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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Noodles on January 16, 2011, 11:11:32 PM

Title: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Noodles on January 16, 2011, 11:11:32 PM
Spending MLK weekend here in Biloxi with the wife and kids.

My wife was rushing me outta the house so fast, I didn't realize I had forgotton my shaving kit until we were a little more than halfway to our destination!  
                                      (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi215.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc224%2Fkc5uci%2FFunny%2FCharlieBrown.jpg&hash=7eb66ea9587394c4c78abd384b410985156c2618)

LOL - My SLY INSTINCT told me I should turn around and go back home to get my shaving bag. My better judgment (especially since I was outnumbered 3 to 1) told me to press onward...naturally, my "better judgment" had better odds of me surviving the remainder of the journey unscathed (LOL).

Anyway, arrived here@ Beau Rivage Casino, and in one of the nearby drug stores on the strip, I noticed there was a $ale on the Schick Quattro Titanium 4-Blade Razor (with trimmer)

Never used this razor before so I didn't really know what I was buying, but I figured SOMETHING was BETTER than NOTHING...

When I was showering in the hotel room, I decided to try it out and see what kind of results I was gonna' get. (I half expected I was going to come out of this with more cuts than the Obama Administration made in the last six months! (LOL)

Well, I have to tell you guys - I was beside myself with the superb shave I got from this razor. The razor handle is larger than that of a standard razor, allowing a better grip and more control, without it feeling awkard in your hand, despite its size.

It seems as if extra safety measures were incorporated into the pivoting head so as to prevent you from nicking and cutting yourself, while giving you a verrrrrrry close shave. I did not get a chance to investigate the cost of the replacement blades, but overall, I give the Schick Quattro Titanium 4 a "big thumbs up" for both design and performance.

Any SBG member (new or veteran) who may be looking for a new "weapon of choice", or for those of you who are new to the sly scene and looking for an excellent razor (IMHO), at an EXTREMELY REASONABLE PRICE, this may be just the razor for you! (razor cost is around $10)

Check it out in your local Wal-Mart, K-Mart. CVS, etc. I think you'll really like this recommendation.

 - Cap'n Noodles -

Note: To further illustrate the type of closeness this razor delivers, check out the male model's head on the Bald Guyz banner ad on SBG. Results from the Schick are like that on the model.


Razor photo here: http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Razors-and-Blades/Quattro-Titanium-Hair-Trimmer-for-Men/ID=prod3946492-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3945341#BVRRWidgetID

Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: schro on January 17, 2011, 07:40:38 AM
Glad your trial & error session was a success! Thanks for the review.
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: mangosink12572 on January 17, 2011, 08:54:33 AM
Noodles

Thanks  - -I am going to try one  -if I can find it  - -I really like a smooth dome

Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 17, 2011, 09:01:40 AM
Thanks for the review--now that my M5 days are numbered it may be another way to respond.  Last week I went to the home office in upstate NY and I had just climbed into bed after unpacking and I realized I had packed everything but my razor!  I had the shaving soap, brush, etc., just no razor.  So I considered my alternatives, no shave the next morning and just go into the office with stubble, get a disposable from the front desk, or find a drugstore that opened early to solve the problem.  What I failed to consider was turning lemons into lemonade like you.  Lesson learned.  Oh, I got up early, and in 4 degree weather went to a store that opened at 7a--and bought a Fusion.   >:(
Title: "AAUGH" Update!!
Post by: Noodles on January 17, 2011, 09:09:16 AM
Casino vs Noodles Update

Casino seems to be Winning!! (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe105%2FCommentCrazyGirl%2FSmileys%2520Action%2FOccupations%2Fguntootsmiley2.gif&hash=7b03f6274c75d04e8e8976efb28e04e7ac7342ac)

...But don't THEY ALWAYS?! - LOL
- Cap'n Noodles -

         I may be losing my arse, but at least I am SLY while it's happening!! (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv76%2FNovithiliel%2Fsmiley%2Fcry.gif&hash=68beac473f485de9c81efbf89761f003d780f21e)
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Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Arnie on January 18, 2011, 10:18:13 AM
Awesome time to get your back up kit and try something else...

And about those casinos...I just go for the magic shows these days!!!
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Magoo on January 18, 2011, 01:15:51 PM
Awesome time to get your back up kit and try something else...

And about those casinos...I just go for the magic shows these days!!!

Yah!! It's like magic how fast your money disappears. ;D
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: BillOnBass on January 18, 2011, 02:27:39 PM
Bah, forget those table games and gambling Noodles.  Go find a seat at the $1/2 no limit hold em tables in the poker room in the Beau Rivage or Hard Rock and prepare to make $25-50/hr EASY.  The bad thing about the poker tables at the Beau is they charge time rake ($6/30 min) instead of a pot percentage rake, so you're basically paying $12/hr to play.  This provides for good table conditions though as everyone is playing loose and (mostly) passively. 

