Shavers vs razors?

[awa355]

My cordless shaver is good for about 6-8 hours before the stubble comes back. I'm thinking of going back to a wet shave, trouble is, the electric shaver is quick and convenient. The cutters probably need replacing tho.

The razors are slower to use and bloody expensive to buy replacement blades.. Why do they need up to five blades? The old twin blade disposables gave a decent enough shave.

Would a mains powered shaver have more grunt than a re-chargable one?

What do you use?

[Stirts]

What do you use?

I use my partners mains powered shaver on my anal fluff - works a treat, and no risk of razor burn :pinch:

[wysper]

Wet shave for me - end of story.

Used the elecky ones before and for me the crap shave outweighed any convenience factor.

Yep, blades are expensive but I prefer that to a poor shave.

Oh and I don't use anything that has more than 3 blades. Even that is probably overkill.

[oneofsix]

Wet shave for me - end of story.

Used the elecky ones before and for me the crap shave outweighed any convenience factor.

Yep, blades are expensive but I prefer that to a poor shave.

Oh and I don't use anything that has more than 3 blades. Even that is probably overkill.

+1 except only 2 blades. Got a rechargable in the draw but shave doesn't last as long.

[imdying]

Wet shave for me - end of story.

Used the elecky ones before and for me the crap shave outweighed any convenience factor.

Yep, blades are expensive but I prefer that to a poor shave.

Oh and I don't use anything that has more than 3 blades. Even that is probably overkill.Same here, except I try every multi blade vibrating built in battery powered trimmer super duper gel etc etc I can get my hands on and hang the expense.

Electric razors are shite, I have a shelf of them... $50 or $500, still all shite. The only one I use is the AA powered one I have in a travel case. Shitty but convenient that one. New razors never seems to make a difference to electric razors, still shite, save your money.

[short-circuit]

I buy Bic single blades in the bulk packs - cheap as fuck and each one gives me 2 or three shaves.

Target tested the quality of the razors once and they outperformed several of the "premier" brands

[DrunkenMistake]

Wet shave for me - end of story.

Used the elecky ones before and for me the crap shave outweighed any convenience factor.

Yep, blades are expensive but I prefer that to a poor shave.

Oh and I don't use anything that has more than 3 blades. Even that is probably overkill.

+1
Done the electric for ... a day... Hated it, was a poor shave, and left me with a wicked rash,
I have been getting slack with my razors though, I was sick of paying $26 for a pack of three blades, so I started buying Gillet 5 packs of disposable razors, seem to do the trick.

[imdying]

I buy Bic single blades in the bulk packs - cheap as fuck and each one gives me 2 or three shaves.

Target tested the quality of the razors once and they outperformed several of the "premier" brandsInteresting, I'd get about a month from something like a titanium quattro, and even then I suspect I'm replacing them prematurely. Sounds like false economy to me.

[onearmedbandit]

Wet shave for me too, no expense spared I get the best blades and best shaving foam. Excellent results.

[Paul in NZ]

Wet shave for me too, no expense spared I get the best blades and best shaving foam. Excellent results.

I was wondering what happened to your other arm? :blink:

[yachtie10]

I buy Bic single blades in the bulk packs - cheap as fuck and each one gives me 2 or three shaves.

Target tested the quality of the razors once and they outperformed several of the "premier" brands

Well your an insensitive prick so i guess that would be correct

as i am a sensitive person need 3 blades or get irritated skin (havnt tried 5 as dont need it)

[Banditbandit]

Twin-blade wet shave. Buy razors in bulk - one lasts a week at about $1 each.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I use my partners mains powered shaver on my anal fluff - works a treat, and no risk of razor burn :pinch:

pICS OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN

[onearmedbandit]

I was wondering what happened to your other arm? :blink:

Yeah don't shave in a hurry when drunk during an earthquake while balancing on a medicine ball.

[ellipsis]

....occasionally when sombody asks me if i have been overwintering at the sth pole, i may attack my head and face with a big pair of scissors...

[Stirts]

pICS OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN

My winter coat :) schexy aye
http://www.manscaping.com/Butt-Crack/files/hairy-butt.jpg

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah don't shave in a hurry when drunk during an earthquake while balancing on a medicine ball.

