I hate shaving. I wish I’d win the lottery - then there would be permanent beard electrolysis. I will never want a beard, so why not?
Ugh.
I just got a new electric razor, and it’s really taking some adjusting - much closer shave, but there’s pain and the bumps and the hurting, oy…
Anybody have any nifty recommendations?
Personally, I love the Mach 3 Turbo. The vibration isn’t just a gimmick for me – I truly get a closer shave with it. I know it’s not an electric – I haven’t used an electric in years because I found it was just too irritating. But just as important as the razor, if not more so, is finding a brand and type of shaving cream/lotion that works best for you. Edge Sensitive works best for me, although the new cooling sensation gel is good stuff, too.
One thing I’ve found with razors and shaving cream is don’t be brand loyal. Always try something new until you find what works best for you.
Wish I could use a normal razor, but I can’t. Primordial fear of cutting my own throat during a comically clumsy stumble.
Candid, I used to have this exact same fear for a long time. It wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I said, to hell with this, I gotta try it.
That said, I’ve used an electric razor maybe three times in the past 16 years. And that was out of necessity because I didn’t have my own razor with me. Believe it or not, it’s quite hard, IMO, to cut yourself with a razor. I rarely do, and when it happens, it’s such a small nick, I usually don’t even notice it until I’ve already rinsed off. I’ve also found it’s better for me to shave in the shower – yeah, it wastes more water, but with the steam and all, I tend to get a better shave that way.
Best of luck to you!
Yeah, but don’t try it in the dark.
From Chimpy who nearly took off both of his earlobes yesterday.
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I have a philishave which is more than satisfactory. When my skin is damp my hair seems to stick out more so I shave after washing. It means having to drag the shaver around but when the face dries and the hair goes back in the shave is as close as a …wet shave (ha get it?)
And here I am using a straight razor…
Hmmm… well, it appears I’m going to have to resort to… ick… Aftershave. And possibly preShave.
I hate smelling like things.
Stupid sensitive skin.
One of the best things about shaving is not shaving for a few days.
Then you can put on grungy clothes, muss up your hair, and walk around staring at the ground and mumbling to yourself. It’s amazing how fast people will clear a path for you.
CandidGamera, have you tried this yet? Sounds like it could be just the ticket for the problem you describe.
Yes, I am female and no I don’t shave my face…but let’s just say I have some experience with shaving and sensitive skin and leave it at that 
When my company’s internet access stops spazzing, I’ll check it out, Cherry.
Ugh… even Aftershave doesn’t really work… I mean, it prevents the bumpy badness, but not the redness and the itching. Oh, the itching of it!
Plus, I hate smelling like things, and the Aftershave clogs my nostrils in short order.