Reddit reviews Feather Double Edge Safety Razor Blades - (100 Count) - Platinum Coated Hi-Stainless Steel Razor Blades - Fits Most Safety Razors - Super Sharp for Close Shaves - Japanese Quality

I think you make some fair points regarding time.

However, for less than the cost of a decent electric or one of those silly quad blade handles and a few replacements you can have a shaving setup that will last you, literally, your entire life.

Is it for everyone? No. Is it dangerous? Hell no. Hard to use? Only if you don't know how to shave. Can it be expensive? Yes, I have a $100 brush because it feels like angel wings on my face. But my $100 brush does the same thing a $5 brush does. But let's go down the price list of my initial setup.

Merkur Long Handle Safety Razor $18.99

[Proraso Shaving soap] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1473962086&sr=1-5&keywords=shaving+soap) $10

[Shaving Brush] (https://www.amazon.com/Bassion-Crafted-Shaving-Professional-Engineered/dp/B016I77CJA/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1473962140&sr=1-10&keywords=shaving+brush) $8.99

[Proraso Aftershave Cream for Sensitive Skin] (https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-After-Shave-Balm-Sensitive/dp/B008654MNM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1473962214&sr=1-1&keywords=proraso+aftershave+cream) $16.00

[100 Feather Razor Blades] (https://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-HI-STAINLESS-DOUBLE-BLADES-REMOVE/dp/B00BDM0XZG/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1473962281&sr=1-3&keywords=feather+razor+blades) $24.00

That's enough blades to last you years(and those are very nice, very sharp blades, you can get cheaper ones), the aftershave goes a long way, so does the soap. The handle will outlive me, and the brush will be good for a long, long time.

That's a nice razor, but you don't have to pay $73 to get BIFL quality. Old non-adjustable Gillettes can often be had from flea markets for under $10. Those things were made to last a lifetime.

Regarding blade cost - $.55 USD is really expensive. DE blades are typically around $.30 for Feather razor blades, much less for some others.

http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-HI-STAINLESS-DOUBLE-BLADES-REMOVE/dp/B00BDM0XZG

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM

100 Ct Feather Hi-stainless Double Edge De Razor Blades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDM0XZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zoGgzbR71BEGE

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No. I would not pay that.

Here's the same product for almost half the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BDM0XZG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480618337&sr=8-2&keywords=feather+razor+blades&pi=SY200_QL40

Get yourself a safety razor: https://www.amazon.ca/Merkur-Classic-3-Piece-Chromed-Polished/dp/B00374F5CY

And some razor blades: https://www.amazon.ca/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B00BDM0XZG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1519192443&sr=8-6&keywords=feather+blades

A fraction of the cost, more environmentally sound, and a better shave

to add to this... the actual blades themselves can come from amazon and you won't have any problems. I buy these and they work well for me. Some people like to use these which are very sharp, last a long time, but are not as forgiving as the astra blades are.

I prefer Feather razor blades. 100 count is a better deal too.

I do one blade per full shave. Then reuse it to trim throughout the next few days until I full shave again.

Look at the price, you tell me if it's worth the money or not.

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-stainless-Double-Blades-Remove/dp/B00BDM0XZG

If you're slow, delicate, and use lots of good cream and hot water, you'll be fine. My mistakes always come from getting sloppy or in a hurry or running out of hot water.

Thats actually pretty steep for blades!

You can get premium blades for less. 100 pack of Feathers for $26.50 or $0.265 or if you just want cheap blades the 100 pack of Darby's will run you less than $10

They are the same. If you want to save a few bucks in the long run, you can order 100 instead of 50.

Note: They don't actually come in the snazzy pack dispenser, just 10 packs of 10.

Razor cut.

I used to shave my head for many years. My recommendations:

• Merkur HD 34C
  http://amzn.com/B001LYAQ9E
  
  
• Omega Shaving Brush # 10098
  http://amzn.com/B002V40IS2
  
  
• Feather Blades
  http://amzn.com/B00BDM0XZG
  
  
• Marvy Rubber Shaving Mug
  http://amzn.com/B00E3B19RA
  
  
• Taylor of Old Bond Street: Jermyn Street Shaving Cream
  http://amzn.com/B003VZPTAC
  
  Protip: DO NOT USE ANY PRESSURE. Let the blade do the cutting. You will have to make many passes with the blade, but as long as you use zero pressure and a good lather you won't get razor burn.
  

Ah man it's not a huge investment! They're SOOO much better than even the gillette platinum ones!

This is only 15 bucks for a solid handle. You can spend a lot more, but you don't need to.

Their blades aren't super expensive and they're noticably sharper than even the premium US brands and those you get from those boutique shops in the mall.

Match that with a solid Badger Hair brush and high quality moisturizing soap you're talking under 60 bucks total investment and it's a massive step up in quality and overall experience while shaving.


But for travel, a Defender razor with a pack of blades can't be beat. They're inexpensive, they are disposable, they last a reasonable amount of time, and apart from a premium safety razor, they shave closer than any other disposable I've found, even better than a mach 3, they also rinse super easy.