Well the price of razor cartridges for my two blade Sensor keep going up. They now cost $1.50 a piece.
A while back I did a little research on the double edge safety razors. This is the type my father used. You unscrewed the handle and the wings opened up like a butterfly. Then you put the little flat razor blade in and away you go.
I was amazed that there are forums dedicated to these razor. But they proved very helpful.
I have always used a mug and a brush for lather so the switch to an old fashioned DE safety razor was not to hard. I ordered one online. The good ones seem to come from Germany. I ordered a Merkur HD classic.
I have been shaving for two weeks now with it. It does take some adjustment. You have to be awake and pay attention. You can cut yourself. I have made it so far nick free but have bled a little simply from shaving to close. It takes 6 minutes to do my whole face with the DE razor. I never timed my self with the cartridge but I think it is twice as long.
The resultant shave is much better than with my old cartridge. Both my wife and daughter agree my face is much smoother.
And the best part. Ten razor blades cost $1.76 at Walmart. That is 18 cents for a week of great shaves.
I recommend the DE safety razors to anyone who wants a great shave, wants to save a little money and thinks that 5 blade cartridges are overkill.
Phil
A while back I did a little research on the double edge safety razors. This is the type my father used. You unscrewed the handle and the wings opened up like a butterfly. Then you put the little flat razor blade in and away you go.
I was amazed that there are forums dedicated to these razor. But they proved very helpful.
I have always used a mug and a brush for lather so the switch to an old fashioned DE safety razor was not to hard. I ordered one online. The good ones seem to come from Germany. I ordered a Merkur HD classic.
I have been shaving for two weeks now with it. It does take some adjustment. You have to be awake and pay attention. You can cut yourself. I have made it so far nick free but have bled a little simply from shaving to close. It takes 6 minutes to do my whole face with the DE razor. I never timed my self with the cartridge but I think it is twice as long.
The resultant shave is much better than with my old cartridge. Both my wife and daughter agree my face is much smoother.
And the best part. Ten razor blades cost $1.76 at Walmart. That is 18 cents for a week of great shaves.
I recommend the DE safety razors to anyone who wants a great shave, wants to save a little money and thinks that 5 blade cartridges are overkill.
Phil