Well, thanks for all the replies gentlemen. I've a few cheap foils, and indeed they work well on a freshly cleansed then dried face.
That said, I remember their working better; of course I knew they take time, but in my memories they shaved closer - maybe a higher-end model, allowing the foil to be pressed harder against the skin - but then I'd likely be getting too-close a shave.
As it stands a cheap foil gives me results akin to my customary 2-pass WTG-XTG shave - but with a good deal more effort.
I get I'll just settle for no-ATG shaves.
Again thanks for the prompt and informative replies.
Regards,
Kaveh
--Previous Message-- : I have a battery-powered Braun single foil : razor that I keep around for touch-ups and : problem areas like around the nostrils where : I am more likely to cut myself or suffer : lots of irritation with a blade. It also : has a pop-up trimmer that's nice for unruly : stray hairs on my head, especially when I am : in need of a haircut but am too lazy to get : one. : It only cost about $12 and works fine for : how I use it, but I would never try to shave : my entire face with it. The razor burn : would be tremendous. : If you try one, I say wash your face first, : then dry, then shave. : : --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? : : : : : : : : : :
