Hairless legs

[VeloVT]

I bought an epilator once (made by Grundig I think? some German company). I tried, I tried to like it, but it was just too painful. I also feel that I have a high pain tolerance.

Electric shavers don't give a very close shave.

Regular old razors (well, I use a Gillette Venus Divine... I know, silly marketing) work best I think (assuming waxing is out). Way back when I was young and first started shaving I used to get lots of razor rash, but I don't anymore even if I just shave with soap & water (rather than shave cream, which I used to buy religiously). I think your skin gets tougher.

But Mr. Silver, I would have alligator skin if I used alcohol-based gel on my legs every day!!! I think this might work if you don't shave very often, but if you are shaving every day or every other day, this is likely to really dry out your skin.

[KnottedYet]

Triple blade razors really do the trick for me.

I use the Bic "Soleil." The same razor is marketed to men in a nicy manly blue-green color (can't remember the name, sorry). Not too expensive, like a pack of 4 for $3 or $4. The handle is a great shape for maneuvering over ankles and shins and such.

[Pedal Wench]

Wax or epi. After a few times, it really doesn't hurt at all.

[kelownagirl]

I tried this topic in mens health and it started to get off topic, which is why I tried this forum.

LOL, we NEVER get off-topic here.

[GLC1968]

I use an epilator. Emjoi is the brand (mine is a super old model - called Gently Gold - don't know if they still make it or not). I only use it on the upper leg where there is less hair and where it's a bit more coarse (on me...which is why I remove it). I barely notice the pain now but it's been about 10 years that I've been doing it. It's about the same pain as waxing, but it's much less messy and way cheaper. It is a bit time consuming, but it lasts 4 - 5 weeks for me.

I tried it once on the lower leg and it was to bloody painful. For that part, I use a razor.

[boy in a kilt]

can't help myself.

Just like shaving your face man. Hop out of the shower and get to it while the hair you want to shave is still wet. Slap on some good shaving cream and commence to depilating. Remember that it takes way longer to shave your legs than face, so you may need to use something to keep the hair on the leg you aren't doing nice and soft.

And regarding men shaving things other than their face. My porn-star buddy shaves his entire body. A lot of the younger guys I went to my Officer Basic Course with shaved their chest, bellies and legs.

[Mr. Bloom]

But Mr. Silver, I would have alligator skin if I used alcohol-based gel on my legs every day!!! I think this might work if you don't shave very often, but if you are shaving every day or every other day, this is likely to really dry out your skin.

Good point...when I do it, I'm at best once a week...but I also find that these new hand sanitizers don't dry me out as much.

I use them frequently each day at the office without any ill effects on my hands.

OFF TOPIC NOTE ON HAND SANITIZERSs: Read the label...says they kill 99.99% of most common germs...what is 99.99% of MOST? I know what 99.99% of ALL is...but 99.99% of MOST?

[boy in a kilt]

The ones that are left over are the ones you need to worry about because they are the tough little b@$tards.

[VeloVT]

Just like shaving your face man. Hop out of the shower and get to it while the hair you want to shave is still wet. Slap on some good shaving cream and commence to depilating. Remember that it takes way longer to shave your legs than face, so you may need to use something to keep the hair on the leg you aren't doing nice and soft.

I always shave *in*the shower (as I believe most women do), rather than after it. Makes for longer showers, but you avoid the problem BIAK describes here.

[OakLeaf]

I run an inch or two of water in the tub and shave before my shower. Conserves a LOT of water, plus it's so much easier to shave sitting down. (Then I do the calluses on my feet, too.)

On the marketing of the pink razors: the Gillette Mach 3 razor cartridges ("men's") fit the Venus handles and give a MUCH closer and more comfortable shave. For the same price. Plus, since the cartridges aren't individually wrapped, there's less packaging waste. How 'bout THAT? (But the shower rack only works with the women's cartridges.)

[Tuckervill]

I thought the forest of mudballs comment was pretty funny, SK!

So anyway, just like BIAK, I don't go to too much trouble--I shave in the shower with soap and water and the old-school blue Gillette disposable. I never have razor burn, even after a winter of not shaving for about 3 months, and sometimes with the razor that was hanging in there from last summer.

I do have stubble the next day, though. You're not going to get away from that unless you wax, I suppose.

My husband uses Mach 3s (on his face only), and I can't believe how EXPENSIVE those blades are! But he can grow hair like a demon, except on his head. I guess it's important to have the right tool for the job.

Karen

[transformer1]

Thanks everybody for the numerous replies. I keep on hearing that the mach 3 and venus are the razors to use. I still have to decide. I heard waxing is the best, but like i said, it is very expensive. Since an epilator does what what waxing does, I figure that would work the best. But that has gotten lots of painful reviews and I watched some of the videos form you tube of guys using them, ouch.

[rocknrollgirl]

I have not gotten past the part where BIK said he had a porn star buddy???

REALLY ?...what the heck....

Anyway, I wax myself, the kits are cheap and very easy to use and it does not hurt.

[boy in a kilt]

Yup. I have a porn star buddy.

One of my best friends from high school sort of drifted around in life until he somehow realized that particular industry was the best use of his, uh, gifts.

For the record, he does still ride bikes. Just bought himself a new Specialized.

[VeloVT]

Actually, to me it seems like the perfect job for retired pro cyclists (until they get old, of course). Mario Cipolini, anyone? Pantani... Tom Boonen??? (No, Boonen actually seems so nice...).

Ok, that truly was off topic. I'm sorry. I"ll go back to writing my term paper on partisanship in Congress post-Gingrich.

(See? I know how to put a damper on things when I need to...).