Originally posted by mikelom"Wet shavers" that phrase brought something pleasant to mind.
I was shopping today, and as usual went to get my foam and Gillette Mach 3 blades.
As I was driving home I was cussing, as you do, at the extortionate cost of Gillette shaving blades. That got me to thinking that maybe I just didn't browse the shelves well enough.
I wonder if there are blades of similar quality and longevity as Gillette Mach blades, bu ...[text shortened]... ?
What do you use that you find gives a close shave, and satisfies your chin's day?
-m.
Anyway, as for the actual subject here, I buy generic off-brands at at tiny fraction of the cost.
Originally posted by mikelomJust what are you shaving there Mikey? 😛
I was shopping today, and as usual went to get my foam and Gillette Mach 3 blades.
As I was driving home I was cussing, as you do, at the extortionate cost of Gillette shaving blades. That got me to thinking that maybe I just didn't browse the shelves well enough.
I wonder if there are blades of similar quality and longevity as Gillette Mach blades, bu ...[text shortened]... ?
What do you use that you find gives a close shave, and satisfies your chin's day?
-m.
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Yes, I'm diverting the thread a bit, but to reference Palynka, I switched to a safety razor a few months ago for the very reason that I hated dropping a pile of money on those damn cartridges. The initial investment is a bit up-front (30 USD for the razor, plus I use a better cream w/brush, at about 25USD, and a box of 100 blades for about 20USD). But, I shave about 2-3 times a week, and I've had the same blade on there for 2 weeks now. It does take some practice, as you can cut yourself quite easily. However, being conservative in my calculations, I shouldn't have to buy another blade for about 3-4 years. And, my skin feels a hell of a lot better than before, because the cream avoids a lot of the chemicals and junk they put in cans.
Besides, it's pretty damn cool to use a brush and razor like guys did decades ago. My 3-year-old boy just watches in amazement every time I shave. 🙂
Originally posted by mikelomGet yourself the new top of the line Braun rechargeable - self cleaning foil shaver. It'll run you 300 bux but it's just as good as a blade and way faster. plus, the self cleaning mechanism means you just drop in the recharger and it's clean when you come back...plus you can take it in the shower!
I was shopping today, and as usual went to get my foam and Gillette Mach 3 blades.
As I was driving home I was cussing, as you do, at the extortionate cost of Gillette shaving blades. That got me to thinking that maybe I just didn't browse the shelves well enough.
I wonder if there are blades of similar quality and longevity as Gillette Mach blades, bu ...[text shortened]... ?
What do you use that you find gives a close shave, and satisfies your chin's day?
-m.
Move to the 21st century folks!
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I use gillette fusion power (5 blades). Each blade lasts about 4 months, much longer than my mach 3 blades used to last. I'm only on my second blade after buying the thing about 6 months ago.
It's possible that the way I use them helps the blade life. I only shave about every 2 or 3 days rather than once a day. I always have a shower first, which softens the hairs, and I never use any foam, just a bit of moisturising cream (on damp skin) which reduces friction quite well.
A 4 pack of blades costs about 10 pounds, but I reckon £7.50 a year on blades is ok. At that rate it would take 40 years to reach the cost of a £300 pound top of the line electric razor and in 40 years one of those razors would be dead.
Originally posted by mikelomI just get a big old bag of bic 2 blade razors. Its cheap it lasts and I get a smoother shave.
I was shopping today, and as usual went to get my foam and Gillette Mach 3 blades.
As I was driving home I was cussing, as you do, at the extortionate cost of Gillette shaving blades. That got me to thinking that maybe I just didn't browse the shelves well enough.
I wonder if there are blades of similar quality and longevity as Gillette Mach blades, bu ...[text shortened]... ?
What do you use that you find gives a close shave, and satisfies your chin's day?
-m.
