Is it better to use a regular razor or an electric razor?

Question:

I am fixing to start shaving for my first time and was wondering which would be better to use. I have a electric one that belonged to my grandpa. It's a Norelco Rotatract 750RL , and it's quite old but still runs. So should I stick with it or get something newer?

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When I started shaving I used an electric razor for convenience. I always felt that the shave was not as close as it could be. Then because of a skin condition I had to start using a standard (safety) razor. I was shocked to find that my shaves were not any closer at first, but improved as I gained experience with the razor. Then when newer models of electric razor came out, I switched back and found them comparable to the standard razor. The new Norelcos are even better, and I don't think i can get a better shave with a safety razor. Many men believe that the only way to get a truly close shave is with the old-fashioned straight razor, and they may be right if you don't mind risking your life every morning.

I had a lot or problems with nicks and cuts using a blade razor (I had acne and rough skin). My advice, try both and use the one that works for you.

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the electric one leaves dots but the regular one is manual but its better, i think

regular, it's far more manly. Using an oldfashion straight razor is by far the most masculine thing you can do. I like the feel of the close shave from a regular razor. But I don't like to shave every day, so I generally grow my beard out for about a week and then use a beard trimmer without the plastic guard to trim myself back down to a five o'clock shadow. This also has the benefit of preventing ingrown hairs and breakouts.

it is better to use a regular razor bc when you use an electric is grows back to fast

the electric razors I had didnt work too well,I like the gillete mach 3 regular razors.

Well I'm a girl but I have heard that some electric razors still leave hair even after you shave. I like to use a regular razor. My favorite is a Gillette Mach 3. Once in a while, I'll use the Quattro.

Your manual razor should work better. In the end you end up with a much nicer and cleaner shave. Only tips on using your normal Gillette or Schick razors (I reccommend the Mach Series or the Quattro ones for their respective companies) I have for you is to one: use shaving cream, two: dont cut sideways (it turns into a real knife and thats how you end up cutting yourself, and not the hair), and three: do this either during (if possible) or after a shower when the pores of your skin are open, when all is done..its like the hair wasn't even there.

I use both I have a fu man chew mustache I shave with the electric and trim with the regular. For you I would recommend a regular.

Start out with the 750RL. It's fast and easy and will be plenty adequate until your beard thickens. Then decide if you want to invest in a newer rotary or switch to blades. I use Norelco rotaries about 95% of the time, but will sometimes shave with a safety razor for an especially hot or long date. My 5:00 shadow shows up later if I shave with a blade.

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