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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

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