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Are Electric Razors Better than the Gillette blades?

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  1. Bullshit Man

    Bullshit Man Member

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    I use a Gillette Razor however i was wondering is it worth me getting an electric shaver? as some people say they are ****e, whereas others love them.
     
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  2. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I use an electric shaver during the week and wet shave at the weekend.

    So, in answer to your question, both.
     
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  3. Bullshit Man

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    why use both if you don't mind me asking?
     
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    It all depends. If you want to have a nice shave then an electric razor is fine. If, however, you intend to use the razor to kill someone then i would suggest you go into an old fashioned barber's in your area and ask them iof they can recommend a decent cut throat razor.
     
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  5. Coffee55

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    Blades cut cleaner but electric normally don't cut you. I prefer electric.
     
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    Better safe than sorry, so I'd say use neither. Pluck out each hair individually. You'll have to dedicate a full day to the task, but it will be worth it to avoid the risk of electric shock or severe laceration.
     
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  7. Bullshit Man

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    I was just asking because blades generally irritate my skin! I presumed that an electric razor would be less harsh on my face!
     
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    No worries mate. The invoice is in the post, asking questions isn't free on here.
     
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    Cut the man some slack Jip - you haven't told him that he could, as an alternative, put up some pictures of female relatives....
     
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    It says that on the invoice.
     
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    <laugh>
     
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  12. Sam Axe

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    No, a proper razor gives a much smoother shave.
     
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  13. Coffee55

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    And more cuts to the face.
     
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    Not if you do it right.
     
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    MAC 2 for me

    Would love a big greasy turk hacking away with a razor blade every week but you need to book appointments
     
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    You're shaving with hot water only.
     
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  17. Mind The Duck

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    Why don't you just wax ya ladyboy

    If you haven't hemorrhaged you havent shaved
     
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    Each to their own <ok>
     
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    It's like you know me inside out
     
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    I can't believe there is a post regarding shaving that has gone to so many replies without a picture of a shaved lady garden. You disappoint me.
     
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