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best tool for shaving?
| Wed, 07-05-2006 - 2:52pm |
Hi,
I'm in the market for a new shaver; I don't shave completely but pretty much (I leave a strip) and the one I have just isn't cutting it anymore (it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BY85E/qid=1152125428/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3620146-0853465?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901). I think that's mostly because it's old but it also never really shaved that closely. I was wondering if anyone has something that they can recommend? I'm scared of the ones that rip your hair out (like electric leg shavers) because I think that would be too painful and I don't really have more than $30 to spend but I want something that really takes the hair off, not just cuts it down a lot.
Any suggestions?
I'm in the market for a new shaver; I don't shave completely but pretty much (I leave a strip) and the one I have just isn't cutting it anymore (it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BY85E/qid=1152125428/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3620146-0853465?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901). I think that's mostly because it's old but it also never really shaved that closely. I was wondering if anyone has something that they can recommend? I'm scared of the ones that rip your hair out (like electric leg shavers) because I think that would be too painful and I don't really have more than $30 to spend but I want something that really takes the hair off, not just cuts it down a lot.
Any suggestions?

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IMO, making sure you always have a new razor will result in the closest shave, whether it's on your legs, underarms or genitals.
I've used both expensive electric & manual razors, and now I just use a disposable so that I'm ensured a good close shave every time. I use it a couple of times and toss it.
If you don't want to shave often, though, then get waxed. It only hurts when it's done every couple of weeks or so.
Hope that helps!
Edited 7/10/2006 12:04 am ET by katmandoo2001
That's not what I've been told.
A razor blade is a razor blade. But of course, you can pay as much as you want for a fancy razor itself, but essentially you're paying for the LOOK, not function. They all work exactly the same way. According to my dermatolgist, anyway.
He recommended that I use disposables because I have very sensitive skin, too. They are always sharp, clean and sanitary since you only use them once or twice before throwing them away.
For someone on a budget, as the OP is, they're the way to go, IMO.
Edited 7/10/2006 5:24 pm ET by katmandoo2001
I think you have been misinformed. But if disposables work for you, thats lucky. She can try a disposable, hopefully it works for her because the price is good, but if not I gave her some other suggestions. Look it up online, if you want. There have been studies. Hope this helps you out OP.
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Generally speaking, the more blades the better. The top razor for both men and women was the triple-blade SCHICK Xtreme III, while all the single-blade razors rated below average. The main advantages of more than one blade seem to be better manoeuvrability and a closer shave. Women added that razors with more blades glided more easily over skin, needed fewer passes, caused fewer nicks and needed less cleaning.
· Price is a pretty good indicator of what people liked best — generally, the more you pay, the better the shave.
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