All the gents out there will know what I mean, you either do it the night before work when you're tired and ready for bed or in the morning when you are stumbling around half asleep!:P

I always leave it exactly 3 days before each shave as it comes out alot smoother, some guy's shave every day and others even use a handheld shaver! oooh the dry skin!:(

So how often do you shave and do you prefer wet or dry? handheld shaver or gillete's turbo-mach-chicken-fillet-3000 etc?

You can borrow my 'rip-them-out-by-the-roots' machine if you like :hihi: :hihi:

I'm sorry but there are not enough options. Despite being 35 I only need to shave every 4-7 days. I don't need to stay totally stubble free for my job, and besides it isn't that thick. Not everyone is a gorilla.....

Having blonde whiskers as facial hair I rarely have to shave but I try to do it every three days though.

Makes me look a bit smarter :P Although I have been know to go a long time without it and look like a tit!

Definately night before, Im not a morning person, body is still asleep and I leave myself open to cuts and dabs of tissue all over the face :shakes:

Every two or three days for me. Any longer and i start to look like Grizzly Adams, although i get a much better shave the longer i leave it.

It's a pain in the ass either way!!:hihi: :hihi:

Having to wear those little Japanese flags on your chin!

Urgh, my fella shaves when he can be bothered and it drives me nuts cos I end up looking like I've been snogging a hair brush and my face gets really sore and stings (bit like having a shave maybe?)
So, he doesn't get kisses while he's hairy.
I've bought him every contraption going for shaving, I think electrolysis or Veet is the next step :D

Usually every friday and saturday and usually once during the week, unless i'm going out.

Flaming heck you lot, I need to shave at least once per day, and if me and areowdlass are going out it has to be twice or else it's the busted rug look :mad:

Originally posted by owdlad
Flaming heck you lot, I need to shave at least once per day, and if me and areowdlass are going out it has to be twice or else it's the busted rug look :mad:

If thats you in the avatar I can well understand why :hihi:

Originally posted by Deejay
If thats you in the avatar I can well understand why :hihi:

Naaaarr mate, I am not that pretty :clap: :banana: :banana: :banana: pass me some :P

I shave whenever I can be bothered... quite litrally... I'm at University, I work part time and I dont need to bother for that... so really its when I get bored of growing it and shave or when I'm going out and might see some fine lady's :D

but seen as my facial hair is ginger/blonde it really doesnt matter how long I go you can barely see it even when its long... although it's a lot thicker and darker than it used to be, but still ginger... bummer... maybe i should grow it really long and have a big ginger covered head and look like an orangutan! :D

I had to start shaving when I was about 14 and ever since then I've shaved at least once a day, unless I'm really lazy.

The only time I went for more than a couple of days was on some wilderness trips, and the itching drove me up the wall!

I quite dislike shaving; I think if somoene came up with a means of stopping facial hair growth for a few months at a time I'd definitely consider it!

(NOT electrolysis or plucking!!)

Joe

Grow a beard Joe, look like a good, old and wise moderator and then change your pic ;)

yeah Joe, become Santa for a week ! :hihi: :thumbsup:

I shave every other day, except during the school holidays when I only shave if I am going out drinking. :)

I can't stand shaving as I have sensitive skin and often my face stings for the rest of the day. If I was to shave last thing at night I would basically have too much growth in the morning, so I am required to shave in the morning. I shave every day.

I used to be in a job which required me to shave twice a day which was very annoying. The proper shaves that you can get at the barbers are great and I usually last me a few days before I need another one.

Why is it this thread seems to be aimed at male forumers - beards apart some women get fed up with shaving too you know :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Siân
Why is it this thread seems to be aimed at male forumers - beards apart some women get fed up with shaving too you know :rolleyes:

let us know when you shave your beard Sian :hihi:

You'd know if I didn't - would give you awful stubble burn :P

My fiancee almost went beserk earlier because she couldn't find my shaving gel. She wanted to shave her legs before going out on her college Xmas outing.

Noooooh!

