Gilette 3-blade shaver

Nikar SG

hi all,

just curious regarding the Gilette 3-blade shaver(the one in silver-green design with a small button for vibration in the middle of the handle).

1) if you press the vibration button while shaving, won't the entire shaver shake quite strongly and in the end you end up cutting yourself?

2) not trying to be funny, but has anyone here tried shaving the pubic area with this vibrating function on? will it cut?

3) how much does the shaver and the extra blades cost?

thanks,
nikar.

polarsnake SG

It does seem like you try to enjoy every moment of shaving yourself Laughing

ditzy SG

1) Before they designed, made and sell that razor, you think they never think issit? Laughing

2) You try it, you tell us.

3) For a razor that does something so extra, of course you pay hell lot more.

Nikar SG

but one shaver like this is S$18.90 is it?

thanks!

ditzy SG

Of course lah, got some supersonic vibration thingie, like those new age colgate brushes and durex condoms (ever seen 3 pack condoms cost more than 14 bucks before? Laughing ). 4 pack blades cost just as much. Totally unjustifiable.

fudgester SG

I don't use Gilette. I used to use Gillette Mach 3 but I often cut myself, and my skin would often feel raw after shaving. I switched to Mach 3 Turbo blades, but the improvement was only slight.

I use the Schick Quattro now. I don't get the raw feeling, and I rarely cut myself. The only minus point is that I can't seem to shave off my sideburns and upper lip hair properly.

The Schick Quattro is a four-bladed razor. If you think that's kiasu, well, check this out: Gillette is coming out with a five-bladed razor soon: the Gillette Fusion.

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ditzy SG

I find mach 3 gives me the smoothest shave, even without foam, it cuts real close. Have not come across any electric ones that cut as close. Laughing

sinicker SG

i use Gillete Mach 3 Turbo.

before i shave, must make sure no pimples etc. den must shave correctly, got technique one okay. dont stretch the skin. bla bla bla. yeah.

The Count of Monte-Cristo SG

what are some correct shaving techniques? provide info

kingofbeholder SG

im still using this Wink

ditzy SG

First things first, the shaver should come with a blade. Laughing

sinicker SG

the usual ah. nothing fascinating. for ur beard, shave frm side/bottom towards chin. twice is enough. not 5165 times. for moustache, shave downwards towards lips. if the hair is stubborn, dont stretch the skin. it doesnt help. will only cut ur skin.

apply shaving foam, circular motion.

wash blades, keep it, leave it standing or lying blades up.

SMAPLionHeart SG

you dont have to tell us that your upper lips has been sliced away...
Laughing

Nikar SG

thanks all, but if stretch the skin gently and shave it according to the direction of the skin stretch is quite useful in my experience.

lastly, u all got apply the soap instead of shaving foam? shaving foam is a waste of money leh. Rolling Eyes

ditzy SG

Soap seeps moisture from the skin, causes shaver burn, gives you a lousy aftershave experience imho. Laughing

Nikar SG

Soap seeps moisture from the skin, causes shaver burn, gives you a lousy aftershave experience imho.

but will shaving foam increase the power of the blade?(like allow the blade to shave away the more stubborn hairs etc.)

thanks,
nikar. Smile

ditzy SG

Foam is used to soften the hair. The area below your nose is thickest, so apply foam there and shave there last. Ideally, after applying foam, you wait 3-4mins for the foam to soften up the hairs. Laughing I got all these shaving tips from a men's mag.

Nikar SG

thanks ditzy! Smile