Replacement blades for my Mach 3 razor

[Cyrus]

I just bought a pack of replacement blades for my Mach 3 razor. It cost me $18.00...

 

[humanino]

I got myself an electric last month. I'm pretty happy about it. Before, I could not shave everyday because it was irritating my skin. I know most women find a 2-3 days beard quite sexy on me, but a soft skin is more comfortable for kissing.

 

[binzing]

And I'm here with a $5 pack of five 2 blades...Ha ha

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

I got myself an electric last month. I'm pretty happy about it. Before, I could not shave everyday because it was irritating my skin. I know most women find a 2-3 days beard quite sexy on me, but a soft skin is more comfortable for kissing.

I put this to the test. First, I shaved every other day with a razor, then I shaved every day with an electric. The results are: Out of 47 women, 32 said my skin was significantly more comfortable for kissing with the electric, 10 said I looked more sexy with a 2 day growth, 4 said either way is good, One told me to go sleep on the couch. My wife is not a big fan of the scientific method.

 

[humanino]

My wife is not a big fan of the scientific method.

Mine said "get an electric". Oh no, she's not even my wife.

 

[humanino]

I would like to ask Astro's opinion about kissing with a beard. Did we hack this thread already ?

 

[Lisa!]

I got myself an electric last month. I'm pretty happy about it. Before, I could not shave everyday because it was irritating my skin. I know most women find a 2-3 days beard quite sexy on me, but a soft skin is more comfortable for kissing.

sexy or dirty?

 

[edward]

I just bought a pack of replacement blades for my Mach 3 razor. It cost me $18.00...

Adding insult to financial injury, I have noticed over the years that when Gillette comes out with a new blade the old ones aren't as sharp and don't last as long.

What are they up to now ? 5 blades in a single cartridge I think. The Mach 3 when it first came out was the best blade they ever made.

Even electrics get dull over time. Replacing the cutters costs a lot.

It's a toss up. I bought mach 3's in a pack of 24 at Costco for $28, but I am really noticing that they are much duller.

I'M an old geezer I guess I will just quit shaving except on holidays.

 

[edward]

sexy or dirty?

Come to think of it just when did that 2 to 3 day scruffy look become popular?

 

[Astronuc]

I would like to ask Astro's opinion about kissing with a beard. Did we hack this thread already ?

I kiss fine with a beard, but you'd have to get Ms. Astro's opinion.

She's seen me shaven 27+ years ago (for about 1 week). My kids have never seen me without a beard.

I never liked shaving - never saw the point, and I never liked wearing cologne.

 

[edward]

No Fair. I just asked my wife what she thinks of the scruffy look. She said she thinks it is sexy but wouldn't want to kiss me. PEE on you Don Johnson.

 

[OAQfirst]

My electric is cheap. (Hey, I'm a student.) The razor is a Philips Norelco Reflex Plus. The razor costs $26.98, which come with replacement heads. The replacement heads (same store, same shelf) separately cost $28.99. I won't bother trying to figure that one out.

 

[turbo]

I've got a Norelco 7140XL, and it works just fine. Rechargeable, and you can rinse it under running water for fast clean-up. Like all manufacturers of electric razors, they lie about initial performance, saying that it takes at least a few days before your skin and beard get used to the new razor. The truth is that it takes a few days of use before the cutters wear into the guides and start cutting cleanly without pulling. It's the razor, not you.

 

[Cyrus]

Can you cut yourself using an electric razor? I've never used one before. How close does it cut compared to a regular mach 3?

I'm not going to switch to electric because I enjoy the process of using a razor. But I am just curious to know.

 

[rootX]

I have http://www.shavercentre.com/philips-norelco-hq8140.jpg" but it irritates my skin.

So, I just use dollar store. 5 disposable razors for 1$ (good for 1 month)

 

[binzing]

Come to think of it just when did that 2 to 3 day scruffy look become popular?

My only guess is the 90s with grunge being high style, cause you see lots of pictures of Kurt (Cobain) with that kind of facial hair.