I'll never grow a beard - I think were I to do so it would become a protected habitat for all sorts of wildlife!

My stubble is quite tough as well - not Desperate Dan tough but not far off it.

I suppose the one positive of all this is that shaving's never really caused me too much trouble - no rashes or anything.

Joe

I don't have much hair - :o, but do have a bit of hair above my top lip - don't want to grow it into a tash - I guess I'll have to start shaving...

Alex

Although the itching is annoying, I like messing with my mid-length stubble :P

Originally posted by amhudson119
I don't have much hair - :o, but do have a bit of hair above my top lip - don't want to grow it into a tash - I guess I'll have to start shaving...

Alex

If I were you I would prolong shaving for as long as you possibly can or get the get to lick it off. :P

five'o'clock shadow at 10am that's me...

When designer stubble came into fashion I was finally given an excuse... but damn there's no hiding when I've kissed someone :mad:

Originally posted by Lickszz
If I were you I would prolong shaving for as long as you possibly can or get the cat get to lick it off. :P

Yeah but theres nowt worse than a adolescent "catapillar" top lip :P

Originally posted by Martin_s

When designer stubble came into fashion I was finally given an excuse...
Same here! And I'm still with it - quick scrape down with beard trimmer set to finest cut once a day. Takes about 15 seconds:)
Fortunately, Mrs Draggletail likes it:hihi:

Mrs V loves the designer stubble look but she will not let me near her when i have it so it is a rareity in our household!.

If i shaved in the morning, i wouldn't make it to work. I don't wake up until about 10:30!. MMmmmm.... Lots of nice blood!!!.

Originally posted by Siân
Why is it this thread seems to be aimed at male forumers - beards apart some women get fed up with shaving too you know :rolleyes:
One of our female duty managers has bad facial hair.

I shave when it becomes irratable. I cannot dry shave because that makes the itching worse, I have to wet shave.

Originally posted by Siân
Why is it this thread seems to be aimed at male forumers - beards apart some women get fed up with shaving too you know :rolleyes: Funny how we can't call dry, prickly legs 'the rugged look' :suspect:

I cannot dry shave because that makes the itching worse, I have to wet shave.

Well when u find that elusive "nice woman ages 17 - 22" that'll stand u in good stead I'd say. Wet shave = much smoother.

Mrs Draggletail aside most of us (sooooooo understand where Mrs Vidster is coming from) object to having our chins sandpapered :P

Funny how we can't call dry, prickly legs 'the rugged look'

I couldn't agree more Strix!

On the rare days I don't shave first thing I have usually succumbed by tea time. It's really irritating, it's as if I can sense every bristle.....and the thought of getting grease on it (ugh)
It is a nuisance task though.
I once applied the wife's Imac liberally to my fizog and left it for 3 times longer than advised.....I ended up with a sore face and ....... bristles.:(
I think that oven cleaner may work but I can't quite summon the courage to try it!

Think I've posted on this topic in the past. Being single means I can freestyle my shaving habits. Today I am clean shaven, yesterday I had a monster of a beard, next week I may have a goatee. I find shaving everyday very uncomfortable as I have to shave against the grain to get a totally smooth face. If I shave against the grain with quite fresh stubble, I end up with a load of cuts and a nasty rash. I don't care how many ex-gfs have told me clean shaven is best; the bloody rash face is not a good look.

There are 3 occasions when I shave

1 I am working and would look really scruffy otherwise (I proba shave twice during the working week)

2 I am going ou and would look incredibly scruffy (going out and just looking a litle scruffy is fine!)

3 Theres a good chance I'm going to be kissing someone who doesn't like having their face sandpapered!

I find it really annoying, I have to be clean shaven for work and it ticks me off that the idea of a bit of stubble could somehow impede the way I do my job (don't see customers so its not an issue).

Whilst writing this I've realised that I don't have to shave for two weeks over the Christmas break, although will probably end up doing so as the missus will complain about the facial foliage.

I dont mind either way...

