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Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: jnchin on Sat, 18 June 2011, 10:24:15: I slept for 8 hours and and you are still posting.. It defies biology

On a side note, the beauty of being asian is that I don't need to shave. Ever.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 18 June 2011, 10:31:39: (http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/68/csb1.jpg)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: jnchin on Sat, 18 June 2011, 10:42:03: You two should get a room
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Sat, 18 June 2011, 10:49:42: Quote
F*** German Engineering.
The exception proves the rule ;)

Quote from: jnchin;362887
On a side note, the beauty of being asian is that I don't need to shave. Ever.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSq2AoFIoe9587qWhA_rasfhScDOA15ZOQ4RTlhwi-9Pn9LF-kgew)
James Bond - "No bird builds its nest in a bare tree" ;)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: noodles256 on Sat, 18 June 2011, 10:58:51: nice blog, what do you think of selena gomez
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:06:18: Kilts are cool ...

(http://feeds2.yourstorewizards.com/2025/images/250x1000/scottishkilts.jpg)

(http://www.kiltsforsale.net/images/Sir_Sean_Connery_wearing_Scottish_kilt_SM.jpg)
@ripster "He's welsh" ? Ah ... it's fixed :)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: chongyixiong on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:11:53: Cool story, bro.

I have a piece of German engineering and it's damn fine.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wUz6FO0Y0oM/TaZ6zJpWLiI/AAAAAAAABk8/JRvxS2le14I/s720/SDIM1283.jpg)
Muhle R89

I wonder if anyone here shaves the old-fashioned and manly way.
It's definitely more fun!
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:25:50: I never tried e-shavers. How are they, compared to the fancy Gilette?
I have delicate, girly skin, as seen in my avatar.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:26:06: Quote from: chongyixiong;362916
I wonder if anyone here shaves the old-fashioned and manly way.
It's definitely more fun!

I do. Using this ...

(http://www.scharferladen.de/shop/images/9900-rasiermesser-pfalume.jpg)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:27:26: Quote from: nolo;362924
I do. Using this ...

Show Image
(http://www.scharferladen.de/shop/images/9900-rasiermesser-pfalume.jpg)

I've seen those in action.
It get's messy!

(http://i.imgur.com/7jrsi.jpg)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: jnchin on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:38:48: Quote from: HaveANiceDay;362928
I've seen those in action.
It get's messy!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7jrsi.jpg)

Terrible movie.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: jnchin on Sat, 18 June 2011, 11:57:59: Quote from: ripster;362938
Why is your screenname jnChin. You have a junior chin?

Because I didn't realize before I joined what kind of a community this forum was, and now I can't change my SN
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Sat, 18 June 2011, 12:03:58: And boobs. In various contexts.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 18 June 2011, 12:17:29: Quote from: ripster;362897
Well, that's a highly original response that could be misinterpreted as trolling.

I almost forgot to say...

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19258&d=1308417404)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 18 June 2011, 12:40:46: Funny, I was gonna say the same about you!

You DID have a sense of humor at one point right?
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Sat, 18 June 2011, 13:18:41: When ARE those laser shavers coming anyways?
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: Lpb45 on Sat, 18 June 2011, 22:54:39: ya, that shouldnt really be considered haz mat more then likely it probly isnt if you ask the DOT. Some WEIRD ass **** is considered haz mat though shampoo, fridge magnets(messes up navigation equipment), cars(If you drain all the fluids you can ship normally)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: Lpb45 on Sun, 19 June 2011, 15:42:59: The fact of the matter is 99.9% of the time if it is packed for commercial use it isnt considered hazardous. I ship batteries that arent considered hazardous becase they are packaged for commercial use. ahh well what ya gonna do it is what it is
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: Bilbin on Sun, 19 June 2011, 16:22:55: Hey hey Ripster, no need to be posting pictures of me, we all know you're jealous of that chin beard.

I shave using safety razors as well. It's manly and saves the world! Cheaper too.
I would try a straight razor but they're hard to get over here :(
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: manfaux on Mon, 20 June 2011, 00:20:24: I use this

(http://www.theartofshaving.com/static/img/images6/products/310/92195.jpg)

used to be something like $250 and recently dropped to $195 so I picked up a set, I have rather scarce facial hair so I have to stick with these manual razors, not a bad thing.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: manfaux on Mon, 20 June 2011, 00:30:00: oh, and mine hasn't gone wrong yet, unlike ripster's German motor.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: Input Nirvana on Mon, 20 June 2011, 01:38:50: Straight razors, twin blades, safety razors....HOLY ****! I gave up on the "closest shave possible" years ago and am much happier for it. I'm good with Brauns. I do the DIY mix without the foo-foo and no probs after 5 years. I tried the "wet and dry" electric shavers, but they need to be cleaned pretty much after each shave.

BACK TO EXCELLENT BOOBS!
http://feeds2.yourstorewizards.com/2025/images/250x1000/scottishkilts.jpg[/IMG]](http://feeds2.yourstorewizards.com/2025/images/250x1000/scottishkilts.jpg) (http://[IMG)

Really, other than Ripsters made-for-television-movie screenplay, this pic is the highlight of this thread.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 20 June 2011, 05:02:10: I've been using a Remington R-9500 for years now. Like most other electric shavers, the cleaning system is a joke.