Or maybe during an earthquake all that other stuff would probably stabilise the whole plot... Except for the hurry bit - that can leave me looking like Norman Gunstan

[Indiana_Jones]

Normal double ended 'safety' razor with the single blades with a brush and soap.

-Indy

[Dodgy_Matt]

My winter coat :) schexy aye


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Stirts again.

Hahahahahahahaahha

[SlashWylde]

Been using a double ended single blade shaver (similar to pictured) with brush and soap for years - why use more than one blade when a single sharp blade will do a perfectly good job? Better even that some mutiple blade shavers in fact.

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You can get the blades in packs of 5pcs for about a dollar per blade from The Shaver Shop here in Auckland and I think they have a web shop too.

[imdying]

Some people want a little more than just 'will do'.

[Winston001]

Consumer did a survey a few years ago. It turns out that shaving is the one area of technology which has not successfully moved to electronics. Yes, people use electric shavers but as this thread shows, men generally prefer a wet shave with blades.

Personally I use Gillette/Bic/Schick twin blade disposables - in the shower. Gets the job done. No muss no fuss.

[bogan]

Used to use electric stuff when I could be bothered with a daily shave. But once you get a few days growth in those electric bastards go from cutting, to tearing. Use the three bladed ones now, a $20 pack of blades lasts about 6 months.

[LankyBastard]

Electric all the way, once a fortnight or so, and then only the trimmer on the back. Going for the 'designer stubble' aka 'can't be fucked' look. I work from home you see.......

[Banditbandit]

My winter coat :) schexy aye


No No .. what's required is a picture of you shaving your anal fluff ...

[Stirts]

No No .. what's required is a picture of you shaving your anal fluff ...

Well aren't we demanding today.

I don't have one shaving .... but here is a damn good reason why I shave instead of wax...
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[Banditbandit]

Well aren't we demanding today.

I don't have one shaving .... but here is a damn good reason why I shave instead of wax...
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I can appreciate that ...

[Blackshear]

248957
Still need a propers badger brush but lather will do for now.

[F5 Dave]

I have a thick beard growth. Mains powered Remington micro screen foil. Only electric shaver worth its weight & cheap at Briscoes sales. I replace the screen & blades probably every 8 months as they go off. I do quick dry tidy up neck etc with a blade.

Blades don't last on my stubble. They shave great the first time, ok on 2nd & maybe 3rd, but are ripping me after that. They last ok for a month or two if electric first.

I think any tests etc it depends on your beard growth to how applicable they are to you.

[Hitcher]

Having a complexion akin to something applied by a plasterer with Parkinsons using the back of a shovel as a float, wet shaving in my case generally results in the loss of about half a litre of blood and assorted other bodily fluids. I find that a quality licorice razor with heads replaced annually does a reasonably acceptable job, and it's much better than ritual desanguination.

[Marknz]

My cordless shaver is good for about 6-8 hours before the stubble comes back. I'm thinking of going back to a wet shave, trouble is, the electric shaver is quick and convenient. The cutters probably need replacing tho.

The razors are slower to use and bloody expensive to buy replacement blades.. Why do they need up to five blades? The old twin blade disposables gave a decent enough shave.

Would a mains powered shaver have more grunt than a re-chargable one?

What do you use?

About 6 months ago a reverted back to the good old days via http://www.mancave.co.nz/

I now use a Merkur & replacement blades from Mancave too... I haven't done the maths, but it will have to save over you money over time.

[short-circuit]

Interesting, I'd get about a month from something like a titanium quattro, and even then I suspect I'm replacing them prematurely. Sounds like false economy to me.

A bulk pack of ordinary single blade Bics for $6 lasts me about three months - I only shave every second day. Whats that $2 a month?

Extra blades and sensitivity strips are bullshit gimmicks - you pays your money etc

[Oakie]

I mix it up. Electric for the standard pre-work stubble clearance and a wet shave if I want a real close shave for a particular reason.

I was watching something on TV a couple of weeks ago which included a bit about male grooming and the guy who was a professional groomer (yeah, must have been gay) said multiple blades were a have and that that one good blade was enough.

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Electric shaver, once every few weeks.

