Best replacement blades & cartridges according to redditors

Invest in a safety razor and some blades and you will be set. Those 200 blades should last you for a decade unless you shave daily.

Im not kidding. Safety razor blades are mere pennies and the razor should last longer than you.

I have a solution.

Double edged safety razor: http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301803036&sr=8-1 I use that one.

Blades: http://www.amazon.com/SHARK-CHROME-DOUBLE-SAFETY-BLADES/dp/B003BWQX46/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1301803078&sr=1-1 I use those at 17 cents a blade, but you can get much cheaper ones too.

This switch has saved me so much money and gives me a better shave. You will also want some shaving soap or cream with a brush. Enjoy

/r/wicked_edge has lots of great advice. I'll boil a lot of it down for you though..

1. Stop using the 17-bladed nuclear-powered vibrating cartridge monsters with extra lubricating strip and kung-fu grip. Similarly, no electric shavers. They're really electric hair-ripper-outers. Not kidding. Kick it old school, like your grandfather. Look at a double-edge safety razor, or if you're really looking to go all-in, consider a straight razor.
   
   
2. Think about your shaving cream. Does it come out of a can using aerosol? Maybe rethink that too then. Plenty of options out there that don't involve chemical-laden aerosol-propelled goo. You can even really turn the clock back with a cup/bowl/mug and brush setup to whip up a nice lather. I'm a fan of Taylor of Old Bond Street. But, I've also used DR Harris products, and they're quite nice as well. One of the side benefits of my former job was all the trips to London, so I could just stop into the ToBS shop on Jermyn Street. Sadly, those days are past, so I rely on the kindness of co-workers that still go over. :) It's easy enough to get their products in the US, it just costs a bit more.
   
   
3. If you go the DE route, get a sample pack of different blades. Different blades work differently on different guys. For me, Derby blades are death. For others, they're amazing. For me, I work well with Astra, or can manage Feathers if I'm really careful (they're super sharp). My best blade though, has been a Personna medical prep blade.
   
   
4. Shave in passes. Do a with-the-grain pass, followed by an across-the-grain pass. If you're really not there yet, you can add an against-the-grain pass, but that's a pretty advanced move. Remember - you're doing multiple passes. You don't need to remove every bit of hair the first pass. You don't press the razor into your face (as you're probably used to!). This razor has heft, and a blade that's really sharp. You're accustomed to a lightweight razor that has blades that are as dull as a hunk of cardboard compared to your garden variety DE blade.
   
   
5. Use a quality aftershave. Try to avoid ones that contain alcohol, as it dries out the skin. I love the Nivea sensitive skin stuff. I can get it for way cheaper than that link shows at Walgreens, Target or Wegmans though.
   
   Many folks will try to sell you on the economics here, and how much money you'll save by shaving this way. While possible, it's not necessarily so. One can go bonkers and spend hundreds on the best gear if they wish. BUT, you don't have to.
   
   For me, I use a $30 brush from whippeddog.com with a $5 mug from Target. My cream (ToBS Jermyn St) runs about $15 a tub, which lasts me probably 6-9 months. My daily shaver is a $30 Edwin Jagger, and my blades run about $30 for a 100-pack. I get 2-3 shaves from each blade.
   
   If you run the numbers, you'll likely come out ahead by going to DE, get better shaves, and have better skin as well. It sure was cheaper for me. I used to go through a cartridge a week. So, that's 4 carts a month. I was spending $30-ish every other month on 8-packs of cartridges, or about $3.75 per week. Nowadays, that's 2 blades a week, at ~$0.30/blade, that's $0.60/week in blades. That's a massive savings alone.
   
   You can do the ROI analysis for yourself. Take into account what you'd spend on shaving supplies, and calculate at which points the cost lines cross (ie break-even).

Tl;Dr OP delivers/is a faggot.

