I'm tired of shaving with disposable razors. Ordered a Merkur.
https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-...8-3&keywords=merkur+long-handled+safety+razor
https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-...8-3&keywords=merkur+long-handled+safety+razor
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I shave in the shower and use a disposable although I always use a mug and brush as it does a better job than other soap and lasts longer, doesn't rust, etc.
Discussed this with @Badger73 earlier. Man I worked with for twenty years managed to start his own company and retire from medical imaging early:
https://www.abovethetie.com/
Now that's some pricey product.
I wish him well.
https://www.abovethetie.com/
Now that's some pricey product.
I wish him well.
Capitalism baby!!!
Nature's way. Hair that's there always grows back. Whiskers always grow out.
Barbers provide supply for a never ending demand!
Barbers provide supply for a never ending demand!
Wise words. That's why the razor is cheap, eh? So they can sell you the blades.
Same thing with ink jet printers. They practically give them away so they can sell you the ink later.
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I shave in the shower as well. Make is easier, no mess, skin gets nice and warm, etc.
I hate the amount of time it takes up in my life. At one stage I considered trying to get it lasered into submission. Imagine saving 10 minutes are day, 5 times a week, 48 weeks a year, that's 40 hours of life you get back a year. A whole work week.
I hate the amount of time it takes up in my life. At one stage I considered trying to get it lasered into submission. Imagine saving 10 minutes are day, 5 times a week, 48 weeks a year, that's 40 hours of life you get back a year. A whole work week.
Got my Merkur today. Gonna shave with it in the morning. Will report back here.
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Being retired, guy shaving doesn't happen around my house as often as it used to. And when it does I use an electric razor while sitting here at my PC watching a You Tube.
Not as good as a blade, but good enough.
Not as good as a blade, but good enough.
Sorta like an undertaker...or a tax preparer
Well, I shaved with my new safety razor this morning. Got a good shave, but it took me twice as long as when I use a disposable. Probably because I was nervous about cutting myself. I'll keep practicing. You can buy safety razor blades for 10 cents each if you buy in bulk, and the disposables I like are over a dollar each.
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Yep. While safety razors are much easier and safer than their predecessor straight razors, they still require careful handling and are not as forgiving as lubricated blade disposables.
I'm growing a beard, less hassle.
I have a beard but still need to shave my neck and cheeks. But the beauty is if you don't shave every day it's hard to notice, plus a disposable lasts me a month. When my Dad died I was able to get his injector type razor that he always used. I used it once cut the hell out of myself said "F this" and went back to disposables.
Ha, a disposable lasts me two, maybe three shaves before I have to toss it. I suspect my wife sometimes "borrows" it to shave her legs though. That won't happen (more than once) with my new safety razor.
I shave my head with a safety razor. Now THAT took awhile to get right. First couple times looked like a horror film.
Found a local barber shop that actually offers hot towel straight blade shaves for $10. May give that a shot soon. I've always wanted to have that experience.
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Highly suggest the hot towel shave. I find it a nice treat every couple months.