[Sable]

I tend to cut my face quite badly with 5 blade and 2 blade razors. I find 3 blade with a bit of soap the sweet spot. Electric shavers are complete garbage.

[Flip]

The closest I have got to a shave in decades is when I use a number 2.

[yachtie10]

one blade is enough if its done right
When i was in cambodoa a few years back i used to go have a old fashioned shave (with the old cutthroat) was great but buggared if i would do that myself (used to cost 50 cents US)

3 blades is needed if i shave daily myself

[sil3nt]

What the fuck are shavers/razors?


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[EJK]

Electric when I'm in a hurry.

5 blades when I want quality.

I never used those hardcore braun remington panasonic electric shavers... I wonder if they are good.

[awa355]

Well, I broke out the old wet shave gear this morning, after three years of using a cordless Lada, Picked out a 3 bladed razor, couldn't remember whether it was used or new, WTF. Face is definately smoother, Just like a baby's bum.

Now, to get the neck stitched up and a blood tranfusion and everything will be sweet again.

Time taken wasn't any longer than using a gutless blunt cordless shaver.

[wysper]

About 6 months ago a reverted back to the good old days via http://www.mancave.co.nz/



Cool site, that one is gonna cost me!


one blade is enough if its done right
When i was in cambodoa a few years back i used to go have a old fashioned shave (with the old cutthroat) was great but buggared if i would do that myself (used to cost 50 cents US)



There is a barber here in Ham that offers that as a service. About once a year I like to have a cutthroat shave. It is a great experience.

[Paul in NZ]

I'm spoilt as Vicki has Shick as a product she represents and there is usually some kind of demo pack or promo freebee about the place. I've had 3/4/5 blades, pink ones, blue ones and ones with little flowers one em, ones that buzz and ones with clippers built in not to mention the epically useless one with a light..... (sigh) Getting the right soap (gel or foam) is crucial as is getting the face warm n wet beforehand...

However - having raised 3 daughters through all of this the one thing that will really mess your face up is when one of the distaff side of the family has 'borrowed' your razor to shave bits that wimmin don't like to be hairy and then replaced it without changing the blade... Gah! Women dont seem to appreciate that a bloke is slightly put off when before hes even had his brekkie hes faced with a chipped blunt blade clogged up with 5cm curly hairs..... Its just not on!

[Paul in NZ]

About once a year I like to have a cutthroat shave. It is a great experience.

I paid my bike rego yesterday and I cant say I enjoyed it much.... It certainly felt like my throat was cut!

[MisterD]

Switched to King of Shave (http://www.kingofshaves.co.nz/)s Azor a while ago from a three-bladed job from one of the big two brands 'cos the old handle crapped out.

Blades are cheaper and definitely stay sharper for longer but there's no noticeable difference in closeness or owt like that. Four blades are an utter bastard for doing the sideburns though, so I'm now persuaded to go old-school as recommended by Indy & co on this thread.

[F5 Dave]

The closest I have got to a shave in decades is when I use a number 2.
And then you look like a sweet pretty little gurl, Arrrh.:love:

[Coolz]

I have been told, by a man who travels alot, that razorblades are the only things that are the same price in every country.

[Flip]

And then you look like a sweet pretty little gurl, Arrrh.:love:

Thanks Darling, do you know you have a hairier back than me!

[HEMA]

I use my late father's old straight razor and shaving brush. Have been shaving with that for more than 10 years now, and he used it for decades: it belonged to HIS father before that.

strop it once a week, never have to buy a replacement blade

only buy a tube of shaving soap once in a while

best value ever!

[sugilite]

My beards growth rate means a daily shave, bugger is I got sensitive skin. Tried the powered ones (good brands) and all manner of multi bladed razors. settled on shick 3 blade (also won the Target shoot out test), found the 4 and 5 blades got gummed up way to easy.

For anyone else that has sensitive skin, I found it helps to cover your lower face with 1st shampoo, then body wash through the showering process, leave body soap on face, dry off rest and get to the shaving asap. Makes a BIG difference softening whiskers and makes your blades last heaps longer.

[SlashWylde]

I have been told, by a man who travels alot, that razorblades are the only things that are the same price in every country.

