisturiser used daily.

aerodynamic wrote:

i love that it vibrates, its like a massage on my face.

new sig time!

Finray wrote:

m3thod wrote:

erect

hehe

m3thod wrote:

do not shave against the grain

Why? Gets it closer imo.

Why shave with the grain? Because there is less of a chance of nicks and cuts, and because it reduces the chance of ingrown hairs and razor bumps. When you shave against the grain, the razor's blade catches aginst the hair and pulls it slightly further away from the surface of the skin. This results in an increased likelihood of shaving the hair at a level slightly below your skin's surface (one reason why ingrown hairs develop). Also, when you shave you are not simply taking off hair, you are taking off a fine layer of skin. Shaving with the grain tends to be a little easier on your skin as well; the razor tends to travel a smoother path with the grain of hair growth.

http://www.ftmguide.org/shaving.html

think i might get a new electric. any recs?

Beduin wrote:

m3thod wrote:

http://www.ftmguide.org/shaving.html

lol

i just looked at the homepage for that url lol

m3thod wrote:

Why shave with the grain? Because there is less of a chance of nicks and cuts, and because it reduces the chance of ingrown hairs and razor bumps. When you shave against the grain, the razor's blade catches aginst the hair and pulls it slightly further away from the surface of the skin. This results in an increased likelihood of shaving the hair at a level slightly below your skin's surface (one reason why ingrown hairs develop). Also, when you shave you are not simply taking off hair, you are taking off a fine layer of skin. Shaving with the grain tends to be a little easier on your skin as well; the razor tends to travel a smoother path with the grain of hair growth.

http://www.ftmguide.org/shaving.html

I very rarely cut myself, and I've never had an ingrown hair, even when I shave against the grain it still protrudes above the skin and is visible.. maybe I'm just weird.

I am glad I don't get too much facial hair Plus I'm blonde, so anything I get is kinda hard to see. I shave like once a week with some electric shaver, no idea what one.

Last edited by FFLink (2010-07-08 06:07:11)

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?pi … 3#p2931693

i use whichever razor is sharp enough to cut my own fucking throat after having to read yet another RWF

since I shave about once a week

I have to do :