Why Upgrade Razors?

[PaunchyPirate]

I recently dumped my Mach 3 and decided to try this Walmart store brand model. Both the razor and the blades are significantly cheaper than my Mach 3 was. Honestly, This new one shaves me so much better than the Mach 3 did. I loved it so much that I bought a second one for my travel bag and dumped the Mach 3 I had for travel.

[Jerry1]

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Originally Posted by Physics Guy I'm still bummed that I can't get the super thin headed, twin bladed razor without a lube strip that I used for many years. Now they are all either big bulky heads that don't really fit my face or have that annoying strip!

Like these?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gillette-...Skin/217056314

[38Chevy454]

I use the disposable 2 blade cheap ones. Nothing fancy and do the job with whatever cheap shaving cream in a can. Definitely an area I LBYM.

[kgtest]

I use the Mach III but I'm gonna try the Equate in 22 years when I need a new blade.

I use an electric shaver for most scenarios and "trim" up a few areas with the Mach III so it doesn't wear out very fast...but I do change it more often than every 22 years.

I'll never forget the first shower in Basic Military Training. It was incredible to see 60 guys try to shave themselves in a matter of 30 seconds. Half had never learned how...it was a mess.

[Music Lover]

I use a cheap $15 rechargeable trimmer/razor, it works just fine.

[RobbieB]

I down graded mine, use old (obsolete, ebay buy) Schick Injector. One thick heavy blade.

Like a straight razor, you only need one good blade -

[dixonge]

For awhile I used Dorco - perfectly great 3-blade shave for a helluva lot cheaper than Gillette. Then I went retro w/ a safety razor from Target. Now shaving my head/face w/ shaving soap and a mug like it's the 40's. LOL

[Koolau]

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Originally Posted by Gumby This is what I use. It's a really close shave.

I've seen 5 bladed razors but this is ridiculous! How do you hold them all at the same time?

[Physics Guy]

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Originally Posted by Jerry1 Like these? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gillette-...Skin/217056314

Yes although my stockpile is razors not a handle plus a replaceable head. Nice find since every time I try to find Slim Twin razors they have the lube.

[ImThinkin2019]

About a decade ago I was shocked to find out what I was spending for Gillette blades. They got to over $4/each so I started looking for alternatives.

Switched to these by Shave Mob, a Korean copy of Gillette technology. https://www.amazon.com/ShaveMOB-4-Bl...s%2C82&sr=8-11

Have been very satisfied with the quality and the price.

[donheff]

I wish I could use blades but I cut myself all the time when I do. I use a Phillips electric but I have learned they are a PITA. The blades will dull over time unless you take good care of them. Mine came with a cumbersome tank that you plug it in to clean. The solution runs out and must be replaced at $$. I dumped that and just use my water pic to clean the blades but - PITA. Also, you need to lubricate the blades frequently if you want long life, also PITA. Eventually you need to replace the head - $$

[Montecfo]

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Originally Posted by Texas Proud NOW.... I just use a small clipper to cut me down to a day old stubble look... maybe every 3 to 5 days... I do not need to be clean shaven... at least not often.

Same. I spend more time trimming than shaving, and the stubble look is stylish.

The razors are cheapos from Costco. They last me forever since my chosen style means I shave little. But modern razors tend to be overpriced over-engineered marketing marvels IMHO.

As someone else said, just need something cheap that works.

[Midpack]

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Originally Posted by ImThinkin2019 About a decade ago I was shocked to find out what I was spending for Gillette blades. They got to over $4/each so I started looking for alternatives.

I just bought 20 Mach 3 cartridges for $1.85 each, still seems expensive to me.

Guess I’ll re survey the shaving landscape again when I run out in 3-5 years…

[Lakedog]

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Originally Posted by Texas Proud NOW.... I just use a small clipper to cut me down to a day old stubble look... maybe every 3 to 5 days... I do not need to be clean shaven... at least not often.

What I do most of the time as well. When I do shave, I use a cheapo twin blade disposable.

[old medic]

I started shaving using my Dads old safety razor, learned of disposables in basic training. from then it was whatever was cheapest, didn't trash until it was pull out hair instead of cutting.
Several years ago DW picked up an AllMan Razor at Lidl and its been the go to ever since.

[Winemaker]

I have a Harry's subscription, but I was told that Walmart carries the blades also.

[Badger]

I grew a beard in 1971. A few years later I did start shaving my neck with the cheapest pack of razors I could find to keep the beard more styled. My wife gave me an inexpensive ($20) electric razor in 1990 that made it more convenient. I don't see the difference in cheap vs more expensive razors since I don't need or desire to shave more than every 2-3 days. I still have about 3-4 cheap razors left from a 6pk I bought 10+ years ago to use when traveling.



Cheers!

[Dawg52]

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Originally Posted by disneysteve I've used a Norelco 3-head electric razor forever.

Same here. i only shave a couple of times a week and it does a great job. I don't mind looking like a bum on the off days.

[dingo]

Blades last a lot longer if you pat dry with a cloth after each use. I might even give it a blast of air from my hair dryer. But, I am an elcheapo from way back.

[kevink]

Can't go wrong with the Mach 3's, which you can buy from Costco for just over $2 per cartridge. I go through two a month shaving daily but could probably stretch them further. Throw in some old-school Proraso shaving cream (from Amazon) and you have safety-razor quality without the nicks and cuts or having to switch to a cartridge razor anytime you travel (since DE blades aren't allowed in carry-on baggage).

The NYT "Wirecutter" product review service concurs:

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...-manual-razor/