Gillette Fusion. Got one free in the mail a while back, and it not only gave me a closer shave than anything I'd tried previously, but the blades lasted pretty damned close to a year before I had to replace them.

It didn't last more than a week for me.

I gave up these types years ago.......I now use a Merkur Futur razor with Derby blades and can shave so close that I cannot feel any hair on my face PERIOD......no matter which direction or how hard I rub it.

I got about 300 blades for $25 on eBay. A blade lasts about two weeks.

of course, this has already been discussed in detail (beaten to death)...

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/forum/forum.cfm?action=list&forumID=9&messageDisplay=0000000223398 

Andy

Not everyone has neanderthal body hair.LOL

Ron

.....no matter which direction or how hard I rub it.

Really? You just gonna leave something like that out there?

That's easy.

Razor Ramone, got it, Chico?

I am with Andy, just got one and I love it. While I have yet to achieve the success he has, I still get a better shave than I have ever had. I got a couple of areas that still give me issues, but with a little more stick time I will get them. I use the Merkur blades at this point, pricier than what Andy pays but at 5 bucks for 10 blades, it is a lot cheaper than the Mach 3 cartridges I used to buy and I get a better (much better) shave. I think 4 Mach 3's were like $10, now I get 20 for the same price.

I have never tried the Fusion and at this point probably won't, but if you like it and it works for you good for you, it is all about personal preference. I used to the the Mach 3 was the best razor. I have heard a lot of people like the fusion, so it must be decent for a cartridge razor.

Diver

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF are you guys shavin.I get 3-4 weeks out of a disposable Schick.

Ron

^ I get about two days out of a cheap disposable.....my beard is like hardened steel wire.

diver..........Setting #6 (closest) on the Futur against the grain will get you those results.

It can't be done every day though (at least not for me).......about twice a week I'll shave that well and I won't need a shave for two days.

In other words........ONE really close shave is the equivalent of THREE with a cartridge razor.

other than 2 years in the army-never used a razor

If my wife borrows my schick..............into the circular file it goes.One friggin shaving and the blades are as dull as a butter knife......and I don't get it,she has that fine cat hair????????

Ron

Seeing as how I make the Gillette Fusion for a living you must all go buy and use it so I can keep my job!!

-Baldy-

Baldy

Both my gf and I use the fusion...she kept taking mine so I went out and bought her one. Since I shave face and head the blades don't last as long as I would like but who am I to argue with the best shave I have ever had.

I shall do my best to make sure that you remain employed.

" I can't feel my hair "

I speed-shave in the shower, so a straight-razor is right out.