I understand that a close shave is essential in comfort (after all, we don’t want to tear up our ladies’ faces when we kiss them, do we?), but when the fuck are the companies that produce razors going to stop at the number of blades the razors have? More blades = closer shave = pay more money. FUCK!!
They went from a single blade to two, two with a sensitive strip, then to three, then four and what are they up to now… five!? Will it stop when they reach a gazillion? The time when the shave is so close that it goes through all your tissue until all that is left is your skull.
The refills are never as good as the introductory sample or the first handle with blade that’s goes on the market. That’s where they suck you in: at the introduction to the “new” razor.
To tell you the truth I stopped buying the refills. They’re more expensive than the first handle with blade anyways. I buy a pkg. of 5 or 6 disposables and rip the blades off them to use with my “Pro” handle. They’re don’t produce as close a shave but they still do the job. It’s even worse with the razors for women!
I think I’ll go wax. I mean… shave. —Thinking About Waxing My Face Because it Might Be Cheaper
This article appears in Apr 19-25, 2012.
What I think is hilarious is that, in 1976, SNL did a skit about a razor with 14 blades, the final blade slicing your throat. Parody has finally become reality – sigh.
Women’s razors ARE more expensive, but here’s a secret: shave with men’s razors, ladies. They’re better because they’re designed for facial skin so they treat your skin better. So what if they’re not all pretty and shit?
Just the opposite with men’s shaving cream — guys: try women’s shave gel. It smells great and there’s a huge trend of men using women’s shave gel because it nourishes your skin more.
Also: nothing sexier than watching a guy shave.
This skit is a little later – the idea the same:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F7TMlrDXtw
nothing beats a straight razor shave, especially when the barber uses hot lather.
While new laws for HIV caused many barbers to put away their str8 razors & some to go & use str8 razors with replacable blades (inferior blades IMO) there is no law that says you can’t own your own razor & bring it with you to the Barber. I no of 2 in Dartmouth still doing it & I occassionally treat myself to ther closest shave you can get…you just gotta be trusting
& hold still ! ~;)
Well.. you don’t HAVE to buy the multi-blade razors. And women don’t HAVE to buy women’s razors either.
OB, I was like you, baffled and befuddled by the ever increasing blade count on the disposable cartridges, not to mention the ridiculous inflated cost compounded by the fact that I’m just going to end up throwing them out anyway.
That has all changed since I discovered the joys of Wet Shaving. What a HUGE difference. For those that don’t know, it could be considered going back in time somewhat, but honestly, when you boil it down, all you want is a way to effectively remove hair from your face without turning it into ground beef in the process, so, how much technology do we really need to do this? I think shaving and razors have become over-engineered and geared more towards saving time and convenience as opposed to an actual quality shave.
With wet shaving, you buy a safety razor, (one like maybe your dad or granddad used), which, admittedly, IS a bit of an initial cost up front, BUT, it will last forever and where you save your money is in the blades. A package of 10 double-edged razor blades range anywhere from $2.50 – $8.95 depending on brand, (some even come in 100’s for the less than a pack of 4 disposable cartridges), they last longer and when they DO get dull, all you’re throwing out is one razor blade as opposed to a plastic/metal cartridge with 5 or more blades).
Rather than having 5 blades ripping at your skin, you now only have one, which makes for a much more comfortable shave. Again, admittedly, you have to take a little more care when using it cuz it’s easy to knick yourself but if you take your time, it is hands down THE best shave you will EVER have. The single blade cuts the whisker at skin level whereas the multi-blade cartridges grab, then pull the whisker up slightly before it gets cut, effectively cutting it below skin level. This makes you much more susceptible to ingrown hairs and leads to more irritation, (razor burn).
The only other drawback, if you can call it that, is that it takes a little extra time to shave but really, getting up 5-10 minutes earlier is no big deal. Plus, I actually find this time to be very therapeutic and relaxing. Warm water, good rich lather of lightly scented shaving soap, brushing it on the face, slow steady razor passes, a good quality aftershave cream…it’s a great way to wake up
Check out these guys:
http://www.fendrihan.com/?gclid=CMG7ldSgwa…
Canadian company and TONS of products. I got a the “Born to Shave” gift set for Christmas, (c/w quality safety razor, blades, badger hair brush, shaving soap mug, an assortment of shaving soaps/creams and a few free samples all for just over $100) One of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten.
I love when people become experts…
More, there are NO HIV-related laws concerning straight razors (or gay ones for that fact).
Please be informed or fuck off.
Ummmm… Actually Meaty, there are laws pertaining to HIV. If you know you have it, it is ILLEGAL to pass it on or even sleep with someone without letting them know FIRST.
PS; nobody here cares if you or anyone else is gay.
Well harper yes. But it was talking about straight razors specifically.. (sorry meaty. i have no clue what your gender is)
My brother makes pure olive oil shaving soap. You can get it at the market. It is very nice.
Oh, and I think Meaty is Sebastian.
Mister Meaty …when you haven’t got a clue just back off.The Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association decided that their members in Nova Scotia will use Straight razors with disposable blades.
Barbers are no longer allowed to use straight Razors, they can be suspended or expelled if they go against the Associations sanitation provisions.THere are many juristictions that do the same in North America.
They can use straight razors with replaceable blades, the blade fits into a spine & looks very much like a straight razor, actually exactly like a straight razor. After a shave, the blade has to be discarded. Even though my barber uses Barbasol for all his combs, scissors & clipper blades as well as a UV oven to be sure his equipment is clean & safe. He is mandated to no longer use a standard straight razor, or he still would.
I have several of my own & he has no problem shaving a customer with their own blade, he still has his water stones, his strop
to prep your blade for you…he’s been in business since the 60’s & is still doing it.
want hair gone, think electrolisys. or get one of those fucking silly no no things that i read about. they might be a cool thing for your bags guys.
Hey OB grow some balls and while you’re at it too! Grow a beard! REAL MEN have beards!
beardos rawk
I do rock the beard but I still get rid of the neckbeard and hair. I’d look like a damn balding werewolf otherwise. Knicks and cuts to the head tend to bleed like crazy compared to face ones.
I may have the world’s largest collection of blade handles. I get them for Christmas or my birthday, you know, the handle with the two complimentary blades. I then lose the packaging and can’t remember what blades went with the handle and so on.
Thanks for the info Avast0. I didn’t know the old-fashioned razors were still available.
LOLZ my dad hasn’t shaved since going into the hospital… two weeks tomorrow.
Longest he’s gone as long as I can remember. He’s past the ‘hobo’ lookin’ stage and has some decent scruff. He can’t really grow a lot of facial hair, but he’s got a nice short beard thing going on.
Combined with the faux-hawk bed-head he was sportin’ tonight when I went to visit, he’s the suavest mofo in section __.2!
yes beards do rawk painy, and being a member of the full faced crowd, i thank you, and all the beard and stache lovers everywhere.
I have a medium to heavy beard and can get three months out of a Shick 3 blade razor. IN the long run it’s cheaper than a single or double blade. I haven’t used anything over a three blade.
A straight blade shave from a barber is pretty cool.
been using the same 2 pink & purple 1 blade bics for like 2 years now. lol Got a lil road rash but its all good.
Damn, 3 months out of a blade? With the scruff I have I’m lucky to do 3 WEEKS out of mine before the blades themselves are starting to get nicked and dented. After a month I may just as well use a grater to shave.
I’ll have to try some of those safety razors.