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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:19 CharlieMurphy wrote: Fuck shaving, it's overrated. Even Tasteless can agree. Who has time anyways? There is sc2 to be played. Dude, I'm a 19 year old virgin. | ||
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Xeris
Iran17695 Posts
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
What I do is shave it first with the trimmer on the electric shaver. Then I use the normal shaving part. Then I shaving cream the hell out of my face and shave with the grain. Then I shaving cream the hell out of it again and shave against the grain. After that I look super close and go over anything I missed with just the razor. Seriously, its super stupid though. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32028 Posts
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:22 Hawk wrote:Bitches love hockey players. | ||
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KwarK
United States42106 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:22 HuskyTheHusky wrote: What I do is shave it first with the trimmer on the electric shaver. Then I use the normal shaving part. Then I shaving cream the hell out of my face and shave with the grain. Then I shaving cream the hell out of it again and shave against the grain. After that I look super close and go over anything I missed with just the razor. This is how I do it, it's that shave against the grain that gets it close. | ||
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rezaJUICE
Iran15 Posts
ROFL dawg u da best shawty u da best | ||
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Zurles
United Kingdom1659 Posts
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XeliN
United Kingdom1755 Posts
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XeliN
United Kingdom1755 Posts
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ShaperofDreams
Canada2492 Posts
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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:31 XeliN wrote: I just use the trimming bit of an electric razor (that you have to push out) then go over with the normal. Anything else is just unneccesary womanlike behaviour What electric razor would you recommend? Btw thanks for all the replies. All this insight is showing me how much it must suck to be a girl. | ||
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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:33 ShaperofDreams wrote: There are great vids on youtube about how to shave perfectly. I completely overlooked that option. I tried "how to shave" and this video came up first: I raged pretty fucking hard. But thanks, will browse videos. | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
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uglymoose89
United States671 Posts
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Kletus
Canada580 Posts
That is all. | ||
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Eishi_Ki
Korea (South)1667 Posts
Notthing wrong with that, you ask some others here for an honest reply and I'd bet there are more than you think, I can honestly say I was in that situation too. With regards the problem, shaving with the grain to lop the tree down to size, then foam and against the grain to get proper smoothness, although that'll only last 12 hrs tops before you start getting sandpaper again. | ||
Chill
Calgary25967 Posts
My beard isn't too thick so it's easy for me but I can't see how doing the above won't give you a close shave. Use a sharp razor obviously. If you want a ridiculously close shave learn to use an old-style safety razor or a straight blade, but now we're entering into serious time cost/benefit tradeoffs... You should be able to get "close enough" with a standard razor and the above technique. | ||
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KwarK
United States42106 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:31 XeliN wrote: KwarK what do your tattoo's mean, you never did tell me at the lan I've brought them up on tl before if you care to search through all my posts. If not then they shall remain secret until you ply me with alcohol. Next UK lan? Also you need a closer shave than just with the grain to look properly smart, while I don't normally do it it's not womanly behavior. | ||
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SchOOl_VicTIm
Greece2394 Posts
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
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Kyuukyuu
Canada6263 Posts
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obesechicken13
United States10467 Posts
Me too, but I don't need a perfect shave. | ||
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
On March 26 2010 05:05 Kyuukyuu wrote: if you were asian this wouldn't be such a big problem yeah because asians cant get rusty looking stubble  | ||
