Because the original switch on this model was busted. Of course, the modification looks like it would get in the way of a close, comfortable shave.
If you can see only one performance this year, make it Bryan Callen’s groundbreaking effort in the Philips Manologues. Best known as Pool Boy from Cabana Chat on MADtv, Callen delivers a performance for the ages in this series of shorts for the updated Philips Bodygroom that make the ins-and outs of male grooming come alive. The new-and-improved Bodygroom features a updated colour, battery display and five adjustable settings from 3 to 11 mm.
Using a straight razor in the era of Gillette Fusion seems like suicide to me, but if you are the adventurous type looking for the closest shave imaginable—I give you the Damascene. Hand-forged in Germany with 128 layers of the same legendary Damascene steel used to craft Crusader’s swords, this limited edition razor is not for the faint of heart (or empty of wallet). Careful though, my guess is that tiny pieces of toilet paper are not going to be sufficient to handle any cuts that might result from this Sweeny Todd masterpiece. Available for a ridiculous $US30,000. [Damascene via Luxist via Boing Boing Gadgets]
If God had intended us to keep our body hair, he’d never have invented grooming goods like this: the extended-reach shaver/trimmer. Designed to tackle mannish body contours and whisk the hairs away, its secret is the extending curved handle. This adds enough length *ahem* for you to get the peskiest of hairs. You know the ones: the really annoying middle of your back-ones that require advanced yoga skills to reach normally (or the helping hands of an assistant…and if you have one of those, you probably don’t need this.) It’s water-resistant, an eight hour charge lets it run for half an hour—if that’s not enough, you are one hairy bugger—is out now at Hammacher Schlemmer and costs US$50. [OhGizmo]
Every other day it seems like a new manual razor is hitting the market advertising “the closest shave ever” by throwing in extra blades or lubed comfort strips. And let’s not forget that there are plenty of electric shavers out there if you have sensitive skin or you want to save a little time. As I was shaving my rugged man-stubble baby smooth this morning, I pondered this question: With all of the choices out there, what kind of shaver do you use?
