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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: schro on April 14, 2007, 09:41:26 AM

Title: Best razor for your FACE?
Post by: schro on April 14, 2007, 09:41:26 AM: Dudes, since I started shaving the dome, I've used HeadBlade with the Atra cartridge. I love the double blade and have been nothing but pleased with the smooth results. However, I also switched to Atra for my face so I would only have to buy one type of replacement cartridge (previously a Sensor user). Well, as happy as I am with the Atra on the dome, I'm that unhappy with the face.

So, my SLY Bruthas, what would you recommend as a new razor for my face? First off, I'm not interested in a battery operated razor (Fusion?). That just seems to freaky to me.

Thanks,
Schro
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Post by: Razor X on April 14, 2007, 09:44:29 AM: Mach III.
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Post by: Robmeister on April 14, 2007, 09:53:04 AM: They have a "regular" Fusion that is not battery powered, which I LOVE for both the head and face :@` :@`
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Post by: Razor X on April 14, 2007, 10:24:54 AM: I got a Fusion freebie in the mail a while back. I used and liked it, except for the fact that the head is so bulky due to the 4 blades. I use a cheap disposable for going around the edges of my goatee because the Mach III and the Fusion are just too cumbersome for that kind of detailed work.

Ultimately, I stopped using the Fusion when the blade that came with it wore out. I still have it, but the blades cost more than I'm willing to spend.
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Post by: schro on April 14, 2007, 10:28:08 AM: That's been my big concern with the newer styles...cost and size. With the # of blades, it's like you're shaving you face with a 2 by 4.
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Post by: Robmeister on April 14, 2007, 10:43:57 AM: Quote from: schro on April 14, 2007, 10:28:08 AM

With the # of blades, it's like you're shaving you face with a 2 by 4.

Excellent use of hyperbole...but WRONG

nahhh...I do occasionally use a smaller, cheap disposable for detail work of the goat....but for the sweeping areas, it's awesome...and Schro....you don't sport the goat.
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Post by: Beer Barron on April 14, 2007, 11:17:21 AM: I use the regular Fusion on my face. Seems to work pretty well.
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Post by: Paul on April 14, 2007, 01:19:02 PM: Still using my Mach III for the face, never had a problem.
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Post by: tomgallagher on April 14, 2007, 01:22:20 PM: The regular Fusion is the way to go.
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Post by: Tyler on April 14, 2007, 06:41:14 PM: Honestly, it really doesn't matter for my face. I don't know why, but whatever I use tends to give me the same shave. I've gone with the Fusion only because I like the blade on the end to clean up my goatee and around my ears.
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Post by: jusbnme on April 14, 2007, 07:01:58 PM: I don't know bro? I've been using my HB with generic atras for the dome and face. I just flip the blade around and do the face while I leave my product on the head to sit for a bit. It has done okay for me. What is it about the atras on the face you don't like?
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Post by: SlickCountry on April 14, 2007, 08:00:38 PM: I have a Fusion power and a generic Mach III. I use them both on my head as well as my face. I prefer the MIII, but switch up between the two for something different. I found the CVS brand mIII for $5.00 with 5 replacement blades. For that price you can use it as a disposable if you wanted to. That was my first thought. If I don't like it, I'll just throw it away when I've used all the blades. I'd say give that one a try...
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Post by: Cam on April 14, 2007, 08:00:51 PM: I would say the Fusion without a doubt.
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Post by: Ian on April 15, 2007, 03:03:07 AM: I had been using the Fusion,but i keep getting redness on my neck & ingrown hairs (plus the cartridges cost Â£Â£Â£) Anyway i changed to some cheap 2 blade disposable ones & it has cleared up no end for me.
I have also been reading on http://www.shavemyface.com/ & http://badgerandblade.com/
which helped also
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Post by: jusbnme on April 15, 2007, 03:56:06 AM: Quote from: Ian on April 15, 2007, 03:03:07 AM
I had been using the Fusion,but i keep getting redness on my neck & ingrown hairs (plus the cartridges cost Â£Â£Â£) Anyway i changed to some cheap 2 blade disposable ones & it has cleared up no end for me.
I have also been reading on http://www.shavemyface.com/ & http://badgerandblade.com/
which helped also

Are you going with or against when you shave your neck? I've noticed that if I go with the grain on my neck I get less, to no, irritation at all.
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Post by: wpruitt on April 15, 2007, 05:44:41 AM: Fusion Power - nut dang the cost of blades. Best shave yet.
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Post by: schro on April 15, 2007, 08:11:33 AM: Quote from: Lance on April 14, 2007, 07:01:58 PM
I don't know bro? I've been using my HB with generic atras for the dome and face. I just flip the blade around and do the face while I leave my product on the head to sit for a bit. It has done okay for me. What is it about the atras on the face you don't like?

Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. Played in a golf tournament (rainstorm, hacked my brains out....bad day) and then we had dinner guests. Drank A LOT of wine and capped the night off with a few Schrotinis..... :XX. I'm a-hurtin' this morning.

Anyway, the reason the Atra blades are not cutting it (no pun intended), is that the angle of the blade doesn't seem to work for me. I can go thru a complete shave and notice stubble, especially on my jaw line. Like I said, I love the Atras with my HB for my dome, but just not getting the shave I want on my face.
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Post by: jusbnme on April 15, 2007, 08:12:56 AM: Quote from: schro on April 15, 2007, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Lance on April 14, 2007, 07:01:58 PM
I don't know bro? I've been using my HB with generic atras for the dome and face. I just flip the blade around and do the face while I leave my product on the head to sit for a bit. It has done okay for me. What is it about the atras on the face you don't like?

Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. Played in a golf tournament (rainstorm, hacked my brains out....bad day) and then we had dinner guests. Drank A LOT of wine and capped the night off with a few Schrotinis..... :XX. I'm a-hurtin' this morning.

Anyway, the reason the Atra blades are not cutting it (no pun intended), is that the angle of the blade doesn't seem to work for me. I can go thru a complete shave and notice stubble, especially on my jaw line. Like I said, I love the Atras with my HB for my dome, but just not getting the shave I want on my face.

Yeah, I can see what you mean. I tried my Mach 3 with my KoS oil this morning on the face and dome and I got a very smooth and comfortable shave. More smooth than the atras with the HB anyway.
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Post by: Tom.Net on April 15, 2007, 09:25:50 AM: I've got to go with the regular Fusion. I use KoS Alpha oil under Edge ActiveCare. Great shave, no irritation, even shaving every day.

I get blades at Costco ($36 for 16 blades). Still expensive, but worth it.

Regards.
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Post by: schro on April 15, 2007, 11:45:34 AM: Anyone use Schick Extreme 3? Just curious.......

I just got back from the store and compared it with Mach 3 and Fusion. The Extreme 3 is much cheaper than the other two ($1.82 per blade vs. $3 to $3.50 per blade for the others). I bought one and some replacement cartridges. I would imagine that all three are comparable, given that they're all a couple of years newer than the Atra, so "ergonomic technology" has to be better.
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Post by: tomgallagher on April 15, 2007, 06:28:48 PM: I have heard a lot of good things about them. Let me know how you make out.
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Post by: schro on April 15, 2007, 06:52:58 PM: Schick Extreme3 .... O0 O0

Extremely close & smooth shave, glides effortlessly over your face (took a day off from shaving the dome), and about 50% cheaper than the Mach3 and the Fusion. Didn't notice any missed spots on the jaw line, which was an issue with Atras and Sensors.

Even though Mrs. Schro just can't get on board with my SLY dome, she did find my face "kissably smooth" after using the Extreme3.

Schick Extreme 3 .....Two Schrotinis Way Way Up!
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Post by: PigPen on April 16, 2007, 05:31:05 PM: I use the Mach III
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Post by: Kajun on April 16, 2007, 06:20:53 PM: i cant seem to give up my sensor....however i have been using the fusion just to use up the blades...once those blades are gone i wont be using the fusion...its great for long strokes..but for the short strokes around the chin and nose it sucks, almost pulls the hiar instead of cutting them....my sensor gives me a great shave everytime and blades last me forever.
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Post by: cooncatbob on April 29, 2007, 01:46:16 PM: Get a double edge razor. The problem with multi blades is the 1st blade scrapes off the shaving cream leaving the skin unprotected, then the 2nd blade scrapes naked skin.
I use a DE, make a pass over my face and head reapply shaving cream and then make another pass. Bob.
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Post by: KALBO on May 01, 2007, 08:51:48 AM: Quote from: schro on April 15, 2007, 11:45:34 AM
Anyone use Schick Extreme 3? Just curious.......

I just got back from the store and compared it with Mach 3 and Fusion. The Extreme 3 is much cheaper than the other two ($1.82 per blade vs. $3 to $3.50 per blade for the others). I bought one and some replacement cartridges. I would imagine that all three are comparable, given that they're all a couple of years newer than the Atra, so "ergonomic technology" has to be better.
I was big on the Sensor Excel, but switched to the Schick Extreme 3 disposable...gives a close shave at a low cost and seems to go on sale at our favorite department stores quite frequently. 8)

[img width= height=]http://www.ballbeauty.com/images/schick_extreme.jpg[/img]
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Post by: champ007 on May 01, 2007, 11:31:33 AM: I'm a Mach III fan myself. Use to get alot of irritation on the neck before I switched some years back. Edge shavin gel was my choice but now really liking the headslick for my face also. O0
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Post by: blondeguy on May 01, 2007, 12:17:14 PM: Quote from: Kajun on April 16, 2007, 06:20:53 PM
i cant seem to give up my sensor....however i have been using the fusion just to use up the blades...once those blades are gone i wont be using the fusion...its great for long strokes..but for the short strokes around the chin and nose it sucks, almost pulls the hiar instead of cutting them....my sensor gives me a great shave everytime and blades last me forever.

I have the same problem with the Fusion. Good on the long strokes, but in smaller areas, I feel it pulling hair. I have yet to find a razor that doesn't give me at least some razor burn on my neck, so I'm back to using an electric until that day comes.

P.S. I've been really looking into classic safety razors lately, like the Merkur "Hefty Classic" with a badger brush and some shaving soap. Heard nothing but raves about it for face-shaving.
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Post by: iBald on May 03, 2007, 01:02:56 PM: I've been using a Quatro that I bought on sale, its been working great.
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Post by: Deadbob on May 05, 2007, 02:43:29 AM: I use the Head blade handle, with the Sensor adapter & the store brand Sensor 3 blades for my head. For my face, I turn the blade around and shave that way.

One blades generally last me about a week