BUT at least it still gives me a decent shave.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 08:01:41: Quote from: input nirvana;363851
BACK TO EXCELLENT BOOBS!

Yeaah, this thread need more boobs ;)

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4x54_hCX1KrUyNnutaEjMGNmupFT9ktqbUU-1MwlSFMxYbaw2Ew)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 20 June 2011, 08:54:52: Quote from: chongyixiong;362916
Cool story, bro.

I have a piece of German engineering and it's damn fine.

Show Image
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wUz6FO0Y0oM/TaZ6zJpWLiI/AAAAAAAABk8/JRvxS2le14I/s720/SDIM1283.jpg)

Muhle R89

I wonder if anyone here shaves the old-fashioned and manly way.
It's definitely more fun!

Nice shaver. I use a Merkur 34c. Derby blades too.

You can't beat using always a new blade.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 20 June 2011, 09:18:25: I bet the engineering was fine but the broken sensor was made by Razer...
Anyway, electric shavers with self cleaning function or shaving cream dispenser are like keyboards with LCDs and media keys!
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: woody on Mon, 20 June 2011, 09:31:44: Quote from: ripster;363960
Maybe next razor I try will have Japanese engineering and manufacturing.
Lazol?

Rororor.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 09:43:18: Quote from: ripster;363960
Actually I am getting the best quality shaves ever with the Braun Series 7.

Cool there is even a 790cc 'limited motorsport edition' out there ...
(http://www.testmagazine.de/testmagberichte/braun_series7_pdesign_imedition_201010_01.jpg)
(http://www.testmagazine.de/testmagberichte/braun_series7_pdesign_msport_edition_201010_24.jpg)
(http://www.testmagazine.de/testmagberichte/braun_series7_pdesign_msport_edition_201010_20.jpg)

Quote from: ripster;363960
Maybe next razor I try will have Japanese engineering and manufacturing.
(http://s3.hubimg.com/u/4221902_f260.jpg)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: redpill on Mon, 20 June 2011, 11:40:22: I have a Braun Series 7 and it's meh. Cleaner reloads are a pain and the blades seem to get dull fast. I think electric razors used to be made better, these days it seems like they never do a good job, I've tried both the high end Norelcos and now the Brauns. Shaving cream is kind of an annoying mess though too so I don't think I'll go back to the manual type.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 20 June 2011, 13:00:48: Quote from: ripster;363960
Actually I am getting the best quality shaves ever with the Braun Series 7.

Like German cars. Packed with so much technology that when it works it works well. But packed with so much technology the working part is rare.

Maybe next razor I try will have Japanese engineering and manufacturing.
I went with a simple Philips (50 Euro class) 7 years ago, still works...
Wanted to replace the blades, but it seems they learned from printer producers, a set of replacement blades costs 45 Euros!
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 17:19:32: From a money viewpoint this sounds interesting ...

(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/yetboy66/shaver5181/5181c.jpg)
Click me for more Info (http://www.ioffer.com/i/new-mens-washable-5-heads-electric-shaver-rechargeable-147108265?source=eiesi)

Fancy look ... a bit like a space ship ...
(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/yetboy66/shaver5181/5181h.jpg)

And costs only ~21€ (30.0447 US$)!

Chinese Engineering > Dutch Engineering > German Engineering
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 17:45:57: Yepp ... South Korea.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Woljeongsa_Administrative_Temple.jpg)
Administrative Office of Woljeong-sa (Woljeong temple). Odeason National Park.

Btw ... the swastika symbol is forbidden in Germany
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 18:06:24: Quote from: ripster;364344
It's a reversed swastika, a buddhist symbol.

I know, it's sanskrit ... and furthermore its the offical flag of Kuna Yala, Panama.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/KunaYalaFlag.svg/750px-KunaYalaFlag.svg.png)

Quote from: ripster;364344
You guys even forced lego to pull Nazis out of the Indiana Jones Lego series.

Yepp.

(http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/145/74749044py9.png)
German version on top (StGB §86a (http://dejure.org/gesetze/StGB/86a.html))
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 18:49:48: Quote from: ripster;364361
Our equivalent is the Confederate Flag.

I am careful not to wear it in my neighborhood.

As a German, if I hear Confederate Flag, i think of:

- southern rock
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l61k7gV3AUY/SCsNH1z2koI/AAAAAAAACBs/rkcBaDNGbws/s400/Lynyrd-Skynyrd-Rebel-Flag-S.jpg)

- cute rebel girls ... yee haw!!
(http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/46/41/51704146/photos/Mullys/rebel%20flag%20bikini%202.jpg)

- the dukes
(http://theger.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/the_dukes_of_hazzard_large.jpg)

- hill billies / chickens
[video=youtube;fVO65I50RB8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVO65I50RB8[/video]
Damn good movie!

But i know what you mean ...
(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000412197/polls_klansman_flag_2358_184346_poll_xlarge.jpeg)
there are some not so ... gentle ... people out there.

