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[Laertes]

I have recently discovered an alternative to shaving creams, mousees and gels which I much prefer - shaving oils.

These come in very small pots, but you need very little. They smell much nicer than the alternatives, make a lot less mess, and allow you to see what you are doing.

They might be a little hard to get hold of in Turkey.

[Az]

Mach III, and Edge Gel for the foam here.

I shave 3 times a week or so, and the blade seems to work well for tens of uses. wash it off with some water from time to time while you shave.

hmmm, I am all out of Gel, btw, should I use Shampoo? ( I don't use a hair conditioner )

[nationalist]

Originally posted by Azazel
Mach III, and Edge Gel for the foam here.

I shave 3 times a week or so, and the blade seems to work well for tens of uses. wash it off with some water from time to time while you shave.

Same here I buy my baldes in jumbo packs at Sam's Club (a wholesale store) and get 30 blades for $25, which lasts me an entire year. Very high quality product.

[Zopperoni]

Hm, I received a free Mach 3 the other day (although I am a machine user these days).
Is the Mach 3-blade supposed to be attached so "loosely" on the razor? My blade barely clicks tightly onto the razor, and can easily come loose o_O

[Az]

30 blades should last for a decade or so, for me.

[nationalist]

Originally posted by Zopperoni
Hm, I received a free Mach 3 the other day (although I am a machine user these days).
Is the Mach 3-blade supposed to be attached so "loosely" on the razor? My blade barely clicks tightly onto the razor, and can easily come loose o_O

No, it should fit fairly tightly and only come loose when you press the button.

[Zopperoni]

Hm, I thought so. Thanks for confirming

I still have my nine-year-old Schick FX, an eight-year-old Sensor Excel, and I recently got a free Wilkinson Xtreme 3.
I guess I'll try that one some time

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Much helpful info! Thanks all.

I'm currently using the last of the SuperMax 3 disposables I bought in the States; I'm not that crazy about them, so when this one dies I'll try some of the suggestions here.

[HershOstropoler]

Originally posted by Azazel
hmmm, I am all out of Gel, btw, should I use Shampoo? ( I don't use a hair conditioner )

Any kind of soap works in principle. I once tried shower gel; it's ok if you use a bit more and let it soak in.

Well actually, I suppose any kind of lubricant will work, but I haven't tried THAT.

[Tingkai]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
No idea. I am using a Gilette Sensor Excel, but I usually use the blade for about at least 10 times before I consider throwing it away. I also have a bottle of aftershave that I rarely use.

You change blades after using it 10 times.

I won't change a blade for at least 10 weeks. Okay, I am a cheap bastard but the blades are pricey.

One thing for sure, stay away from those cheapo disposable razors like the Good News and the Bic ones. They'll rip your face to shreds.

[Solly]

Gillette Mach 3, and shaving oil" Urban".

Shave every four or five days..any more than that and I'll look like an ape, any less and I've get ingrown hairs low down my neck.