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LuDwig-
Italy1143 Posts
I cut it short with "bear regualator" and after i finish it with the eletric shaver | ||
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Classic-Safety-Razor-Straight/dp/B0028FNNI6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1269547577&sr=8-2 Merkur makes simply amazing razors and if you're buying a new one (you should) buy a Merkur. I personally use a Merkur classic long handle and its simply superior. Next order of business will be to order blades. Double edge blades aren't like those stupid plastic pieces of shit with 1000 blades that get dull after 1-3 shaves and cost more than your rent to buy. They last about a week depending how much you shave, and what brand you buy, and are pretty cheap considering how long they last and how awesome they are. You probably should buy a blade sampler to test out which brand of blades you like best, but I went ahead and bought 100 blades of shark brand razor blades since it has a fucking shark on it. Here's an example of a blade sampler: http://www.amazon.com/Double-Edge-Razor-Blade-Sample/dp/B001QXXIJK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1269547788&sr=1-7 Now, the next part isn't really MANDATORY but it makes shaving a whole lot better and makes you look like a badass. Buy a badger hair brush, a stand for your brush (you want the brush drying with bristles down), and some get shaving soap or cream. Brushes can get pretty expensive so some manufacturers will use boar hair, which is terrible in comparison to badger hair. Here's a pretty decent and cheap brush: http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-2801-h-Mens-Shaving-Brush/dp/B000G647Y8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1269547957&sr=1-1 I won't help you find a stand, but here's an example of good shaving cream: http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-Avocado/dp/B001L6X522/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1269548037&sr=1-1 Now that you've got all the gear, you basically shave how you would expect to shave. Warm your face (after shower or warm water towel on face for a couple of minutes), dip brush into cream (little goes a long way here), slather it on your face and shave. 45 degree angles work best here. Switch between both blades so you're not dulling one side super fast. You will get cut when first starting to use it, but the learning curve is nothing in comparison to something like a straight edge or cutthroat razor. After you shave 2-3 times and get the hang of it, you will have a MUCH MUCH MUCH closer shave, and will also look really awesome to anyone who sees that gear in your bathroom. Cost can be a factor when first getting into double edge safety razor shaving so you can get away with not buying the brush, cream, and stand and just using that pressurized stuff you're used to, but really you should complete you set eventually since it makes shaving much more enjoyable. Enjoying shaving like a true man. | ||
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freelander
Hungary4707 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:31 XeliN wrote: KwarK what do your tattoo's mean, you never did tell me at the lan low apm in Chinese | ||
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SilentCrono
United States1420 Posts
it's annoying i agree. | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:34 SCC-Faust wrote: What electric razor would you recommend? Btw thanks for all the replies. All this insight is showing me how much it must suck to be a girl. Fusion (with the vibrating) + rinse with cold water. I usually go over again at a different direction, and it doesn't take much time. Electric razers are useful when there's too much hair for a blade, you're low on time or you're styling. I've got one and I'll use it if I want the stubble look, but for a clean shave I honestly don't think you can get much closer than what I do, besides a single blade. The vibrating thing actually makes a difference, it's annoying if I forget my razer and have to go back to a Mach 3 or something. | ||
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VTArlock
United States1763 Posts
Well first off, shaving will not get you laid lol. Maybe dont shave, it will make you look older and more manly? I use a non-electric razor. Regular ol gillete with 5 blades and the single on the flipside, I think its called a fusion? Jus make sure you change the blades when they get dull, thats possibly why your not getting as good of a shave? | ||
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notsoeloquent
United States64 Posts
if you have the time and desire you should go with what xmshake suggested, double edge razors work the best considering your experience. Of course nothing compares to a good vintage barber shop where they will literally make you orgasm | ||
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zOula...
