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    Guys who shave their heads.

    Ok I been shaving my head with a razor (not electric) for a few weeks now and I enjoy it. The only thing I don't enjoy is buying refills. I use the fusion 5 blade galette razor and those refills are expensive. With shaving my head and face I am burning through a blade a week which adds us fast. I have tried two other brands but they irritate my skin. You guys have had any luck with other brands or maybe use a method that helps?
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    at home I use the fusion blades. expensive i agree but after dabbling with many many brands over the last 15 years I find it to be worth the while. I used Bic, Schlick, Nacette... you name it...

    at the barbers (when I feel like total far niente) he uses a traditional razor (the one thats like a switch knife)...

    Also mind you, the gel used is important. use the Gillette fusion gel. Trick is simple: use warm water to wet your scalp...if you have the time, wrap a towel dipped in warm water for a couple of minutes then apply foam. let it soak in for a couple of more minutes then shave ...when i am out of blades and have to use another brand, i find this helps reduce irritations afterwards.

    with fusion 5 proglide and shaving every other day i need a blade a week so a pack of 4 lasts me almost a month.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Ok I been shaving my head with a razor (not electric) for a few weeks now and I enjoy it. The only thing I don't enjoy is buying refills. I use the fusion 5 blade galette razor and those refills are expensive. With shaving my head and face I am burning through a blade a week which adds us fast. I have tried two other brands but they irritate my skin. You guys have had any luck with other brands or maybe use a method that helps?
    Unfortunately, entry into middle age (although I think I got a couple years still) caused me to have to shave what's left of my hair off too. I've tried literally everything. The Fusion with Power razor so far works the best on me. The Quattro isn't soo bad, but I get a fair amount of razor burn with even that. I think you can get a deal on blades at Costco or Sam's Club.

    Did Gillette mail you the free Fusion razor too?

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    wax it.
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    A question to guys who save their heads can you shave the back by yourself? See I have no clue as to what this would be like since I have a full head of hair.

    Also are their guys that shave their heads when the have a full head of hair? I've never asked anyone until now. ...crazy mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy mike View Post
    A question to guys who save their heads can you shave the back by yourself? See I have no clue as to what this would be like since I have a full head of hair.

    Also are their guys that shave their heads when the have a full head of hair? I've never asked anyone until now. ...crazy mike
    My bicep keeps hitting my trap when I try this. Both are so huge and bulging. (out of the gutter, dsm!)
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    I do the dollar shave club, but get the six dollar a month package. Nice handle and they send you a new cartridge of razors each month like clockwork.

    www.dollarshaveclub.com

    They have ass wipes too...

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy mike View Post
    A question to guys who save their heads can you shave the back by yourself? See I have no clue as to what this would be like since I have a full head of hair.

    Also are their guys that shave their heads when the have a full head of hair? I've never asked anyone until now. ...crazy mike
    I have a full head of hair. I use hair clippers but yes I cut my hair by myself. I've been cutting my hair myself for about 15 years. The trick is to cut your hair then shower and go back over it again to get any of the hairs that were laying down.

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    I've been considering purchasing a Merkur saftey razor. One of my buddies says the shave is great and the blades are inexpensive.

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    God only made a few perfect head, the rest he covered with hair.

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    For about a year I was using a set of clippers to shave my head down to a 0. I got bored thought, its much easier to wet shave it all. Ive tried the cheapo razors, and they always give me a rash or cut me. Using the fusion blades I get no problems. I try and make them last as long as possible, so I'll use them even after they get a little blunt.

    In the UK they're around £20 for a pack of 4. Thats just horrendous!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by krugerr View Post
    For about a year I was using a set of clippers to shave my head down to a 0. I got bored thought, its much easier to wet shave it all. Ive tried the cheapo razors, and they always give me a rash or cut me. Using the fusion blades I get no problems. I try and make them last as long as possible, so I'll use them even after they get a little blunt.

    In the UK they're around £20 for a pack of 4. Thats just horrendous!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post

    I need one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life
    Ok I been shaving my head with a razor (not electric) for a few weeks now and I enjoy it. The only thing I don't enjoy is buying refills. I use the fusion 5 blade galette razor and those refills are expensive. With shaving my head and face I am burning through a blade a week which adds us fast. I have tried two other brands but they irritate my skin. You guys have had any luck with other brands or maybe use a method that helps?
    I use the same blade and have the same issue. I get my refills at SAMs club. I think it's 13 refills and a new handle for around 20 bucks. But haven't found a better razor yet. Tried disposables but can kill 2 of those in one shave.

    Once I got 2 handles I started using one for just my head and another the rest of my body. That helped extend the blade life a bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Ok I been shaving my head with a razor (not electric) for a few weeks now and I enjoy it. The only thing I don't enjoy is buying refills. I use the fusion 5 blade galette razor and those refills are expensive. With shaving my head and face I am burning through a blade a week which adds us fast. I have tried two other brands but they irritate my skin. You guys have had any luck with other brands or maybe use a method that helps?

    Keep your eye on GROUPON. ..just bought 16 blades of the fusion for 12$.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy mike View Post
    A question to guys who save their heads can you shave the back by yourself? See I have no clue as to what this would be like since I have a full head of hair.

