I got an idea that will put shaving blade companies out of business

[waggy]

I just buy 100 DE blades for like $20. that last me a LOOOONG fucking time.

 

[waggy]

$9 for 100 DE safety blades. I have ~75% remaining after 2.5 years.

nic.e where you getting them for $9? what brand?

 

[xSauronx]

Too expensive to make. You think you're the first genius to come up with that idea?

I use DE razor, like the old days. Paid about $12 for 100 blades which will last me about 2yrs. What's the incentive for the razor companies, or any person to try to innovate something with little cost savings?

since i just trim up around my beard, the sample pack i bought about 4 years ago is still not empty. $10 for blades, maybe 30 or whatever for the handle.

 

[NetWareHead]

Doesn't even have to be ceramic

Most people would simply rather give their money to blade manufacturers than take the time to hone their own razors.
So much so that the disposable blade companies nearly put the straight razor manufacturers out of business.
The only decent ones left are Dovo (Germany) and Thiers Issard (France) although some Chinese ones (Gold Dollar) are getting decent, but quality is still hit and miss. If you want to drop big bucks you can get a custom made one.

This. I paid $320 for my straight razor almost 10 years ago and its paid for itself a few times over s far. I have a Thiers-Issard that performs beautifully.

This is a rather horrible idea.

Ceramic blades aren't flexible. Shaving blades need to be somewhat flexible in order to contour to the skin... unless you want to shave off chunks of flesh.

I disagree. My straight edge does NOT flex in any way when I am shaving. The skin needs to be lubed properly with shaving cream so the skin "flexes" and moves out of the way of the shaving razor.

 

[jlee]

nic.e where you getting them for $9? what brand?

I have these. I paid $9.41 on 09/03/2012 and have a LOT left.

 

[Red Squirrel]

It already exists: electric razors. They save so much time and effort, it's crazy not more people use them. No need to apply shaving cream or take it slowly, just fire it up and go at it. I suppose you could do that with a normal razor but it's going to hurt like hell.

 

[jlee]

It already exists: electric razors. They save so much time and effort, it's crazy not more people use them. No need to apply shaving cream or take it slowly, just fire it up and go at it. I suppose you could do that with a normal razor but it's going to hurt like hell.

Electric razors kill my skin. Maybe I just have a cheap one..

 

[The Boston Dangler]

king gillette - the visionary behind the disposable society and what's now called a vertically integrated ecosystem. may he rot in hell next to edison, ford and jobs.

 

[waggy]

It already exists: electric razors. They save so much time and effort, it's crazy not more people use them. No need to apply shaving cream or take it slowly, just fire it up and go at it. I suppose you could do that with a normal razor but it's going to hurt like hell.

I have tried cheap electric and expensive ones. ALL of them tear up my face.

I have these. I paid $9.41 on 09/03/2012 and have a LOT left.

I usually get persona. But hell for the cost I will give these a try.

 

[jlee]

I have tried cheap electric and expensive ones. ALL of them tear up my face.



I usually get persona. But hell for the cost I will give these a try.

I can put one in an envelope and send it to you if you don't want to spend 10 bucks to try them.

I have a 5 pack (or 10, maybe) of Feather blades that I'll try eventually, but I keep forgetting to try one and I put another Astra on instead.

 

[ControlD]

I have tried cheap electric and expensive ones. ALL of them tear up my face.

Same here. And using a regular razor is faster anyhow.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Real men shave with a Double edge / old-school razor.

Switched to a brush + DE and will never look back.

Razor blades are cheap as fuck, and there are tons to choose from. No "Must buy X cartridge for X Razor". My shaving costs have plummeted to pennies and my face is ultra smooth.

I have these. I paid $9.41 on 09/03/2012 and have a LOT left.

I tried Astra, can't say I liked them that much.

Check out Feather blades, they have been amazing for me. Last longer, ultra sharp. At least, my face likes them. Everyone differs: http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-St...29295044&sr=1-1&keywords=feather+razor+blades

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Also, I totally recommend the Edwin Jagger DE89. Amazing

http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-...im_hpc_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PQYD8AZ6PGPV6CTWPHQ

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Real men shave with a Double edge / old-school razor.

Real men grow beards. Straight razors are for underground knife fights.

 

[gorcorps]

It already exists: electric razors. They save so much time and effort, it's crazy not more people use them. No need to apply shaving cream or take it slowly, just fire it up and go at it. I suppose you could do that with a normal razor but it's going to hurt like hell.

