Totally. I get a 10 pack for a dollar or two over at a local drug store. Get about 3 or 4 shaves out of 1 blade. (my hair is super coarse so they don't last long on me)
I also only shave about 3 times a week, so I spend like $0.50 a month on blades. $80 handle that will last me forever if I take care of it.
Which Brand? I have a no-name brand I've been using for 2 years now and I love it. Much closer shave, much quicker, much cheaper. I would never go back to the big companies or the woke dollar shave club types.
My go to is the Merkur 43C with wilkinson sword blades. It's a heavier handle and uses a slightly different angle. But it's the BEST shave I've ever gotten. I try out different blades here and there, but I always come back to the wilkinson sword blades.
Once you get a good solid handle - all you're buying is dirt cheap blades. And unsurprisingly the Gillette blades were the WORST I tried. yuck....
I've tried many over the years and Above the Tie is the last handle I'll ever need to buy. Absolutely fantastic and there are several different heads available.
That's not an affiliate link. Do you see any bullshit codes in the link genius?
This is a privately owned company that manufactures top quality razors milled from solid stainless. As I previously stated, I've tried many brands and this one is the best I've encountered.
Edit: The Gillette razors they sell on their site are restored vintage razors.
I've given that route a try. Takes patience for sure. I do appreciate being able to whip a razor across my face quickly in the morning without gashing myself.
I have to shave every day, so there are modern conveniences I have to avail myself of.
When I first started, it took me a while. Once I understood the angle requirements of the specific handle I bought - it's goes pretty smooth AND pretty fast. Not any more time consuming or troublesome than using a multi-blade razor.
For traveling (which I do a lot for work) I even have some "beard lube" that is a basically like shaving with an oil. No brush, no cream, not fuss. Just a small tube of super slick stuff I slather on my face. Kind of reminds me of the movies where the tough guys shave with motor oil. lol
Mine is a Merkur 43C. It's a heavier handled razor and uses a slightly different angle for shaving because the head is different than some others. There are LOTS of different razors out there, but Merkur is definitely a market favorite.
As for shaving your legs, I don't see why not. I'd recommend buying a sample pack of blades online so that you can try a few different brands out. My goto is Wilkinson Sword, but everyone's face (or legs) are different. It's LITERALLY "different strokes for different folks." lol
I'd recommend doing some research, watching a few youtube videos, reviews, etc. Just like buying into any other type of product.
I bought a German made double edged safety razor. Amazing piece of work. I use cheap disposable blades in it. Screw all these big fancy companies.
Me too! And the cheap disposable blades still last longer than the $25/blade razors that the big companies sell.
Totally. I get a 10 pack for a dollar or two over at a local drug store. Get about 3 or 4 shaves out of 1 blade. (my hair is super coarse so they don't last long on me)
I also only shave about 3 times a week, so I spend like $0.50 a month on blades. $80 handle that will last me forever if I take care of it.
Which Brand? I have a no-name brand I've been using for 2 years now and I love it. Much closer shave, much quicker, much cheaper. I would never go back to the big companies or the woke dollar shave club types.
My go to is the Merkur 43C with wilkinson sword blades. It's a heavier handle and uses a slightly different angle. But it's the BEST shave I've ever gotten. I try out different blades here and there, but I always come back to the wilkinson sword blades.
Once you get a good solid handle - all you're buying is dirt cheap blades. And unsurprisingly the Gillette blades were the WORST I tried. yuck....
I have looked into Merkur, I might get one. Thanks!
I've tried many over the years and Above the Tie is the last handle I'll ever need to buy. Absolutely fantastic and there are several different heads available.
That looks like an affiliate site and they sell Gillette products. Not sure of your intentions.
That's not an affiliate link. Do you see any bullshit codes in the link genius?
This is a privately owned company that manufactures top quality razors milled from solid stainless. As I previously stated, I've tried many brands and this one is the best I've encountered.
Edit: The Gillette razors they sell on their site are restored vintage razors.
I've given that route a try. Takes patience for sure. I do appreciate being able to whip a razor across my face quickly in the morning without gashing myself.
I have to shave every day, so there are modern conveniences I have to avail myself of.
When I first started, it took me a while. Once I understood the angle requirements of the specific handle I bought - it's goes pretty smooth AND pretty fast. Not any more time consuming or troublesome than using a multi-blade razor.
For traveling (which I do a lot for work) I even have some "beard lube" that is a basically like shaving with an oil. No brush, no cream, not fuss. Just a small tube of super slick stuff I slather on my face. Kind of reminds me of the movies where the tough guys shave with motor oil. lol
Brand? Can I shave my legs with it?
Mine is a Merkur 43C. It's a heavier handled razor and uses a slightly different angle for shaving because the head is different than some others. There are LOTS of different razors out there, but Merkur is definitely a market favorite.
As for shaving your legs, I don't see why not. I'd recommend buying a sample pack of blades online so that you can try a few different brands out. My goto is Wilkinson Sword, but everyone's face (or legs) are different. It's LITERALLY "different strokes for different folks." lol
I'd recommend doing some research, watching a few youtube videos, reviews, etc. Just like buying into any other type of product.