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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: bbmountain on January 15, 2012, 08:32:14 AM
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My Panny arrived Thursday. I haven't had many days of using it yet but I'm not getting as close a shave as I expected (am using wet method). How long does it usually take you to shave with the Panny each day? I'm in the range of 4-5 minutes each day and am wondering if I'm just not giving it enough time. Am trying to slow down the speed that I move around on my head too. The last couple of days I've shaved first with Rayzorblade and then gone over it with the Panny...closest shaves yet so far! I would like to master the Panny though as I've read such great reviews of it!
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Other Panasonic users on SBG disagree with me on this method, but I use the Panasonic first. Move the razor slowly against the grain. Follow the blade with your fingertips to check for closeness. Blade shave after your Panasonic shave for the smoothest shave ever. That's my method! O0
Red
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I agree - use the Panasonic wet, then follow with a blade. You'll notice the sides get incredibly smooth with no irritation (almost like you never had hair to begin with)
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I shave with my Lima Alpha63 dry most of the time,but also in the shower. I have also done it the, "Red Way" and it will make your head slick as a door knob with deer guts on it. Many say you must use an electric for a couple or three weeks to allow the hair to grow used to it. Good luck.
O0
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I've had mine for a couple of weeks now. While I do tend to get a pretty close and smooth shave, I developed a minor rash and went back to blade for a bit.
Since then, a wise poster in the other LA63 (like sex) thread advised the Anthony line of shave products, I tried to find the pre-shave oil, but they didnt carry it at local stores. Instead, I found a bottle of Anthony preshave electric lotion.
I just put it on after the shower, let it dry, and I get smooth as a baby's arse now with no rash thus far.
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I've had mine for a couple of weeks now. While I do tend to get a pretty close and smooth shave, I developed a minor rash and went back to blade for a bit.
Since then, a wise poster in the other LA63 (like sex) thread advised the Anthony line of shave products, I tried to find the pre-shave oil, but they didnt carry it at local stores. Instead, I found a bottle of Anthony preshave electric lotion.
I just put it on after the shower, let it dry, and I get smooth as a baby's arse now with no rash thus far.
I'll keep an eye out for Anthony's...thanx Don.
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I use it both wet and dry and use Red's method to find any stubble left over that needs to be gone over again. Rarely do I use a blade on it but may give that a whirl.
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Yea, many posts in the past Red told about how he shaved with his Panny and then went over it with a blade....I tried it and was amazed at the "pig snout" smoothness. You gotta like it...
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Thanks for all of the replies guys! I'm not sure that I understand the advantages of having the Panasonic if after using it one shaves with a blade. Seems like that is suggesting that the Pansonic can't bring it down as close as a blade. What are the advantages of using the Panasonic + blade vs. just using a blade? I was hoping to avoid the irritation and red marks I get when using a blade by using only the Panasonic.
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Using the Panasonic first cuts the stubble way down so that the blade has less to cut. That means less tugging and pulling by the blade so less irritation. The combo of the Panasonic and blade gives a smooth shave that lasts longer than just a blade in my experience.
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Ah...that makes sense. There's always more than one way of looking at things :) I'll give it a try tomorrow!
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Sorry if I wasn't clear...I use the electric most of the time alone, but when I get gussied up I use cold steel and when I smell passion in the air I use the RED method...good luck.
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I was just using just the Panasonic until recently and now use the Panasonic followed by the razor.
The Panny does a really good job but it not as close as a blade.
If you are in a hurry some days the Panny will do just fine.
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I too am now using both the Panasonic and the Rayzor. I use the Panasonic for 10 minutes (use a timer) and then a few swipes with the Rayzor. I just wet my head with hot water before using the Rayzor...nothing else. My head is quite a bit smoother and the two steps don't really add that much time to the process.
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Just ordered the Panasonic ES-LA63 from Amazon UK. Should be with me next week.
Currently using the HeadBlade with either their own blades or Gillette mach 3 blades. Been daily shaving this way for nearly three months. Not always sure my dome can take a daily pounding with HeadBlade - there can be some irritation. In any case, I don't have an electric razor, so it will be good to have different morning shaving options.
From other posts, seems like the Panasonic can be used with HeadSlick ?
Time wise, how long does shaving with the Panasonic compare with shaving with the HeadBlade ?
Any other useful stuff to know ?
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I'm sorry for bugging in, but..why complicate when a straight razor does it all?
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I'm sorry for bugging in, but..why complicate when a straight razor does it all?
Still getting some razor burns. I'd like to see how an electric razor compares.
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I'm sorry for bugging in, but..why complicate when a straight razor does it all?
Still getting some razor burns. I'd like to see how an electric razor compares.
ow, okay.
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Just ordered the Panasonic ES-LA63 from Amazon UK. Should be with me next week.
Currently using the HeadBlade with either their own blades or Gillette mach 3 blades. Been daily shaving this way for nearly three months. Not always sure my dome can take a daily pounding with HeadBlade - there can be some irritation. In any case, I don't have an electric razor, so it will be good to have different morning shaving options.
From other posts, seems like the Panasonic can be used with HeadSlick ?
Time wise, how long does shaving with the Panasonic compare with shaving with the HeadBlade ?
Any other useful stuff to know ?
Best advice is to take your time and let the razor do its thing. You should get a good shave in about 5 minutes. Use your fingers to see how its proceeding and where you need to focus more.
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I love my Panny but would be very happy if it took me only 5 minutes. I've tried (with a timer) 11, 13 and 15 minutes. 13 minutes has been the best for me. 13 definitely is better for me than 11 and 15 wasn't any improvement over 13. Something to take into consideration when talking about time probably is one's degree of baldness. I'm bald by choice so I need to shave my whole head and it takes awhile. I'm guessing but I would think that someone that has bald or thinning areas would need less time.
I also cheat after using the Panasonic by quickly going over my whole head with a Mach 3 Turbo (dry). I probably don't "have" to but I do like how it makes my head just that much smoother :-)
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Just ordered the Panasonic ES-LA63 from Amazon UK. Should be with me next week.
From other posts, seems like the Panasonic can be used with HeadSlick ?
Time wise, how long does shaving with the Panasonic compare with shaving with the HeadBlade ?
Any other useful stuff to know ?
Yes, it can be used with Headslick, which will give you a surprisingly close shave. It takes about 4 or 5 minutes to shave with the Panasonic.
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Also in the uk let us know howyou get on with it
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Thanks for the advice.
If the Amazon UK's 'estimated delivery times' are to trusted, I'll trying out the Panasonic by next weekend. So a Saturday morning rather than the working week will be good time to practice.
Don't think it will take 13 minutes to do my head. These days, there's less on top. Judging by the 5 o'clock shadow, MPB is accelerating and mother nature is doing a sloppy job of thinning my hair.
Will post a review.
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Been using the Panasonic for a few days. First time, got very bald razor burn on the base of neck. So I know I use pre-shave oil before a dry shave. The results with a dry shave are good enough. Not as smooth as a wet shave, but good enough.
Today, caught one of those permanent red bumps on the back on head which made it nick. So will have to shave around that tomorrow by putting my finger over that. And in future, remember to be gentle and careful in that area.
Still perfecting my routine, but combining pre-shave oil with gentle razor action. Good results and razor burn all but disappeared. Good tool to keep the bald look, well nice and bald.