Electric shavers :/

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New job new me, or summut

I think I need to look more respectable than I did in the last job so I’ll probably have to shave more often.
I hate shaving, it’s a pain in the anus and only serves those who judge on looks (I’m already handicapped there).
So in an attempt to reduce shaving time I think I need a powered thing. I hate shaving so I’m loathed to spend money that is better used for bananas, carpet shampoo and shemale escorts.

What’s going to give me a close shave and not dip in to my muckmoney?

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I had a Braun, which I (mistakenly) thought was good. Then I got a Lidl branded one and it’s much better.

In the absence of that I’d try a Phillishave.

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Did you say close shave? Can’t be electric then surely?

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Get you and your yoof speak :grinning:

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I’m striking a buffalo stance here.

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So stop shaving around your anus.

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You need an Ernie. Nothing else comes close…

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Electric shaving does not save time, unless you do it in the car on the way to work.
It also gives an inferior result.

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It can stop you cutting yourself though. I have a few moles on my face and when I used to wet shave, which I did for more than 10 years, I would catch one or other of them maybe once a fortnight. Turning up at work with bits of paper stuck to your face also looks a bit inferior.

VB

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The wife likes it.

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I know it won’t be like a wet shave but surely it’s less pavlova

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I shave with double-edged razors i.e. your very traditional razor blade. This isn’t the fastest way of doing things but it’s definitely the cheapest :slight_smile:

However because I can never resist a shiny thing a while back I bought a Philips S5000 series shaver

https://www.philips.co.uk/shop/personal-care/face-shavers/shaver-series-5000-wet-dry-electric-shaver-with-turbo-plus-mode/p/S5530_06

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Personally I’m a bit meh about it. It’s ok, and made better than the older electric shavers because you can use it wet and with shaving foam, but ultimately it got used about 3 times and put in a drawer.

You are welcome to it FOC if you want to PM me your address. As I said, it’s only been used a few times and I cleaned it thoroughly. Although you might view this as a shame :slight_smile:

You’re also welcome to a Merkur razor and a box of blades if you want to try that. Did I mention that I am financially incontinent?

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Never found an electric shaver that gets everything. I still use one but always have to finish off with a cheap disposable.

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Oh that’s very kind, I’ll drop a pm later :slight_smile:

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Take the Merkur and make time to use it.

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I have one like that Philishave, with three rotating blades and can be used wet or dry.

I decided to go beard.

There’s no perfect solution to shaving - it’s always a palaver whatever system you use. I’m quite enjoying having a short beard though.

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:flushed::flushed: Fucking Hell!! I’ve woken up in a parallel universe where @Penance wants to be respectable!! :flushed::flushed:

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Not shaved for a while now, definitely don’t miss it!

When I did then I used double edged blades, usually Featherlite from Japan. It took me a little while to get the DE technique right but once you do then you’ll not go back to multi blade overpriced razors.

It doesn’t necessarily take longer if you get organised and prep your face.

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Oh I am as shocked as you.
I’ve even got trousers and shirt on today.

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I’m aware shaving is against nature, an act of savage emasculation and conformist people pleasing. Nevertheless, I did once fancy a hot towel shave, Stronzetto seemed quite eager to oblige. I’m not certain if he’d misjudged his adhesive intake for the morning or perhaps has a fear of the paranormal but the moment I put a towel over my face he started screaming incantations and throwing chicken bones all over the bathroom. In the end the RSPCA had to throw a net on him to retrieve the razor. Quite odd really, the average Brazilian likes nothing more than hair removal

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