I think a little stubble looks quite attractive :wink: Some men can look too baby faced when clean shaven...

I like my man with or without stubble... grrr!

Once a week... and this is too much already... Seems like I have too sensitive skin...

My facial hair growth is not that bad though... I look clear baby faced on Saturday night out, a little stubble midweek, and like I need to get shaved on Saturday morning... :)

I have to shave every day because our lass says I make the top of her legs sore :heyhey:

i HATE shaving - and i never know what suits me, stubble or smooth faced - i think i look better with a bit of stubble so it suits me to be a bit lazy when it comes to shaving :D

My face is smooth as a baby's arse.

I shave 3 times a week including this morning.

If a proper barber shave is so effective, why don't you guys use the hot and cold towel method at home?

Just microwave a damp flannel, apply to face before shaving to bring the bristles out, shave and finish with a dash of ice cold water or alcohol based aftershave lotion to encourage them to retreat again!

Can somebody let me know if this actually works?

Originally posted by Strix
If a proper barber shave is so effective, why don't you guys use the hot and cold towel method at home?

Just microwave a damp flannel, apply to face before shaving to bring the bristles out, shave and finish with a dash of ice cold water or alcohol based aftershave lotion to encourage them to retreat again!

Can somebody let me know if this actually works?

Going to shave prior to going out tonight so might give this a try, sounds plausible.

Let me know how you get on, Yoda?

I can't try it myself, for reasons some people here don't find very obvious!

I don't actually have a microwave or a flannel, but I will imrpovise with a small towel and a steamer!!

Ive recnetly grown a beard....its got a bit scraggy but last night I trimmed it....Its ace not shaving....

shaving is for sheep and bairns :)

Shave every 2 days, if not i look like something out of plant of the apes.
:)

If anyone can get rid of shaving then please do so!

So how did you get on, Yoda?

Originally posted by Lickszz
I can't stand shaving as I have sensitive skin and often my face stings for the rest of the day. If I was to shave last thing at night I would basically have too much growth in the morning, so I am required to shave in the morning. I shave every day.

I used to be in a job which required me to shave twice a day which was very annoying. The proper shaves that you can get at the barbers are great and I usually last me a few days before I need another one.

Thats pretty weird, no offence but I honestly thought you were female... oooppps sorry about that!

Back on topic, I wet shave in the shower using frothy soap, the the that bothres me the least.

Do not always shave, sometimes experiment with sidies etc....

Originally posted by Strix
So how did you get on, Yoda?

Didn't really notice a lot of difference with using a hot damp towel.

I think it works just as well if you close the bathroom door and run the hot tap for a while to make it a steamy atmosphere.

gees you only have ur vace to do, its such a small area! dont moan - try doing legs!!

The legs thing is different though Nats, your legs get to wear tights and stockings and have another leg to keep them warm!:P

Unless you're a bank robber! our faces get no protection after shaving every couple of days. The worst thing is - the hair can get really tough and needs lots of facial massaging with shaving foam before shaving!:mad:

I always hate missing abit!:o Once I got home from work and my sis kept looking at me, after a while she moved closer and said 'you've got some weird hair under your nose' I'd missed a thin line on my top lip and it looked SOOOO stupid! I bet the guy's at work had been laughing all day!!:(

At least you can cover the legs though. You can't exactly walk into work in a Hannibal Lecter mask if you decide you can't be bothered shaving any more.

For the record, once every two days but really ought to do it daily.

I think it does your face some good to have the occasional 10 day break from shaving, after all it is a natural state to have facial hair, and scraping a blade across it every day doesn't really do you a lot of good.

Originally posted by Yodameister
I think it does your face some good to have the occasional 10 day break from shaving, after all it is a natural state to have facial hair, and scraping a blade across it every day doesn't really do you a lot of good.

In some work places ( mine ) though Yoda, you're not allowed a beard and stubble must be controlled and look presentable.

Originally posted by Lestat
In some work places ( mine ) though Yoda, you're not allowed a beard and stubble must be controlled and look presentable.

