He needs his own.
Today, I taught Mark how to shave his face for the first time in his life.
He finally had enough facial hair to shave off, and he wanted it gone so he asked me to teach him, not do it for him, but teach him how.
I didn't have any men's razors in the house, so he had to use one of my Venus razors, but he learned how and got the job done.
Now I'm needing to get him his own razor, so I'm wondering what kind is the best kind to get, standard blade razors, or an electronic one.
I was hoping to see if Buy.com had one on sale, they usually have a wide variety of items on their weekly sales, but no men's razors this week.
With a blade razor, you always have to replace it, buy new ones when the blades go dull, which over the course of a year, can add up to be well over $100.
So if you buy an electronic one, make the initial investment, it definitely pays for itself over the course of several years because you're not always having to replace it.
I found a Norelco Cool Skin Moisturizing Shaving System Rechargeable Cordless Razor, a Norelco Arcitec Rechargeable Cordless razor, and a different Norelco Moisturizing Shaving System Rechargeable Cordless razor for a lot less than the other 2 razors.
The first 2 razors were well over $100, but the last one was just $85.48 including the shipping charge, so price wise, that's the better deal, but I still don't know which is better to get, a bladed razor or an electric one.
So my dear male readers, which do you prefer, disposable blade razors, or the electric razors?
Which works best and is the best to have for a young man just beginning to shave?
Comments
Mike uses both. He mostly uses a cordless electric Remington shaver, but it doesn't always catch all of the hairs. So for that, he'll do touch-ups with a disposable Bic-type razor. He buys the cheap CVS brand, doesn't need to use them much, so they last a long time for him.
The foils and cutters on the electrics do need to be replaced about once a year or so, they do wear out. It still costs less than replacing the blade ones, though. And you run less risk of cutting yourself as you would with a blade, which makes it a good choice for someone who is learning to shave for the first time.
I use an electric razor for my legs, a Lady Remington. I've tried just bout every hair removal method out there (even that Sally Hansen sandpaper stuff), and the electric shaver works best for me.
Posted by: Christine | October 24, 2009 9:47 PM
According to Bill, its a personal preference type thing. He has both. If he doesn't get a 5 oclock shadow yet, he'll be fine with an electric. I think his razor blade is a Mach 5.
Posted by: Lisa | October 26, 2009 1:26 PM
I agree that it is a personal preference. But I'd suggest electric all the way. Especially starting out. He could always go straight razor when he gets older or has to shave more frequently.
Posted by: The Constant Complainer | October 28, 2009 6:00 PM