Shopping for new blades for my old razor I realized that the gel used on the blades could not be vegan. I didn’t want to check online if they were vegan and as I realized that the blades for my old razor cost about the same as a saftey razor + 5 blades, I bought the safety razor.
Like it so far, was a little concerened to cut myself but slow and steady wins the raze (haha, get it…?) It leaves a tiny, tiny stubble, but maybe that is just me getting used to the new razor. What I like is that it is much easier to clean, since you can remove the blade and rinse it off or even disinfect it. Should I disinfect my blade? Dullsters on the internet, what is your wisdom?
This is crazy. I was just thinking about these razors in the shower about ten minutes ago.
Can I ask you something? Do you think they’d be good for manscaping?
Definitely not.
Do not shave down there! It’s warm and moist almost all the time. Use an electric trimmer. Much safer.
May I ask why the warmth/moisture is an issue when shaving the privates? As a woman I think we shave that quite a lot with cartridge razors opposed to electric trimmers and so far so fine. Or you get waxxed, but that’s besides the point xD
It gives nicks which are more likely to become infected in a warm and humid environment. And while women likely have more experience, I still don’t think y’all should shave either. Idk about waxing though cause my only experience with it involves my ear.
I see. Thanks for explaining
Good is the wrong word. Effective? Yeah. Too sharp? Yeah. I would not recommend taking a blade to your own genitalia. While it can be done, you yourself have neither the appropriate viewing angle nor leverage to do the job properly.
Electric trimmers are what you want. Get a small attachment (because bare clippers can still grab skin, and ouch) at the very least.
Maybe, maybe not. Like many things in life it’s a YMMV. To be honest, I have tried it with my trusty old Gillette Slim Adjustable set a 2. It worked fine and I consider it no more dangerous than a 12 bladed monstrosity, but manscaping down there is not really my bag. But I do shave my head with either that Slim or a GEM Featherweight single edge razor. Again-- YMMV
No clue 🙈 Was wondering abour their use in private areas as well but so have only done the armpits
As an owner of a safety razor who haven’t tried to do such a thing - I vote “NO!” DERs are too sharp to get anywhere near my private and important parts.
No
Dunno, I do use a (separate) DE razor for that, but it’s a razor that is quite different in its effect, i.e. I didn’t like how it worked for facial hair, but it was great for body hair. In my case it’s a Chinese knock-off of Mercur Futur 700, ironically the latter I also tried and liked less than the knock-off
Fine I’ll respond with experience… It’s fine, I’ve had no issues. I’ve been using a DE for about 15 years and tried manscaping a year ago with it, just take it slow, steady, and most important be present (conscious of what you are doing). You won’t get everything baby smooth though, too much loose skin, but you will get close. If you are trying to get your balls smooth, it’s easier to use a shaveless cream.
I tried. It was fine. Can second the “be present”-part. Accidentally shaved my thumb when cleaning in between strokes xDD (not a deep cut, just the top layer of skin, all good)