One of the chores that we guys do is to shave our mustache (hair on the upper lip) as well as our beard (hair on the lower chin). I ought to make that as distinct as possible because I have some friends who use it interchangeably and I don’t think it’s right because the two are just different.
Anyway some PGG reader emailed me asking what shaver do I recommend that is durable, inexpensive and easy to refill?
Well as for me, I would recommend Gillette Vector Plus. It’s cheap (costs around 42 Pesos), it’s everywhere (so it’s easy to refill) and the blades are inexpensive costing around 40 Pesos for a pair. Based from experience, using the shaver is fast, easy and very gentle on the skin.
Image Source: SaleOff.comThough the Gillette Mach 3 is of course a top-of-the-line shaver, I would rather use the Gillette Vector Plus because it costs little and it’s durable. Mine is already more than a year and I’m just loving it because it is a Gillette Vector Plus World Cup Limited Edition – perfect for a soccer fan like me!
As for the shaving cream, I use Gillette Foamy Lime. Smells good, gentle on skin and costs less – 50 Pesos which is good for about 6 months (depending on frequency of use). What more could you ask for?
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And to finish off my shaving session, I sometimes use an aftershave though not always. So how about you guys? What do you recommend? Anyone here using Schick or other Gillette variants?
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Of course i use gillette!
me too. i don’t know what other people use though
I use Schick, yung disposable lang. hehe
I used Schick only once and prolly never will again. Left me with nasty shave burns..ouch!
Got a Mach 3 that I use at home and a Sensor Excel @office. You can never go wrong with Gillette. But if you want a really close shave go to a Professional Barber, it will set you around 70 – 100Php.
What is your take on using electric shaver? Do you think it is better than the manual shaver? Thanks.
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Hi, in my opinion electric shaver is usually best for travelers. If you like a very clean shave, manual shaver is recommended.
i do use gillette the disposable one kasi i dont shave always…
sometimes i do it if i got a new haircut…
but if hindi, hindi rin ako mag shave para bagay..hehhehhe
depende sa trip ko …
have you tried using electric shaver? do you have any idea where to buy one?
Hi Ken,
welcome to PGG. I have never tried yet but they are selling some in appliance centers like SM or Abenson. They cost more than 1 thousand pesos
chris,
i use the Gillette with three blades, i forgot it’s name hehehe. sa shaving cream, i use Gillette shaving gel with aloe kasi i read somwhere that gel is much better compared to the foam. I bought the shaving gel by accident. i was in a hurry and i just grabbed it. later i found out na it’s for women hahaha. but it’s a good product. when you pump it out it’s in a gel form tapos when you mixed it with your fingers it turns into a foam. again i forgot it’s name, am in the province right now and all my things are in manila hehehe.
Zheero – I think you’re referring to Mach3? Yeah it’s good.
I haven’t tried the gel yet because I’m using their foam variant. 🙂
Gillette is for meh…
i wanna buy electric shaver/clipper… meh nakita ako sa metro nah samsung ata ang brand… at napaka-stylish pah, it has designs on it…