"Neckal" was a nice touch. All...

"Neckal" was a nice touch. All...

Submitted by mkb (not verified) on June 7, 2006 - 7:18am.

“Neckal” was a nice touch.

All of that matches my shaving experiences, though I haven’t tried the high-end shaving creams and haven’t tried aftershave since I was twelve. I’m quite happy with the Ambrosia shaving lotion from Lush.

I still gaze longlingly at my Merkur. The retro-chic value is undeniable, but it just takes to freaking long to get a decent shave.

Shaving tips, or, 'how I remain Gillette’s bitch' By: Merlin Mann (126 replies) June 7, 2006 - 3:31am

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I used to be into... By: Troy F. (2006-06-07 05:48)

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Electric razor M-F, let it... By: quyen (2006-06-07 11:36)

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Ay-yo, trip: I'll admit to... By: t2 (2006-06-07 12:49)

[...] For the past 6... By: Jack Baty Says… » Blog Archive » Shaving (2006-06-07 13:34)

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"Safety razor" isn't a misnomer... By: rich (2006-06-07 14:21)

I went with a badger... By: Will J (2006-06-07 14:22)

Fair enough, safety razor fans.... By: Merlin Mann (2006-06-07 14:30)

[...] Shaving tips, or, “how... By: Nerd. and so much more! (2006-06-07 15:19)

I only shave with sorbolene... By: Brent (2006-06-07 15:20)

Brush, mug, safety razor: you... By: jeff (2006-06-07 15:38)

Aveda Mens Shaving Goo and... By: Jason D- (2006-06-07 15:39)

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try 'prince' from lush. it's... By: jennifer (2006-06-07 18:53)

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In the course of a... By: Per Dalum (2006-06-07 23:42)

I read this thread yesterday... By: Karl G. Siewert (2006-06-08 01:07)

Merlin, get thee down to... By: Zak (2006-06-08 01:41)

I use no brush, no... By: David I (2006-06-08 01:50)

Foam, shmoam. No gel or... By: Scott (2006-06-08 02:11)

A short plea for help:... By: Sammy (2006-06-08 02:49)

I found that shaving while... By: Billy Smith (2006-06-08 02:56)

I'm a big fan of... By: Tim Marman (2006-06-08 04:04)

Definitely electric. I shave with... By: Jesse Skinner (2006-06-08 04:09)

I've been using the a|MEN|ity... By: JB (2006-06-08 04:11)

Put the Gillette down and... By: EL (2006-06-08 04:36)

I swear by the Art... By: Rob H (2006-06-08 04:39)

Perhaps "bleeding-edge" isn't the appropriate... By: Rob (2006-06-08 04:50)

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The single biggest improvement in... By: Tim Pierce (2006-06-08 05:16)

I agree that Gillette's Mach3... By: Ed (2006-06-08 05:50)

I also have to shave... By: Lee (2006-06-08 06:40)

I hated shaving until my... By: Luke Melia (2006-06-08 06:56)

I agree totally. I'm a... By: Al (2006-06-08 07:00)

I used Barbasol shaving cream... By: Brian Lee (2006-06-08 07:49)

product I swear by (to... By: Marian Lore (2006-06-08 07:51)

Some time ago I read... By: Evan Gaffney (2006-06-08 08:04)

Does a safety razor really... By: Rob (2006-06-08 08:14)

For the love of God,... By: Dean (2006-06-08 09:23)

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[...] Kind of a cute... By: Steve Krause’s Unofficial Blog » Blog Archive &r (2006-06-08 09:56)

Rob - I tried that TendSkin... By: inkling (2006-06-08 09:59)

love the tips... maybe I'll... By: cibbuano (2006-06-08 12:29)

I am currently using Taylor's... By: Bill Morocco (2006-06-08 12:54)

So do you have to... By: Matt (2006-06-08 14:35)

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I've been a brush man... By: Randy (2006-06-08 18:08)

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After a lifetime of cuts... By: federico (2006-06-08 21:24)

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I can only agree with... By: Nicolas (2006-06-09 04:20)

Ultra Shave http://www.moderngent.com/site/ultra.php you apply.. By: Liam (2006-06-09 12:18)

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I started with Pacific Shaving... By: Steve Frank (2006-06-10 05:57)

I used to be a... By: Kernel Santos (2006-06-10 09:41)

I don't know about you... By: Braidwood (2006-06-10 11:58)

Ok, I had a quick... By: charlie (2006-06-10 15:10)

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Merlin it appears that you've... By: Jes (2006-06-15 02:13)

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