Haha, all right, I'll tell you everything I know. First, get these:

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346053195&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor

http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-2801-h-Mens-Shaving-Brush/dp/B000G647Y8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B0032Q41LS/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1346053303&sr=1-5&keywords=Derby+double+edge

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Street-Sandalwood-Shaving-Cream/dp/B0007MW2ZW/ref=pd_sim_hpc_13

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-BodyGroom-BG2040-34/dp/B0037HP9OA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346053392&sr=8-1&keywords=Body+hair+trimmer

First, shampoo your groin hair with the strongest shampoo you can think off. The drier and fluffier the hair down there, the easier this is going to be.

Second, use the body hair trimmer while in the shower to get all the hair everywhere as short as you possibly can without making yourself uncomfortable. If you want to start above the dick, then start there to get accustomed to how the trimmer works then work your way to all the areas you wish to tame. I also shave my gouche etc, it's up to you. This will make the next part a lot easier.

Get some water and get it boiling hot. Then let it cool until you can touch it without seriously hurting yourself. The hotter the water the better but don't burn yourself. Now take the brush and soak it with the hot water. Then swish it around in the soap until you build up a nice foamy lather.

Lather that shit on there!

Here's the most time consuming part. You want to first go with the grain, shaving wherever you are first comfortable with. You want to use as small of an angle as you possibly can, I shave with the blade almost parallel to the skin. You do NOT push hard! It's a light grazing! LIGHT GRAZING! LIGHT! You use the weight of the head of the razor that is ALLLL the pressure you need! If it isn't enough pressure, increase the angle slightly.

EVERY time you pass by with the razor, you wash the blade in the water and apply new soap with the brush until you're satisfied. This keeps the soap and hair from clogging the blades and cutting something or ripping out a hair.

Always switch sides of the razor with each pass. This ensures near uniform wearing of the edges.

After you have passed by everything going with the grain, do the same against the grain. After you've done that, I go perpendicular to the grain for a grand total of three passes. Always cleaning the blade after every stroke, always re-soaping until you're satisfied.

After you've shaved everywhere, It's supposed to take a long time! Hurrying leads to awful bloody cuts! Then you LIGHTLY apply aftershave. It will always burn some, but not as much as it normally would! You whatever aftershave you have on hand.

For the balls, stretch out the skin as much as you possibly can and DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE! The same goes for the skin on your shaft if you have hair there.

Finally, baby powder that bitch! This will ensure you stay dry and clean and fresh all day!

At first, it will itch. There's no avoiding it. After you've shaved down there maybe 6 times, the itching will reduce until you don't notice it. ALWAYS USE A FRESH RAZOR! They're like less than 8 cents a piece, that's worth not having to worry about bleeding all over the inside of your pants!

And that's how I shave.

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For those of you who don't have the time but still want to get the job done, here was an insightful post by reddit user: OftenStupid

Disclaimer: If you wish to ritualize some portion of your life, the above is wonderful and I can see how it would be very satisfying. However, If your goal is to shave your junk:

I'm with SuccumbedtoReddit, the guide reads like it was purposefully written for hipsters. What the fuck, a brush? a FUCKING BRUSH? Old-school decapitate-yourself razor?

Please, just get a decent razor like you would for say another part of your body that you do not wish to mutilate like say....ummm.. your face.

Use some warm water, you're in the fucking shower just turn the knob goddamn it.

Apply some shaving cream. No you won't make it, nor handcraft it nor pick it from the freshest cream-trees growing on the purest mountain tops. You'll go out and buy a can that reads "shaving cream" on the label. Apply cream. Fap, if the mood takes you there, as smearing warm creamy-like substances on your privates might do.

Shave. Apply some pressure. Shit, with most modern razors you can fucking hate-stab yourself with it without drawing blood. If you want to be cautious, start gently and proceed according to how much time you want to invest.

Wash it off, re-apply shaving cream, shave against the grain.

Trim the hair on the border between penis and belly, because no-one likes the "this area has been nuked from orbit" look.

Wash off, endure the itchiness for a day or two.

