The 10 worst products for men!

[Dale Seago]

I was laughing until I got to the prostate warmer and the spiked ring. Then I almost threw up. The products after that didn't help any. Ugh...

Hugh

For some reason that makes me think of two signs, both in a food-court area, I saw when I was in Japan last week and couldn't resist photographing:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1199617140

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1199617140

[Whidbey78]

For some reason that makes me think of two signs, both in a food-court area, I saw when I was in Japan last week and couldn't resist photographing:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1199617140

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1199617140

Oh man...it's been about five years since I've been there. I forgot about the translated signs. The things they just don't get quite right.

There used to be an "American" bar in Atsugi where it was all neon Budwiser signs and the barkeep wore bib overalls and a straw hat but talked like Bogart and the jukebox was packed with Elvis, Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty. The place was crap, but drinks were cheap and there were always a lot of women there. Ah, memories.

I have one thing that I saw the other night on TV that could be added to the list...the "Shake Weight." The commercial alone is justification!

[dadgad]

Very nice. The top two I use, the bottom Wade and Butcher I need to get restored.

Very nice. I've been using my Great Grandfather's straight razor of late.

[Mike_Oettle]

Wildrover remarked that he was “looking forward to the end of razor bumps”, while X-Man wrote: “Many of the men pictured there keep trim around the edges.”.
A great many men do trim around the edges. But the only sure way to be free of razor bumps (and for that matter, the prickliness of new growth) is to let it all grow wild.
Regards,
Mike

PS: I had my beard trimmed for my daughter’s wedding last Saturday, but none of it was shaved, and I now plan to let it grow so that I really look like Santa next Christmas.

[xman]

... the only sure way to be free of razor bumps (and for that matter, the prickliness of new growth) is to let it all grow wild.
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Well, while this is technically true in a 'the only way to be sure you won't drown is never to go in the water' kind of a way, proper facial prep, good products and good technique can go a very long way. Many are the tales of men getting bad shaves who start using straights and solve their problems quickly.

But I think a big bushy Santa beard is a great idea. Go for it!

[BroosterB1]

For those of us who have a wee bit of a problem growing a full bushy old testament beard here is some thing I found that 1 does not require the hand eye coordination of a professional juggler or else wind up like one of Mr. Todd's "customers".



the one I use is circa 1934. I get the blades from Germany, cost about $10.00 for 20, each one lasts 2- 3 months.

I put a natural fig leaf soap in the mug and get a shave that rivals Mr. Todd's. ith:

[xman]

... require the hand eye coordination of a professional juggler or else wind up like one of Mr. Todd's "customers".

Oh dear no. That looks a fine instrument, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary men did just fine with straight razors for many centuries before Mr. Gillette devised his money making scheme of disposable blade. I understand that using a straight razor might seem frightful to some today, but that is truly unfounded fear.

[Nighthawk]

Oh dear no. That looks a fine instrument, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary men did just fine with straight razors for many centuries before Mr. Gillette devised his money making scheme of disposable blade. I understand that using a straight razor might seem frightful to some today, but that is truly unfounded fear.

My son stabbed himself in the leg with my sgain dubh. I cut myself with my utility knife. And all in the course of one day! Don't talk to me about unfounded fear...

[Jay]

Well, while this is technically true in a 'the only way to be sure you won't drown is never to go in the water' kind of a way, proper facial prep, good products and good technique can go a very long way. Many are the tales of men getting bad shaves who start using straights and solve their problems quickly.

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Good brush does wonders to help with infrown hairs/bumps.

A good soap provides a slick medium to glide your razor across your face.

A good aftershave sets it all in place.


Look at what many men do these days: canned goo that is made with petroleum distillates. Multiblade Fusions that encourage ingrown hairs but don't actually get close to the skin. Then they slather on these drugstore products made of heavy oils and products known for causing skin irritation. It's all so counterproductive.


I've been straight shaving for just shy of 2 years and hven't looked back one.

[Drac]

Well, while this is technically true in a 'the only way to be sure you won't drown is never to go in the water' kind of a way, proper facial prep, good products and good technique can go a very long way. Many are the tales of men getting bad shaves who start using straights and solve their problems quickly.

+2

Started using a shavette about 6 months ago and am looking forward to getting my straights sharpened for the New Year.

I will say I am guilty that I do use a cartridge for quick in the morning shaves (using a straight is NOT something to rush) but am going to DE for quick shaves, but the proper prep and technique have made a big difference in using even a cartridge shaves. A big thing I learned was mapping the face. Made a big difference of not having to back over time and time and time.

I finish my shaves with an alum block. Nice feel, less sting than alcohol and a pleasant tightness.

Jim