Shaving Utensils
No matter how much you wish they wouldn’t, people tend to look at your face. Here’s what you need to tend to that face. (We’ll be moving from Left to Right across the graphic up there ^)
1. Remington MB-200 Beard Trimmer – $29.99
I’ll never give up the stubble “fad”. And not because I had stubble before every guy in America started looking like they forgot to shave for the last three days. There is purpose behind it. I rarely have a clean shaven face because:
A. my face always feels oily/greasy/nasty when it’s clean shaven
B. I get less zits when I have stubble, and…
C. it doesn’t look half bad.
This beard and moustache trimmer from Remington is terrific for maintaining stubble. Just take the guard off and you’re set to buzz it down to sandpaper level. Or… leave the guard on and adjust to even out a two to three week beard. It also works great on… uh… other parts of your body.
2. Gillette, Mach3 – $9.99
Many regular disposable razors come up short. They nick, they feel weird in your hand, they dull up quickly. The Gillette Mach 3 does none of those things and it’s as good as they get. Those Four blade, five blade, vibrating versions? Whatever. All are attempted improvements on what will go down as the best safety razor in the history of man kind. Three blades, non vibrating, I’ve had the same Mach three handle/base for the last ten years. Perfect for the neck and cleaning up the edges of your beard.
3. Braun Series 3 Electric Razor – $66.06
Sometimes you actually need to be clean shaven. Big meeting? Big date? Big date after a big meeting? The Braun Series 3 is washable, the blade coils are durable, and the best thing about it is that it doesn’t cut TOO close. A regular disposable razor will strip off that first layer of your face. This does not.
Happy Follicle trimming.
For the past year or so and really for the first time in my life (basically, since I’ve had a job that requires me to be relatively clean shaven) I’ve been thinking there has to be a better way to do this daily ritual rather than a mach 3 and shaving gel, but I don’t know what yet. I’m seriously considering a straight razor, but I’m a little terrified of that. I’m thinking a shaving brush and shaving paste is a good start.
If you’re looking for something that’s quick and won’t rob your skin of it’s first layer, every day… I’d strongly suggest investing in the Braun. Is it as close as a Mach 3 or a Straight Razor? No… but… that’s why I like it. You won’t have any noticeable stubble but it still leaves your skin able to defend itself. It’s also washable and easy to maintain.
I would have to strongly recommend AGAINST using the Mach3 safety razor. Honestly, 3+ blades on one razor is damaging to say the least. I have always struggled with razor bumps on my neck until I invested in a wet shaving kit and a Merkur HD Double-Edge Safety Razor
. I also invested in an aftershave balm (rather than traditional aftershave). The bumps have cleared up completely. If you are serious about a better shave, I highly suggest researching the proper technique and investing in shave soap, a shaving brush, and a non-disposable safety razor. You won’t be disappointed.
I’m with Colby… I switched to a double edge saftey razor about 3 months ago and after learning to use it properly along with quality shave soap/cream (not the goop from a can) all of my shaving woes have basically dissapeared.