Shavers

I think there is a Philips electric razor which contains a shave gel which is released during shaving. It may be a bit "new-fangled" for someone of an older generation though. I tried using an electric wet & dry razor in conjunction with shaving lubricant, but didn't get on with it.
Some people I know swear by electric razors, others swear at them, so a degree of trial & error may be needed, I'm afraid.
matt.

The only electric shaver I've ever got on with was the Philips rotary ones. I've got one that squirts some moisturiser onto your face as you shave, and it does seem to get a bit closer that way - it gives you that wet shave tingle, but most of the time I can't be bothered and just use it dry. Secret with the Philips ones seems to be to buy a new set of blades every year or so. I've had but nver got on with any of the foil shavers. You can get a really cheap Philips one for £20-£30 or so from Argos, so it may be worth giving one of those a try. You can spend £200 if you want but the shaving gubbins are still pretty much the same.

Phil

I bought my electric shaver from here after reading the advice and information section.


http://www.shavers.co.uk/adviceinfo.php

Beano

Well that's a relief Bruce. i thought you were starting a porn thrad.

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Originally posted by Rockingdoc:
Well that's a relief Bruce. i thought you were starting a porn thrad.

Apparently its called a Hollywood Wax, it's a step further than a Brazillian landing strip, i'm reliably informed. sorry if this is a bit off thread.

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Sorry if this is a bit off thread.

A thread's all you be left with.

Thanks for (most) of the contributions so far. I will distill the advice and perhaps not show my Dad the actual thread or his general bewilderment may be increased somewhat.

I am actually fairly bewildered why rather similar looking shavers vary from £20-200. Such is life. Heck I have a ridiculously expensive CD player...(wanders into distance mumbling to self)

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Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
I turn to the forum for advice in the most bizarre situations!

My Father is getting a bit frail and shaky and due to his condition is struggling to handle a wet razor without slicing his ear off. Thought I might buy him an electric shaver which he can hold more easily.


Bruce

Bruce's Dad yesterday:

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Apparently its called a Hollywood Wax, it's a step further than a Brazillian landing strip, i'm reliably informed.

Here in gay Brighton the usual is a "Crack'n'Sack".

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Originally posted by Rasher:

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Apparently its called a Hollywood Wax, it's a step further than a Brazillian landing strip, i'm reliably informed.

Here in gay Brighton the usual is a "Crack'n'Sack".

My eyes are watering at the mere thought......................... Nurse, hide the IMAC.