Razor No More: A Story of Simplicity - page 1 -

• Razor No More: A Story of Simplicity by honestjohnny on 29 Apr, 2009 12:35
• I may be committing heresy here, but...has anyone else given up on shaving their head?  I'm talking about with a razor.  I still use a Wahl beard trimmer with no guard once or twice a week, but that's it.  I found shaving everyday to be fussy and sometimes painful, e.g. razor burn, bumps, nicks.   Not to mention the velcro-head that my wife hates. Now I just clip it down on Sunday and/or my day off, before I shower.  No discomfort at all.
• #1 by Sly Red on 29 Apr, 2009 12:43
• I took quite a long break during the winter and buzzed with my Osters only once a week.  I'm lucky that I don't experience shaving irritation, as I do prefer the smoothness of a razor headshave.
  
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• #2 by Timmay on 29 Apr, 2009 12:50
• nope..havent given up here
• #3 by Kratos on 29 Apr, 2009 13:25
• Haven't given up yet either, I just cannot resist the feeling of a completely smooth head. Whenever I feel as if I'm getting a painful shave, or having a lot of irritation, I switch up my routine, try new products or take a couple of days off from shaving. Once my skin is healed I jump right back in to having a completely bald head.
• #4 by The Scottish Ambassador on 29 Apr, 2009 15:37
• Nope! Daily smooth here
• #5 by SLYinKC on 29 Apr, 2009 15:43
• I'm addicted... No way to stop here.
• #6 by Chaplain Mike on 29 Apr, 2009 15:45
• Same as Scottish, I'm addicted.  Take a day off once in a while, thats all.
• #7 by Rob on 29 Apr, 2009 17:28
• addicted to the smooth dome: every day, winter and summer
• #8 by BlackJamesRackham on 29 Apr, 2009 18:26
• every other day shave here...love a smooth dome
• #9 by boiler1bald on 29 Apr, 2009 18:43
• I also like it smooth, usually shave 3 times a week.  You might give a shaving oil a try, it gives me the best shave with out irratation...It all comes down to what works best for you, so don't give up
• #10 by honestjohnny on 29 Apr, 2009 20:09
• Quote from: boiler1bald on 29 Apr, 2009 18:43

  I also like it smooth, usually shave 3 times a week.  You might give a shaving oil a try, it gives me the best shave with out irratation...It all comes down to what works best for you, so don't give up
  

  
  Well, as you can see from my avatar, I still am sly.  Just not skin-tight like you guys    I've tried oils, creams, combinations thereof, different razors, even Norelco wet/dry shavers, with the grain, against the grain, across the grain, and so on.  I still get bumps and razor burn.  Plus, in 4 hours I have stubble that makes putting a beanie on in the winter a b*st*rd.  I'm happy with what I've got going now.  Nice and simple.  My wife says I feel like a My Little Pony, which is cool as long as she continues to pet me   I was just curious if there was anyone who went all the way, then found that it wasn't the thing for them.  Not because of external pressure, but because they, themselves, found a better solution than the razor. 
• #11 by buddha on 29 Apr, 2009 20:20
• I take regular breaks, as well. Sometimes my skin just tells me in a loud voice to take a few days off. There is no shame in this. I also like Peter the Bald's idea of changing the routine periodically.
  The Shave Secret Oil from Walmart has been very, very good to me as well.
  My usual pattern is shaving Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and the only other times would be if I had something special going on where I needed a smooth dome.
  This whole sly thing is an individual choice although there are many of us who are involved. As such I think that one sly dude cannot direct another's slyness, only offer help and solace where it is requested.
  BTW, that is one mad posture in your avatar. My regards.
• #12 by shdouble on 29 Apr, 2009 20:40
• Nope been 3 months. I would say I am addicted my wife says obsessed.
• #13 by Tyler on 29 Apr, 2009 22:51
• HonestJohnny, as long as you're happy, that's what counts.  If you like the slick look, then we can maybe help you find a routine that doesn't irritate you.  But, if you're happy with the clippers, than stick with that.
• #14 by Dome of Steele on 30 Apr, 2009 01:23
• To each his own.  I can't stop, I shave probably 5 times a week.  I love the feeling of a smooth dome and I don't have problems with irritation.  The only thing that stops me is laziness on a sunday or running late in the morning.