Comments on: Shaver Recommendation: Gillette Fusion Power http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520 Not a photo blog. A personal blog with photos. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:38:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-44915 David Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:38:40 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-44915 There is no need to be pulled in by the Gillette marketing (brilliant though it may be). Just get yourself a decent doubled edged razor. The blades are incredibly cheap - you will get a better shave, and save a fortune. Gillette are rip-off merchants. There is no need to be pulled in by the Gillette marketing (brilliant though it may be).

Just get yourself a decent doubled edged razor. The blades are incredibly cheap – you will get a better shave, and save a fortune.

Gillette are rip-off merchants.

]]> By: Miles http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-44745 Miles Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:33:52 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-44745 Can't thank you enough for this tip, Jeffrey - I have loathed shaving for years, and would never have tried a battery-powered razor on my own, but the Fusion Power (who comes up with these names?) has *radically* improved my shaving experience. I've also found that washing with a little bit of Hibiclens afterwards prevents red bumps from appearing. Thanks again! Can’t thank you enough for this tip, Jeffrey – I have loathed shaving for years, and would never have tried a battery-powered razor on my own, but the Fusion Power (who comes up with these names?) has *radically* improved my shaving experience. I’ve also found that washing with a little bit of Hibiclens afterwards prevents red bumps from appearing. Thanks again!

]]> By: Fanis http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-39002 Fanis Tue, 11 May 2010 12:23:33 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-39002 I'll second Zachary's suggestion of Feather blades, but I'm only using those in a double-edged Merkur safety razor as I'm not brave enough for a straight razor yet. Try wet shaving with some traditional gear (Merkur Heavy Duty razor, Edwin Jagger Super Badger brush, Feather blades, Proraso/Nancyboy/Cyril Salter shaving cream, and Proraso/Nancyboy aftershave) and you'll see the difference it does for your skin. It requires some up front investment but it's much cheaper than cartridges in the long run. My razor was 35€, the brush 45€, shaving cream and aftershave ~10€ each, and blades go for ~3-4€ for 10. If you shave daily you'll want to change the blade every 2-3 weeks. The shaving cream and aftershave have lasted me for almost a year, but that's not easily quantifiable because I try various brands. I’ll second Zachary’s suggestion of Feather blades, but I’m only using those in a double-edged Merkur safety razor as I’m not brave enough for a straight razor yet.

Try wet shaving with some traditional gear (Merkur Heavy Duty razor, Edwin Jagger Super Badger brush, Feather blades, Proraso/Nancyboy/Cyril Salter shaving cream, and Proraso/Nancyboy aftershave) and you’ll see the difference it does for your skin.

It requires some up front investment but it’s much cheaper than cartridges in the long run. My razor was 35€, the brush 45€, shaving cream and aftershave ~10€ each, and blades go for ~3-4€ for 10. If you shave daily you’ll want to change the blade every 2-3 weeks. The shaving cream and aftershave have lasted me for almost a year, but that’s not easily quantifiable because I try various brands.

]]> By: Ingo Herzog http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-39001 Ingo Herzog Tue, 11 May 2010 04:48:59 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-39001 How do you know when to change blades? I feel like I'm changing too often... <span class='jfriedl'>There comes a time when I notice that it's less smooth than before. I almost always shave at the end of my shower, to give hot water a chance to soften up the beard, and if I don't do that, the shave is less smooth. If I <i>do</i> do that but it still starts to feel a bit rough, I know it's time to change the blade. So far it's been after about four months. —Jeffrey</span> How do you know when to change blades? I feel like I’m changing too often…

There comes a time when I notice that it’s less smooth than before. I almost always shave at the end of my shower, to give hot water a chance to soften up the beard, and if I don’t do that, the shave is less smooth. If I do do that but it still starts to feel a bit rough, I know it’s time to change the blade. So far it’s been after about four months. —Jeffrey

]]> By: Ron Evans http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38978 Ron Evans Sun, 09 May 2010 13:38:19 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38978 For your razor try this: If the head of the razor does NOT have electrical components, after you are done shaving rinse the heck out your razor with hot water and then shake out as much water as possible. Place the head of the razor in a shallow container of mineral oil. (Just enough to completely cover the blade/head component. Petroleum jelly might work the same but be a little bit too viscous. Before shaving rinse off the blade/head and shave as you normally would. The mineral oil will keep the blade from building up mineral deposits/oxidation from the water. Your blades will last EVEN longer. Any residual oil on the blade means less friction on your face too. Change the mineral oil once a month. For your razor try this: If the head of the razor does NOT have electrical components, after you are done shaving rinse the heck out your razor with hot water and then shake out as much water as possible.

Place the head of the razor in a shallow container of mineral oil. (Just enough to completely cover the blade/head component. Petroleum jelly might work the same but be a little bit too viscous.

Before shaving rinse off the blade/head and shave as you normally would.

The mineral oil will keep the blade from building up mineral deposits/oxidation from the water. Your blades will last EVEN longer. Any residual oil on the blade means less friction on your face too. Change the mineral oil once a month.

]]> By: Zachary http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38977 Zachary Sun, 09 May 2010 12:37:42 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38977 Try and get used to a straight razor, especially those with Feather replaceable blades, and you won't be going back. Just one incredibly sharp blade going over skin that has been lathered up with a badger-hair shaving brush is easier on your skin, more fun, and much cheaper. Try and get used to a straight razor, especially those with Feather replaceable blades, and you won’t be going back. Just one incredibly sharp blade going over skin that has been lathered up with a badger-hair shaving brush is easier on your skin, more fun, and much cheaper.

]]> By: Mark Denovich http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38976 Mark Denovich Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:26 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38976 I don't get quite the same mileage out of the blades, but the Fusion Power does make for a good shave. I can't use it without thinking about that Onion article though. I also use an old school double edge safety razor. Nice shave, easy on the skin, and far superior to anything else if you have a habit of neglecting to shave. It doesn't drag or clog like the Fusion will in those cases. But for regular duty the Fusion is a far easier and more consistent route to a good shave. I don’t get quite the same mileage out of the blades, but the Fusion Power does make for a good shave. I can’t use it without thinking about that Onion article though. I also use an old school double edge safety razor. Nice shave, easy on the skin, and far superior to anything else if you have a habit of neglecting to shave. It doesn’t drag or clog like the Fusion will in those cases. But for regular duty the Fusion is a far easier and more consistent route to a good shave.

]]> By: Drew http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38974 Drew Sun, 09 May 2010 09:39:30 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-05-09/1520#comment-38974 I actually went back to the Mach 3. Got tired of feeling like I was dragging a lawn mower over my face as I actually feel the blade count is getting ridiculous. To my surprise I got a better shave with the "older" razor. <span class='jfriedl'>That is, apparently, between Sensor and Fusion. I've not tried it. —Jeffrey</span> I actually went back to the Mach 3. Got tired of feeling like I was dragging a lawn mower over my face as I actually feel the blade count is getting ridiculous. To my surprise I got a better shave with the “older” razor.

That is, apparently, between Sensor and Fusion. I’ve not tried it. —Jeffrey

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