Kumapix 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I've been using gillette razors for most of my life but it's been really getting to me how every year they have a new model with even more blades that costs even more. I am completely satisfied with my 3-blade one but you can't get the regular blades anymore, only the super ultra ones with aloe vera blah blah blah which cost more. Recently I misplaced my razor handle for a day and couldn't shave so I went to the store to look for a possible upgrade. I decided I don't need one with a battery or with 5 blades and got so fed up that I started looking at electric razors. I figure that if I can find an electric one that shaves as close as a blade then I will save money and get out of gillettes annoying 'force the consumer to buy extras he doesn't need' game. Anybody use an electric razor? Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSnow 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Kumapix I am in the exact same situation, but even with these new blades, I get a pretty shitty shave. I actually have that battery one that shakes, its pretty useless. Apparently there is going to be a new kind of shaver that uses light(a bit like laser hair removal) but only lasts 3 weeks. http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/dn10772-invention-razor-light.html Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I hate electric shavers. They **** up my neck where even a normal blade has troubles. Electric shavers suck Link to post Share on other sites
farquah 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 grow a beard! Or get one of these one of these and some of this Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 well, I haven't used an electric razor in at least 15 years...so they must have gotten better in that time. Do they have a full refund-if-you-don't-get-a-good-shave-policy? Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Dave Barry summarizes shaving history here . At the time the article was written they were only up to four blades. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 'Razors that go backward in time and shave your ancestors?' that guy is soo funny Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Yes, the whole situation shits me too. When that aloe vera strip gets wet it feels like sliding snot across your face. Go with the cut-throat and strop - that way you can kill two birds with one stone (pun intended) 1. Shave with a single scapel sharp blade that you sharpen yourself. 2. Have a handy utility piece with which to flail errant children. Ah, the good old days will return! Let Gilette concentrate on what they seems to view as more important - shit aftershave and motor GP's. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I hate electric razors too and shaving in general for that matter. Thats why I have a beard. Its so convenient to only have to shave my neck 1-2 times/week Kuma, why not have yer parents send you a care-package? I get my pops to send razors, deodorant, shaving gel, meds and the likes once every year or two...or three or four... Surely with everything you order they could slip some razors in the box somewhere - I might even have extras I could give ya. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 or you could do it yourself buy ordering the shit you need from an online pharmacy from overseas. I do that for stuff from Australia. Saves mum and dad the pain in the arse of having to buy the shit and post it to me. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 thats why I do it...so they pay Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 kechi bastard! Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I got one from Tokyu hands that accepts regular razor blades. You can buy a pack of 10 from a 100en shops and put them in. This kind of razorblade: If you change the blade twice a week you get a decent shave. Not as good as a double razor but I think this is better value. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Creek Boy: Kuma, why not have yer parents send you a care-package? I get my pops to send razors, deodorant, shaving gel, meds and the likes once every year or two...or three or four... This is classic! Check out your local Sugiyama or something. They even sell Razors and shaving gel too! Deodorant nada.. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 yeah, finding deoderant that works is the killer in this country. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Great article about no. of blades here. http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article350188.ece Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Wish I could use an electric razor but my skin seems allergic to them. When I use an electric one, my neck looks as red as monkey's butts Link to post Share on other sites
Tesselator 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by ger: Dave Barry summarizes shaving history here . At the time the article was written they were only up to four blades. Proof only than man evolved from salamanders! But I've known that all my life so no news there! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Gillette thinks we're f***ing morons!!! But they're marketing experts! They know what they're doing. They've done the research and they're the most successful razor blade company out there. I wonder what the transcription of one of their focus groups looks like... ... Dr. Gillette: What do you think of this one guys? It has five blades. Participant A: Get the f*** out of here! Participant B: Kick ass! Participant C: Doooode... That thing's a f****ing babe magnet! Dr. Gillette: It also features an ergonometric handle with a grade-A asto-plastique core and a three-ply steam-sealed gortex outer. Participant D: I don't see how that will affect the quality of my morning shave. Participant C: Who the f*** is this guy!? Participant A: What a fag! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 cost of blades here is much higher than in the states. plus if my pops is offering to get whatever I need then Id be a fool not to have em send the motherload Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Quote: When I use an electric one, my neck looks as red as monkey's butts I only ever tried an eleccy one once - just after college, it was a present. It really did not suit me. Not sure about monkeys bottoms, but it sure didn't suit my delicate and lovely neck skin. I quickly went back to the razors and haven't tried on since. I wonder what the % of blades vs eleccy is? Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Creek Boy: cost of blades here is much higher than in the states. No shiat? They are cheaper here than OZ.. But hey, if ya old man is sponsoring ya then your on a winner! Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I went electric several years ago - at first I didn't like it, couldn't get as close as a blade shave. But after a while you face gets used to it and it's not so bad. I use it strictly for convienece and because I'm a lazy fat bastard. Blade shave takes 5~10 min, electric - 1~2 min. I use this shaver from National/Panasonic http://www.denkiya.co.jp/goods/biyou/national/na-es7005-s.html Works reasonably well - they advertsise it as wet/dry - I've never had a reasonable 'wet' shave from any electric razor - I use it dry, works like a champ. For travelling, I use this model: http://www.denkiya.co.jp/goods/biyou/national/na-es3701p-k.html Doesn't work as well as my home one, but it runs in both 220/110 and is comapact for travel. I also carry some blades in case I need a closer shave - but again, i'm lazy. Link to post Share on other sites
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