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Re: Grown up shaving

Leisureguy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:09:58 -0000

Glad it's working well for you. I was shaving only 3 times a week (MWF) until I discovered traditional shaving with a safety razor using a double-edged blade. Now I shave daily (but take Sunday off so I can have the pleasure of shaving a two-day stubble on Monday morning).

I keep thinking that the secret is going to get out and most men will start shaving this way, but the power of advertising and marketing will probably keep most chained to the expensive disposable cartridge and the chemical canned stuff.

But at least *we* know, eh? :)

Re: Grown up shaving

Nick Johnson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:31:44 -0000

Absolutely agreed. I switched to using a DE razor a while ago, and find it so much better than cartridge razors it's difficult to even draw a comparison. I usually change blades once a week (I shave every other day), but of course that varies with personal preference. And as you point out, the blades are really cheap compared to 'modern' razors.

If you haven't tried it already, I'd also recommend getting a badger-hair brush and some proper shaving cream in a tub, for the complete 'old fashioned' shaving experience. It's much better than foam from a can. :)