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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: kenrh on January 22, 2009, 07:27:28 PM

Title: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: kenrh on January 22, 2009, 07:27:28 PM

Hi Guys

I only started to shave my head properly after going shorter and shorter with clippers - #3, the #2, then #1, then #0 and last but not least the Wahl Baldfader that cuts o about 0.2mm.  Even though I was quite happy with the WBF after I tried a real shave, nice and smooth and close, I found the difference in both look and feel remarkable.  I would never go back to clippers.  Do other slyguys feel the same way?
Ken

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: GASlick on January 22, 2009, 08:00:17 PM

absolutely!

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: Tyler on January 22, 2009, 08:37:58 PM

Yep!  While clipper shaving is a great step for those that don't want to go all the way to the skin right away, it doesn't beat the smooth shave.

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: SBG Math Guy on January 22, 2009, 08:55:40 PM

Ok I still have memories of August 24, 2008 (which was my birthday!!).   That was the first day I shaved.  Well I first used clippers to make it short to a #1 and at that time I really didn't like what I saw.  I was thinking ok is this how I will look with a shaved head?  If that were true I would probably be tempted to grow back my hair because  oh God it was terrible lol.  But then I shaved it with Mach 3 going only with the grain and I liked what I saw.
Man you talk about having a great birthday present.  Nothing beats a first shaved head on your birthday.  :)

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: Cam on January 22, 2009, 09:16:12 PM

Quote from: SBG Math Guy on January 22, 2009, 08:55:40 PM

Ok I still have memories of August 24, 2008 (which was my birthday!!).   

That's my birthday, too!  O0

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: Brkeatr on January 23, 2009, 03:43:36 AM

Yeah, nothing like the feeling of a shaved noggin..... O0

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: joergHH on January 23, 2009, 04:07:24 AM

Yes, shaved head is top! ;D

J

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: Mikekoz13 on January 23, 2009, 04:48:27 AM

Shaved is best...... as Tyler said..... clippers are a tool to reach the ultimate goal............

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: PowerOfCheese on January 23, 2009, 08:34:26 AM

No, it's a tie for me. I really like the short clipped look and feel especially when the stubble on my face matches the stubble on my head. Hard to do since my facial hair grows so much faster. When i shave, I like to shave my face too with the exception of the goatee that comes and goes.

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 23, 2009, 09:01:32 AM

For me it's skin.  I had it at a #1 for 4 days before I finished it up.  Only once since have I let it go more than one day--and all these are less than five times total.  Clean and clear sets up my day O:O.

Title: Re: TRUE HAVE VERSUS CLOSE CLIPPERS
Post by: Michael on January 23, 2009, 01:22:17 PM

Done both... the shave is the way to go!  Don't like the velvet!