Double edge safety razor.

Jun 12, 2020,09:24 AM
 

I switched years ago and never looked back.  They provide a closer, irritation free shave for me.  A big change from the multi-blade razors I had been using.  I also use a brush and shaving soap.  I believe this combo provides a more comfortable shave, is more economical over time, and frankly a more pleasant experience.  It takes some time to get your technique down, but once you do it is great.  There are any number of blades and razors you can use.  Try a cheap razor first to see if you like it.  

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What do some of you use for razors?

 
 By: Thomas_3 : June 10th, 2020-08:04
I use shaving soap and a badger hair brush, but my razors suck. My sons have been telling me that forever. They are cheap disposables. I am thinking I would like to try a nice single blade razor. I see the prices of refills of multi blade razors in the bi... 

Well, as someone who has been wet shaving for over 50 years...

 
 By: kev09 : June 10th, 2020-08:39
...I can confidently say that the modern multi-blade razors from the large established companies are excellent and the extra blades do make a difference although you are right they seem expensive. I say seem expensive because compared to the average dispo... 

Try Harry's.

 
 By: M4 : June 10th, 2020-09:01
It's an online shave service that I've used for many years. Excellent products at a better price than Gillette. M4

+++1 on the Harry's...

 
 By: D-TIME1 : June 10th, 2020-09:24
I have been using for over 5 years and they have a great product at a very reasonable price. You can order online or in US they are available at Target and WalMart... I also shave my head and is my favorite of all the blades I have tried... -D-

It seems that tech wars with razors have gotten pretty silly along with greatly increasing costs. So years ago I started buying (Gillette) women's disposable razors which are single blade. A

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : June 10th, 2020-09:04
pack of 12 is quite cheap and one lasts me 2 weeks or more. The one caveat is that their bite is fairly aggressive so each time I go to the next new one I must recalibrate (lessen) how much pressure I apply to eliminate cutting myself. To make sure I can ... 

How 'bout either Dollar Shave Club or Harry's?

 
 By: MikiJ : June 10th, 2020-09:12
Harry's offer trial packs for $8.US that contain a handle, a couple of blades a travel cover and sometimes their shave gel plus other discount coupons. I use the Harry's stuff and it's reasonable if you buy 16 blades for $18.US if you shave almost everyda... 

Razors? Who needs razors?

 
 By: Uncle Chico : June 10th, 2020-09:41
My wife and I in 1978 And in 1996. ...  

Not a real man

 
 By: Weems@8 : June 10th, 2020-10:35
I am not a real man, i shave electric I have no beard and mustache. They say, smoothing deck. ...  

I Used To Use Multi Blade

 
 By: ant : June 10th, 2020-10:42
Gillette but when they started anti-male advertising I was so disgusted that I threw them away,,,really. I switched to Wilkinson which I have found to be far superior: sharper and longer lasting. So sharp that the first time I used it my skin bled without... 

Double edged safety razor for me

 
 By: Peevee57 : June 10th, 2020-11:35
Switched from multi-blade about 7 years ago and will never go back. No cuts, no irritation and very smooth, also works well after a week of not having shaved. The feather blades are incredibly sharp! ...  

I used those for a while but went back to multiblade a few years ago

 
 By: VinnieD : June 10th, 2020-11:44
I thought the double edge was a little more environmentally friendly but it does not work for me anymore. I used German and Japanese blades. Nowadays, I use the 3 blade from Gilette and have a custom wooden and chrome handle, which I use with badger, hard... 

Because the blade for the others are almost cost

 
 By: Thomas_3 : June 10th, 2020-13:14
prohibitive, especially for something that last an average of a week-10 days.

Gillette Mach 3 Blades, but brush, stand and shaver and soap from GEO Trumper.

 
 By: U3O8 : June 10th, 2020-12:43
The thick well shaped razor makes all the difference.

This is less expensive in the long run..

 
 By: toxly347 : June 12th, 2020-05:34
Have a great week end ...  

Double edge safety razor.

 
 By: toddg : June 12th, 2020-09:24
I switched years ago and never looked back. They provide a closer, irritation free shave for me. A big change from the multi-blade razors I had been using. I also use a brush and shaving soap. I believe this combo provides a more comfortable shave, is mor... 

I gave up about 10 years ago...

 
 By: CR : June 12th, 2020-22:58
Once it became clearly socially acceptable to have a little scruff, I swapped my razor for a stubble trimmer and never looked back. 1mm setting every 3 days or so and I'm good to go. The closest I come to a razor these days is when I go running by this pl...