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      MattSpeller @coliver
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      @coliver said:

      @NattNatt said:

      @Jason said:

      @coliver said:

      @Nic said:

      Get a doctor's note saying you have a problem with skin irritation and ingrown hairs if you have to shave.

      This is what a lot of my military friends are doing, although they do actually get serious skin irritation if they shave.

      I do too.. I haven't shaved since October..

      But I've had IT jobs in the past where I had to. My face always stayed red from the irritation.

      I trim my beard down, but VERY rarely go clean shaven as I look about 15 afterwards...using an old school safety razor has reduced the inflammation etc I used to get though...

      My wife bought me a butterfly razor two years ago for Christmas. Best shave I've ever had.

      I collect them! Best shave you can get, and incredibly cheap for blades. Treat yourself to a blade sample pack and find one that shaves best for you! I like the Feather blades - first shave is too close (remember to adjust the height dial!), second and third are perfect. The other one I enjoy is the Lord Platinum - two perfect shaves, then toss.

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Blades-Sample-Pack-15-Brands-/182059023767?hash=item2a63903d97:g:uSkAAOSweW5VLHQ3

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        coliver @MattSpeller
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        @MattSpeller said:

        @coliver said:

        @NattNatt said:

        @Jason said:

        @coliver said:

        @Nic said:

        Get a doctor's note saying you have a problem with skin irritation and ingrown hairs if you have to shave.

        This is what a lot of my military friends are doing, although they do actually get serious skin irritation if they shave.

        I do too.. I haven't shaved since October..

        But I've had IT jobs in the past where I had to. My face always stayed red from the irritation.

        I trim my beard down, but VERY rarely go clean shaven as I look about 15 afterwards...using an old school safety razor has reduced the inflammation etc I used to get though...

        My wife bought me a butterfly razor two years ago for Christmas. Best shave I've ever had.

        I collect them! Best shave you can get, and incredibly cheap for blades. Treat yourself to a blade sample pack and find one that shaves best for you! I like the Feather blades - first shave is too close (remember to adjust the height dial!), second and third are perfect. The other one I enjoy is the Lord Platinum - two perfect shaves, then toss.

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Blades-Sample-Pack-15-Brands-/182059023767?hash=item2a63903d97:g:uSkAAOSweW5VLHQ3

        I've been using shark blades. I get 4 or 5 good shaves per blade. I'm actually on my last one need to get some new ones.

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          MattSpeller @coliver
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          @coliver I didn't enjoy those at all but that's why the sample pack is awesome!

          I wouldn't recommend going more than 3 shaves unless you shave daily. The blades rust and lose their edge very quickly.

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            coliver @MattSpeller
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            @MattSpeller said:

            @coliver I didn't enjoy those at all but that's why the sample pack is awesome!

            I wouldn't recommend going more than 3 shaves unless you shave daily. The blades rust and lose their edge very quickly.

            I shave once a week on average. They do lose their edge really quickly. The last shave is always pretty rough.

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              brianlittlejohn @MattSpeller
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              @MattSpeller I only shave once a week, so I just throw a new blade on every time since they are so cheap.

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                MattSpeller @coliver
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                @coliver I'd use a fresh blade every time then.

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                  coliver @MattSpeller
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                  @MattSpeller said:

                  @coliver I'd use a fresh blade every time then.

                  I probably should. My wife got me a 20 pack of the shark blades and I wanted to make them last.

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                    MattSpeller @coliver
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                    @coliver said:

                    @MattSpeller said:

                    @coliver I'd use a fresh blade every time then.

                    I probably should. My wife got me a 20 pack of the shark blades and I wanted to make them last.

                    $0.10/blade - treat yourself 🙂

                    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/100-piece-100-pcs-SHARK-SUPER-stainless-blades-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES-/121732192144?hash=item1c57cdd790:g:8aAAAOSwyQtVz5te

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                      coliver @MattSpeller
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                      @MattSpeller said:

                      @coliver said:

                      @MattSpeller said:

                      @coliver I'd use a fresh blade every time then.

                      I probably should. My wife got me a 20 pack of the shark blades and I wanted to make them last.

