would these work better than a razor from a company like gillette? whenever i use those i get ingrown hairs.
1156814
Yes, I completely solved my ingrown hair problem with it. I have found that the Shark blades are the best match for Parker shavettes too.
1156815
It depends on how you shave. It's better to shave after a hot shower. But yes, this gets closer to the skin than Gillete razors.
1156816
I'll be blunt. Until you get the hang of it, not really. I'm about 30 shaves in with this and feel like I'm just starting to get the hang of it. My ingrown hairs came along my neck because my beard grows left to right from ear to ear. It's much more difficult to shave there with this style razor compared to a Double Edge (The razor that your grandpa used) for that type, but I am at the point now where I do not get ingrown hairs. My wife has noticed and commented on this.
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These are as good as the razors you get for them and as good as your technique. Just practice and you'll do great. Try not to apply pressure and do it fluidly with a good lather. Look up forums online that can help you achieve the perfect shave. Such as wickededge on reddit. A friendly community that teaches you a lot.
2036999
I have a Gillette Atra and these blades work great on it with no problems whatsoever. I get 5 shaves per blade minimum and I have a tough beard. I will definitely buy more.
1279280
I really suggest that you don't. There are many other better blade brands out there. Merkur makes GREAT razors, but their blades aren't up to par.
1399101
Yes I have been using both. No problem. Just blow out the razor before you clean it to prolong the use.
1446090
They are a highly regarded blade on the shaving forums and are relatively inexpensive. It comes in a paper box and doesn't take up hardly any space at all. I think your best bet is to get a sample pack so you can try a lot of different blades and see which ones you like and which one you don't before making a purchase of 100 blades. You would be surprised at what works for YOU and what doesn't.
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I have found the razor to give a wonderfully close shave but be sure to flush blade when you are shaving and after finishing. Because the blades are so close they seem to retain hair that once hard and in place can make the next shave rough. If you do flush completely they last as long or longer than two blade razors and many times closer than any electric I have ever used!
2072047
It shaves too close, my ingrown hairs got worse, if you are concerned about ingrown hairs stick with a trimmer like the Outliner II or the Oster family of trimmers and detailer, I have all 3 but I am getting rid of this one,
2264362
I don't think that there is a difference, these razors are superb, good luck with whichever one you choose.
128667
According to my husband, Gillette makes the best blades for this type of razor. When I bought him the razor, I bought the "Feather Blades" to go with them. He said, "The blades were not that sharp. They wouldn't last but a couple of shaves."
1159974
I've never used this device before, but I have used a Gillette Fusion razor (the cartridge used by the CruZer 6), and I can say that the razor itself gives the closest shave I have ever had, but the blade requires constant unclogging.
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It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap and I get a great shave each morning with a small cut a rarity.
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I have always had a Norelco rotary shaver. Just purchased another and had bought one over 5 years ago. Have used many times not religiously every day but fairly often. Never have replaced blades!!!!!!!!..... had my units serviced or tuned up where they clean the motor or armature etc. Love these shavers.... If you use every day over straight razor you will get a closer shave or as close a shave. The new lubricating razors I like. Bought one for my son and it really soothes your face.
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I've not had problems with ingrown hair. I've had trouble with it with other devices but not with the Braun.
1560834
If I were you I wouldn't buy the razor blades. They don't cut at all. They all set in my shaving cabinet. The razor is well built but the blades are SH_ _!
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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I've never had a problem as my hair is mostly straight. People who have very tight, curly hair are more likely to get an ingrown hair. I think it's really a matter of what type of hair you have. If you get ingrown hairs when you 'pluck', then you'll get them using the Braun. Hope this helped to answer your question.
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FWIW ingrown hairs are not caused by curling, but by cutting "too close", that is under the skin. That typically occurs with multiple-blade cartridges, because the first blade grabs and pulls the hair out, while the next ones slice it. The sliced sharp end returns to original position, under the surface of the skin, which then may cause it to grow "through" instead of out of the follicle. One of the points of "returning" to DE razors/blades is to get away from this problem :)