# For the men old enough to shave...

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649>\
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**Created:** [August 1, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649 "2010-08-01T11:57:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/1 "2010-08-01T11:57:10Z")

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I’ve always used Gillette products for whatever reason, marketing probably. Anyway, I got a Shick Hydro 5 for free as part of an online order the other day…AMAZING. Blows away the Gillette Fusion, no comparison. Much smoother shaving experience. Refills are over 50 percent cheaper too!!!

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**Author:** ![Yetti\_VR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yetti_vr/32/6357_2.png) [@Yetti\_VR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Yetti_VR)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/2 "2010-08-01T12:02:16Z")

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hmm i’ll have to give it a shot… and yea no idea y but always used gillette

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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/3 "2010-08-01T12:04:23Z")

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> [@This is the story that never ends....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-the-story-that-never-ends/33964/62):
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> hmm i’ll have to give it a shot… and yea no idea y but always used gillette

The best part is the cheaper refills, 10 dollars for 4 vs like 16

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**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/4 "2010-08-01T12:31:32Z")

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I use the fusion right now. I’ll give your suggestion a try.

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**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/5 "2010-08-01T14:07:36Z")

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I use the Fusion as well, but with the ‘new’ Fusion blades, which are a ton smoother than the old ones.

I have an electric Norelco Arctic something model that was $150, but after trying it out for a month, it’s just not made for my face. FS lol.

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**Author:** ![johnnyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyk/32/6480_2.png) [@johnnyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/johnnyk)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/6 "2010-08-01T14:19:26Z")

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i use the fusion currently too. ill have to give this a try. i hate buying new razors cause there so god damn expensive.

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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/7 "2010-08-01T14:26:12Z")

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Trust me guys, try the Shick, your face will love me.

wait wut.

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**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/8 "2010-08-01T14:52:17Z")

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Fuck that nonsense. I buy the cheapest razors possible. Like the 30 pack jointz

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/9 "2010-08-01T15:07:38Z")

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I use the cheap disposable ones too. I had a few Mach 3’s or whatever they were that came in the mail but the blades cost more than a new razor when it came time to buy new ones so I didnt bother getting them.

Sometimes I use an electric but for some reason it doesnt get all the hair on my face and chin and I still have to use a razor anyway.

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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/10 "2010-08-01T15:09:54Z")

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I’ll have to try it out, Ive been using Mach 3 power since they came out and been working well for me.

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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/11 "2010-08-01T15:10:02Z")

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I’m going to give this a shot.

I was never too satisfied with Gillette but it did the trick at a hard bargain.

If these are cheaper and work even marginally as well, I don’t see any reason not to switch.

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**Author:** ![NickAlero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nickalero/32/6440_2.png) [@NickAlero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NickAlero)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/12 "2010-08-01T16:46:01Z")

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I’ll try this soon, I ran out of refills on my fusion this morning.

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**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/13 "2010-08-01T17:11:41Z")

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> [@HellGate London](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hellgate-london/34016/5):
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> Fuck that nonsense. I buy the cheapest razors possible. Like the 30 pack jointz

Word. Target throw-aways FTW!

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**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/14 "2010-08-01T17:25:29Z")

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> [@Zoloft](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zoloft/33995/18):
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> Word. Target throw-aways FTW!

Fuck that shit, My balls deserve the best and the ladies approve

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**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/15 "2010-08-01T17:38:42Z")

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> [@Zoloft](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zoloft/33995/20):
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> Fuck that shit, My balls deserve the best and the ladies approve

+Rep

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/16 "2010-08-01T18:28:10Z")

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ive been using the Mach3 for as long as i can remember. whats the initial price of the new Schick razor?

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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/17 "2010-08-01T20:08:33Z")

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> [@Confusing Words - Your / You're](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/confusing-words-your-youre/34028/7):
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> ive been using the Mach3 for as long as i can remember. whats the initial price of the new Schick razor?

[http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Razors-and-Blades/Hydro-5-Razor-System/ID=prod6016281-product?V=G&ec=frgl\_&ci\_src=14110944&ci\_sku=sku6015263](http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Razors-and-Blades/Hydro-5-Razor-System/ID=prod6016281-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku6015263)

Cliffs-8 bucks at Walgreens, probably 6-7 at Target/Walmart

This vs Mach 3? No comparison, be like comparing a handjob with KY vs. a handful of sand, lol

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**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/18 "2010-08-01T20:09:21Z")

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My weapon of choice:

![http://www.cachebeauty.com/straight_razor_0098.main.jpg](http://www.cachebeauty.com/straight_razor_0098.main.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/19 "2010-08-01T21:25:34Z")

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I just use the lawnmower. It’s a Toro 6.5hp with electric start so I don’t have to worry about straining myself with a pullcord when I’m done showering.

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-men-old-enough-to-shave/253649/20 "2010-08-02T04:34:06Z")

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Using a Gilette Pro-Glide here, way better than my old schick quattro.

just sayin.

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