                      $0.10/blade - treat yourself 🙂

                      http://www.ebay.ca/itm/100-piece-100-pcs-SHARK-SUPER-stainless-blades-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES-/121732192144?hash=item1c57cdd790:g:8aAAAOSwyQtVz5te

                      I'll try that sampler pack first. Maybe I'll find one I like better.

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                        coliver
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                        @MattSpeller What is this height dial that you speak of? I haven't found anything like that on mine.

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                          MattSpeller @coliver
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                          @coliver Be super careful with the Feather's - they're just obscenely sharp haha

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                            MattSpeller @coliver
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                            @coliver said:

                            @MattSpeller What is this height dial that you speak of? I haven't found anything like that on mine.

                            Oh! Two types of safety razor - fixed and adjustable. With fixed (as you have I guess) the sample pack is critically important.

                            Adjustable lets you set how aggressive the blade is and a little bit of the angle at which it meets your face.

                            If you like your fixed head, keep it! I collect them and have quite the assortment.

                            Highly recommend if you're interested (AWESOME quality, last forever, give it to your grand children kinda item)
                            http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1963-I2-Gillette-Slim-Adjustable-Vintage-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-for-Shaving-/111930676661?hash=item1a0f9695b5:g:7F8AAOSwP~tW4E7t

                            Edit: linked one in better shape. It's worth getting one in decent condition.

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                              coliver @MattSpeller
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                              @MattSpeller said:

                              @coliver said:

                              @MattSpeller What is this height dial that you speak of? I haven't found anything like that on mine.

                              Oh! Two types of safety razor - fixed and adjustable. With fixed (as you have I guess) the sample pack is critically important.

                              Adjustable lets you set how aggressive the blade is and a little bit of the angle at which it meets your face.

                              If you like your fixed head, keep it! I collect them and have quite the assortment.

                              Highly recommend if you're interested (AWESOME quality, last forever, give it to your grand children kinda item)
                              http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-GILLETTE-Slim-Adjustable-Safety-Razor-L4-1966-TTO-Tech-Techmatic-/291720409172?hash=item43ebe43054:g:OZMAAOSwBnVW9s90

                              Oh I see, yes I have a fixed one. Was just wondering if I was missing something.

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                                RamblingBiped
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                                You can't eventually ascend and evolve to your higher form if you don't have a respectable beard. I mean, what the hell!? Do they think greybeards come out of the womb that way?!

                                It's all about Professional Development.

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                                  RamblingBiped
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                                  Plus, I have better things to throw my productivity away on rather than wasting it on shaving...

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                                    coliver @RamblingBiped
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                                    @RamblingBiped said:

                                    Plus, I have better things to throw my productivity away on rather than wasting it on shaving...

                                    Ugh, I wish. It would take me years to grow anything half that luxurious.

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                                      MattSpeller @RamblingBiped
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                                      @RamblingBiped said:

                                      You can't eventually ascend and evolve to your higher form if you don't have a respectable beard. I mean, what the hell!? Do they think greybeards come out of the womb that way?!

                                      It's all about Professional Development.

                                      I also rock a beard but I need to trim around the edges

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                                        RamblingBiped @coliver
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                                        @coliver I started this one Mid-October of last year.

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                                          RamblingBiped @MattSpeller
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                                          @MattSpeller said:

                                          @RamblingBiped said:

                                          You can't eventually ascend and evolve to your higher form if you don't have a respectable beard. I mean, what the hell!? Do they think greybeards come out of the womb that way?!

                                          It's all about Professional Development.

                                          I also rock a beard but I need to trim around the edges

                                          Yeah, I've got another month or so on this one before I take it WAY down. I'm letting it go nuts for an upcoming trail relay I'm doing in Richmond with a bunch of other running friends. It's the Ragnar Trail series and we all thought it would be appropriate to sport viking-like beards. Well... All of us but one. We're making him wear a knit beard though.

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                                            wrx7m
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                                            My beard doesn't grow in very well and it is lightly colored but my skin is so sensitive that I don't ever shave clean. I use a beard trimmer so I always have some stubble but you can't really see it that well.

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