United States898 Posts
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Jonoman92
United States9102 Posts
You got a beta? If you do PM meeee. I never see you on bw anymore. | ||
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pyrogenetix
United Arab Emirates5091 Posts
hm i have an electric shaver so its all good =D | ||
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JadeFist
United States1225 Posts
On March 26 2010 05:05 obesechicken13 wrote: Yeah, I think it's a problem of what kind of shaver you have. I've shaved after a shower, I don't think it completely gets rid of the stub. Me too, but I don't need a perfect shave. 19 year old virgins...UNITE!!!! | ||
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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
On March 26 2010 05:59 Jonoman92 wrote: zomg it's Faust? You got a beta? If you do PM meeee. I never see you on bw anymore. Give me your ventrilo information. I just started poker again two days ago. I don't remember what happened before that though. Got to go to college for now. Wish me luck, I look fucking disgusting. | ||
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Nal_rAwr
United States2611 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:17 SCC-Faust wrote: I mean, transexuals do it all the time with amazing success. Why can't I? On March 26 2010 04:21 SCC-Faust wrote: Dude, I'm a 19 year old virgin. | ||
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micronesia
United States24601 Posts
I then switched to my shaver which doesn't get as close but is so much easier that I don't complain. After about 6-12 hours it's starting to grow back for me pretty badly lol. | ||
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vol
United States52 Posts
Ok not really, but I thought I'd share a few of my xmas gifts this year because they're pretty awesome and hopefully you'll prolly be jealous and i can get my hehe face on. I don't really burden myself with grooming. I bite my nails and wait months between haircuts, but this is one thing I really enjoy: ![[image loading]](http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/austindea/IMG_0573-1.jpg) I asked for most of this shiet specifically because I got interested in old school shaving after reading a few articles online. In the image you'll see some shaving soaps and a small dish, 2 shaving brushes, Merkur Hefty Classic safety razor, and some Proraso shaving cream made in Italy. This is likely how your gpas or ggpas shaved back in the day, or very similar to the type of shave you could maybe get at an old school barbershop. The brushes are pure badger hair which may sound weird, but for whatever reason badger hair is the best at holding in the large amounts of water necessary to working up a great lather from the cream. You soak your brush and make sure it's full of water, and use about the same amount of cream from the tube as you would toothpaste for brushing your teeth. After a little magic you have a full bowl of hydrated lather ready for several shaves (more later). The brush is key here; the water from inside the bristles works into the cream and determines the consistency of the lather, which can determine the closeness of the shave. The brush is also used for really working the lather into the pores of your faces so you can achieve perfect lubrication, and it has a massage element that feels really nice when coupled with great smelling/feeling cream. I've only tried the soaps twice, because they come nowhere near to feeling as good after shaving with Proraso cream. This shit is made with eucalyptus oil and menthol and there's no alcohol or other chemicals like most canned gels these days. It has an immediate cooling and soothing effect on the skin and smells amazing, definitely the best part of the whole kit. There is no burning or itching or dryness, only awesome. Took some practice, but the cream is the best part of all. The razor uses disposable single blades with a cutting edge on both sides which run about 50 cents a blade (amazon has 30 Merkur blades for 13.95). These blades are made extremely sharp, and need the cream to be effective. Multiblade razor are actually designed to use the first blade as a yanker to pull the hair out of the follicle and then have the other blades cut it, which increases the tendency for irritation and ingrown hairs. The idea when shaving with the type of razor is that you do not press down at all, you let the razor do the work and you get a much closer shave for doing so. You also shave in passes, not one hack and slash attempt. Think of beard reduction on each pass. I usually do about 3 actual shaves: one down, one oblique, and one up. May sound a bit tedious, but when the cream and shave feel this good you'll enjoy every minute of it. You also tend to take a little more care when shaving with this because when you first start you're more likely to nick yourself on these incredibly sharp blades, not to mention soon realizing that you cant go back and forth over the same areas where you've already shaved. I usually shave right after a hot ass shower, so my face is already wet/moisturized from the steam and the pores are opened and shiet. This style of shaving is actually called wetshaving and keeping the face wet and warm is part of the technique. Each time before you lather up you should soak your face again. The water helps keep your beard hairs soft so they're easier to cut, and also helps with the lubrication that is so essential for a good shave. -there is no burn or irritation, no razor bumps -no drying elements like alcohol which are terrible for your skin, and leave your face looking dried out -almost zen-like, turns shaving from a cumbersome chore to a relaxing treat -the smoothest shave you can get, for sure. I feel like a god damn porcelain doll after every shave, it's magnificent. I'll never go back to shaving with disposables, multiblade junk, or aerosol gels. This is the only way to shave  | ||
