The 10 worst products for men!

[Creeker]

Very nice. The top two I use, the bottom Wade and Butcher I need to get restored.

[dadgad]

Very nice. The top two I use, the bottom Wade and Butcher I need to get restored.

Very nice. I've been using my Great Grandfather's straight razor of late.

[Mike_Oettle]

Wildrover remarked that he was “looking forward to the end of razor bumps”, while X-Man wrote: “Many of the men pictured there keep trim around the edges.”.
A great many men do trim around the edges. But the only sure way to be free of razor bumps (and for that matter, the prickliness of new growth) is to let it all grow wild.
Regards,
Mike

PS: I had my beard trimmed for my daughter’s wedding last Saturday, but none of it was shaved, and I now plan to let it grow so that I really look like Santa next Christmas.

[xman]

... the only sure way to be free of razor bumps (and for that matter, the prickliness of new growth) is to let it all grow wild.
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Well, while this is technically true in a 'the only way to be sure you won't drown is never to go in the water' kind of a way, proper facial prep, good products and good technique can go a very long way. Many are the tales of men getting bad shaves who start using straights and solve their problems quickly.

But I think a big bushy Santa beard is a great idea. Go for it!

[BroosterB1]

For those of us who have a wee bit of a problem growing a full bushy old testament beard here is some thing I found that 1 does not require the hand eye coordination of a professional juggler or else wind up like one of Mr. Todd's "customers".



the one I use is circa 1934. I get the blades from Germany, cost about $10.00 for 20, each one lasts 2- 3 months.

I put a natural fig leaf soap in the mug and get a shave that rivals Mr. Todd's. ith:

[xman]

... require the hand eye coordination of a professional juggler or else wind up like one of Mr. Todd's "customers".

Oh dear no. That looks a fine instrument, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary men did just fine with straight razors for many centuries before Mr. Gillette devised his money making scheme of disposable blade. I understand that using a straight razor might seem frightful to some today, but that is truly unfounded fear.

[Nighthawk]

Oh dear no. That looks a fine instrument, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary men did just fine with straight razors for many centuries before Mr. Gillette devised his money making scheme of disposable blade. I understand that using a straight razor might seem frightful to some today, but that is truly unfounded fear.

My son stabbed himself in the leg with my sgain dubh. I cut myself with my utility knife. And all in the course of one day! Don't talk to me about unfounded fear...

[Jay]

Well, while this is technically true in a 'the only way to be sure you won't drown is never to go in the water' kind of a way, proper facial prep, good products and good technique can go a very long way. Many are the tales of men getting bad shaves who start using straights and solve their problems quickly.

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Good brush does wonders to help with infrown hairs/bumps.

A good soap provides a slick medium to glide your razor across your face.

A good aftershave sets it all in place.


Look at what many men do these days: canned goo that is made with petroleum distillates. Multiblade Fusions that encourage ingrown hairs but don't actually get close to the skin. Then they slather on these drugstore products made of heavy oils and products known for causing skin irritation. It's all so counterproductive.


I've been straight shaving for just shy of 2 years and hven't looked back one.

[kc8ufv]

You know, for this thread going in to 2 pages, as of the last I checked, on this site, I'm surprised a certain item hasn't been mentioned as missing from the list....

[Nighthawk]

You know, for this thread going in to 2 pages, as of the last I checked, on this site, I'm surprised a certain item hasn't been mentioned as missing from the list....

I'll bite. Which item is that?