One good use for a Fusion

[WhosYerBob]

Try as I might, I can't get rid of my Gillette Fusion razor and cartridges for one reason - the trimming blade on the back. I find it invaluable for the tight area under my nose and the entrance of my nostrils. I've tried trimming scissors, the Merkur Moustache razor, various safety razors of different designs, etc. But nothing I've tried can provide the smooth results of the Fusion for me.

What works for others?

 

[Dharion]

I just go ATG there w/ any kind of DE. If the hair's too long the scissors does it. I guess my moustache area is kind of insensitive

 

[lamina]

... the trimming blade on the back. I find it invaluable for the tight area under my nose and the entrance of my nostrils.

What works for others?

ATG Philar' shavette, derby half-blade...well delimited mustache line and smooth!! Same for goatee limits line...

 

[Bertilak]

Try as I might, I can't get rid of my Gillette Fusion razor and cartridges for one reason - the trimming blade on the back. I find it invaluable for the tight area under my nose and the entrance of my nostrils. I've tried trimming scissors, the Merkur Moustache razor, various safety razors of different designs, etc. But nothing I've tried can provide the smooth results of the Fusion for me.

What works for others?

Tip of a straight.

Live dangerously! Try not to look like Jack Nicholson in Chinatown.

 

[aquilla]

Tip of a straight.

Live dangerously! Try not to look like Jack Nicholson in Chinatown.

just got round to watching that film a few weeks ago, thought it was really good, also it reminded me why i need another hat, or two
+1 on the straight tip. you could also remove the bottom of the head, assuming you use a 3 piece, and try the razor like that, sounds dangerous but something ive been tempted to try for sometime.

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

Try as I might, I can't get rid of my Gillette Fusion razor and cartridges for one reason - the trimming blade on the back. I find it invaluable for the tight area under my nose and the entrance of my nostrils. I've tried trimming scissors, the Merkur Moustache razor, various safety razors of different designs, etc. But nothing I've tried can provide the smooth results of the Fusion for me.

What works for others?

I use it for that also....

 

[WhosYerBob]

you could also remove the bottom of the head, assuming you use a 3 piece

Now *that's* worth trying - many thanks for the tip!

I appreciate the suggestion of the straight as well, but have damage to the motor skills in my right arm due to cubital tunnel surgery years ago and just don't trust myself with one of those.

 

[raisindot]

Totally agree with you, although in my situation it's with the Shick Quattro, which I think is a better razor than the Fusion (which is a difficult admission, being from Gillete's home town, being mostly a lifelong Gillette user, and being an absoluter hater of Shick's support of right wing causes. But that's another story). It's just easier using that little back blade than trying to negotiate with nose pushing and buffing.

Jeff in Boston

 

[tpoof]

two handed grip on a spike point straight... it gets easier as time goes by

 

[WhosYerBob]

you could also remove the bottom of the head, assuming you use a 3 piece, and try the razor like that, sounds dangerous but something ive been tempted to try for sometime.

Ummmm. Bad idea. The handle doesn't secure the blade tight enough against the head, so it's all loosey goosey. Just tried it and was lucky not to gash my face in the process.

 

[brianw]

straight is the best for str8 lines and trimming. Slow and down only

 

[Zombasaur]

Merkur HD under the nose. Use the free hand to move the nose aside to make the shaving easier.

 

[WhosYerBob]

Merkur HD under the nose. Use the free hand to move the nose aside to make the shaving easier.

I've tried that many times with many different razors - it doesn't work for me. I never get a close shave and always have stubble that way.