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prOxi.swAMi
Australia3091 Posts
On March 26 2010 04:22 HuskyTheHusky wrote: Shaving is gay. I suffer from this same experience. What I do is shave it first with the trimmer on the electric shaver. Then I use the normal shaving part. Then I shaving cream the hell out of my face and shave with the grain. Then I shaving cream the hell out of it again and shave against the grain. After that I look super close and go over anything I missed with just the razor. Seriously, its super stupid though. Shaving is too un-fun to warrant this much time being spent on it. | ||
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Emon_
3925 Posts
- The hair (length, wet/dry) - The foam (gel/foam or old-time soap and brush) - Razors (Gillette, electric razor or single razor) - After the shave (aftershave + moisturizer) Lets start with the length of the hair. If its been growing for more then 1 day (2 max) you will have trouble with your electric razor because it usually leaves a lot of the longer hairs. I'm 22 now and it's just now that I feel comfortable with using an electric razor on dry hair every day. Before I used to get crazy rashes if I tried shaving with it every day. Now nothing happens. If we rule out the electric razor as an option, that leaves us with manual shaving - meaning your hair needs to be wet. After a shower is ideal, though soaking it up with warm water also does the trick for me. But maybe if you are younger this still gives you rashes. . . Next step is the foam. I've had great success with using a brush and soap like old timers used to. The brush is held under warm water and then rubbed against the soap to build up foam, and then you work it over the beard. Supposedly the brush makes the hair stand up more, making a closer shave possible. This is a very comfortable and fun way to shave since it take a little more time but it feels more rewarding afterwards. There is zero rash and with a fresh razor the shave is the closest that can be achieved. The drawback is the cost (brush and soap usually add up to 30$, and the razor handle is another 30$) and that it takes time, usually 10min. Other then that it's a good method for sensitive skin. Using simply foam or gel works for me nowadays, but I think it's because I've become hardened so I don't need to soap it up as much. It's cheap and works well. After a steamy shower I think it provides the same effect as the brush/soap combo. As for the different types of razors - I recommend using single razors that you put into those old-time handles - the name escapes me - and changing razor every 3 shaves. They are pretty cheap (3-4$ for 10) and give a really close shave. Though you might cut yourself in the beginning so be careful. Gillette gives an equal shave, but their razors cost 8$ for 4, and they go dull just as fast as the other ones. They are however much safer and irritate less and cut less. But with the right single-razor technique Gillette becomes obsolete. A lot of people have recommended shaving against the grain - I strongly advise against this. At most you can shave at a 90degree angle to the grain. Be especially careful on the neck and only shave with the grain. In my experience I get crazy rashes when I shave against the grain with razors. With electric razors its another thing - then you want to always be against the grain. Lastly - you need a good aftershave to disinfect the face. Try to find something without perfume and that doesn't have a lot of ingredients. This is because the skin on your neck is the thinnest and shouldn't be exposed to foreign substances or else the body might start showing allergic reactions when its exposed to it. Be careful with the expiration date and always but the head on - or else it might become sour and react more easily with your skin. LASTLY - moisturizer. This should be as oil-free as possible. Preferably entirely water soluble and free of fat. This way the face gets freshened up without leaving any fat on the face that might cause acne. Aftershave and moisturizer should cost you tops 7-8$ together. Ask the pharmacist, I'm sure he'd love to show you some good products. All in all you might get some better results if you experiment with various methods and in the end you might find one that fits you. Hopefully my post is of some help in that search. Best of luck with the shaving | ||
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sutureself
United States192 Posts
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~OpZ~
United States3652 Posts
Signed up for that post? | ||
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SCC-Faust
United States3736 Posts
That post made me lol pretty hard. | ||
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Rev0lution
United States1805 Posts
I pretty much shave once a month lol. | ||
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notsoeloquent
United States64 Posts
On March 26 2010 10:49 Rev0lution wrote: Thank god I have no hair (half asian, little beard or mustache) I pretty much shave once a month lol. its worse when youre canadian, i heard they get a sharp shaving axe as a present for their 18th birthday and have to use it for a while | ||
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mikeymoo
Canada7170 Posts
y'know we could all fix this at once...  | ||
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rezaJUICE
Iran15 Posts
Yes sir. Please welcome me with open arms guys ![[image loading]](http://danielfelton.com/images/random/Dog_cupcake_tease.gif) | ||
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
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Just_So_Pro
United States3 Posts
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