Save money on any razor blades

[Cyber Rage]

This is not a post to tell you how to get razor blades cheaply. I saw an advertisement a long time ago for an oil-based liquid that is in a small container that you store your razor in when you're done with it. I thought about it and asked myself why baby oil wouldn't work as well.

Here's how it works:
The main reason razor blades start to hurt after using them for a short while is not because they are getting dull. It's because there are particles of calcium and other hard water nasties that dry on the blade when you let it air dry. I saw a close up up a razor blade once and it looked like calcium deposits were all over the blade. No wonder they don't cut as well after a short time of using them. By putting the blade in a small glass cup with about 1 inch of baby oil in it, you prevent the deposits from forming on the blade.

I tried this and have been using my Gillette Mach 3 razors for near twice as long as normal. Give it a try and you'll be surprised.

Cyber Rage

 

[Ark]

Interesting. I'll try it.
I thought blade just getting dull -sharp edge becomes round...

 

[stonerdave]

That's funny, I saw this for sale in sharper image for like $20...I'll give the baby oil a try though.

 

[Raj]

I thought you were talking about the scooter from sharper image.
I'll give this a try though.

thanks

 

[ktg]

Just an observation. Not long ago I tried a free sample of the commercial product to which you refer. It does seem to milk a few extra shaves out of your blades (I was was able to get 4 or 5 decent shaves out of a Mach 3 instead of my usual 3). It does, however, have a tendency to dissolve away that little lubricating strip on most razor cartridges. The lubricating effect of the oil probably makes up for that loss, though. I had the exact same thought about the baby oil (honest) especially since the commercial product looks and feels just like it. Will be interested to hear if it works.

 

[IronMike]

<< I was was able to get 4 or 5 decent shaves out of a Mach 3 instead of my usual 3. >>



A 90 day old Mach 3 blade gives me a better shave than any other blade, new!

 

[CrazyJake]

You must have thick skin...I get about 3-4 good shaves and I have to throw away the blade. I can't imagine a 3 month old dull razor. Doesn't it pull the hair off the face?

 

[Cyber Rage]

Well, I usualy got about a week, give or take a couple of days, from Gillette Mach 3 blades. After that, they started to make my neck burn. I've been using the same blade for 2 weeks now and it doens't burn. Oh, it does seem to affect the lubricating strip but it doesn't seem to affect the shave.

 

[ColdFusion718]

Heheh thanks for the &quot;hot deal.&quot; I'd try it if it benefit me. Hehe I only shave twice a month.

It just doesn't grow long enough fast enough and I'm alreay 20!

 

[Shaftatplanetquake]

hehe im 16 and have to shave daily or stubblies come into play

i just use cheapo disposables though, and i use them for probably a couple weeks each...

 

[Tetsuo316]

i've found that i can get a lot more *good* shaves out of my razor if i shave in the shower. don't give me that crap about not having a mirror either. 1) you should know your shaving pattern well enough to be able to shave without one. 2)you can get a fog-proof shower mirror. because that haot water and steam are there, your follicles are a lot wider and loose, so the shave is easier. once i started this, i find it hard to shave while standing over the sink.

 

[jhassi]

yeah shaving in the shower is definitely the way to go, I think the heat of the warm water causes the hair to stand up or something, don't even need a mirror

 

[vroom1018]

Yep, shaving in the shower gives a better shave, but watch out! A friend of mine was shaving in the shower and dropped his razor and cut himself .... you know where! the blade hit at just the right angle to cut him and there was alot of blood and took awhile to heal...just be careful! vroom1018

 

[Unsickle]

Forgive me, but where did he cut himself? His toe or knee? Or maybe his leg... the third one.

HAHA

 

[dabuddha]

lol
mach 3 blades usually last me around 3 weeks to a month
it's the only razor i use now

 

[dickdick]

I love my Mach III; I'm amazed that some of you'll change every three shaves or so......seeing that I shave in the shower first thing in the morning, I never even have the presence of mind to even think about changing blades! I'll have to change more often and see if it makes a difference.