Quote from: ripster;364344
You guys even forced lego to pull Nazis out of the Indiana Jones Lego series.

Had to improvise.

Plz take a look here LEGO Indiana Jones and the Werewolf Women of the .... (http://gusset.tumblr.com/post/339000572/lego-swastika-the-stuff-my-nightmares-are-made). Btw this is definitely NOT a german version!
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 20 June 2011, 20:00:13: This thread is full of Lulz. But seriously, a straight razor is the way to go. Sure it takes some practice before you learn not to remove half your face, but in the end it is the best shave you can get. Plus its simple, it won't break, and you can sharpen it whenever it needs it. Easily the last razor you would ever need to buy. If you can't get the hang of it, find a real barber in your area. It's still worth the cost, even if only as a special 'treat' to yourself.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Mon, 20 June 2011, 20:13:47: This japanese razor looks very interesting ...

(http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5786)
Click fore more info ... (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/12734-Tosuke-Japanese-Straight-Razor....)

Btw .. japanese razor ...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0AwTxvkrs8c/SkDwBupncwI/AAAAAAAAAAs/PcbpIxiiNmM/s320/hard-gay.jpg)
here is the real japanese RAZOR: the japanese RAZOR ramone (http://unshippedmale.blogspot.com/2009/06/japanese-razor-ramon-and-other-goodies.html) ;)

@lysol ;) The colours of your avartar reminds of ...
(http://images.politico.com/global/news/090409_rainbow_flag_reut_297.JPG)
nop ... colours don't match.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: audioave10 on Mon, 20 June 2011, 22:38:05: I use a simple Track II...and not always on MY face. (back in my married years)

(http://s2.hubimg.com/u/143905_f248.jpg)
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: RoboKrikit on Tue, 21 June 2011, 00:52:33: Quote from: ripster;364361
Our equivalent is the Confederate Flag.

I am careful not to wear it in my neighborhood.

I took this photo just up the street at Sonic.

(http://i.imgur.com/tMEa0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tMEa0.jpg)

I've only used Norelcos and cheapo safety razors. Maybe I should try out a Braun. Closest shave is still with the old-fashioned straight razors though:

[video=youtube;isrBXeAsW20]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isrBXeAsW20[/video]
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: nolo on Tue, 21 June 2011, 12:49:58: Quote from: RoboKrikit;364551
I took this photo just up the street at Sonic.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/tMEa0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tMEa0.jpg)

I guess thats one of those famous redneck trucks!

A friend of mine - he's living in chicago - just told me a few days ago some jokes about those rednecks:

How can you tell if a Redneck is married? - There is dried chewing tobacco on both sides of his pickup truck.
What do you have when you have 32 Rednecks in the same room? - A full set of teeth.
A new law recently passed in Redneckville: When a couple gets divorced, they’re still brother and sister.
Did you hear about the Redneck who passed away and left his entire estate in trust for his beloved widow? - She can’t touch it until she’s fourteen.
What’s the most popular pick-up line for a Redneck? - “Nice tooth.”

(http://realtalklive.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/rt_redneck3_070709_ssh.jpg?w=400&h=310)

Btw he told me that this is quite possibly one of the best games he has ever played:
(http://craziestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/redneck-life.jpg)

In the Game of Redneck Life the winner is the player with the most teeth remaining at the end of the game. Yes this is a real game. It’s similar to the regular game of Life except instead of becoming a doctor or lawyer you become a Mullet Salon Operator, Taxidermist or Monster Truck Announcer. Instead of children you have young-uns. You get married, divorced, remarried and inherit a bunch of step kids all named Darryl.

Back to topic .. razors .... from a money and/or green viewpoint this sounds even more interesting than that chinese razor mentioned above

(http://www.jumbojoke.com/images/redneck-disposable-razors.jpg)
Redneck Disposable Razors

Redneck Engineering > Chinese Engineering > Dutch Engineering > German Engineering
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: Arkonos on Mon, 12 September 2011, 09:26:58: My razor was build in the late 60s I guess (I'm 20), but since I don't shave anymore, I only use a cheap trimmer from Carrera.

Also: Austrian Engeneering>rest of the world

[video=youtube;HaSHquxjLHc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSHquxjLHc&feature=related[/video]

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Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 12 September 2011, 09:48:36: I bought the Norelco SensoTouch 3D, and it's a pretty good razor; you can use shave gel with it as well. When I was on vacation, I picked up a Remington block and foil razor just as something cheap for travel. It turns out that I really like the Remington; I use it more than my Norelco now, and I certainly like it more than the Brauns I had.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 12 September 2011, 10:18:55: My Series 7's battery died. I use my old series 5 as a body shaver.

GTL
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Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 12 September 2011, 10:28:26: I just yaked. Fortunately, my family doesn't have the Italian fur gene. I think it's the African influence in the Sicilian gene pool.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 12 September 2011, 12:28:57: I like to keep things, well, freaky.
Title: DOA Braun Shaver - A tale of German Engineering, Amazon Customer Service and Braun US
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 12 September 2011, 13:06:46: That was my favorite part of the logo. It's people who are not comfortable with their sexuality.

Pussies.