Dave Smith wrote:

merryb wrote:

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little more
than I was looking for. --A
Can I ask you guys about electric razors? With holidays coming up...
Are any of them worth buying?

I gave up in electric razors long ago. I never found one that
gave a good shave, or one that gave any kind of shave at all
without leaving you face feeling like it had been through a sand
storm. Maybe they are better now than they used to be, but it is
just about the last thing I would want for Christmas.

The current "linear" type work reasonably well. They are also waterproof
so you can use them in the shower if you wish.

Pete C.

"Pete C." wrote in message
...
Andy wrote:

I got a free sample razor in the mail yesterday (unsolicited) and this
morning I got a baby-bottom-smooth shave for the first time in awhile, no
razor burn, etc. Never used a pivot, 5-blade, lotion striped razor
before.
For it's trial run, I liked it. The cost of the replacement cartridges
sounds like a ripoff.

You?

Andy

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little more
than I was looking for. --A

I haven't use a blade type razor in decades. On the odd occasion I
bother to shave, around once every week or two I use a "linear" type
electric shaver. The joys of working from home and having no life. The
short furry wife doesn't care if I shave or not as long as I pet her.

Pete C.

Hobbit?

In article , Andy q says...
I got a free sample razor in the mail yesterday (unsolicited) and this
morning I got a baby-bottom-smooth shave for the first time in awhile, no
razor burn, etc. Never used a pivot, 5-blade, lotion striped razor before.
For it's trial run, I liked it. The cost of the replacement cartridges
sounds like a ripoff.

You?

Andy

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little more
than I was looking for. --A

I still use my old Mach3, did get a Quattro sample through in the post,
but I haven't tried it yet.
--
Carl Robson
Audio stream: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com:8000/samtest
Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

In article ,
says...
It was a relative thing. Did you ever try shaving with a straight razor?

I've been shaved with a straight razor by Turkish barber. Very close.
--
Carl Robson
Audio stream: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com:8000/samtest
Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

zxcvbob wrote:



I've been looking at old-style safety razors on eBay that take
double-edge blades for when I want a close shave. (I wish I could find
my old Gillette. It's with my shaving brush and
shaving-cream-that-comes-in-a-tube-like-toothpaste somewhere.) The
twin-blade disposables /almost/ make sense; anything more than 2 is just
stupid hype. I refuse to buy anything like the Fusion or anything that
says "Turbo Titaniumâ„¢" (etc.) but I'll try one if they send it to me for
free.


With the price of razor blades these days it seems like they are
using the computer printer model of marketing, sell the printer
cheap and then make your money on the cartridges. I have to
confess that I look at the new razors a lot. Sometimes they come
with three blades, and the prize of the new razor with blades is
cheaper than the replacement blades.

Andy wrote:

I remember a bathroom shaving scene in the parody film "Airplane II" (??)
while they were headed for the sun and the guy had nick'd tissue patches
all over his face.

That is a fashion statement from the days of the double sided
"safety razor" that I remember only too well.


I was impressed enough with the Sensor I had sent to me in the
mail that I paid the big bucks for the triple blade cartridges. I
got a much smoother shave, could use new blades without spilling
blood, and they lasted twice as long. However, I still cringe
when I have to buy a package of blades.

I've used the Gillette "goodnews" cheap-o razors for ever with temporary
stretches of braun and norelco electrics (crap).

I have tried various disposable. I end up looking like the guy
shaving in the Airplane movie.

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" wrote in message
6...
Andy q :

I got a free sample razor in the mail yesterday (unsolicited) and this
morning I got a baby-bottom-smooth shave for the first time in awhile,
no razor burn, etc. Never used a pivot, 5-blade, lotion striped razor
before. For it's trial run, I liked it. The cost of the replacement
cartridges sounds like a ripoff.

You?

Andy

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little
more than I was looking for. --A


I use the BIC disposable shavers for sensitive skin. Shave and then pitch
it.

Michael

Are you proud of creating more waste, instead of less? Have you ever seen a
landfill?

On 2006-11-07, zxcvbob wrote:

I've been looking at old-style safety razors on eBay that take
double-edge blades for when I want a close shave. (I wish I could find
my old Gillette.

Me too. I'd give anything for one those flip open micrometer dial
double edged Gillettes. Lost mine years ago and haven't found another
since. Even thrift and antique shops toss 'em. I still have an
unused 10 pack of Gillette Platinum Blades somewhere. I could get 10
shave easy per blade, dialing the unit up as the blade dulled.

