Gilette 3-blade shaver

• Nikar

  9 Jan 06, 23:28

  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

  9 Jan 06, 23:31

  Originally posted by Nikar:

  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.

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

  9 Jan 06, 23:32

  Originally posted by Nikar:

  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.

  1) Before they designed, made and sell that razor, you think they never think issit?
  
  2) You try it, you tell us.
  
  3) For a razor that does something so extra, of course you pay hell lot more.
• Nikar

  9 Jan 06, 23:39

  but one shaver like this is S$18.90 is it?
  
  thanks!
• ditzy

  9 Jan 06, 23:42

  Originally posted by Nikar:

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

  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? ). 4 pack blades cost just as much. Totally unjustifiable.
• fudgester

  9 Jan 06, 23:43

  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.
  
  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9340767/
• ditzy

  9 Jan 06, 23:46

  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.
• sinicker

  9 Jan 06, 23:46

  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

  9 Jan 06, 23:55

  Originally posted by sinicker:

  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.

  what are some correct shaving techniques? provide info
• kingofbeholder

  9 Jan 06, 23:57

  
  
  im still using this
• ditzy

  9 Jan 06, 23:57

  Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:

  what are some correct shaving techniques? provide info

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

  9 Jan 06, 23:58

  Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:

  what are some correct shaving techniques? provide info

  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

  10 Jan 06, 00:23

  Originally posted by kingofbeholder:

  
  
  im still using this

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

  10 Jan 06, 21:08

  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.
• ditzy

  10 Jan 06, 22:40

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

  11 Jan 06, 21:14

  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.
• ditzy

  12 Jan 06, 00:50

  Originally posted by Nikar:

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

  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. I got all these shaving tips from a men's mag.
• Nikar

  13 Jan 06, 21:30

  thanks ditzy!