 

[tribdog]

If I use one of those electrics with 3 circles I always cut the thin membrane at the corners of my mouth. I use the mach 3 that vibrates, but the blades are so expensive I push it and get more shaves out of them than they have in them

 

[jtbell]

She's seen me shaven 27+ years ago (for about 1 week).

My wife of 20 years has never seen me shaven, except in old pictures. I think I started with a goatee in college, then went to a full beard in graduate school. While in grad school, I shaved it off for a while, then regrew it and have kept it ever since.

 

[tribdog]

I keep clean shaven, clipped fingernails and fresh breath.

 

[binzing]

I keep clean shaven, clipped fingernails and fresh breath.

Are you implying that those with facial hair also have long fingernails and bad breath? ; )

 

[tribdog]

no, I'm implying that those with facial hair are more concerned with their own comfort than with that of whomever they may be with.
Actually I wasn't implying anything and that came out meaner than I meant it to. I was simply saying how I am in case any of the single PF women are interested.

 

[Moonbear]

I would like to ask Astro's opinion about kissing with a beard.

My experience of being on the female side of the equation is that a beard that has been grown in a while is no problem. The hair softens and might tickle a bit, but no problem with being kissable. It's the beard that's under a week old in growth that's scratchy. Looks really cute, but you might as well kiss sandpaper.

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

My experience of being on the female side of the equation is that a beard that has been grown in a while is no problem. The hair softens and might tickle a bit, but no problem with being kissable. It's the beard that's under a week old in growth that's scratchy. Looks really cute, but you might as well kiss sandpaper.

That's not the female side of the equation that I'm curious about. Or is it?

 

[tribdog]

That's not the female side of the equation that I'm curious about. Or is it?

if it's rough on the cheeks, it's rough on the thighs.

 

[Cyrus]

When do you guys throw away your blades? I do it when the blue aloe strip wears away and turns white. I'm just curious if that's too soon, but I think the blades get pretty dull right around when that strip is gone.

I should just invest in a good straight razor and leather strap to sharpen it like the good ole days.

 

[OAQfirst]

When do you guys throw away your blades? I do it when the blue aloe strip wears away and turns white. I'm just curious if that's too soon, but I think the blades get pretty dull right around when that strip is gone.

I should just invest in a good straight razor and leather strap to sharpen it like the good ole days.

I keep hearing that when folks get into those, they never go back. I would try it if I had a little more courage. Youtube has tons of vids on it.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=straight+edge+razor&search_type=&aq=f

Okay, so with this search I get results of 42. Not tons, but that's sufficient enough.

 

[Gear300]

I kiss fine with a beard, but you'd have to get Ms. Astro's opinion.

She's seen me shaven 27+ years ago (for about 1 week). My kids have never seen me without a beard.

I never liked shaving - never saw the point, and I never liked wearing cologne.

the good old way of doing things...never shaving the beard in the first place...good stuff...good stuff...
...too bad my boss would kill me if I let it out...

 

[Moonbear]

if it's rough on the cheeks, it's rough on the thighs.

Okay, good, I'm not the only one whose mind was in the gutter reading jimmy's comment. And, yes, if it's sandpaper to the face, it's definitely worse in more delicate places. On the other hand, if it's a more fully grown beard, extra texture can be ticklishly fun.

 

[binzing]

Ok then...

 

[tribdog]

I throw my blades away when they hurt too bad to continue shaving with them.

 

[Cyrus]

Define 'hurt too bad'.

 

[Moonbear]

Define 'hurt too bad'.

Requires more than a spot or two of tissue to mop up the blood?

 

[tribdog]

Define 'hurt too bad'.

when it feels more like plucking than shaving. If I can handle the pain the razor's still good.

 

[mcknia07]

when it feels more like plucking than shaving. If I can handle the pain the razor's still good.

Yeah, I'd say that means you need a new blade then, lol. It's never good when your razor gets to that point...

 

[JasonRox]

My current blade is about 4-5 months old right now. I'm very lucky that my skin isn't sensitive. No shaving cream either (just water). I never cut myself and I shave really fast. People who have seen me shave can't watch because they say it looks too painful.

In the end, I got nice soft clean shaven face.

