Haircuts

**edyzmedieval** · 04-20-2007, 10:35

By the way, I have a question. What's more useful for cutting facial hair, blade or razor machine?

I need to cut the "sides", and so far my skin ain't too happy with a blade.

**Big King Sanctaphrax** · 04-20-2007, 11:12

Real men use blades. If you actually want a good shave, I would advise getting either a dual-edged safety razor or a straight, cut-throat razor. They are much, much better than the rubbish cartridge razors Gillette push now (Mach 3 and stuff) and the blades are also a lot cheaper-free in the case of the straight razor (you don't need to replace it).

The dual-edged razor is probably going to be the easiest for you. I personally favour Merkur razors-

They're made in Germany, so you should be able to get hold of one pretty easily. You'll also need a shaving brush and some shaving cream/soap, and you'll probably want to buy stuff like Alum bars and styptic pencils too. It's worth it though, in my opinion-I could never shave with a cheap disposable or an electric anymore. Once you have a bit of practice, the shave you'll get knocks spots off these other methods-plus it's far more manly and enjoyable.

**Gregoshi** · 04-20-2007, 12:12

Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax

Blah blah blah...avoids haircut inquiries...blah blah blah.

Come on BKS, 'fess up. Inquiring minds want to know!

**Beirut** · 04-20-2007, 13:41

Originally Posted by Gregoshi

Come on BKS, 'fess up. Inquiring minds want to know!

If he don't fess up soon, we may have to take... further measures.

**Tamur** · 04-20-2007, 15:24

If he don't fess up soon, we may have to take... further measures.

I thought we weren't going to mention Guid...o

*puts hand over mouth*

**Gregoshi** · 04-20-2007, 16:49

We may have to introduce BKS to OUR barber. You know, the guy who only knows one hair style...high and tight.

**Big King Sanctaphrax** · 04-20-2007, 16:52

I'm afraid I may have to disapoint-I didn't get as drastic a haircut as I was considering a few months ago.

I got a good 6 inches taken off though, and it looks a lot tidier now. I'll probably have it cut graduallly shorter by increments, I think it will be easier psychologically.

**ajaxfetish** · 04-20-2007, 21:20

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

By the way, I have a question. What's more useful for cutting facial hair, blade or razor machine?

I need to cut the "sides", and so far my skin ain't too happy with a blade.

Electric razor is easier and faster; blade gives you a better shave. Depends on your priorities.

Ajax

**naut** · 04-21-2007, 10:17

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

By the way, I have a question. What's more useful for cutting facial hair, blade or razor machine?

I need to cut the "sides", and so far my skin ain't too happy with a blade.

A knife.

**Bijo** · 04-21-2007, 12:55

Ah, what the hell you talking about? Using razors, blades, knives, pffff. I always ask a crackshot cah-boh to use his sixshooters to graze the facial hair off. From a good distance too, of course. Dangerous, but ah

**Snite** · 04-21-2007, 16:57

Once a week on Sunday. In my unit, you have to show up Monday with a fresh haircut.

That and I despise hair on my sides and back ever since high school. Can't really say why other than it just really irritates me.

I know guys so meticulous in looking good that they get their hair cut every 3 days so that they never look different. If the Army paid me more, I'd do the same.

Peace, One Love,
Snite