I saw the Amazon deal, and then bought It at Chemist Warehouse.
This is my first time using a safety razor and I can confirm its a very nice close shave.
I can confirm it works both up and down stairs.
Yes I know postage kills the deal. I used click and collect.
more than you can afford pal
Google says anywhere between $30-35.
How long do the blades last? Compared to say fusion or mach3 style?
I swap mine about once a week. Blades are 20c each vs cartidges at $2 each, so assuming you change cartridges every 2 weeks as recommended you would still come out ahead if you change blades every 2 days.
So much less wastage too. I left the disposable shaver world a decade ago and its been cheaper, sharper and less waste
At least 6-10 shaves.
it works both up and down stairs.
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Not an issue if you live in a 1 storey house
It works on your chin area and also on your downstairs area
The garage?
Works great no matter where you’re standing when you go in
scrotum
Nah, Gillette's done it's damage.
Can you explain this?
Might be about the ads Gillette made in 2019 that triggered many homophobic snowflakes
Thanks - had a look at the ads from 2019 and can't imagine how anyone could genuinely have a problem with them.
People care too much
Who is homer phobic?
I'll drink to that! (Drinks a Coors Light)
Holding out for a butterfly opening, coz if I have to disassemble the thing to change blades I’ll definitely drop a piece behind the toilet or something, and for an adjustable razor, because I can’t guess if I’d prefer a more aggressive or less aggressive shave
Not at this price right?
Butterfly have mechanism inside the handle. I don't like as crud will get inside.
Adjustable generally have a bulky head. It makes it hard to shave in some areas like under your nose.
I tried this.. wasn't as easy as the youtube guy made it out to be lol.. def need to practice..
Got this the other day from Amazon and I can't believe I held off for so long. Sharp close shave and easy to use.. I was worried about cutting myself but that seems like I'd have to totally stuff it up to cut myself
I got this from a recent deal. It takes some practice but it's really good. I recommend also getting a brush/bowl and shave soap - it doesn't play super nice with normal shave foam.
Shaving soap is mandatory when you graduate to a real razor.
Cream onto brush is easier.
Yeah I initially tried the cream but it didn't work as well as the soap for me. That said my technique has gotten better so I might prefer the the cream now.
The issue with cream is it is very aerated and more sits on the hair and dries quickly.
Soap sits on the skin closer to the follicle root and has a density that keeps its moisture.
The key with the soap is to limit as much as possible the water you add and to lather with a brush into a thicker preparation. It's a phenomenal lubricant that a cream out of a can does not compare. An exposed razor edge will glide over with almost no perceptible pressure and leave a baby smooth finish.
You're trading time and effort for quality. But if you've ever treated yourself to a barber close shave with a straight, it's a lovely experience of self care.
@muwu: Agree it's about speed. With a cream (not from a can) if you are slower than a few minutes, it's time to add more water to the brush and reapply.
Do these open up with the butterfly mechanism or are they multi pieces and we sandwich the blades between the metal plates?
sandwich
3 piece razor
Save your time, money, and face… go straight to Edwin Jagger. Nuff said.
Agree - after doing the research, I got me an Edwin Jagger DE89 from Beard & Blade 5 years ago and it is still going strong!
Mine might be greater than 10 years. Impeccable. Got it for life.
I've been with the King C Gillette for 3 years now. Worth the upgrade? Is it just nicer in the hand? What's the benefit?
How much is it normally?