Play with yourself whenever and however you wish to, without the excuse that it's somehow a necessarry procedure.

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You may have more nicks if you rush TOO much, but any nicks you get will be tiny and won't hurt or bleed that much. The above is more or less what I do when I'm in a rush, minus the shaving cream.

They're a bit more expensive, but feather is another brand which I think are the sharpest you can get.

EDIT: Since there's been a ton of comments, I thought I'd just summarise: Shaper doesn't mean better - depending on your skin, different sharpness will drag or cut more here is a little guide about the sharpness of a couple of different manufacturers. For anyone just starting out, I recommend getting a sampler of a couple of different sharpness blades and seeing what works for you.

As someone explained, ingrown hairs happen when the hair doesn't actually break the surface of the skin, the most common cause for them is shaving with poor gear or incorrectly. Basically you shave and instead of cutting the hair, the razor pulls it slightly out from the hair follicle before actually cutting it. So when the hair grows back, if it's even slightly off from it's previous position, there's a good chance it won't break through the skin and end up as an ingrown hair.

Some people also have naturally very curly hair which then ends up causing much more ingrown hairs than most others. If they just happen even without shaving then the issue is a bit more difficult to manage and there's actually very little you can do about it. However if they happen after shaving, then solution do exist.

I'm going to detail some things you can do about your shaving routine that should help with ingrown hairs.

First of all, get yourself a double edge razor. If you want something cheap you can get one for about 3$ from Amazon, for something a bit better and more expensive the Edwin jagger DE89 is an excellent razor. There are literally hundreds of other options out there, you can often find DE razors from antique shops, flea markets or just your parents/grandparents place. And vintage razors are often extremely good if they are in decent shape.

Next you'll need some blades, I recommend buying a sampler pack again this one is about 11$. The reason you want a sample pack is because certain blades work better for certain people, so you can try them out and find the blade that fits you.

Now why on earth would you spend the whopping 15$ on technology from 70's when you have the new gilette 20 blade razor that is supersharp technology masterpiece? Mostly because it's not supersharp, well..It kinda is but it won't stay that way. The problem is that blades go dull, and when blades go dull they don't cut well, when they don't cut well they tug the hair and you end up with ingrown hairs. The easy solution is to change the cartridge often, but the cartridges are really goddamn expensive so you don't want to do that. DE blades? You can get a years supply for 20-30$, change it every 1-3 shaves and you can ensure the blade stays sharp and cuts well.

Someone also suggested exfoliating the skin, but you can kill two birds with one stone. You can get yourself a shaving brussh, something simple like the Omega 10077 it's a good, cheap starter brush it's a bit on the harder side so you can easily use it to exfoliate your skin prior to shaving. With that you can get a tube of Proraso shaving cream which is leaps and bounds better than the stuff you get from a supermarket in a can. Then to top it off get yourself some nice aftershave to calm your skin after shaving.

Now you'll also need to change your entire routine a bit. Slap a blade on your new razor, fill your sink up with some hot water and let your brush soak in the water. While your brush soaks rinse the areas you want to shave with plenty of hot water, this helps to open up the pores and soften your hair prior to shaving. If you want you can use some pre-shave to try and keep the irritation to your skin to minimum. Now you'll need to prep some lather, you can use a bowl, your hand or just do it right where you want to shave Here's a good guide on what you can do. The basic idea is to make sure your brush isn't exactly dripping wet but still wet, get about an almond size drop of the shave cream, then just mix up the cream like you'd be mixing eggs, add drops of water if needed. Once you have some lather, apply it in the places you want. You should use rather brisk circular motions, these help to prop your hair up and makes them easier to shave. Applying cream with hands usually has the bad effect of pushing your hair flat on your skin which makes shaving harder.

Now you have some lather so you'll need to shave. There are two main things to keep in mind with a DE: Blade angle and pressure.