Not true. I picked up a dozen or so packets of dual blade razors from the Mustafa center in Singapore last December. I think they were about $1 per pack compared to $5 or more here.

[DrunkenMistake]

My beards growth rate means a daily shave, bugger is I got sensitive skin. Tried the powered ones (good brands) and all manner of multi bladed razors. settled on shick 3 blade (also won the Target shoot out test), found the 4 and 5 blades got gummed up way to easy.

For anyone else that has sensitive skin, I found it helps to cover your lower face with 1st shampoo, then body wash through the showering process, leave body soap on face, dry off rest and get to the shaving asap. Makes a BIG difference softening whiskers and makes your blades last heaps longer.

Im simply to much of a tight prick to get shaving foam, but I found shaving Gel was alot better,
I use body wash rather than soap, But I find both of them dry my skin out on my face, unless I use an after shave moisturiser

[Headbanger]

As mentioned in a similar thread I started a couple of months back, I barely get a single shave from disposable blades, been using an electric shaver for a couple of years and have had to shave twice a day to keep it in check.

Anyhow, the end result of my electric shaver getting worn out was to grow a beard, The result of that was the lovely Mrs headbanger buying me a electric foil shaver from briscoes.

My opinion of that shaver is that it is total shit, It leaves large patches of hair, and going over and over the area causes a wicked rash and ongoing pain but the fuckin hair is still there, mocking the shit out of me.

Random patches of hair all over my face is not helping my efforts to look like less of a spastic fucker.

[Usarka]

I've ordered one of the safety razors from the link earlier, I'll let you know how it goes assuming I'm not found 3 days later in a pool of dried blood on the bathroom floor with a face looking like it's fallen into the chesdale factory slicing machine.

[meteor]

found shaving Gel was alot better...I use an after shave moisturiser

+1

I've got echema and always had dry skin so always needed to use a quality moisturiser. The best one I've found is the non ionic cream base used in pharmacies to mix prescription creams up. It's called Cetomacrogol cream BP. Comes in 500 gm tubs and lasts forever. Only about $15 I think from memory. Try it, you'll never use anything else!

[DrunkenMistake]

+1

I've got echema and always had dry skin so always needed to use a quality moisturiser. The best one I've found is the non ionic cream base used in pharmacies to mix prescription creams up. It's called Cetomacrogol cream BP. Comes in 500 gm tubs and lasts forever. Only about $15 I think from memory. Try it, you'll never use anything else!


I will,
I wouldnt say I have great skin, I dont look after myself, but I certainly get dry skin if I use the wrong soaps etc.
Cheers

[Usarka]

**Moderators warning**

It's acceptable to talk about shaving in a bike forum, but this conversation is edging (ha!) towards metrosexualness with talk of soap, dry skin, and other grooming products. Infraction will come via a quick kick to the balls.


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[Pussy]

**Moderators warning**

It's acceptable to talk about shaving in a bike forum, but this conversation is edging (ha!) towards metrosexualness with talk of soap, dry skin, and other grooming products. Infraction will come via a quick kick to the balls.


**Not an actual moderators warning. This is an example of what one would look like.

Are you getting a bit emo??

[Usarka]

Are you getting a bit emo??

It must be all this talk of razors!

[Indiana_Jones]

I remember why I stopped buying the likes of mach 3 razor blades, just saw a pack at pak n slave, just under $18 for 4 blades.....:blink:

I mean they're a pretty good shave, no arguement there, but for that price it's just not worth it.

-Indy

[Hoon]

Electric ftw! Minimal effort is more important to me than how close it cuts. As long as it looks shaved thats good enough for me. A foil electric razor gives the closest cut but takes more work (going over the same areas repeatedly trying to remove stubborn stubble). A rotary razor is the easiest and quickest but doesn't cut as close as a foil razor.

If you were to compare wet, foil and rotary I would say that a foil shave is the equivalent of a 2hr old wet shave, and rotary like being 4 hr old wet shave. If you hate shaving and aren't fussed about how close the shave is then definately go electric and just break out the razor for those special occasions.

[Furyos J]

a good way to make your razors last a lot longer (easy two, up to three times longer) is to dunk the blade in olive oil after your shave, this prevents oxidisation of the blades (the main reason the blades go blunt) It works very well.