Sit back, wait for good cards, have yourself a few Crown and gingers, and profit.  8)
Title: Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Photo Results
Post by: Noodles on January 19, 2011, 09:22:28 PM
Guys,

Earlier in this thread, I described how I got a wonderful, verrrrrry close shave using the Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Razor.
Below are the photo results using this razor.

Once again, this was my very first time using this razor, and, for that reason, I really didn't know what to expect. But as you can see, the results seem to be quite impressive.

In the photos below, I used Edge Shaving Gel, combined with a few drops of Shave Secret.

Normally, I have quite a noticeable shadow, but using this razor had even seemed to lessen that fact to a bare minimum!
I think this one is a keeper!!  O0

                                  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6259.jpg&hash=7c8c769eae1424a7878b25bfdc7d64b9d31d4ad0)  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6262.jpg&hash=7d4f0540dea8b80149889004167514b4209fdb93)

- Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: buddha on January 20, 2011, 08:10:12 AM
now that my M5 days are numbered

I've been trying not to think about this. Where has justice gone?
Title: Re: Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Photo Results
Post by: Big Jon on January 20, 2011, 06:13:20 PM
Guys,

Earlier in this thread, I described how I got a wonderful, verrrrrry close shave using the Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Razor.
Below are the photo results using this razor.

Once again, this was my very first time using this razor, and, for that reason, I really didn't know what to expect. But as you can see, the results seem to be quite impressive.

In the photos below, I used Edge Shaving Gel, combined with a few drops of Shave Secret.

Normally, I have quite a noticeable shadow, but using this razor had even seemed to lessen that fact to a bare minimum!
I think this one is a keeper!!  O0

                                  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6259.jpg&hash=7c8c769eae1424a7878b25bfdc7d64b9d31d4ad0)  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6262.jpg&hash=7d4f0540dea8b80149889004167514b4209fdb93)

- Cap'n Noodles -

Very cool. And Smooth. Just out of curiosity how much did the razor cost you? I have the Gilette Fusion Proglide and the replacement razors are almost $16. Is yours cheaper?
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Noodles on January 21, 2011, 10:11:33 AM
Yah!! It's like magic how fast your money disappears. ;D

Magic ??...

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi177.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw238%2Fsamcowan%2Fm_b70321a04ea44442be72e920b6c77ade.jpg&hash=2ae4cd9e19bb10edf5c566e66f94d96abc27530e)

Not with my type of luck...

                                      In my case it was more like....


                          (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2Fcapone.jpg&hash=951c7f8de3d6d6628ca467961377e575ec5dc40b)

 - Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Photo Results
Post by: Noodles on January 21, 2011, 10:25:24 AM
Very cool. And Smooth. Just out of curiosity how much did the razor cost you? I have the Gilette Fusion Proglide and the replacement razors are almost $16. Is yours cheaper?

Big Jon,

I just happen to catch 'em on sale at a mom and pop type store in Biloxi for around $7 for the razor itself, including one cartridge (the one attached to the razor). In most packaging, there is at least one additional cartridge, but in this case, most likely because of the beard/moustache trimmer incorporated into the handle, you only get one.

When back home, I noticed CVS has the razors for around $10-$11. I still haven't checked the price on cartridge refills as of yet!!

...But I simply love the "bone close" results!!

- Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: gardner179 on January 22, 2011, 02:07:28 PM
noodles, you did not mention which razor you normaly use :@` :@` :@`
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Noodles on January 22, 2011, 07:39:27 PM
noodles, you did not mention which razor you normaly use :@` :@` :@`

For the last few months, I have been using the Mach III, but I find that there is much less of a chance of me nicking my scalp using the Schick.

Before that, it was the HeadBlade.

But I admit, I am a sucker for trying new products on the market. Over the 2+ years since I've gone SLY, I've tried a number of different razors,- of which there is a handful that has "their place" in my "shaving world" where I may return to any one of those particular razors every so often.

But I really like the end results that I get from the Schick above everything else in my "arsenal of weapons".

I do like the extreme closeness of razors like the HB, Mach, and the Fusion, but no matter how detailed I was in both the pre-prep and after care, I always seemed to walk away at the end with a bit of irritation or a nick or two...sometimes three....sometimes I'd call ahead and have an EMS unit on stand-by (just in case) - LOL  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi266.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii269%2Ftheogrit%2F1sm324hospital.gif&hash=96365a417390b2c64382d184d48a807fe47f514b)

The results I get using the Schick leaves me with just a hint of a shadow, but it is so extremely light and yet, super smooth to the touch at the same time that the issue of a light shadow isn't even an issue anymore.

I believe the issues I was having pertaining to the other razors was that I was trying too hard to be "completely shadow-free" and that was, in turn, causing me problems.