Electric razors are terrible unless you have fine hair. For thick, course hair (like mine) it literally won't cut it. I've tried multiple types, and some expensive ones, but they just don't work for my hair. I'm always left with way more stubble than if I just used a typical disposable.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Real men grow beards. Straight razors are for underground knife fights.

No, fatties that don't want their triple neck to show grow beards. Enjoy your amazing culture of ungroomed hipsters. Don't forget the horrible hipster headgear to go with it to cover up more ungroomed hair ontop that smells of feces.


Very seldom does someone actually look (and is) manly with a beard.

 

[SunnyD]

I disagree. My straight edge does NOT flex in any way when I am shaving. The skin needs to be lubed properly with shaving cream so the skin "flexes" and moves out of the way of the shaving razor.

Using a straight blade and the technique behind it is significantly different than using razor blades or typical blade cartridges.

 

[mikeford]

My uncle had a beard like wire, wreck a typical blade in one use. He had some small device that would resharpen a typical double edge safety razor blade.

 

[jlee]

Real men shave with a Double edge / old-school razor.

Switched to a brush + DE and will never look back.

Razor blades are cheap as fuck, and there are tons to choose from. No "Must buy X cartridge for X Razor". My shaving costs have plummeted to pennies and my face is ultra smooth.



I tried Astra, can't say I liked them that much.

Check out Feather blades, they have been amazing for me. Last longer, ultra sharp. At least, my face likes them. Everyone differs: http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-St...29295044&sr=1-1&keywords=feather+razor+blades

I have a 5 pack (or 10, maybe) of Feather blades that I'll try eventually, but I keep forgetting to try one and I put another Astra on instead.

I'll have to try one sooner than later, then! What do you use for shaving cream? I have a good brush, but am not sure what I should be getting for cream.

 

[darkswordsman17]

No, fatties that don't want their triple neck to show grow beards. Enjoy your amazing culture of ungroomed hipsters. Don't forget the horrible hipster headgear to go with it to cover up more ungroomed hair ontop that smells of feces.


Very seldom does someone actually look (and is) manly with a beard.

Are there fat hipsters? Every single actual hipster I've ever seen is a scrawny as fuck.

Seriously? Wow. ATOT never ceases to amaze with the outright insane ramblings of complete and total idiocy.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Electric razors kill my skin. Maybe I just have a cheap one..

You have to pay quite a lot for a good one. I've had good luck with Braun, I'm on my second one, I just upgraded because I wanted to, probably could have kept using the old one. I find it's much easier on my ginger skin than blades were and it's faster to use. It may not do as good of a job though, but it has to be done every single day, so I don't see the point of being too perfectionist about it. Just want to be able to do it as fast and efficiently as possible so I can move on with my day.

 

[MrPickins]

You've got to outmaneuver people of that ilk.

I bought 50 or so 3 blade Schicks in sample boxes cheap off ebay and figure they'll last me decades. The trick is to rinse them well after using, dry with a towel (wrap in towel and squeeze) and then place in a low humidity place (i.e. outside your bathroom) to let it dry thoroughly. Even stainless steel corrodes to some extent. I get ~6 months out of one razor and I have a heavy beard. I shave after taking a hot shower, which helps too, use gel or cream, makes no difference.

I do the same (although, I blow through the back of the razor before drying) and get 4 or 5 months out of cartridge. :thumbsup:

 

[EliteRetard]

Pppfttt,...

Leave it to a City Slicker to suggest the ultimate solution; shave with a knife.

*snip*

I have tried this, but not on my face.

I always hand sharpen my knives, but first time I sharpened up a large knife and curiosity got the better of me. I tried to shave just a bit of hair on the back of my hand. It worked fantastic, taking all the hair off with ease. Then it kept going right through the skin and muscle and flipped a nice big chunk out of my hand like some fancy sushi.

It really didn't hurt that much either...no more than cutting yourself normally with a razor. Bit of a sting at first and then it just bleeds profusely. I think it's the sharpness, it just lops off the nerves before they know WTF is going on. A dull blade saws and tears away giving the nerves plenty to bitch about. I still have a scar from that.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Are there fat hipsters? Every single actual hipster I've ever seen is a scrawny as fuck.

Seriously? Wow. ATOT never ceases to amaze with the outright insane ramblings of complete and total idiocy.

You haven't seen a fat hipster? You need to get out more.... Seriously, I know skinny jeans is automatically associated with skinny hipsters, but I promise you they are out there

 

[master_shake_]

the answer to this was back in 2010

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/diamaze-diamond-tipped-razor-blades-can-literally-split-hairs-v/