Wet Shave or Dry (Electric Razor)?

I'm feeling in the mood for tradition today, the day after Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S. Therefore I am posting this article on whether to Wet Shave, or use an Electric Razor (often called "Dry shave").

Wet Shave or Dry (Electric Razor)?

The truth is that most guys shave the way their fathers shaved. My father used a SensorExcell (Gillette) for a long time while I was a kid. Although my father never really taught me to shave, he influenced me to wet shave also. I have many friends who's fathers used electric razors and they have used them ever since they started. In the battle between Wet versus Dry the lines are becoming more blurry with the introduction of waterproof electric shavers and other new technology. In reality both shaving systems have their pros and cons.

Wet Shave:

• Guaranteed a close, professional looking shave
• May be cheaper if you dont opt for the best blades available
• Extremely refreshing when done right
• Blades serve to remove dead skin and make you look rejuvinated
• - Can cut yourself
• - Need a sink and mirror (or shower and mirror)
• - Can take longer than a dry shave
• - The best blades are expensive
• - Not so easy to clean up all those hairs stuck to the sink
  

Dry Shave (Electric Razor):

• Shave anywhere you want, car, bathroom, office
• Shave without a big mess, little clean up
• Less chance of shaving bumps (but high chance of irritation)
  
• Impossible to cut yourself because the blades are well protected
• - Dry shave isn't quite as close
• - Possibility of razor burn from poor razor/ electric blades
• - Need to recharge the bastard, or feed him batteries
• - Not nearly as rejuvinating an experience as wet shave
  

Which system is right for you really isn't for us to say. Your preference is what matters. Just know this, if you want to try a different system you should give the new method some time. You and your hair need time to get acquainted to a new shaving system. If you shave on a daily basis you should try and shave with that system for at least 2 weeks, we recommend 20 days. Your hair grows a certain way once you start shaving and it needs time to adjust, so don't make your decision too quickly, or you will find that your not as satisfied as you expect/ could be.

My personal preference? I've always wanted to try an expensive rotary razor, however my trusted weapon of choice in this battle is the M3 power razor from Gillette (VERY WET).