Thread: Chick takes the plunge. Help? Advice?

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Figured I'd throw my hat into the arena... Go with a DE? They aren't as close as a Straight, but, at least for me, they far outlast a Disposable... not to mention 15$ gets you 5 disposable cartriges, but 9.99 can get you 20 DE blades (IIRC?)

And the shave is better from a DE... It's 25% Disposable, 75% straight (that's how I look at it )

good luck!
Jeremy

+1

Do look on the ladies corner there have been some good threads and people there. Also for shave soap or cream you can try most of the mens soaps
and creams try lathering with a wash cloth. It works and covers more
skin than a small brush. One great and inexpensive option is to use hair conditioner as a shave soap.

My other half likes the expensive Venus but I think that the inexpensive BiC would do as well for much less money. These single edge versions of the toss away have a bit more room inside so they do not clog with whiskers/hair as quickly and are easier to swish clean and clear of bits.

Most shaving is about skin and hair preparation so as you shop for
a short ladies blade explore that part.

I think it depends where, and how, you travel. If you're going international, not a chance. They dig through your carry-on as a matter of routine. Some countries are pickier too, even within the borders. But New Zealand, for example, will pretty much let you get away with anything if you're traveling within New Zealand.

Honestly, if it weren't for the inflexible head, I'd prefer the single blade Bics to my Venus. I get a better shave and yeah, it does clog less. I don't think the multiple blades really help much.

I shall have a look around and see what I can find. I actually didn't even realize people still made straights until I came to NZ. It seems to be more common to use a DE or a straight here. There's a lot of old-school stuff still lingering around these parts...

Welcome traveling Mistress.
Warning, this place is loaded with addicts and it's probly contagious. Real OCD.

Having things to obsess over, especially things which are, in a way, pampering to ones self is essential to sanity, especially when you move a lot. I welcome the possibility of addiction, ha ha,

Thanks. Good to be here.

Originally Posted by MistressNomad

Having things to obsess over, especially things which are, in a way, pampering to ones self is essential to sanity, especially when you move a lot. I welcome the possibility of addiction, ha ha,

Thanks. Good to be here.

Can not emphasize enough to you to take your time and do not hurry.

Rest assured, since you mentioned shaving south of the anatomical equator, this thread will probably end up with hundreds of replies offering you tons of advice and awaiting news of your progress with the self-control of a pack of puppies.

I, of course, am above such coarse behavior. Unless you post pictures. Or any detailed descriptions. Or even the tiniest inferences that, that, that....oh crap, I've lost it again.......ControlFreak -- bail me out

*grins* Oh trust me, I'm not the sensitive type. I hang out mostly with guys. I find more of them in my lifestyle than girls. Being young, female, and not deformed, I am used to all manner of PG-13 comments and jokes. Not only do the boys make a great body guard team, but they're interesting company, and if I get annoyed, a tap on the snout will get them back in line quick enough.

As you were, gentlemen.

Originally Posted by stimpy52

Rest assured, since you mentioned shaving south of the anatomical equator, this thread will probably end up with hundreds of replies offering you tons of advice and awaiting news of your progress with the self-control of a pack of puppies.

I, of course, am above such coarse behavior. Unless you post pictures. Or any detailed descriptions. Or even the tiniest inferences that, that, that....oh crap, I've lost it again.......ControlFreak -- bail me out

Crazy man, crazy.
Sorry bruthuh, you on yo own.
I'z gots my'z own problemz.