New razor

[IronWing]

Gillette GoodNews Plus.

 

[skywhr]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
free razor:

http://www.schickquattro.com/sample/

I love that you managed to include a hot deal in this post....

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: CptCrunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV42I26tx2s
15 blades is never enough!

/thread

That's why there's 16!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEKt5Izwbo

Edit:
And 20!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lrDXtw&feature=related

50 blades ftw?

i just use a regular 3 blade gillete razor.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
here is my take...

DE safety razors are a fad. Multi bladed units are the future.

I have shaved with them all and electrics.

My Mach 3 and Fusion didn't irritate my skin at all except when I forgot to turn them on (powered ones).

I can lazily shave and have it be very close and have no nicks. I don't even need a mirror.

Now my refills are more costly than simple blades, but it's double digits per year still.

Ultimately your best shave is to hire a pro with a straight edge to do you.

DE safety razors are far from a fad as they've been around for 100+ years. However, they are gaining popularity recently pushing prices up. Cartridge razors can provide a decent shave and you have to try to cut yourself. However, in order to get a closer shave you need to increase pressure instead of changing the cutting angle which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs.

As far as SE vs. DE, a DE will provide you with just as close of a shave as a SE. The difference being the amount of care required shaving with a SE and upkeep of the razor is much higher. Of course, with this comes increased satisfaction for a lot of people.

 

[secretanchitman]

i use a gillette mach 3 turbo champion (just a different color of the mach 3 turbo). i was thinking of getting the gillette fusion phantom because i have a $5 off coupon and im sick cutting up my face.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

I use the newer version of the electric shaver Phillips was advertising in that 15 blade commercial. I :heart: it.

Phillips Cool Skin 8060X.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

DE safety razors are far from a fad as they've been around for 100+ years. However, they are gaining popularity recently pushing prices up. Cartridge razors can provide a decent shave and you have to try to cut yourself. However, in order to get a closer shave you need to increase pressure instead of changing the cutting angle which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs.

As far as SE vs. DE, a DE will provide you with just as close of a shave as a SE. The difference being the amount of care required shaving with a SE and upkeep of the razor is much higher. Of course, with this comes increased satisfaction for a lot of people.

The are a fad in the fact that people are switching back to them. It's a lot of work for very little gain other than blade costs.

 

[Excelsior]

My take on it: One of the best things you can do to improve your shave is to get a fog-free mirror. Put it on one of walls in your shower and then shave while you're taking a shower.

I picked up an $8 one from Target and I have been very pleased...and I am just using a cheap two-blade disposable Schick.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: skywhr
Regarding barber shop straight razor shaves, can someone explain how that can be sanitary? Don't they use the same razor on everyone? Do they clean the razor? Hydro clave them what?

Like most other items they use...a liquid sanitizer at the very least.

Many have no longer offered straight razor shaves due to clients being idiots.

 

[sniperruff]

meh im lazy so i have a braun 7505. simple, no frills shaver although now i'll have to charge it more often as i've been using it for the last 4 years.

 

[ponyo]

You should be able to use the same razor cartridge for about a year if you take care of it properly. I'm still using the free Schick Quattro with the original cartridge. It's over a year old and still shaves great. I've couple more free sample razors still unopened.

 

[HombrePequeno]

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should be able to use the same razor cartridge for about a year if you take care of it properly. I'm still using the free Schick Quattro with the original cartridge. It's over a year old and still shaves great. I've couple more free sample razors still unopened.

You must have extremely thin hair. I can't use a razor cartridge more than a few times without getting extremely dull.

 

[bobsmith1492]

Any blade is one too many. Just get an electric or a pair of scissors and let it grow.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: HombrePequeno

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should be able to use the same razor cartridge for about a year if you take care of it properly. I'm still using the free Schick Quattro with the original cartridge. It's over a year old and still shaves great. I've couple more free sample razors still unopened.

You must have extremely thin hair. I can't use a razor cartridge more than a few times without getting extremely dull.

No, you just have to take care of the cartridge. It's not the act of shaving that dulls the blade. It's the oxidation and moisture that dulls it. Just clean and quickly dry your razor well after each use. I dip mine in alcohol and then use a hair dryer to dry it after each use. If you do this, you should be able to get a year out of a single cartridge.

 

[avash]

i stopped at 3 blades.

mach 3 turbo (the one with the battery so it "vibrates") worked the best for me and had the best blade life. better than the schick fx, sensor excel, etc.

the turbo version of the mach3 actually worked really well, i could notice a difference. it cut closer, less irritation. never shaved against the grain.

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: HombrePequeno

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should be able to use the same razor cartridge for about a year if you take care of it properly. I'm still using the free Schick Quattro with the original cartridge. It's over a year old and still shaves great. I've couple more free sample razors still unopened.

You must have extremely thin hair. I can't use a razor cartridge more than a few times without getting extremely dull.

No, you just have to take care of the cartridge. It's not the act of shaving that dulls the blade. It's the oxidation and moisture that dulls it. Just clean and quickly dry your razor well after each use. I dip mine in alcohol and then use a hair dryer to dry it after each use. If you do this, you should be able to get a year out of a single cartridge.