I have to look presentable for my job. I can generally get away with shaving on Wednesday morning and then not shaving again until Monday morning though (but then again, my beard doesn't grow that fast)

I didn't vote in the poll as there wasn't an option for;

'whenever I feel like it, usually when I've got a job in an office with some nice looking lasses present'

And that's that, I just have a shave when I can be bothered. Saves money on blades and foam as well!

my man used to have ot ask permission if he wanted to grow a beard (at work). shaven boys look better, stubble rash hurts!

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
gees you only have ur vace to do, its such a small area! dont moan - try doing legs!!

I shave my legs (only during the season), but then I'm a cyclist!

my mate does too and under his arms.

Shaving is VERY annoying... It's just a fag doing it... Taking your time, beeing careful. so a shave every 3 day is my thing.

I choose to shave everyday (because of work) and don't particularly to as I have sensitive skin. I use the following products which help to make it more pleasant tho:

1) Clinique M-Shave Gel (loads of aloe vera, fragrance free and non-drying)
2) Anthony Logistics Algae Facial Cleanser (non-drying, cleans those pores out, smells nice too!)
3) Clinique Post Shave Healer (to cauterize those nicks and take the burn away)

Two useful tips, which help make shaving more pleasant.

1) Change your razor blade every week! Shaving with a blunt blade causes ingrowing hairs and spots.
2) Wait at least 20 minutes after waking up before shaving. Go make yourself a double espresso. Skin goes loose when you sleep (the muscles relax) and you'll cut yourself more!

you want to try using a proper razor like a cut throat I have used my grandads since I started shaving when I was 16 years old I dont know how old it is but my grandad used it when he was in the army and he died aged 78 he once showed me how to use it well he showed me quite a few times until I got it right. If you want a proper shave then try using one of these you need a very steady hand to use it I once tried to shave when I had been out the night before big mistake I finnished up with 9 stitches in my chin my hand was not very steady that morning. I have had to replace the strop about 4 times they are getting harder to find nowadays if you want to know what a strop is it is the belt like thing what you sharpen the razor on I dont use shaving cream well not in a can I use the proper stuff shaving brush and proper shaving soap. When I have shaved with that razor and then come to the part of putting the aftershave on I have been known to dance round the room because of the pain I get with it stinging, I suppose that one day I might have to replace it with something more modern or I could grown a beard and do away with shaving for good ! who knows.

I hate shaving :mad:
Need to do it every couple of days and my skin always itches afterwards - no matter what 'sensitive skin' stuff I use. And how can blades simultaneously not quite shave all the stubble *and* cut me whilst (not) doing so?
Damn sensitive skin. Any tips? Think I'm wasting my money with that Gillette ultramegasuperturbomach5000 stuff...

Edit - and I've just thought - how come shaving stuff doesn't come with instructions? All I had to go on was the Simpsons episode where Homer thinks he's only got 23 hours left to live :P

what you need to do is find out if you can use a electric razor you mind find out that it is a lot better there is a fair few on the market that accounts for sensitive skin,My son uses one it is a philishave that puts a cream on is face while he is shaving it take some getting use to at first but I would stick at it though at one time of the day you could get a pre elecric aftershave what was designed for sensitive skin why they stopped making I have know idea but try it you might find it a lot better,you dont have to buy the most expensive electric razor the first one I bought my son was a philishave and it only cost me £ 29.99 now that christmas as gone I am going to buy one for him which should be £129.99 I will get it for £39.99 so give it a try you never know my son as said to me that he will never go back to wet shaving again.

Originally posted by bigkev
what you need to do is find out if you can use a electric razor you mind find out that it is a lot better there is a fair few on the market that accounts for sensitive skin,My son uses one it is a philishave that puts a cream on is face while he is shaving it take some getting use to at first but I would stick at it though at one time of the day you could get a pre elecric aftershave what was designed for sensitive skin why they stopped making I have know idea but try it you might find it a lot better,you dont have to buy the most expensive electric razor the first one I bought my son was a philishave and it only cost me £ 29.99 now that christmas as gone I am going to buy one for him which should be £129.99 I will get it for £39.99 so give it a try you never know my son as said to me that he will never go back to wet shaving again. And..... Breathe..... Is punctuation rationed by your ISP?

yes it is and whats it got to do with you anyway if I want to type it out like this then I shall who are you to say anything about it go and bother somebody else dont get back to me because I shall just delete it all.

