I've recently discovered the products...

I've recently discovered the products...

Submitted by Crosby (not verified) on June 7, 2006 - 5:01am.

I’ve recently discovered the products from ZIRH, Particularly their “Erase” and “Soothe” concoctions. I used to have awful razorburn, but since I’ve been using those it’s all but cleared up totally. They’re pretty pricey, but for me it was worth it.

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

My first 43folders response. A... By: Blair Christopher (2006-06-07 07:16)

"Neckal" was a nice touch. All... By: mkb (2006-06-07 07:18)

"I recently moved... By: Michael Randall (2006-06-07 07:10)

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Safety razors are wonderful -... By: Vish Vishvanath (2006-06-07 04:11)

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Trumpers and Taylor and both... By: Vish Vishvanath (2006-06-07 04:28)

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Not being a human equipped... By: Alison R. (2006-06-07 04:43)

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'Neckal' has got to be... By: NickS (2006-06-07 04:52)

I've recently discovered the products... By: Crosby (2006-06-07 05:01)

I too was a Gilletteer... By: inkling (2006-06-07 05:09)

My routine: Shave in the shower.... By: Kevan (2006-06-07 05:10)

For the truly lazy among... By: Joel (2006-06-07 05:17)

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I use a pre-shave oil... By: King of BigWheels (2006-06-07 05:29)

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

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[...] The Mann knows shaving.... By: Nitin Badjatia » Blog Archive » Shaving tips fro (2006-06-07 06:13)

My sweetie just uses regular... By: tiffany (2006-06-07 06:16)

I stole the method of... By: Jacob (2006-06-07 06:31)

I used a brush for... By: Clare Zempel (2006-06-07 06:32)

I also use a safety... By: bh (2006-06-07 06:39)

Here, here, Merlin. There... By: Jason J. Thomas (2006-06-07 06:47)

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I have to say that... By: Jeff (2006-06-07 07:30)

Showering & shaving is not... By: Chris (2006-06-07 07:31)

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I'm surprised to see you... By: Greg (2006-06-07 07:59)

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I like the M3Power vibrating... By: Nathan Williams (2006-06-07 08:20)

Tip from a girl: Don't... By: freecia (2006-06-07 08:23)

I am sticking with my... By: Chris (2006-06-07 08:25)

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Like many here, I was... By: Alo (2006-06-07 09:04)

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Agreed with everything except the... By: Paul (2006-06-07 09:42)

When I was over in... By: Tyson (2006-06-07 09:48)

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I absolutely swear by a... By: Wayne (2006-06-07 10:54)

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

Nice article! After reading... By: Andreas (2006-06-07 12:31)

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)

Ah yes... I had so... By: Cletus Waldman (2006-06-07 13:43)

"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)

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

Although my husband resisted, he... By: Kim (2006-06-07 16:57)

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

Max III , nothing compares... By: Ivan Minic (2006-06-07 21:48)

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)

I absolutely hated shaving until... By: MGreen (2006-06-08 05:06)

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)

Surprised no one else has... By: Tim Merritt (2006-06-08 09:26)

[...] 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)

I have the worst beard... By: cerebrocrat (2006-06-08 16:19)

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

Shaving oil is definitely the... By: Aloys (2006-06-08 20:56)

I noticed a lot of... By: Avidan (2006-06-08 20:56)

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

[...] How to shave (see... By: Get Rich Slowly » Twenty Things Everyone Needs to Know (2006-06-09 02:36)

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)

I just use an electric... By: Mike (2006-06-10 05:04)

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)

[...] There is so much... By: The Law Thoughts » Shaving Tips (2006-06-10 17:50)

How Much Can I Write... By: Out of the Mist (2006-06-11 06:45)

I tried the advice above... By: Paul (2006-06-11 07:12)

[...] Thanks to Merlin Mann’s... By: Dirty French Novel / I may have figured out my ideal Father& (2006-06-11 07:40)

I learned to shave first... By: Jeffrey L. Taylor (2006-06-11 20:57)

[...] Shaving Tips from 43... By: links for 2006-06-09 at Bjtitus.net (2006-06-12 06:59)

I find that it's often... By: Jon Hendry (2006-06-12 08:05)

Initially I really liked the... By: Ryan (2006-06-13 08:48)

Just seconding or thirding the... By: Evan (2006-06-14 06:36)

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

Thanks for the tips. I... By: Joel Maners (2006-06-15 08:02)

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