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Machs, Fusions etc present a false economy. Compared to a DE setup, they're more expensive when looked at as a total life cost. A typical DE setup will see payback in about 6 or 7 months. You will shave for 50 years.
The blades, as well as being infinitely better quality, are considerably cheaper than disposables. The cream or soap, again, appears much more expensive but will last literally for months. The DE itself is an one-off cost, unless you get the DE upgrade bug
You are less likely to experience rash, ingrown hairs, and rough or patchy bits of beard with a DE. Something like Proraso pre-shave cream is inexpensive and works very well for setting the beard up for shaving. There are many options but this is a cheap and extremeley effective one. Your skin will react more favourably to DE shaving.
On the downside, a DE is not for you if your mornings are time-limited. It's not as quick as using a Mach or whatever, and shaving quickly will result in claret being spilled all over your bathroom. I can vouch for this
This is the only downside I can think of.
The blades, as well as being infinitely better quality, are considerably cheaper than disposables. The cream or soap, again, appears much more expensive but will last literally for months. The DE itself is an one-off cost, unless you get the DE upgrade bug
You are less likely to experience rash, ingrown hairs, and rough or patchy bits of beard with a DE. Something like Proraso pre-shave cream is inexpensive and works very well for setting the beard up for shaving. There are many options but this is a cheap and extremeley effective one. Your skin will react more favourably to DE shaving.
On the downside, a DE is not for you if your mornings are time-limited. It's not as quick as using a Mach or whatever, and shaving quickly will result in claret being spilled all over your bathroom. I can vouch for this
This is the only downside I can think of.
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