Do you have to use foam shave or will a gel work as well?
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steve neither work as well as oil.walmart carries a little bottle of oil called shave secret,wet your face with water then rub in 4 or 5 drops of oil then with hand soap lightly soap your face and shave,after everyshave run the razor over the razorpit5 times
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It doesn't matter. I keep mine in mineral oil. I dry off some of the oil before I wipe it on the plastic board. The RazorBlade is just a piece of rubbery plastic but it works.
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I happen to use foam shave cream so I am not sure is gel will work as well. You can but a can of foam shave cream for a dollar though and blades do cost much more. Have a great day!!
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I use liquid soap. I would think that the shaving gell would work as well. I followed the instructions and haven't had any problems.
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I use either plain soap or older shampoo that I no longer use to wash my hair. I shave in the shower.
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You can use foam but you should wet the razor so the gel becomes more foamy...you need the " slip and slide" effect. Make sure to push in the opposite direction which for me was up the slide.
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Theoretically, yes you can use the gel..In reality I would stay away from it (I'm sure some will disagree with me) I will tell you why. 1. The creams are going to give you a better "glide" and will not dry out your skin like the shave gel can products will. 2. The brush serves the purpose of helping the hairs stand up a bit more then you get when you smear the gel on with your hands. This gives you a more comfortable shave. 3. Most of us who wet shave go over the shave area a few times and we enjoy the moisturizing of the creams (I love the C&E Nomad cream) anything in a can drys out the skin. 4. Last but not least, the shave is supposed to be an experience and a bit of meditation. The main reason I wet shave is the enjoyment of the process..massage in some shave oil, whip up some foam with the brush and work it into the stubble, press the warm steel against my cheek and hear the static as it cuts the tiny hairs, rinse with my favorite witch hazel soap, rub on some C&E Nomad shave lotion and let the aroma whisk me away to the island where I first discovered and used the Nomad product.... But yes, I guess you could squirt out some gel, smear it on and then hack it off........ If you shave purely because you don't want hair on your face and your skin doesn't mind the gel go for it, otherwise, take your time, do it right and ENJOY the shave! Just my two cents.
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I would use either a Gillette pro glide or Harry's razor. I do shave my head and this micro touch did not work well for me!
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Yes, you can.. There is no need for shaving cream or foam with electrical shaving devices.Please note this is for body hair/beard trimming/hair trim only - it is not a electrical razor machine for clean, close shaving (buy Braun for that!).
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I just use it with a normal gel cleanser. You could probably even use bar soap with enough lather.
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I have used multiple brands, both foam and gel, all work well...love it...have had one for two years no problem so got a second one for my summer home, really miss it when traveling
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I have always used this shaver dry. Never with a shaving gel. I use Remington POWDER stick to help glide the shaver.
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If you are going to use anything on your face, why not just use soap?Unless your face dries out easily soap is as slick as anything out there.I've used gels for many years until I went to an electric.I would think that lathering up with your normal soap woulddo just fine or does it jam the razor?
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I don't use it. The gel is more for to help with conduction if the pads are not sticking properly to the skin. As long as the pads stick fully and you have full contact, you shouldn't need the gel.
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I prefer gels and feel like I get a closer shave, but I have also shaved with other types and still feel like I get a close shave due to the quality of the razor. And I prefer the Gillette Fusion Proglide due to the number of blades and the power and smoothness of the shave. This coming from someone with a tough beard.
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Yes you can use both ways. I wash my face then put a warm towel on my face for a couple minutes and shave with a shave gel. At the bottom of the shaver there is a hole to let the moisture out.
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I use Remington King of Shaves Alphagel with this razor (may favorite gel by far) and it works great - best shave I've had.
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I don't think You need to use another product first. But for maintenance you may need to use the gel every six months or so depending on your own habits (food, drink, smoking, etc.) I use the product immediately after my dental cleaning. I do suggest using custom trays versus the one size fits all trays. I like the results I get with this product.
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Hi Amanda, I have been using Edge Gel. It cleans up easy and works very well. Hope this helps... :)
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You can use any kind of shaving cream. I use a shaving brush and shaving soap.
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I've used both, but the smoothest shave will come from a product that does not foam up. I wouldn't recommend either typical shave "cream," which is foam, or the gel, which turns into foam as soon as you smear it around. Very little of the foam is actually at the point of contact between the blade and your beard, so most of it just goes to waste without helping lubricate. If you don't want to mix your own cream in a bowl, I recommend something like Cremo Cream Cremo Astonishingly Superior Shave Cream, 6 Fluid Ounce . I got a couple bottles for free several years ago in a promotion, and I've never gone back to shave gels out of a can. I've used both, but the smoothest shave will come from a product that does not foam up. I wouldn't recommend either typical shave "cream," which is foam, or the gel, which turns into foam as soon as you smear it around. Very little of the foam is actually at the point of contact between the blade and your beard, so most of it just goes to waste without helping lubricate. If you don't want to mix your own cream in a bowl, I recommend something like Cremo Cream Cremo Astonishingly Superior Shave Cream, 6 Fluid Ounce . I got a... » Read More I've used both, but the smoothest shave will come from a product that does not foam up. I wouldn't recommend either typical shave "cream," which is foam, or the gel, which turns into foam as soon as you smear it around. Very little of the foam is actually at the point of contact between the blade and your beard, so most of it just goes to waste without helping lubricate. If you don't want to mix your own cream in a bowl, I recommend something like Cremo Cream Cremo Astonishingly Superior Shave Cream, 6 Fluid Ounce . I got a couple bottles for free several years ago in a promotion, and I've never gone back to shave gels out of a can. « Show Less
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I haven't used shaving gels or creams with the razor. I think as long as you can thoroughly wash the razor it should be good. Overall I really like the razor.