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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 5 points 6 days ago (8 children)

I use a trimmer now, never really cared for a close shave and I often leave it for a couple of weeks. I found a razor just got clogged up too much between the blades.

Annoyingly the trimmer I have seems to vary in power, the motor charges speeds a lot during use. I think it might be a poor connection on the AA batteries, surface might have tarnished. Did think of soldering some wires on and connecting it to an extra battery, better connection and higher voltage. Overclock shaving!

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I found a razor just got clogged up too much between the blades.

You might have better luck with one of those bog-standard single-blade safety razors, i.e. one of these:

I've heard from a hairdresser that they prefer the single-blade ones, specifically because the multi-blade ones clog up so much.

I mean, currently I also use a trimmer for my face, as I cannot be asked to do a wet shave every day. But I still use the safety razor for cutting back armpits and groin for hygiene reasons, and it works quite well for that. It's a lot less scary when you don't have to cut thick beard hair.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I did also consider that option but I don't really feel a need for a shave that close. I know using the multiblade razors left my skin feeling a bit uncomfortable after, not sure if safety razors do as well. Trimmer doesn't at all.

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, they probably will leave your skin feeling uncomfortable. Many seem to consider shaving cream and whatnot a strict requirement. That's also part of the reason why I still use a trimmer for my face, too.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2 points 5 days ago

Just looked at it and I think most shaving creams cost more than my trimmer did

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