    Also are their guys that shave their heads when the have a full head of hair? I've never asked anyone until now. ...crazy mike
    i shave and feel the skin if there is any hair left...so basically i keep shaving it in all directions till the skins as smooth as possible...so basically against the grain, with the grain all goes until there is ntohing left.

    tried having the wife help...her gasps and her watch outs made sure it was the last time

    i am told electric shavers (the ones wheels that spin) with help as well but have never used them...once you get the hang of it its seamless... takes me around 7 min for a clean shave and if i havent shaved in a while (say during a long vacation) it takes me up to 10 min...but thats about it.

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    learn to shave with a straight razor.
    takes time but man im so happy I learned....

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    I have an Andis T-Outliner that I use to get it down pretty close. Then shave with a Gillette Mach 3. Blades last me for weeks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bikeral
    I have an Andis T-Outliner that I use to get it down pretty close. Then shave with a Gillette Mach 3. Blades last me for weeks.
    Andis T-Outliner Trimmer | Folica.com
    I use the andis pro on my face. Great fvckin electric trimmers
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    Quote Originally Posted by marcus300 View Post
    I use test tren and masteron works wonders
    Agree. Masteron works great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    wax it.
    crazy!

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    God only made a few perfect head, the rest he covered with hair.
    right on!

    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Ok I been shaving my head with a razor (not electric) for a few weeks now and I enjoy it. The only thing I don't enjoy is buying refills. I use the fusion 5 blade galette razor and those refills are expensive. With shaving my head and face I am burning through a blade a week which adds us fast. I have tried two other brands but they irritate my skin. You guys have had any luck with other brands or maybe use a method that helps?
    I use Gillette disposable blade, one use for head and face. if only face it lasts about two week shaving eod.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno View Post
    I do the dollar shave club, but get the six dollar a month package. Nice handle and they send you a new cartridge of razors each month like clockwork.

    Home | Dollar Shave Club

    They have ass wipes too...
    i heard about this on the radio.

    i have to shave my face everyday, so this maybe something i need to buy

    are the razors worth a damn?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MDK1 View Post
    I've been considering purchasing a Merkur saftey razor. One of my buddies says the shave is great and the blades are inexpensive.
    I am totally hooked on this method. I now have 3 safety Razors, all 3 Merkur. I started with the long handled 180 model and its an excellent starter safety razor. A good shave soap and safety razor shave is the closest shave you can get in my opinion and in the long run you save a ton of cash. I never thought this would be the case over the multi blade modern razors but it definitely is. Best move I ever made and I actually enjoy the shaving experience. Ive been toying with the idea of starting a blog talking about the different razors and soaps i use etc. It become almost a hobby of mine if you will. So much so that Im sure im no longer saving money over the disposable cartridge razors, Im probaby spending the same, but as I said I enjoy the experience and the results are astounding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    My bicep keeps hitting my trap when I try this. Both are so huge and bulging. (out of the gutter, dsm!)
    Damn after reading this now I'm huge and bulging...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shol'va

    Damn after reading this now I'm huge and bulging...
    Raging semi?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno View Post
    I do the dollar shave club, but get the six dollar a month package. Nice handle and they send you a new cartridge of razors each month like clockwork.

    Home | Dollar Shave Club

    They have ass wipes too...

    I just switched to this and I think they suck. I used two razors and cancelled. At the end of the day you pay for what you get.

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    Raging semi?
    Smoking hot raging semi...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Igifuno
    I do the dollar shave club, but get the six dollar a month package. Nice handle and they send you a new cartridge of razors each month like clockwork. www.dollarshaveclub.com They have ass wipes too...
    Check out dorcousa.com...They are the company that supplies the razors for dollar shave club. You can get a years worth of razors for 20-30 bucks!

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    Looks like ill just stick to what I been doing. SAMs club it is. Thanks guys.
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    When I was shaving my head, I switched to the head blade. You can get it off amazon, the blades I used were just regular refills for I think a Gillette. Easiest way to shave your head. You do have to get used to it but once you do you can shave your head in about 90 seconds.

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    Anyone try the Micro touch 1? It's like the good ole single blade.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong

    Unfortunately, entry into middle age (although I think I got a couple years still) caused me to have to shave what's left of my hair off too. I've tried literally everything. The Fusion with Power razor so far works the best on me. The Quattro isn't soo bad, but I get a fair amount of razor burn with even that. I think you can get a deal on blades at Costco or Sam's Club.

    Did Gillette mail you the free Fusion razor too?
    Costco is where I get my Fusion. I blow through those like crazy! I shave my head usually 3x a week

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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite
    wax it.
    Hell nooooo! I let my HAW wax my chest last year. I don't know what was worse; the waxing or the papules that appeared three days later all over my chest!

    So......I let her try my legs last month. Needless to say, she can keep that shit to herself!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by marcus300
    I use test tren and masteron works wonders
    What? You just rub that shit on your head???? (J/k).

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    I'm like a fukn Chia pet. Just add water and it grows an inch. God I hate having to get a hair cut once every week or 2 and the hair products...geez!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    I use the andis pro on my face. Great fvckin electric trimmers
    It cuts so close I skip the razor sometimes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lunk1
    I'm like a fukn Chia pet. Just add water and it grows an inch. God I hate having to get a hair cut once every week or 2 and the hair products...geez!
    Good to know! I'll get you drunk off your ass when we go to Vegas and shave both eyebrows and your head!

    .....and maybe snap some pics for the members here!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikeral

    It cuts so close I skip the razor sometimes.
    I don't even use a razor on my face anymore. They irritate me too much. The andis leaves me with that perfect scruff shadow lol
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