I have a Remington Triple Foil 300 that I have used over the years that gives very nice shaves. It must be 15 or 20 years old (or maybe older) and still works as good as ever - close, irritation-free shaves. If you do get a foil shaver, make sure to NOT get the cheap Chinese-made replacement blades and foils. They will give a crummy shave and cause the razor to nick like crazy. The nicks do not draw blood, but they sure hurt.
The Triple Foil 300 would have been considered a fairly expensive razor in its day ($70 or $80 if I recall correctly), but that was before flash and gadgets were needed to make a razor high-end. No gel dispenser or fancy LCD display, just a charging LED and an on/off switch.
In my experience, it is much better to shave after after washing my face on dry skin. The shaves are a lot closer than if I shave before washing my face. Also, the shaves are not close at all if I don't let my face dry before shaving.
--Previous Message-- : I'm experimenting with these shavers - hate : the rotaries - as I've always found them to : be good performers. And here's why: : : They give me the closest shave without : ingrowns. : : I really don't enjoy shaving with them : because it takes forever and is a nuisance, : but I get BBS eventually and never an : ingrown. : : My question is this: Is there any : significant difference between expensive : foil electrics and inexpensive ones - other : than flash? : : I haven't tried an expensive one in ages, : but the 10 dollar drugstore variety do a : capable job. : : What do you guys know about this? : : Secondly is it best to shave on dry, freshly : cleansed skin, or slightly lubed skin? : : : : : : : :