I finally had to resort to disposable razors, a concept I despise.
But, even the early versions were pretty good. I could get many
shaves from a single blade Bic (not a heavy beard). Now, that's all
gone. I not only can't find a single blade shaver, even 2 blade shavers
have disappeared off the shelf. I finally broke down and bought some
3 blade Bics. They cost about a buck each and the damn things
go dull in about 3 shaves. More blades, less sharp, less quality,
more purchases.

The whole marketing model is to get you to keep buying shavers. The
number of blades is just a gimmick and means nothing but an excuse to
hike the price even if each blade is now crap metal. I'm either going
to quit shaving or get a quality safety razor.

http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/522941.htm

Only $.50 for platinum SS replacement blades.

nb



It's with my shaving brush and
shaving-cream-that-comes-in-a-tube-like-toothpaste somewhere.) The
twin-blade disposables /almost/ make sense; anything more than 2 is just
stupid hype. I refuse to buy anything like the Fusion or anything that
says "Turbo Titanium?" (etc.) but I'll try one if they send it to me for
free.

Curmudgeonly,
Bob

Dave Smith wrote:
Andy wrote:

I got a free sample razor in the mail yesterday (unsolicited) and this
morning I got a baby-bottom-smooth shave for the first time in awhile, no
razor burn, etc. Never used a pivot, 5-blade, lotion striped razor before.
For it's trial run, I liked it. The cost of the replacement cartridges
sounds like a ripoff.

You?

Andy

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little more
than I was looking for. --A

Remember the old SNL commercial parody about the triple bladed
razor

Bet Andy's 5 trac ain't anywhere's near as good as the SNL Womba bikini
trimmer.

Sheldon

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Dave Smith" wrote in message
...

BTW.... how did they ever get away with calling those things
"safety razors"?

It was a relative thing. Did you ever try shaving with a straight razor?

My first razor was a straight razor, my father bought me the razor,
strop, mug of soap and badger brush... I think so I wouldn't use his.
Takes a while to get the knack but even with today's laser guided five
tracs nothing shaves nearly as close as a straight razor. Only draw
back to the straight razor is time, takes at least a good ten minutes,
vs under 40 seconds with a modern multi trac.

WHO USED MY BAY RUM ! ! !

Sheldon Pinaud

To make it almost, just a whisper close to being on topic, how
about getting that infinity razor made by the Ginsu knives people?

www.theinfinityrazor.com

Last razor you ever have to buy.

nancy

Andy q wrote in :

I got a free sample razor in the mail yesterday (unsolicited) and this
morning I got a baby-bottom-smooth shave for the first time in awhile,
no razor burn, etc. Never used a pivot, 5-blade, lotion striped razor
before. For it's trial run, I liked it. The cost of the replacement
cartridges sounds like a ripoff.

You?

I use a 3 bladed, lotion striped, pivot head with shaving cream and a
bristle brush for a clean close shave (usually in the shower), and a
rechargable electric shaver for if I'm in a hurry (driving in the car
etc) or if I need a 'touch up' in the afternoon before I head out
somewhere.



Andy

P.S. I looked for shave and razor on usenet but it revealed a little
more than I was looking for. --A



LOL!!! One can only imagine!!

But have a look at this for the 'perfect shave'.....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

'Enjoy today, it was paid for by a veteran'

Nancy Young said...

To make it almost, just a whisper close to being on topic, how
about getting that infinity razor made by the Ginsu knives people?

www.theinfinityrazor.com

Last razor you ever have to buy.

nancy


YIKES!

Would you and Ron just please go out and vote? Then ice-cream or something?

Andy

"Andy" q wrote in message ...
Nancy Young said...

To make it almost, just a whisper close to being on topic, how
about getting that infinity razor made by the Ginsu knives people?

www.theinfinityrazor.com

Last razor you ever have to buy.


YIKES!

Would you and Ron just please go out and vote? Then ice-cream or
something?

Huh?

nancy

merryb wrote:
Can I ask you guys about electric razors? With holidays coming up...
Are any of them worth buying?

Years of trying on and off to use norelco made me give up shavers. I
picked up a linear model when I found hat I could use it wet. When I
tried it, I found that it wasn't neccessary to use it with water for a
good shave. My recommendation is for a wet/dry linear model such as
panasonic, but it really is a personal preference...

...fred