Wet Shaving

[Eleazar]

Do we have any afficionados of traditional wet shaving here on the planet? I have taken up this art recently.

If you're a n00b, I'm talking about this:

http://time.com/money/2792995/spend-...a-close-shave/

Spend Less on a Close Shave
April 29, 2010

The strategy

Buy a safety razor — yes, the kind Grandpa used. While the razor costs about five times more than the typical multiblade cartridge kind, its blades will run about $30 a year, vs. $50 and up for cartridge refills. Plus, a safety razor lasts a lifetime and looks a heck of a lot better on your bathroom shelf than a plastic one. Will you get a good shave? Absolutely — and you’ll be less likely to develop ingrown hairs, says grooming expert Nick Burns, co-author of The Bearded Gentleman.

What to look for

A razor that weighs 2½ ounces or more, such as the classic Merkur (pictured) or the Edwin Jagger 89L ($35). Heavier models are less likely to nick because you won’t be tempted to press into your skin to get a close shave. Go for a handle that’s at least three inches long — it’ll be easier to grip.

Shave smarter

Not all safety blades are the same. Feather blades, for example, are sharper than Derbys. So try a few options to find the best fit, says Mark Herro, who writes the shaving blog Sharpologist.

[Buehler445]

Yeah. I posted a razor thread not long ago that got a lot of traffic for it.

[Baby Lee]

I use the mug and soap, but haven't gone back to a safety razor. Mach 5 and an old patch of denim.

[Bugeater]

Electricity and water are not a good combination.

[Abba-Dabba]

I don't shave. Can't remember the last time I did. Has to be at least 5 years ago.

[Coochie liquor]

Dollar shave club might be a little more expensive, but a LOT less dangerous.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Dollar shave club might be a little more expensive, but a LOT less dangerous.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/doe...-1334930885394

Does Dollar Shave Really Save?
By Ben Popken
Published: Apr 20, 2012 10:08 a.m. ET

Popken: The subscription blade service is a YouTube sensation. But is it a good deal?

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I decided to do a little digging into Dollar Shave's unconventional approach to selling razors in an era when Americans are plenty fed up with high prices and poor service. It began with Dorco. That's the South Korean company known by razor aficionados for its well-made blades.

At Dorco's website, you can purchase razors that look remarkably similar to those offered by Dollar Shave -- but with a catch. In order to get the best deal, you need to make a bulk purchase about the size of a Kleenex box. Consider: The highest-end Dollar Shave Club razor is "The Executive," with six stainless-steel blades, lube strips and a pivoting head, runs $90 over 10 months (razor plus 3 catridges per month). Dorco sells a six-blade model with the same features, the SXA1000. Buying directly from Dorco, a 10-month supply -- the razor plus 30 cartridges -- costs just $28.66. (Since there is a $25 minimum for free shipping, you'll need to store all those cartridges in your house for several months.)

In fact, Dorco appears to be the supplier for most of Dollar Shave's blades. Ken Hill, president of Dorco USA, said his firm sells Dollar Shave Club the four- and six-blade razors that are used in its packages, but not the Dollar Shave's two-blade option.

In an interview, Dollar Shave CEO Dubin told me he "could not confirm or deny" that many of his company's razors come from Dorco. Asked why customers should join the Club when they can buy razors directly from a company like Dorco -- for as much as 75% less -- Dubin said his service offers greater "convenience." "Are there similar razors out there? Sure. But our goal is to create value." I pointed out that I can get the Dorco razors delivered conveniently to my front door, too. "Not once a month," he said.

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Ben Popken is the former managing editor of Consumerist.com.

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Dollar shave club might be a little more expensive, but a LOT less dangerous.

If you find a safety razor dangerous, you might want to skip the steak knife.

[RollChiefsRoll]

The wife got me a Merkur DE safety razor and all the old school shaving accoutrements for my birthday. Used it for the first time this morning. It's like a hot knife through butter. Love it.

If your hands are so shaky that you can't use a DE without slicing your jugular, you may have Parkinsons.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by RubberSponge

I don't shave. Can't remember the last time I did. Has to be at least 5 years ago.

Oh! Oh! Do "Sharp Dressed Man" as your next song!

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Yep , safety razor here. Shaving cream, soap , water are for pussies.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by RollChiefsRoll

The wife got me a Merkur DE safety razor and all the old school shaving accoutrements for my birthday. Used it for the first time this morning. It's like a hot knife through butter. Love it.

If your hands are so shaky that you can't use a DE without slicing your jugular, you may have Parkinsons.

Once I figured out that you don't need any pressure at all to get it to cut closely, like you have to with a cartridge, it is fine. The angle is all you have to be mindful of.

[Eleazar]

There seems to be a lot of difference in blades. I had some Personna blades that worked fine and were only like 15 cents each (and made in the USA if you want to know). I am pretty settled on Feather blades for now. They are among the most expensive but when the difference is only 10 or 20 cents a week, why not.

[Raiderhater]

I've been doing for about a year now. I am currently taking it a step further and trying to learn to shave with a straight razor.

For the first time since it was a big deal to reach the age of shaving, I am enjoying the act.

[RollChiefsRoll]

Originally Posted by Cochise

There seems to be a lot of difference in blades. I had some Personna blades that worked fine and were only like 15 cents each (and made in the USA if you want to know). I am pretty settled on Feather blades for now. They are among the most expensive but when the difference is only 10 or 20 cents a week, why not.

I like the Shark Super Chrome blades. They are samurai sharp.