Hey TL, I need your help with something.
So I've been shaving for the past 2-3 years now, and I have been using A Gillette Fusion Power razor (pic below):
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this particular one.

So for the past 2-3 years, I've always used that razor, but the thing is that the shave I've been getting is not as close as I'd like it to be.
I've been considering buying a new one (preferably electric) that will give me a closer shave. Do you guys have any suggestions/recommendations for a good one that gives me a close shave?

micronesia

United States24779 Posts

September 10 2010 05:25 GMT

Using a shaver is a much different experience so keep that in mind. It will take a while for your beard to adapt to the new shave. Personally I use some Braun Shaver with the self-cleaning stand, and it works for me but it definitely isn't as close of a shave as a razor.

Graham

Canada1259 Posts

September 10 2010 05:27 GMT

I too use an electric shaver, though I know a lot of people (and I agree) say that it doesn't give as close a shave as a razor does. It doesn't really bother me though since it's a load less hassle than using a razor.

semantics

10040 Posts

September 10 2010 05:33 GMT

I just buy packs of the Gillette 2 blade travel ones it's cheaper then buying new heads for a razor like yours haha. You can shave against the grain if you want a closer shave but you'll likely get some ingrown hairs.

Electric wont get as close, but if you're clumsy and just want to shave and get out they do save a ton of time.

seRapH

United States9808 Posts

September 10 2010 05:34 GMT

On September 10 2010 14:27 Graham wrote:
I too use an electric shaver, though I know a lot of people (and I agree) say that it doesn't give as close a shave as a razor does. It doesn't really bother me though since it's a load less hassle than using a razor.

yeah same i need the time and efficiency because i CONSTANTLY wake up late and basically have to rush my morning routine. can't really do that with a real razor, so i settle for the electric.

[Fin]Vittu

Canada507 Posts

September 10 2010 05:40 GMT

this one:

by FAR the best razer i've ever owned.

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES51080 Posts

September 10 2010 05:52 GMT

I use a mach 3 and it is as close as it can get.(for me and my chubby bearded cheeks)

blahman3344

United States2015 Posts

September 10 2010 05:52 GMT

On September 10 2010 14:40 [Fin]Vittu wrote:
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this one:

by FAR the best razer i've ever owned

*facepalm*
Not "Razer," razor

Jibba

United States22883 Posts

September 10 2010 05:57 GMT

An electric shaver will not get as close as any blade razor. They deal with longer hair better, but they won't get as close.

I use a Fusion Power and it's pretty damn close. I run the blade under cold water and use Nivea shaving cream. For under my chin, I do multiple passes left/right to make sure it's as smooth as I want.

news

892 Posts

September 10 2010 06:03 GMT

#10

mach 3 so far

Jibba, they say you're asian, how come you bother so much with shaving? You're such a mystery really

StorrZerg

United States13919 Posts

September 10 2010 06:12 GMT

#11

Keeping this page tabbed, i'll be back here in a few years i hope...

Z3kk

4099 Posts

September 10 2010 06:28 GMT

#12

On September 10 2010 15:12 StorrZerg wrote:
Keeping this page tabbed, i'll be back here in a few years i hope...

This. :D

All I know is that Gillette=endorsed by Roger Federer (∴ get a Gillette razor ^^)

dogabutila

United States1438 Posts

September 10 2010 06:46 GMT

#13

I thought this was gonna be about mouse//mice.

cgrinker

United States3824 Posts

September 10 2010 07:10 GMT

#14

On September 10 2010 15:46 dogabutila wrote:
I thought this was gonna be about mouse//mice.

I couldn't find their website for the longest time on account of the spelling

Mindcrime

United States6899 Posts

September 10 2010 07:24 GMT

#15

On September 10 2010 15:28 Z3kk wrote:

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This. :D

All I know is that Gillette=endorsed by Roger Federer (∴ get a Gillette razor ^^)

You're on teamliquid.net; you should also know that Gillette sponsored one of the greatest OSLs ever.

QQplay

United States229 Posts

September 10 2010 07:29 GMT

#16

On September 10 2010 14:57 Jibba wrote:
An electric shaver will not get as close as any blade razor. They deal with longer hair better, but they won't get as close.

I use a Fusion Power and it's pretty damn close. I run the blade under cold water and use Nivea shaving cream. For under my chin, I do multiple passes left/right to make sure it's as smooth as I want.

Shouldn't the blade be run under hot water because it opens pores or something and makes the hairs stand up? I use the same razor! :D

blue_arrow

1971 Posts

September 10 2010 07:55 GMT

#17

Yeah if you want a closer shave, electrics do not compare with your "safety" razors (the ones most people use) which in turn do not compare to a straight razor (the oldschool one which you probably saw most recently in the Johnny Depp movie where he slits people's throats open with the razor then turns them into meat pies).

Pics of straight razor:
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In terms of speed, electric > 'safety' > straight razor
Generally people don't use straight razors though because you need alot of practifce, dexterity, and careful, precise control, otherwise you might fuck yourself up realllly bad. But if you really want a closer shave, really like the style, like to be a little more environmentally friendly, and just want to look cool and manly and brag about using a straight razor, then you should consider a straight razor.

For me though, I'm using a similar razor as yours and it works out fine for me, as I like the balance between closeness of shave and time required for the shave. Standard razors can be very quick if you know what you're doing and can give you a close shave if you have the time. I do own a straight razor though simply because I like the style, however I rarely use it cause if you don't practice regularly you get pretty slow and you worry if you might cut yourself up right before an important outing.

From my personal experience, if you want the closest shave possible and you're using the normal razor:
1. Make sure your blade is still sharp by comparing it to a new blade, if performace is similar keep your old blade until the next check
2. Wash your face with cold water to make the hairs stand up as much as possible
3. Make use of shaving cream (obviously)
4. Shave twice in opposite directions; usually this is most effective if you go once in the direction of the hair grain and then again in the opposing direction
5. Aftershave it up when you're done

Of course I only do this when I have time and I'm going out somewhere; on a normal day I just wash my face and razor with cold water, then quickly but carefully shave once in the opposite direction of the hair grain.

Jibba

United States22883 Posts

September 10 2010 08:46 GMT

#18

On September 10 2010 15:03 News wrote:
mach 3 so far

Jibba, they say you're asian, how come you bother so much with shaving? You're such a mystery really

Japajew. The polish wins out when it comes to facial hair, the japanese wins out when it comes to tanning.

iPlaY.NettleS

Australia4421 Posts

September 10 2010 09:20 GMT

#19

keep going with that one , electric ones suck in my experience
if you have weak stubble they might be ok though , my stubble is thick and coarse so it just feels like its pulling rather than trimming