[wes19d]

Well being in the Army and all I have to shave everyday, Ive been using the cheap bic disposables but im getting tired of the pain. Really just been using them because they are around 2 bucks for 12 of them but I guess its time to ante up. What do yall use?

[Slenny]

Mach 3 turbo

[Black Hills TJ]

Gillette Fusion

[WranglerZac]

Gillette Fusion

[Du510]

Originally Posted by wes19d

Well being in the Army and all I have to shave everyday, Ive been using the cheap bic disposables but im getting tired of the pain. Really just been using them because they are around 2 bucks for 12 of them but I guess its time to ante up. What do yall use?

I was in your boat about 8 years ago. Some small tips:

- I like the Mach series. With the same handle, you can get any of the many blades thatll fit. Mach 3, Turbo, the little electric buzzing thing.

- Make sure you get your skin warm and wet before shaving, itll cut down on the burn.

- Splash cold water on your skin after shaving. itll do the same thing as aftershave, but obviously no pretty smell.

You might already know these, but these are things that I figured out when I was in a very similar situation, hence my telling you.

['51plymouth]

Cheap bic disposables, replace them every 6 weeks or so. No shaving cream, just water. I've never cut myself, had razor burn, nothing. Guess I'm either lucky or tough.

[EvilWJ02]

...machete..

gillete fusion

[JeeperAbe]

gillete fusion for me..

[-Zona-]

I've been in 5 years, every day of it with a Mach 3.

[wes19d]

It just hurts me to pay that much money for refills.

[PirateKatz]

Originally Posted by wes19d

It just hurts me to pay that much money for refills.

That's why I switched to an old school safety razor about 15 years ago. It takes a little practice but it gives a very close shave. Regular razor blades are dirt cheap compared to all of the new disposables.

I use my grandfather's old razor but it pretty much looks like this: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/5416207.htm

[wes19d]

Originally Posted by PirateKatz

That's why I switched to an old school safety razor about 15 years ago. It takes a little practice but it gives a very close shave. Regular razor blades are dirt cheap compared to all of the new disposables.

I use my grandfather's old razor but it pretty much looks like this: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/5416207.htm

Hmm that looks interesting might have to check it out.

[mrcleanstj]

Mach 3
I shave face and head. I found paying the extra wasn't so bad. The blades last twice as long. I have found edge shave gel the best for me plus i shave in the shower.

[PirateKatz]

Originally Posted by wes19d

Hmm that looks interesting might have to check it out.

I think it's worth it. I use name brand (I don't have a preference) double/butterfly blades and think they shave just as close as the high tech disposables. The blades also only run about 50 cents a piece and last just as long.

[neonistic]

I used to be in the AF, so I know what you are going through! You can go to the dermatologist for him to recommend other techniques for pseudofolliculitis-barbae (razor burn/shaving bumps). Some techniques are; shave with the grain, not against it. Shave with cold water. Replace your blades early. I am part italian so I have a heavy beard. Any kind of disposable razor isn't going to do much more than the others. I prefer senser excel over the fusion or mach3. I like the ergonomics better. I now use the disposable Schick three blade razors and I use a brush and cake soap instead of canned shaving cream. I want to switch to a classic safety razor, but they are expensive (not the blades, just the handle).