Basically there is an ideal blade angle and finding one will take some time. However there is an entire wiki page dedicated to this. The second one is pressure, with a cartridge razor you ten dto press it against your skin, because the blades are dull and you try to shave as well as possible. With a DE, you should not put any pressure on your skin. The blade is sharp enough to cleanly cut the hair with zero pressure. Getting a hang of it is gonna take a week or so, but once you do you will consistently get better shaves. And be sure to rinse your blade often with the water you have in your sink, you don't want too much cream clogging the blade up.

The basic three pass DE shave includes one pass with the grain of the hair, another across the grain and the final pass is done very carefully against the grain and only if needed or you absolutely want to do it. Shaving against the grain gives you the best shave, but also irritates your skin more and is much more likely to end up with reddish skin or small cuts. So you fist shave everything with the grain, then rinse, apply lather, shave across the grain, rinse, and shave against the grain if needed.

Finally rinse with cool water, dry yourself up and apply aftershave. For other post-shave products you can get yourself an Alum bloc. It's a natural astringent that closes up most small razor nicks. After your final pass and after rinsing your face, grab the block and just massage it on the areas where you shaved, then rinse your face again. Another excellent product is witch hazel. It's again an all natural skin care product, it helps to cool, refresh and revitalize your skin. You can also use it daily even if you don't shave. Personally I apply witch hazel after I rinse off the alum. Then wait a few minutes and apply after shave.

Doing all that should help to decrease skin irritation and reduce ingrown hairs. And those products are just a dip in he ocean, there are hundreds of soaps, aftershaves, creams and all manner of other things you can get cheap and easy. Check out /r/wicked_edge for more.

When you shave against the grain the razor tugs at the hair in addition to slicing through it, pulling it a bit farther out of the follicle. This makes it much easier to get ingrown hairs and irritation on the skin.

Edit to elaborate on everyone else's experiences by adding my own: Using Mach 3s and all that newer stuff I always broke out on my neck. Switching to a safety razor(a big part of this is also finding the right blade brand for you skin, Feather was way too sharp for me and caused razor burn, I ended up going with Derby), using a badger hair brush and shaving soap and making my own lather, shaving while showering and your hair is moist and skin is warm from the steam, and rinsing with ice cold water after the shave are what I found work the best. Hard to nail down exactly what helped the most cause I switched to doing all that at the same time.

Safety Razor

Blades

Soap

Fogless Shower Mirror

Mug to make lather in

Brush

After Shave

Cold Water ;P (I honestly think rinsing with cold water for at least 15 seconds before putting on after shave is the most important part in avoiding irritation and ingrown hairs.)

Can't go wrong with 100 blades for $12. Those Gillette devils aren't getting any more of my money.

was scrolling down just to find this comment. switching to a safety razor changed my life for the better!

guys; seriously, try using a safety razor. you get a much better shave, and a much cheaper shave as well. you can get sample packs and figure out which blade works best for you too.

a good safety razor only costs $35 or so and will last a lifetime. once you figure out the brand of razor you prefer, you can get several years supply of those as well for very, very cheap.

I got these:

Merkur Long-Handled Safety Razor ($32.70)

Razor Blade Sampler Pack ($6.25)

>plus $6 for 10 blades.

I think you are overpaying for your blades by a lot.

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375730486&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+blades

Ditch the plastic razor and generic shaving cream. You can get an amazing, stubble free, longer lasting shave for way (WAY) cheaper by switching to a double edge razor.

Here is what I recommend:

DE razor: Merkur 37C Slant HD Safety Razor $40

Razor blades: Persona Israeli, Derby, Kai, Shark (100 Pk. $18) or Feathers. $20-$50 100 Pk.

Brush: Any brush from a local pharmacy. $5-$15

Soap: Wilkinson Sword, Proraso, or Williams. $3-$10

Mug: Any coffee mug is fine.

The razor will last you at least two life times, a 100 pack of razor blades should last you a couple of years, ditto for the brush, and the shaving soap will probably last a couple of months. The shave will be godly once you get the hang of it. Make sure to get a good lather and to shave at a slow pace.

