Wet vs Dry Shave?

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  1. Nor

    NorfolkRed Well-Known Member

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    Perhaps it's me getting lazy in my old age but I find myself sporting several days growth or a full grizzly beard more than I'm clean shaven.

    I put this partly down to not being @rsed to wet shave every day but also down to the cost.

    Do I continue with hacking my face to bits or swap to a dry shaver, something I've never used in 20 years of shaving?

    What's your preference gents? And ladies!!
     
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    Conan Troutman Well-Known Member

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    Wet shave every time. Closer and more invigorating.
     
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    Wet shave too.


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    Wet every time
     
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    Beard. I never shave, I use clippers to get down to grade half.
     
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    Wet shave for me. It feels much better than a dry shave.
     
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    Gonna stick a vote in for dry shaving, it nips a bit but you get used to it and it's obviously a lot cheaper than keeping a wet razor maintained.

    Although to be honest I use a beard trimmer now on the shortest setting as I prefer a bit of stubble.
     
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    NIGHTMARE Banned Idiot

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    I use hair clippers now with no guard and do my head and face every evening before showering I've been doing this about 3 years now.

    But when I was wet shaving I found blades last a lot longer if you use foam instead of gel
     
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    Always foam ahead of gel. Gel can ****ing kill if you miss a bit.


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    Wet shave for me, although obviously I don't have to do my face. Dad and hubby both opt for dry though.
     
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    Do you use lady razors or men's ?
     
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    Wet shave with oil , very smooth cut .
     
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    Wet shave with soap and a brush. I was using a double edge razor (1950s style) for a good while, and it is an exceptionally close shave, but you can't rush it or you hammer your face and leave your nose in the sink. I'm back on Gillette now because after a while I couldn't be arsed any more. I've never used a dry shave so can't compare.
     
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    Lady ones, I doubt they are all that different but I like the colour.
     
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    Hair clippers once or twice a week....I've had about 3 close shaves in about 10 year
     
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    Do you reckon I could get away with that for my legs? Having long legs (33") is a pain in the arse!
     
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    judith charmers Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely most definite!!! Hahaha
     
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    Braun electric razor for me. Wet shave gives me a rash and is very uncomfortable on thick growth. Not as close, but I prefer it that way.
     
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    So what do you shave then? And don't be a pussy and tell me your legs and armpits :rolleyes:
     

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