I don't think I've seen a topic on this, and it's a forum for guys. What do you use to shave your face with? All I have are cheap plastic dollar store crap because dad apparently likes to shave with them. I don't see how, it hurts like heck on my face and he shaves his full beard stubble with water. I'm only a month and a half on T and have a healthy amount of chin beard and random hairs popping out of the sides of my face. It grows fast enough that I need to shave at minimum every three days if I want to look presentable. Quick, start talking. I can't take the cheap burn anymore.

Well in my former life I used to use Gillette Fusion. I have sensitive skin and could never use those cheap razors without becoming a bloody mess. You could also try an electric razor they are pretty good too.

I use a crappy plastic razor and some gillette gell but I also have very little hair so it haven't became a problem so far.

The more blades the better, but they are expensive.  Also, cheap razors blow goats.  They are harsh and can tear up your face.  They should also be disposed of promptly because you are just begging for a staph infection.  Trust me, you don't want that.

The most cost-effective thing to do is invest in a high-quality electric shaver and maintain it properly.  I found the Panasonic ES8109 wet/dry was the probably the best one out there.  In a few months, you will find you have spent less than you would have on blades.

Anyway, if it eats your face, chuck it.  Don't share and always dispose of promptly, if you want to reuse, you might want to consider a disinfectant.  Use a very slippery cream, not water.  Believe me, if there's anyone who knows about shaving, it's a MTF!

I gave up on razors hah. Apparently, according to my cis guy friends, the disposables are a waste of money and the only good razor is a good straight edge....or electric. Since I'm leery of the straight edge I just use an electric one. Best money ever spent. Dad also uses an electric and so do my brothers.

My dad got me an electric one like his a couple months back (pretty sure the brand is called Phillips or something?). I like it, but I also am using up my Gillette fusion razor heads. They are both nice to use. The electric is convenient and cleaner, but I find something about a nice, wet shave with the Gillette relaxing sometimes.

double edged safety razor.  Only bought a modern plastic type razor once or twice before I just bought a reliable hunk of metal to do the deed.  SO much waste must come from these crap disposable razors.  In the couple years I've had my safety razor my room mates have probably gone through almost a hundred (well... maybe 50).  Thats a lot of dough, and a lot of wasted plastic.  The only thing I have to throw away with mine is the blade when it becomes too dull. 

The electric one I tried (my room mate's) was just AWFUL. I felt like it was more pulling than trimming.  May have just been a crappy razor, but I don't think I'll be going back to that.  I'd rather use a combo of scissors and the razor. 

For shaving cream I use barbisol with aloe or something like that... Its the cheapest kind you can get at like $1.25 or something.  It works awesome.  I did use my friends nivea shave gel when mine ran out a few weeks ago.  Its definitely different (nicer?) as far as its lathering abilities/doesn't get rinsed off as easily as the cream, but even so.. I certainly didn't hesitate to grab myself another can of barbisol at the store when I went to restock. 

I usually just trim with an electric trimmer and edge with that.

Quote from: Nygeel on April 08, 2014, 05:31:32 PM
I usually just trim with an electric trimmer and edge with that.

Same.  I like the stubbly look.

I have found myself quite smitten with the stubbly look on certain guys.  It's also a time saver if you can pull that look off. 

Just sayin'...

I actually adore the stubble look, I'm just looking for a job right now and prefer not to have the half grown teen thing going on.

Jill F, yikes. Not only do (did now, yeesh) we share razors, I'm pretty sure they haven't been replaced since the beginning of time itself. Nice to know someone around here likes to go traditional with the safety razor.

I'm using up my double-bladed cheapie disposable razors with the lube strip. I use antibacterial liquid soap and hot water for the slippery, rinse off, then apply coconut oil to my whole face. My facial hair is still all peach fuzz, though, not like actual beard hair. I rinse the razor in hot water and store it with the blades facing up to dry.

Gillette fusion and i think we have gilete shaving cream. my husband has reallly thick facial hair so we hve five blade razors. have an electric one but I'm going to go against the grain and say that thing is useless. It doesn't work at all. I wanted an electric one, but after spending the money I did I am not willing to spend more for a razor that doesn't work.

Quote from: Ayden on April 08, 2014, 07:30:07 PM
Gillette fusion and i think we have gilete shaving cream. my husband has reallly thick facial hair so we hve five blade razors. have an electric one but I'm going to go against the grain and say that thing is useless. It doesn't work at all. I wanted an electric one, but after spending the money I did I am not willing to spend more for a razor that doesn't work.

Was that pun intended? LOL!

I use Dorco, female version for my body and male version for my face. Each model works with every attachment so its easy to order five of each version and they last several weeks or longer. I went from cheap single blade throw away razors to this and WOW. I'll never go back. lol

Though I do reconmend getting a electric shaver to make your hairs short and then run them over with the razor for best results. 

The Gillette fusion is a good razor for sure but I prefer the Gillette Mach3

If I were to shave regularly, which I don't except occasionally my neck, I would get a safety razor like gnomekid mentions.  I think those are badass, plus I like that the blades are replaceable/there isn't a lot of waste like with disposable razors.

I did use a brush and shaving soap for awhile (highly recommend, smells, looks, and feels better than the can).

I use an electric trimmer... Not a fancy electric razor. When I do actually use a razor, I've been using Schick Quatro.
If you're gunna use a cheapo razor, you definitely need to replace it often.

I started with a cheapie Bic. It worked for awhile but really doesn't any more. I still don't shave more than a middle school boy, but I use a Gillette Pro Fusion. They feel pretty nice and handle easily. I don't really want to have razors around with my cat who is like a monkey (in everything).

--Jay