Note: I shave about every 2 days. I'm 25 and can grow a beard. It's no teenage moustach.

 

[mcknia07]

My current blade is about 4-5 months old right now. I'm very lucky that my skin isn't sensitive. No shaving cream either (just water). I never cut myself and I shave really fast. People who have seen me shave can't watch because they say it looks too painful.

In the end, I got nice soft and a clean shaven face.

Note: I shave about every 2 days. I'm 25 and can grow a beard. It's no teenage moustach.

Wow, just listening it sounds pretty painful...

 

[tribdog]

if your blade lasts 4-5 months and you shave every other day then it IS a teenage mustache. One way to find out is to shave with the plastic cover ON the razor and see if anyone notices a difference. I can get 5-7 shaves out of a good razor and I'm far from thick bearded. Can you strike a match on your stubble or does your chin feel more like your balls?

 

[JasonRox]

I don't remember the last time I bought blades. I got a new blade and razor for free in some package, but I have yet to use it.

I'll let you guys know when I change the one I'm using now. I'm guessing maybe near Christmas time.

 

[rootX]

I don't remember the last time I bought blades. I got a new blade and razor for free in some package, but I have yet to use it.

I'll let you guys know when I change the one I'm using now. I'm guessing maybe near Christmas time.

which ones & for how much?

Maybe, it's just the way you shave.

 

[tribdog]

which ones & for how much?

Maybe, it's just the way you shave.

sharp parts should point towards the face. and actually make contact.

 

[turbo]

Before I used electric razors, I bought cheap Bic disposables by the bag. I never used creams, etc, just kept flushing the blades with running water while shaving. The guys I worked with looked at me like I was crazy when I shaved after showering, but I always got a close shave and went home every day without patches of toilet paper stuck to my face.

Cut, rinse, cut, rinse... it works. It's also really helpful to have had a nice hot shower before shaving.

 

[Cyrus]

if your blade lasts 4-5 months and you shave every other day then it IS a teenage mustache. One way to find out is to shave with the plastic cover ON the razor and see if anyone notices a difference. I can get 5-7 shaves out of a good razor and I'm far from thick bearded. Can you strike a match on your stubble or does your chin feel more like your balls?

I'm middle eastern. I was born with a full beard. But on a more serious note, I shave every day and it probably lasts around a week or so.

 

[tribdog]

I always used cheap disposables until the day I tried an expensive Gillette. I couldn't believe the difference. I say buy the best shaving cream and razor you can afford. Splurge for once, you can cut costs in other areas like fabric softener sheets. That's a good rule in life: Always buy the best when it comes to razors, duct tape, toilet paper, tampons and paper towels.

 

[turbo]

I always used cheap disposables until the day I tried an expensive Gillette. I couldn't believe the difference. I say buy the best shaving cream and razor you can afford. Splurge for once, you can cut costs in other areas like fabric softener sheets. That's a good rule in life: Always buy the best when it comes to razors, duct tape, toilet paper, tampons and paper towels.

Tampons? What do you use those for?

 

[tribdog]

nose bleeds, cleaning in between tiles.
No actually I buy them in case they are needed. If you are good to the vagina, the vagina will be good to you.

 

[mcknia07]

I think he is just saying, in general you need to make sure they are good. I hope he really doesn't use them.... Cheap tampons= bad idea. It's best to spend more money and know they work good, lol.

 

[turbo]

I think he is just saying, in general you need to make sure they are good. I hope he really doesn't use them.... Cheap tampons= bad idea. It's best to spend more money and know they work good, lol.

Cheap pontoons = bad. Cheap tampons = really, do you care?

 

[mcknia07]

nose bleeds

I have heard before that guys use them like for that, like in football, I thought they were kind of kidding with me

 

[mcknia07]

Cheap pontoons = bad. Cheap tampons = really, do you care?

Umm yeah, I don't want a cheap tampon, I'm a chick... So I kinda do care, for me...lol

 

[lisab]

Cheap pontoons = bad. Cheap tampons = really, do you care?

Oh no no no tubo...cheap tampons = really, really bad idea!