I don't know, my beard hair is really nappy and seems to eat blades up. No matter how I clean them my Mach 3's get full of gunk between the blades. If I'm good about cleaning every time I use about 1 cart every 5 shaves.

 

[Malfeas]

I use a DE razor and blade. Maybe it is a fad, maybe not, but I really enjoy the whole process of wetting my face, using a badger brush to lather up with a nice smelling cream or soap and apply it. I usually do two to four passes depending upon how close of a shave I want. An informative website is www.shavemyface.com , there are also some shaving videos on youtube under mantic59.

Also, there are two causes to the dulling of a blade. The first is the actual physical process of the blade cutting through the hair (despite Nausticas claim to the contrary), and the second is the oxidation that is mentioned earlier.

And on principle, I would have to disagree with Nausticas assertion that his blade is still sharp after a year of use. You can shave with both a dull blade and a sharp blade. The difference is that a sharp blade cuts the hair, and a dull blade will tear/pull the hair. Either way the desired result can still be gained, however one requires less effort than the other and is better for the skin.

 

[DangerAardvark]

I never use less than infinity blades. Sometimes more.

 

[RbSX]

My Gillette with 3 razor blades is more than enough, I've found that the quality of the shave is more of a reflection of the quality of your shaving cream.

 

[LtPage1]

I love my plain Mach 3.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

DE safety razors are far from a fad as they've been around for 100+ years. However, they are gaining popularity recently pushing prices up. Cartridge razors can provide a decent shave and you have to try to cut yourself. However, in order to get a closer shave you need to increase pressure instead of changing the cutting angle which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs.

As far as SE vs. DE, a DE will provide you with just as close of a shave as a SE. The difference being the amount of care required shaving with a SE and upkeep of the razor is much higher. Of course, with this comes increased satisfaction for a lot of people.

The are a fad in the fact that people are switching back to them. It's a lot of work for very little gain other than blade costs.

Cost is not a reason to switch to DE or SE shaving, IMO. Sure, blades cost less, but most people who are traditional wet shavers more than make up for that buying quality badger brushes, razors, shave creams/soaps, etc.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: skywhr
Regarding barber shop straight razor shaves, can someone explain how that can be sanitary? Don't they use the same razor on everyone? Do they clean the razor? Hydro clave them what?

The few barbers that actually use a SE razor which I've been to actually use shavettes. Whether or not they replace the blade after each customer, I'm not sure. I think it's mainly so they don't have to deal with honing/stroping.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

DE safety razors are far from a fad as they've been around for 100+ years. However, they are gaining popularity recently pushing prices up. Cartridge razors can provide a decent shave and you have to try to cut yourself. However, in order to get a closer shave you need to increase pressure instead of changing the cutting angle which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs.

As far as SE vs. DE, a DE will provide you with just as close of a shave as a SE. The difference being the amount of care required shaving with a SE and upkeep of the razor is much higher. Of course, with this comes increased satisfaction for a lot of people.

The are a fad in the fact that people are switching back to them. It's a lot of work for very little gain other than blade costs.

Cost is not a reason to switch to DE or SE shaving, IMO. Sure, blades cost less, but most people who are traditional wet shavers more than make up for that buying quality badger brushes, razors, shave creams/soaps, etc.

You still need soap or cream for any razor. DE's are MUCH cheaper even if dropping $100+ on the handle.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

DE safety razors are far from a fad as they've been around for 100+ years. However, they are gaining popularity recently pushing prices up. Cartridge razors can provide a decent shave and you have to try to cut yourself. However, in order to get a closer shave you need to increase pressure instead of changing the cutting angle which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs.

As far as SE vs. DE, a DE will provide you with just as close of a shave as a SE. The difference being the amount of care required shaving with a SE and upkeep of the razor is much higher. Of course, with this comes increased satisfaction for a lot of people.

The are a fad in the fact that people are switching back to them. It's a lot of work for very little gain other than blade costs.

Cost is not a reason to switch to DE or SE shaving, IMO. Sure, blades cost less, but most people who are traditional wet shavers more than make up for that buying quality badger brushes, razors, shave creams/soaps, etc.

You still need soap or cream for any razor. DE's are MUCH cheaper even if dropping $100+ on the handle.

I don't know anyone who uses a cartridge razor that doesn't use the cheap goo in a can type of shaving cream/foam/gel. Those who get into DEs and traditional wetshaving are more likely to use the quality creams (Truefitt & Hill, Taylor's). Add in quality badger brushes and you're not going to see a significant cost savings. Quality of shave not price is the main advantage.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz
I don't know anyone who uses a cartridge razor that doesn't use the cheap goo in a can type of shaving cream/foam/gel. Those who get into DEs and traditional wetshaving are more likely to use the quality creams (Truefitt & Hill, Taylor's). Add in quality badger brushes and you're not going to see a significant cost savings. Quality of shave not price is the main advantage.

Shaving soaps last a long time...if you change any of the 3+ blade razors as recommended your costs are going to be a multiple of a DE setup. For most the quality of shave would be better with a cartridge which is why they came to be.