Does anyone have one of these?

I was just curious if anyone keeps one of these in the shaving lineup for the times when you need a quick shave.

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I have been looking at these types of razors for when I am rushing out the door. I know everyone on here can't always have time for a straight shave. What do you do those days?

I know its just a mach 3 razor handle but I thought it would be cool to have a nice one for when I do need to use a mach 3. I am still learning to shave with a straight anyway so I still use it around the chin area.

Btw, I hope I don't get in trouble for starting a thread on mach 3's...just curious to see what yall use. :p

I use my DE. :)
But for me it's the lathering that takes time since I only own soaps.

What is that funny looking thing? Some sort of feminine utensil? Could it be the infamous nutter knife?! :gth

No way such a horrendous contraption is going anywhere near my face ever again! :)

I use a DE if I'm in a real hurry.

You can buy a great DE for $15 with a pack of great blades here: Lord Premium Safety Razor Model LP1822L+ FEATHER BONUS | eBay

Haha pretty much the response I expected. I actually have a couple of my grand fathers old DEs. maybe I should learn to use it? Does a DE take a long time to shave with?

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If you want fast, shave in the shower with a a bit of body soap for lather. As PMH said most of the time is taken up making and, applying, lather when using your picture as an example of your intended plan.
I would get a similar set up just with a DE instead of the M3 headed thing. Sure it looks nice, but for me the idea was to get away from the expense, and it's the cartridge heads that cost the money.
Get a DE, and you will still have a slight learning curve, but in no way will it take as long as the learning curve associated with a cut-throat. You will most definately be able to use it almost as fast as that M3 from the get go, and by the end of the week be well and truly up to speed with it.


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When I start shaving with SR I had present all my new mach3 cartridges to my brother and left only one for my underarms. ;)
But when I need a quick shave I made only one pass and after that I have no irritation or nicks and I have one day stubble.

If I am in a hurry, I'll just skip the shave...no way I'm getting close to that contraption again...who doesn't have 10-15 min for themselves every 24 hours? If you don't have the time, you should make the time.

Na dude. don't even bother. WAY OVER PRICED! get a DE.. my quick shaver is a 1961 Gillette Super Speed (i paid like $15). Over at british isles they have a cool brush stand for like $16 so you can get a neat set up with a DE and a brush you already have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F7TMlrDXtw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEKt5Izwbo

What's pictured there is an ingrown hair machine. I stick to straights and DE's (the giddy-up razor) and almost never have to deal with ingrowns.

Need a quick shave. Get faster with the straight
I can now do a acceptable shave with mine in about 5 minute. So I've sworn never to touch one of those things again.

Never again Mack 3-4 or 8 will touch my face. Only straight razor.

I only give myself about 30-40 minutes between waking up and leaving for work, in the morning. If I feel too tired or are in a hurry I just don't shave, and look forward to shaving off a heavier beard the next morning!

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I only give myself about 30-40 minutes between waking up and leaving for work, in the morning. If I feel too tired or are in a hurry I just don't shave, and look forward to shaving off a heavier beard the next morning!

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I shave in the evening when I have time to enjoy the shave. My shaves are close enough to go through the whole next day w/o looking like I need a shave. Maybe my beard just grows slow but I enjoy the evening shaves much more than an early morning shave.

I've started shaving in the evening so I can relax and enjoy it. There's no way I'd use a Mach 3 or any other multi bladed monstrosity.

For the times when I'm in a rush I have my DE.

I'll leave straights, when my hands shake so much, that I can no longer hold one.

There's no shame in using your last type of razor as you transition over to a straight, but there's no sense in sinking that kind of money into it.

I'm with Hirlau. That day will come, someday, and I'll morph into an old man with shaky hands and a big white Don't Make Me Smite You beard.

Occasionally I use a Fusion I was given as a Christmas present. Yes they are over prices, cause ingrowns and irritation but if time is that short and I just want a 1 pass quick fizz round then I can become "presentable" in about 1 minute in the shower, face lathering with a cheap soap and a boar brush. So long as I don't do it regularly I'm OK.

Haha I get the feeling you guys don't like mach 3s....I never even considered the DE route before coming to yall with this question. That seems much more my style! Thanks for talking some sense into me!

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I was wondering if anyone has tried holding three straights in one hand and trying to shave with them?
Just joking really.

STIMPY'S got it right....Not worth the chance to get an ingrown whisker! STR8, DE, or nothin!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F7TMlrDXtw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEKt5Izwbo

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AHHHHH!! thats hilarious!

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I was wondering if anyone has tried holding three straights in one hand and trying to shave with them?
Just joking really.

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I tried to try once. It's impossible to hold all three at the same angle. I gave up before any of them ever touched my skin.

I try to shave at night but if I need a touch up in the morning and I'm pressed for time I lather with cream and use a shavette. 6 extra minutes, usually less. Just a quick 1 pass to look fresh, rinse, asb, and out the door.

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I have been looking at these types of razors for when I am rushing out the door. I know everyone on here
can't always have time for a straight shave. What do you do those days?

I know its just a mach 3 razor handle but I thought it would be cool to have a nice one for
when I do need to use a mach 3. I am still learning to shave with a straight anyway so I still use it around the chin area.
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If and only if you are a multi blade person should you give
these a look.

I do keep a DE razor for the quick shave not that it is quicker
but if I need quick shave I have to also share the bathroom and getting
bashed and bumped by my SO risks a good gash. i.e. We
are both late.

You will find like sets at AOS. Also EJ products
are easy to find on the web EdwinJagger.com : Razors, Shaving brushes, Shaving Sets & Cut Throat Razors, Shaving Creams, Shaving Soaps, Aftershave Lotion,

EJ DE razors and razor sets can also be found.
at many on line shops as well as local cutlery
shops and some times the mega shops like Macys
will have them, especially near graduation and
Christmas time.

I also like their shave cream...

Shick Injector with regular soap in the shower if I am in a hurry. Did it for years till I got used to straights. No Straights in the shower..Drat..I do want to count to 21 at bed time!

After a shower, I can get a presentable, WTG shave done in 2-3 minutes with a straight if I have to. If there's no time for that, I ain't shaving.