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fat_chris
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dmb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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I've recently upgraded from from the Mach 3 to the Mach 3 turbo
I can already sense the jealousy |
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johnslat
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:28 pm Post subject: Bring back straight razors - better than gay blades |
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Dear dmb,
I think this "blade business" is really getting out of hand. From one blade, we went to two, to three and now I hear there's going to be one with four blades. Yikes - where will it stop? I mean, pretty soon we're going to need to use both hands to hold the razor.
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leeroy
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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mach 3 turbo!?
*beep*! I'm jealous as hell. My disposable razors only have 2 blades. How stupid do I feel...
I recently upgraded my head-shaver-thing (I have a shaved head) to one that has titanium blades. Same material that they make space-shuttles out of you-know. So, the next time I'm coming in out of orbit and need a number-2 then I won't need to worry about my shaver burning up on re-entry. I'd like to think that when Al-Qaeda get nukes (and, consequently, when New York and London get blown to hell) my head-shaver will remain undamaged. |
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dmb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Your head shaver might remain undamaged but will your head?
yours worringly
(turbo)DMB |
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SueH
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Can I recommend waxing which I do for my legs? As for the face, I had some very persistent dark hairs on my top lip and I can assure you that there is nothing to beat a few minutes electrolysis to get the endorphins going to deaden the pain.
I think I now understand masochism, although have absolutely no intention on indulging further.
As for bigger areas and less frequent early morning work, guys, I think you may have to resort to laser stuff. Not sure of the cost benefit between time + razors versus treatment costs, but I feel this thread ought to have all the options put forward....
Hmm - this bottle of Cava appears to be almost empty.... |
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dmb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| I start work at 0530 every morning. I can not see electrolysis part of my daily regime at that time in the morning |
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SueH
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Do it on your day off or after work - that way you won't go to work looking like somebody just belted you or that you have extremely localised sunburn. |
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Shaman
Joined: 06 Apr 2003
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Location: Hammertown
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| arioch36 wrote: |
| Did the students want to rub the fuzz on your head? |
Nope, thank goodness. I have adult students and that might open a whole new can of worms. 
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| I think this "blade business" is really getting out of hand. From one blade, we went to two, to three and now I hear there's going to be one with four blades. Yikes - where will it stop? |
I personally like the pivoting head innovation. We wouldn't want anyone taxing their wrists with such arduous labour, now would we?
As an aside, are there any former football (N.A.) players out there? Hairless from mid-shin down to the ankle?
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James_T_Kirk
Joined: 20 Sep 2003
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Location: Ten Forward
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:55 am Post subject: |
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| I think this "blade business" is really getting out of hand. From one blade, we went to two, to three and now I hear there's going to be one with four blades. Yikes - where will it stop? I mean, pretty soon we're going to need to use both hands to hold the razor. |
I agree. I have tried several razors with three blades in the past, but I didn't like any of them. I decided a few years ago that no matter how cool a new blade might look in commercials, I will no longer succumb to marketing hype.
I am a Schick guy myself...no blade can compete with my trusty old Schick Tracer FX!
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fat_chris
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:56 am Post subject: |
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dmb,
No jealousy here. I tried the Mach 3 Turbo, didn't see what all the fuss was about and promptly went back to using the ole Mach 3, which suits me quite nicely. I don't really see the improved difference with the Turbo other than a nifty red color, slick advertising and the inevitable price increase.
Actually I've recently heard that single blade razors are good because they can give you a close shave and won't allow ingrown hairs, which are caused by the hair curling back into the skin and creating those damned red bumps.
Shaving is a bit of a science, really, and I've been studying it the past few months to get the best shave possible. Some mornings are better than others.
Good luck to all, both men and women, in their quest for the perfect shave!
For the mecca of shaving products, turn to www.eshave.com |
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fat_chris
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John,
I agree. Somewhere we have to draw the line regarding the number of blades. Three is my limit. The aforementioned Gilette Quatro (sic?) with its four blades is too much for me. I'm not buying into their quasi-slick ad campaigns.
Regards,
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Aramas
Joined: 13 Feb 2004
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Imo any more than one blade is superfluous. Does anyone use triple bladed turbo steak knives with SupaGlide TM inserts? No? I wonder why?
Some people will believe anything  |
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arioch36
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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| In Turkey they put some alcohol stuff on a cotton bud type thing, light it and stuff it up your nose |
I'll remember to recommend that for my less favourite Foreign Affairs Officers (FAO)
And who said ESL teachers weren't capable of logical, scientific, and socially pertinent discourse? This beats CCTV9 any day! |
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Capergirl
Joined: 02 Feb 2003
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 10:22 am Post subject: |
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| Steiner wrote: |
| Does your sword give a nice close shave, Caper? |
You're welcome to borrow it, Steiner. 
| Aramas wrote: |
Anyone got any tips for Brazilians? Whenever I've given a chick one (a Brazilian that is) she always gets a nasty rash. What delicate little flowers they are Doesn't matter if the blade is old or new, or if you use soap or canola oil - always a lumpy, spotty rash, usually followed by ingrown hairs (eewww) So, what's the approved nether-region defoliation procedure? |
Nair Bikini is the way to go.  |
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