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p> I have been a blood donor in two locales. I periodically go to the local blood bank, and, in the past, I would dribble the precious red stuff down the bathroom drain as I shaved with my "safety" razor. I gave up on the self-inflicted wounds, and, using the advantages of the free market, bought a Braun electric razor. I'm now on my second one, and I love it. br> -- Vincent Mohan br> Englewood, New Jersey /p>

I enjoyed Mr. Gauvreau's column on shaving. Having started with a classic Gillette safety razor in the 1960s I can say that I have used the full the range of available devices ranging from the cheap disposable to the high end electric razor. However, I have to vehemently disagree with his assessment of shaving tools. There is nothing manly about taking the hair off your face with an implement that irritates cuts and scratches you face.

p>Shaving technology is not about manliness, it is about efficiency. I have recently switched to the dreaded five-blade razor and find that it gives a clean, comfortable close shave. If you want to appear more manly play hockey. It will eventually produce some nice masculine scars. br> -- Jerrold Goldblatt br> Arlington, Virginia /p>

Mr. Judge is almost spot on. Where he erred was in stepping out of the shower before shaving. For the best possible Real Man's shave, mount a mirror on the shower wall and shave right there, enveloped in your personal cloud of steam.

p>(Once one gets the hang of it, one comes to understand that having at least a 50-gallon gas water heater is absolutely necessary for civilized living.) br> -- Doug Welty

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