r/shaving

I've been using disposable razors forever, but I'm getting tired of buying blades all the time and dealing with the occasional razor burn. I'm thinking it's finally time to switch to an electric razor.

I don't need a perfectly baby-smooth shave, but I'd like something that's comfortable, doesn't pull hairs, and is quick enough to use before work. I usually shave a few times a week, so reliability matters more to me than having a bunch of extra features.

I've watched plenty of reviews, but they all seem to recommend something different depending on who's sponsoring the video. I'd rather hear from people who've actually owned theirs for a year or more.

If you were buying an electric razor today, what would you choose? Would you buy the same one again, or is there another one you'd recommend instead?

Hey guys,

I need some advice on shaving. I like to keep a perfectly straight, horizontal line at the very top of my pubic area (about 5cm / 2 inches below the belly button, running from hip crease to hip crease) to shave a triangle.The whole line i have to hold on is about 21 cm (8 inches) wide.

My biggest issue is getting it 100% symmetric and level. It almost always ends up slightly tilted or crooked compared to the rest of my body.

I used to press a plastic drafting square against my skin as a razor guide, which helped with the angle, but the cheap plastic just snapped in half because I pressed too hard to keep the skin flat. Flexible rulers just wobble around and warp under pressure, so those are out.

I’m honestly considering buying a giant, heavy duty 32cm plexiglass drafting square with a handle just to get that perfect horizontal grid line across my hips.

But before I do that... how do you guys do this? What do you use to get a razor sharp, perfectly symmetric top line that is actually level with your body? Are there actual shaving tools for this or am I stuck using professional geometry gear in the shower?

Thanks

i’ve shaved my legs for years and have never noticed any sort of sensation after shaving them unless i have got razor burn. i have been through a period of anxiety so i am super hyper aware of my body right now, and lately ive been feeling my legs just feeling ever so slightly tingly and a little static? even the wind sometimes irritates them. i’ve been checked out and everything is okay.

so im just wondering if it’s perhaps from me shaving and im only now noticing it? has anyone else experienced this? no irritation on any other part of my body that i shave, and i also have strawberry legs ☺️

i have a lot of black marks on my neck due to shaving. most of these are ingrown hair. can anyone tell me how can i get rid of these spots(ingrown hairs).

Ok so I'm currently doing a massive explosive poopy and I was thinking those hairs down there be tanking all the bits and they get no love.

Are we actually supposed to shave them or is that something normal people don't do.

I was reading something about ass shaving recently but sadly I can't recall what the conclusion was.

I have been growing insane amounts of hair on my legs lately, and have been wondering if its less masculine to shave them

I’m a “baldie” Looking for a good razor for trimming side hair on a daily basis
Any good brands out there?

I recently moved to a new country and forgot the one thing I've been using for the past 20 years - a no guard double edged razor; the one that is compatible with Wilkinson / Astra / Minora blades.

For the life of me i cannot find a doubled edged, no guard razor!!! Not even on Amazon, eBay, Walmart.....nowhere!!!

What happened to the world of shaving? Did everyone just went straight to safety or guarded razors over the last 20 years?

Am I missing something? Where can I find a DE unguarded razor that is not over $200!!! WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE!!! I paid $10 for my 20 year old shaver and yes it has gorilla tape around the handle.

Am I looking in the wrong place? Do I buy a specific razor and break the guards off?

i do it because of multiple reasons, not out of insecurity. (just stating it)
okay so i shaved today using a single blade razor, i was shaving with the grain i believe on the abs area and i guess against the grain on the upper chest cause it was kinda difficult to not.
i dont really have any shaving cream, so i just tried to use soap. it led to my chest area feeling a burning sensation at the end on the upper chest, and i think theres some lil bumps here and there which are kinda tiny. im not sure how to shave properly, so can anyone help me? like how many blades should i be using, against the grain or with the grain and also should i use a trimmer or a razor? im a dude, so theres that too. can someone tell me the routine?? ive also tried shaving my arms, which also led to tiny lil bumps which i suppose are ingrown hair?? luckily its not noticable as theyre tiny, but id still like to be educated on how to shave properly because i dont wanna end up with random red bumps and whatever. thanks!

I’ve been wanting to get a smoother shave on my face but I find myself indecisive as to what method to chose:

1. Safety Razor
2. Braun Series or Panasonic Arc foil shaver
3. Wait for winter and save up for laser hair removal

I can only get one option atm especially with the first two but either it feel like a big investment for something that might not get me the results I wanted, these being a “mileage may vary” sort of thing.

Any advice?

Hello, everyone I’ve been battling major health anxiety since December with countless hospital visits. I’ve been on Zoloft for few months now. Debating what to do as around 7 hours ago around 3:30pm pacific time I was shaving and cut my chin. I’ve never had a cut take so long to heal from
shaving. It took nearly 2 hours to stop bleeding now just barely leaves a trace of blood if I press it hard. I’m assuming it’s clotted by now. Just not sure if this requires an ER visit. Have a lot of anxiety about what to do.

Do you think it’s a good ideas to buy a sharing kit that includes multi blate, single blade(safety blade), and barber blade? It would be cost effective and you will have options to shave from different blades.

Do you think it would be good idea to buy a shaving kit that includes multi blate, single blade(safety blade), and barber blade? i think it is cost effective and will have option to switch blade if needed based on your skin right?

I am a bit afraid I will cut myself as safety razors are not that easy and it will be hard to have a 30 degrees when I shave my head. But recently I heard there are actually super safe and easy to use. Any suggestions?

What is a good razor to shave body hair? I sometimes use disposable venus

Just got this trimmer because my manscaped does a good job but I notice that, in some areas, the “resolution” is spotty and some spots get missed. Figured, since this one is smaller, I can get some of that pesky hair, i try it out after my manscaped run and it nicks me! Very small nick but still! The guard it comes with is too big since I’m pretty clean mostly and keep it that way but I don’t want to keep getting bitten 7 or so times when shaving. Any tips or advice?

What really is the difference? The 20 dollar one will work abit it does take quite a bit of passes to work and useless if I have a 4 day old growth. Will a $200 be much better or just a waste of money?