But we all have to experiment and find our individual "happy place" in the SLY world, and I realize that the results I am experiencing with the Schick may not be the exact results someone else may get, but if my experience can help someone discover a better shaving experience for themselves, then sharing this info with you guys makes it all worthwhile.

After all, we are all here to help one another get the best shave possible according to our own individual desires and needs, and if by chance my recommendation can help even just one SBG member, then all is good in the SLY world. O0

Enjoy your weeked guys!!

 - Cap'n Noodles -


Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 22, 2011, 07:44:10 PM
After all, we are all here to help one another get the best shave possible according to our own individual desires and needs, and if by chance my recommendation can help even just one SBG member, then all is good in the SLY world. O0

You nailed it, Sly Brother, you NAILED it.  O0
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: gardner179 on January 23, 2011, 02:04:36 PM
cheers for the info noodles, i am a headblade user my self , but i have just given my self a rather bad nick behind the ear which didnot want to stop bleeding even after the application of the trusty nick stick. i realy like the closeness i get with the headblade but i think i may have to try the schick or the wilkinson as its called over here, once again noodles, cheers :@` :@` :@`
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: Noodles on January 23, 2011, 06:51:23 PM
...i realy like the closeness i get with the headblade but i think i may have to try the schick or the wilkinson as its called over here, once again noodles, cheers :@` :@` :@`

Buddha recently posted a review on his recent purchase of a Wilkinson razor.
 
                                         Contact him directly or look for the thread.

- Cap'n Noodles -

Here's an idea you can possibly entertain:

Depending upon how much time you can dedicate to shaving in the morning, you can always do a "double shave" (as I still do from time to time). By that I mean is that I shave once using a fav razor (f' example, the Schick Quattro), then rinse and RELATHER, but this time use fav razor #2 (f' example the HeadBlade). This way the first razor shaves the bulk of the stubble, and the second razor (especially something like the HB, FUSION, MACH3, etc) DOES NOT have to work as hard shaving you a TINY bit closer, therefore reducing your chances of slicing and dicing.

My description above may sound like a procedure that's quite involved, but all it really is is shaving twice, using your two favorite razors. This way, any remnants of stubble that the first one misses, the second will catch.

I know some will probably think that the additional shave is overkill, but it allows anyone to to get maxium performance benefits from their TWO fav "weapons of choice".
                                                            (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi275.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj286%2Fdvora072096%2FSMILEYS%2FRamboSmiley.gif&hash=c889b4c8681022269721e4b24cfd624344f9dd46)

 - Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: AAUGH!! Weekend Getaway and Razor Kit Left At Home!!
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 23, 2011, 07:30:21 PM
...i realy like the closeness i get with the headblade but i think i may have to try the schick or the wilkinson as its called over here, once again noodles, cheers :@` :@` :@`

Buddah (or does he spell it "Budda"?) just did a review on his recent purchase of a Wilkinson razor.
Contact him directly or look for the thread.

- Cap'n Noodles -

Here's an idea you can possibly entertain:

Depending upon how much time you can dedicate to shaving in the morning, you can always do a "double shave" (as I still do from time to time). By that I mean is that I shave once using a fav razor (f' example, the Schick Quattro), then rinse and RELATHER, but this time use fav razor #2 (f' example the HeadBlade). This way the first razor shaves the bulk of the stubble, and the second razor (especially something like the HB) DOES NOT have to work as hard shaving you a tiny bit closer, therefore reducing your chances of slicing and dicing.

My description above may sound like a procedure that's quite involved, but all it really is is shaving twice, using your two favorite razors. This way, any remnants of stubble that the first one misses, the second will catch.

I know some will probably think that the additional shave is overkill, but it allows anyone to to get maxium performance benefits from their two fav "weapons of choice".
                                                            (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi275.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj286%2Fdvora072096%2FSMILEYS%2FRamboSmiley.gif&hash=c889b4c8681022269721e4b24cfd624344f9dd46)

 - Cap'n Noodles -
Finally, someone with a more involved peeling the peach than me.  Good go.
Title: Re: Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Photo Results
Post by: Jack21 on January 23, 2011, 08:52:23 PM
Magnificent!


Guys,

Earlier in this thread, I described how I got a wonderful, verrrrrry close shave using the Schick Quattro Titanium 4 Razor.
Below are the photo results using this razor.

Once again, this was my very first time using this razor, and, for that reason, I really didn't know what to expect. But as you can see, the results seem to be quite impressive.

In the photos below, I used Edge Shaving Gel, combined with a few drops of Shave Secret.

Normally, I have quite a noticeable shadow, but using this razor had even seemed to lessen that fact to a bare minimum!
I think this one is a keeper!!  O0

                                  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6259.jpg&hash=7c8c769eae1424a7878b25bfdc7d64b9d31d4ad0)  (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FIMG_6262.jpg&hash=7d4f0540dea8b80149889004167514b4209fdb93)

- Cap'n Noodles -