Thanks, I'll look into that.

how many times a week do you shave,are you one of the lucky ones, or is it every day?

this for the guys or the girls :hihi:

open to both sexes!!

I know your aiming this post at the men on here but to stop this from being sexist :hihi:
I thought I would comment
Legs every 2 days :D
Armpits daily (can`t stand that european look):hihi:
Other bits errrrrhemm as needed:blush: :suspect: :blush:
And you thought you had it bad:rolleyes:

thanx jayjay!--no actually it was aimed at both sexes,cos i no there will be some interesting answers!!
lovely list that!!;)

everyday except sunday, with aldi razors....14 for 79p and top quality (aloe vera strip and everything)

:hihi:

where do you get those razors from pete_fcs--like to try em!

Originally posted by pete_fcs
everyday except sunday, with aldi razors....14 for 79p and top quality (aloe vera strip and everything)

:hihi:

Comes with free toilet roll to stem the blood :hihi:

you dont use em though,surely jayjay!:)

Originally posted by mikeyspikey
you dont use em though,surely jayjay!:)

Nooooooooooooooooo!

I have one of those extremely pain free :gag:epilady`s
Its for sale if anyone wants it .Honest it doesn`t hurt a bit :suspect:
I`ll stick with my Venus Gillette or what ever its called :hihi:
I`m not as brave as Strix :D

point taken but this one is aimed at both sexes!!

Imacc (now known as Veet) is a lot less painfull ;)

Originally posted by jayjay
I have one of those extremely pain free :gag:epilady`s....
I`m not as brave as Strix :D
:confused: did I say something? :confused:

I take 2 nurofen and a hot bath before I can summon up the courage to even look at mine :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Strix
:confused: did I say something? :confused:

I take 2 nurofen and a hot bath before I can summon up the courage to even look at mine :rolleyes:

The mind boggles why do u need courage to look??:D

Originally posted by Strix
:confused: did I say something? :confused:

I take 2 nurofen and a hot bath before I can summon up the courage to even look at mine :rolleyes:

Your brave enough to look at it :suspect:
Mines hidden in a deep dark place never to surface again unless the dreaded time comes when the razor is blunt,the immac is all gone .other halfs razor is also blunt then and only then would I consider thinking about using it.:hihi:
But then again i`v heard hair is the new black :hihi:

Originally posted by btbwild
The mind boggles why do u need courage to look??:D
Look! (http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001ZNCW2.03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg) :shocked: they have teeth :shocked:

Originally posted by Strix
Look! (http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001ZNCW2.03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg) :shocked: they have teeth :shocked:

That made me laugh
and also quiver in fear:hihi:

Mod: Threads merged.

Originally posted by mikeyspikey
where do you get those razors from pete_fcs--like to try em!

go to aldi at meadowhall retail park....first aisle right at the end...

AND they come foil-wrapped for freshness, and weigh a bit more than yer average razor!

:hihi:

I shave every day, or I look like desperate dan..

I use a philishave wet'n'dry shaver, and use it with regular shaving cream, not the stuff in the tiny sachets. much better.

I shave in the shower, at the end of a long hot shower, so loads of steam around for a comfortable electric wet shave.

Wet electric shaving can shave as close as a blade, and is quicker and more comfortable.

However, being a wet shave it still can cut you! but not as badly as a blade.

Panasonic also do some very good wet/dry shavers.

John

electric for me every other day usually.
give other bits a quick trim depending on the likelihood of any action.

I always used to wet shave but have recently switched to a Braun Activator 8595. I shave everyday apart from Saturdays & Sundays [when I usually just let it grow].