[Paul in NZ]

a good way to make your razors last a lot longer (easy two, up to three times longer) is to dunk the blade in olive oil after your shave, this prevents oxidisation of the blades (the main reason the blades go blunt) It works very well.

Olive oil eh? I might try some wd40 or gear oil for that essential man smell.....

[Usarka]

Wet Shaver - 1st impressions.
Got myself one of these thanks to this thread:

http://www.traditionalshaving.com/product_images/i/549/muhle-r106-razor__22107_thumb.jpg

First impressions.

Handle was a bit slippy - I'd recommend getting a razor with a knurled handle rather than a smooth one like this.

Managed a shave without any cuts. Some tricky areas like under nose and lip, and around jaw line but nothing too dramatic.

Wasn't much closer than a shave I'd get from a mach3, but that could just be lack of experience.

Quite scrape-y. Again, this might get better with experience, but at this stage i wouldn't recommend to people with bumpy or very sensitive skin.

Mucho easy to clean compared to cartridge razors. I have thick-ish beard and and shaved a 3 day old growth and not getting hair stuck between blades was choice bro.

$1 per blade.

Overall I thought it was good enough to give a longer trial. Evidently different manufacturers blades make a difference so I'll give it a couple of weeks and decide.

[Indiana_Jones]

hmmm I need to shave my pube curtain off.

-Indy

[wysper]

Wet Shaver - 1st impressions.
Got myself one of these thanks to this thread:

http://www.traditionalshaving.com/product_images/i/549/muhle-r106-razor__22107_thumb.jpg

First impressions.

Handle was a bit slippy - I'd recommend getting a razor with a knurled handle rather than a smooth one like this.

Managed a shave without any cuts. Some tricky areas like under nose and lip, and around jaw line but nothing too dramatic.

Wasn't much closer than a shave I'd get from a mach3, but that could just be lack of experience.

Quite scrape-y. Again, this might get better with experience, but at this stage i wouldn't recommend to people with bumpy or very sensitive skin.

Mucho easy to clean compared to cartridge razors. I have thick-ish beard and and shaved a 3 day old growth and not getting hair stuck between blades was choice bro.

$1 per blade.

Overall I thought it was good enough to give a longer trial. Evidently different manufacturers blades make a difference so I'll give it a couple of weeks and decide.


Thanks for that
I am going to give them a go when my Mach3 blades run out too.

I like your comment on the different blade, I note they have a sample pack of blades on their site. I might order that too to try out different blades.

Drop us another post after a week or so with your thoughts.

[meteor]

hmmm I need to shave my pube curtain off.

-Indy

I believe that's called 'manscaping'...

[Indiana_Jones]

I believe that's called 'manscaping'...

The one on my face lol.

Used a beard trimmer to get 90% of it off and then used the razor for the rest. I can see my face again!

-Indy

[TIBLE_90]

I always use wet shave unless beard is too long then use electric followed by wet shave

[Usarka]

3 weeks with the new Muhle "safety" razor so time to expand on initial impressions.

Still quite scrapey, and after shave lotion is being used for the first time in a long time. However, the scrapeyness in some ways makes it feel more real, and more man-like. You have a chance to cut yourself so concentration and care is required. Using a sharp tool in a skilled manner with the risk of self harm. How much more manly can it get......

Different manufacturers blades make a huge difference. I've tried 3 so far (got the sample pack). Each time I try a new one it doesn't feel right until I learn the nuances of the new blade. Current favourite is Derby brand, but starting to get used to Feather.

Blade life = easily over a week with a thick growth, and copes 100x better with a weekends worth of growth than the commercial 3-4 blade razors. No clogging is a god-send. So longer life blades and 1/5 the price. But with the chance of nicks and scrapes.

So in summary, I'm going to carry on with this razor. It's almost like these safety razors are like bikes - you need to be alert 100% of the time, and if it goes wrong it's messy. But the result is excellent, the handling is ace and it just feels more natural. The 3-4 blade razors are like the standard jappa wagon. Easy to use, don't have to think, but expensive in comparison.

Chur.

[wysper]

Sounds good Usarka

They are out of stock of the razor I want at the moment. Hopefully they will have some in in a week or two.

