A close shave, wet or dry. (Shaving)

rustic · 08-02-2011, 12:05

Re:- Facial hair (Just thought I would make it clear).
I have always wet shaved, but at Christmas my wife bought me a low cost rechargeable 3 headed rotary shaver, (Less than £10) to see how I get on.
It saves time and will be handy on the boat etc.

Now I am thinking of upgrading to a better quality rechargeable unit, I have looked at Philishave / braun, rotary heads, but how good are the horizontal foil type?

After my shave it feels like I have 8 hours of growth as it doesn't get as close as a wet shave.

I have seen battery versions that take 2-3 AA batteries, and mains rechargeable types, but will they go say for 2 weeks without charging.
We do get occasional shore power, and we have a mains inverter, but I don't want to run the inverter 8 hours just to charge the shaver.
Do any of you use lotions or potions, before or after ?
Any advice greatly appreciated.

I don't want to be spending £80 either.
How long do the foils last, and how much are a replacement set ?

Best regards, Rustic

lacroupade · 08-02-2011, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Re:- Facial hair (Just thought I would make it clear).
I have always wet shaved, but at Christmas my wife bought me a low cost rechargeable 3 headed rotary shaver, (Less than £10) to see how I get on.
It saves time and will be handy on the boat etc.

Now I am thinking of upgrading to a better quality rechargeable unit, I have looked at Philishave / braun, rotary heads, but how good are the horizontal foil type?

After my shave it feels like I have 8 hours of growth as it doesn't get as close as a wet shave.

I have seen battery versions that take 2-3 AA batteries, and mains rechargeable types, but will they go say for 2 weeks without charging.
We do get occasional shore power, and we have a mains inverter, but I don't want to run the inverter 8 hours just to charge the shaver.
Do any of you use lotions or potions, before or after ?
Any advice greatly appreciated.

I don't want to be spending £80 either.
How long do the foils last, and how much are a replacement set ?

Best regards, Rustic

I've always used the rotary head type and my wife says I have a face like a babys bottom.

...podgy and full of shit.....

clivvy · 08-02-2011, 15:03

ive always used rotary too,andit never ever gets as close as a wet shave. Ive never tried one of the fancy posh shavers though, i believe they do get close...!

dinky · 08-02-2011, 16:03

Wet when i do but have a full beard

mowerman · 08-02-2011, 16:57

Rotary for me....have used them for years... usually wait until ARGOS has a good un in their sale

Usually get a very good phillishave for under £50 and it last a couple of years... never changed the heads as they seem to last a long time !!! Tried the flat foil ones but they tend to rip lumps out my face if you push too hard

... never feels as close as a wet shave but always seem to cut myself doing that

not a good look with big white spots on yer face from a styptic pencil.. and it stings

glenbo · 08-02-2011, 17:52

wet shave for me normally but have been using one of those phillips beard trimmers lately which leaves a bit of stubble,just fancied a change

rustic · 19-02-2011, 22:20

Apologies for not thanking you guys earlier for the replies

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I forgot I posted this, until the wife said haven't you shaved yet........

Looks like the rotary one, a triple headed is probably better than a twin head, I guess, but would a twin be good enough?

The Patrolman · 19-02-2011, 22:35

Wet Shave in the shower!!, some times with shaving foam.

If I haven't got time or showered the night before I just hack at it with a bic, Close enough for work but not for the ladies!!!

ssteve · 19-02-2011, 22:54

bar of soap shaving brush and safety razor as/ when required

ssteve

paulp · 19-02-2011, 22:59

sorry mate - biker beard

paulp

08-02-2011, 12:05	#1
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	A close shave, wet or dry. (Shaving) Re:- Facial hair (Just thought I would make it clear). I have always wet shaved, but at Christmas my wife bought me a low cost rechargeable 3 headed rotary shaver, (Less than £10) to see how I get on. It saves time and will be handy on the boat etc. Now I am thinking of upgrading to a better quality rechargeable unit, I have looked at Philishave / braun, rotary heads, but how good are the horizontal foil type? After my shave it feels like I have 8 hours of growth as it doesn't get as close as a wet shave. I have seen battery versions that take 2-3 AA batteries, and mains rechargeable types, but will they go say for 2 weeks without charging. We do get occasional shore power, and we have a mains inverter, but I don't want to run the inverter 8 hours just to charge the shaver. Do any of you use lotions or potions, before or after ? Any advice greatly appreciated. I don't want to be spending £80 either. How long do the foils last, and how much are a replacement set ? Best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

19-02-2011, 22:20	#7
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Apologies for not thanking you guys earlier for the replies . I forgot I posted this, until the wife said haven't you shaved yet........ Looks like the rotary one, a triple headed is probably better than a twin head, I guess, but would a twin be good enough? __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

19-02-2011, 22:59	#10
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	shave sorry mate - biker beard paulp

08-02-2011, 15:03	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	ive always used rotary too,andit never ever gets as close as a wet shave. Ive never tried one of the fancy posh shavers though, i believe they do get close...!

08-02-2011, 16:03	#4
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Wet when i do but have a full beard

08-02-2011, 16:57	#5
mowerman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rayleigh, Essex Vehicle: terrano 2 mk4 2.7tdi SE Posts: 233	Rotary for me....have used them for years... usually wait until ARGOS has a good un in their sale Usually get a very good phillishave for under £50 and it last a couple of years... never changed the heads as they seem to last a long time !!! Tried the flat foil ones but they tend to rip lumps out my face if you push too hard ... never feels as close as a wet shave but always seem to cut myself doing that not a good look with big white spots on yer face from a styptic pencil.. and it stings

08-02-2011, 17:52	#6
glenbo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: towing caravan or trailer Vehicle: nissan terrano 3.0ltd sve Posts: 102	wet shave for me normally but have been using one of those phillips beard trimmers lately which leaves a bit of stubble,just fancied a change

19-02-2011, 22:35	#8
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Wet Shave in the shower!!, some times with shaving foam. If I haven't got time or showered the night before I just hack at it with a bic, Close enough for work but not for the ladies!!!

19-02-2011, 22:54	#9
ssteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: west cumberland Posts: 632	bar of soap shaving brush and safety razor as/ when required ssteve