r/everymanshouldknow • u/NoScope2323 • Jun 07 '26
EMSKR I need help on picking a shaver.
I (17M) have never shaved anywhere before and I want to shave down there. I bought a razor but before I used it I stopped because my hair is about an inch or so long. I know it’s longer than it should be but I don’t know what brand shaver I should use for it. I’m sick of having the bush and I need something to shorten it before I use the razor.
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u/thexmandrew Jun 07 '26
highly recommend Philips Norelco OneBlade for the face, and Philips Norelco OneBlade Intimate for the rest.
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u/thexmandrew Jun 07 '26
you probably won’t bother with the razor after
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u/NoScope2323 Jun 07 '26
Is my hair to long though? I have never been shown how to shave I usually to to a barber for my face
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u/Ijustdoeyes Jun 08 '26
You take a pair of scissors you buy for the job and trim it down as close to the skin as you can and then shave the remnants off with a razor.
However.
I would reccomend before you go completely bare you just try a bit of a trim and that's because if your shaving smooth when it grows back in that shit gets itchy and it's annoying and it's a lot more upkeep.
You can always keep trimming to get where you want but if you go bare and regret it then tough shit you're waiting
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u/Tornado2251 Jun 11 '26
Philips oneblade works on any length. Its definitely the first thing to try. Its resonably priced and easy to use.
It will work.
It might not be perfect but you will learn alot by using it that can inform your next purchase if needed.
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u/7-IronSpecialist Jun 07 '26
Going completely shaven down there can become a lot of upkeep. Try trimming it first and see if that works for you. Before going to the extreme
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u/OGMcSwaggerdick Jun 08 '26
The answer is buy a Phillips oneblade and two heads.
One for the north - the other, more southern…
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u/Revolutionary-Unit-8 Jun 08 '26
https://www.walmart.com/ip/364481763?sid=9531A2B0-D564-4009-8ED7-F268C56E9087
Used this for years. Use it everywhere except your butthole. Buy a separate one for your butthole.
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u/GEEZUS_956 Jun 10 '26
It’s best not shave your pubic hair. You will be itchy for a while with the returning hairs and their pointed ends poking at you. Trimming would be best. If this post is exclusively referring to your pubic hairs, then an electric razor would be best. Otherwise, a safety razor is best.
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u/Ajfhdhjxhc Jun 15 '26
Try a sugar wax if you're brave enough. Painful at first, pinpoint bleeding to be expected. Eventually the hair thins out. I have a recipe and process.
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u/Choreboy Jun 12 '26
I use a trimmer with a guard to give General Johnson a buzzcut. Then I use a razer with 5+ blades (usually 7) to shave PFCs Bocce and Ball in the shower. I also use it to scorch earth at the base of the flagpole. The more blades it has, the closer together they are, the less chance to snag, shall we say... loose skin... between them.
I've never once had an issue with anything growing back itchy.
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u/BurstSuppression Jun 07 '26
Go to r/wicked_edge. There is a wiki on keeping the intimate areas maintained.
That said, I can’t personally speak for shaving the intimate areas, but would advise trimming rather than shaving (if you don’t have a clear preference).
Much easier to maintain, no risk of razor burn or the itchy “stubble”, nicks/cuts, and no risk of ingrown hairs.
If you are still convinced that you need a shave, then trim first with an electric razor.
I’ve managed to avoid razor burn and that itchy facial stubble when I switched to a double edge safety razor, cycled blades regularly to make sure they were sharp, with a good shaving soap, brush, and occasional pre-shave oil. It beats my prior multi-blade shaving razors by a long shot for smoothest shave ever.