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Maybe it doesn't if you're an individual with whispy bum fluff, such as yourself.
Gillette really do make the bloody best razors
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Maybe it doesn't if you're an individual with whispy bum fluff, such as yourself.
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i dont though, and im not twelve either so i wont bother with an equally childish retort.
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Are you denying that it takes longer to shave with a safety razor than a Gillette M3?
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only if you're a plank and dont use a hot towel, or dont do it after a shower. after a shower, my mekur futur glides through my stubble, far easier and quicker than my old mach 3 did. and putting the soap on with a brush is only marginally slower than using cream. Really, there isnt enough in it to care.
anyway, if youre that worried about saving minuted per shave then maybe a real razor isnt for you anyway. personally i prefer better, cheaper shaves
anyway, if youre that worried about saving minuted per shave then maybe a real razor isnt for you anyway. personally i prefer better, cheaper shaves
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http://www.barberblades.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=34
Thats nearly two years worth if you went through two a week. in reality you'll probably get well over that out of them lol.
Thats nearly two years worth if you went through two a week. in reality you'll probably get well over that out of them lol.
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Amazon have 100 derby blades for £9.90
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I use a Merkur (based on suggestions off the forum) and find it better in every way.
Cost.. £9 for 3 GilletteOMGWTFBBQRAZOR or £8 for 100 safety blades.
Yes, the cost up front for the soap, brush and razor are greater but it gives me a better shave and I find I have more confidence with the razor as it won't cut me to pieces. I would add it's slower at first, but then once you get used to it you can fly through.
I tend to shave once a week because I'm lazy and my employer only really comments if I'm doing Movember
Cost.. £9 for 3 GilletteOMGWTFBBQRAZOR or £8 for 100 safety blades.
Yes, the cost up front for the soap, brush and razor are greater but it gives me a better shave and I find I have more confidence with the razor as it won't cut me to pieces. I would add it's slower at first, but then once you get used to it you can fly through.
I tend to shave once a week because I'm lazy and my employer only really comments if I'm doing Movember
Haven't really red most of this thread however I do notice people going on about how this or that pack of "popular said brand" razers cost a bomb.
I don't think I've ever bought a pack of blades, everytime I've needed them it was far cheaper to buy a new razor since they tend to be on offer throughout the year and come with enough blades that just made the average packs a waste of money.
I don't think I've ever bought a pack of blades, everytime I've needed them it was far cheaper to buy a new razor since they tend to be on offer throughout the year and come with enough blades that just made the average packs a waste of money.
Haven't read the whole thread yet, but can someone breifly explain the benefit of a Merkur shaver? From a quick glimpse it looks shiny and bigger to hold yes, but why is it better? Why does it cost you less in the long run? Can you sharpen the blades or do the blades cost much less? Why are they called cut throat blades? Do they not have a safety bar accross it?
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I disagree. They look cool but shave badly for some people. I think it depends on your skin type. I wouldn't use one again.