I am looking froward to it. And maybe in a few years I will have a crack at the straight razor!

[Disco Dan]

I normally go 2-3 days between shaves - by then the stubble is too long for a wet shave as it blunts/clogs too quickly. I usually give it a once over with an old (over 5 years old, blades never replaced) electric shaver then go over it quickly with a blade. Next day if I need to shave a wet shave is quick and easy. Only use the electric when I start to look a bit feral.

See all those ad's with manual shavers that have flipping batteries? Some people are gullible!

[LBD]

Wet shave while in the shower (Towards end of shower) with regular soap while stubble is soft. I use a popular triple blade razor and use fingers over chin to detect where I have missed. Makes for a very smooth shave after which I apply a little ...manly ....moisturizer.

Blades last about a month or more.

[MisterD]

3 weeks with the new Muhle "safety" razor so time to expand on initial impressions.

I've finally got my A into G and ordered up an Edwin Jagger (how can I possibly buy German when I can get "Made in Sheffield, England" ?) from this place: www.theenglishshavingcompany.co.uk

Razor, couple of packs of blades, badger brush and soap $100 all up including shipping.

Also been doing a bit of hunting around for info and stumbled across a shaving forum here: badgerandblade.com it seems she's a long road to find the perfect shaving setup...

[Usarka]

Good stuff bro. I don't know how long it'll last but I'm actually enjoying shaving for the first time in ages ago.

Definitely try different blades out, as you could probably see from that badger forum it's almost as religous as bikes when it comes to peoples opinions of different blades....!

[Highlander]

I changed to one of these (http://www.goodfella.com/products/Classic-Double-Edged-Razor.html) a couple of months ago after they were about half price on Gab one or 1-day or something. Got a Badger Brush and soap to go with it.
Lost a bit of blood after developing poor shaving habits from years of pivoting head razors (Mach 3 and the likes). But rarely get any nicks now.
Shave is much smoother now, I believe it is cheaper than the extortion rates they charge for the disposable multi blade heads the others use, and I don't get ingrown hairs like I used to.

The important thing is Wifey thinks it is better too :love: (If it wasn't for her I would probably have the Ned Kelly / Gandolf the Grey look going).

[davebullet]

Put bike on stand, start engine, in 1st gear, oil chain then use rear tyre to friction burn off stubble. Takes longer to return than a wet shave.

[Brett]

Anyone here ever used a cut-throat blade? I am keen to give one a go...

[Teflon]

I use barber style hair clippers... blades are still mint after 10+ years of use, oiled using shell rimula..

[wysper]

Anyone here ever used a cut-throat blade? I am keen to give one a go...

I have had a shave with one, but it was a barber that shaved me. I am keen to give one a go too. It was excellent.
Might have a crack in a year or two.
I understand you have to be much more careful :shit:

[HEMA]

Anyone here ever used a cut-throat blade? I am keen to give one a go...

refer post #48 this thread




I use one. (but I have a stache and goatee, so I only shave the sides of my face)

Make sure you get one thats properly honed before you give it a try (most new ones are not shaving ready), and lather up properly with a brush, don't try quick shave in the shower just using soap like you might do with your current razor.

[Usarka]

One month later and I'm pretty much sold on the double edge razor. The results are now better than what I was getting from the cartridge razors. The purists will be frothing at the badger brush but I just use bog standard shaving cream, I can shave in close to the same amount of time. It's great not having to unclog the razor all the time, and it's good that you can actually feel what's happening instead of just running a piece of plastic around your face.

Don't use if you're Lemy from motorhead, have a face like tommy lee jones, are unco or epileptic (maybe).....

Otherwise, sweet-as-a-nun's out of a scale of 10.

[MisterD]

I can only concur. I'm about 3-weeks in with my Edwin Jagger D86 now and I'm not going back to cartridges either. If you think you've got sensitive skin and that cartidges are therefore your only option - think again. A proper sharp razor blade over your face once, is a much better idea than those multi-blade contraptions. I'm changing the blade weekly and with a 100-pack of Derbys at $30 that's two years of shaves for the price of one pack of cartridges.

I have gone with the brush method, I'm no rabid greeny but it's quite satisfying to remove another landfill-bound aerosol from my life.

Should have done it years ago.