I recommend lurking the Badger & Blade forum and watching the videos by mantic59. B&B is the best shaving resource in the Internet and mantic is a shaving god (and also a redditor!)

Once you are more experienced, I recommend getting a good badger shaving brushing and stepping up to the Feather razor blades. These blades can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Treat it with respect.

Watch this video to get started

Yep. And they're pretty cheap. Link for the lazy.

Or you could learn to use a safety razor and shave for $.16 per blade. After the initial $20 for a razor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_razor

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417228206&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+platinum

I'm in the $0.10 shave club.

switch to double edge safety razors. After an initial investment in a handle (about $15 depending on quality) you can buy 100 blades for less than $10.

Personna Crystal

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Stainless-Platinum-Israeli-Personnas/dp/B002CE3518

You should consider a safety razor, you can get more info at /r/wicked_edge if you like. You can get a decent set up for less than $50 and buy razorblades for less than 10 cents each(here's 100 blades for $8.20) while getting a much better shave.

Dude if you like Astra blades you should check out Feather blades. They are super sharp and give a really nice shave.

Showed her an ad for replacement razor blades?

Awesome! All right, here we go.

Razors:

The difference between men and women's razors is that women's have longer handles and a smaller aperture for the blade. Men's usually have a wavy little comb bit that lifts up their thicker beard hair to cut.

The one I personally recommend is the Weishi. It's $17 bucks, and the metal is really light, but I ended up getting used to that fairly quickly. Not a big initial investment and perfectly adequate for my needs.

I see Murker recommended fairly often. I hear they are okay, if overpriced. I personally hated it, lol. They are definitely geared towards beards and did not play nice with my pale little legs.

You could also go for the vintage Lady Gillette. I paid $30 for mine on ebay and it's got a nice long handle, good grip, and nice weighty metal. This was actually my first purchase and I'm still really happy with it. Considering I'm happy with the Weishi, though, I'd probably just repurchase that one if I ever lose mine.

Blades:

Now this one might take some trial and error. Everyone has different hair and different skin and every razor brand shaves a little differently.

A lot of people start off with a multipack to get a feel for the different blades and then narrow it down to brands they like. I think it's a great idea and probably your best bet. I'll still mention my experiences though.

STAY AWAY FROM DORCO. They are bullshit. I'm not a fan of Gillette brand blades either except for the Wilkinson Sword and they're kind of expensive at $20 for 100. Derby is also just okay.

Feather: give the sharpest, closest shave ever. So sharp that you can cut yourself and you won't even notice until the trail of blood starts going down the drain. Great blades, and a ton of people like them, but I found that they dull too quickly for leg real-estate and are too scary sharp for sensitive bits.

Voskhod: Sharp, reliable, lasts through a few shavings. I quite like this one and have repurchased it. They are good, solid razors that gave a decent shave. Good for all-over.

Shark: My favorite at the moment. Comparable to Voskhod except I feel they might give a slightly closer shave and dull a little bit faster. If I had both in the bathroom I would probably choose Shark for the legs and Voskhod for everywhere else.

Astra: Worked adequately. Shave isn't bad or great, just reliable. Worked on the legs but not as good in other places. Wasn't worth a repurchase.

Lord: I think these actually lasted the most shaves out of all of them, at about 4 uses per blade. I think I had the least incidence of cuts with these but the shave wasn't as close as I wanted. My shaves usually last two or three days with the other razors but with this one I was feeling it lasted only 1-2. I think these are literally the opposite of the Feathers in terms of their qualities.

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M'kay, that's all I can think of for now. I hope this helps!

I am a sweaty person. I have tried all the name brand antiperspirants/deodorants. After years of crusted yellow/white stained shirts, I realized that my body seemed to compensate with more sweat, plugged up under the arms, it surfaced on my back and head. Clinical/prescription strength antiperspirants only added to the problem, and my white tees took the damage. Later I found out people, myself included, actually use too much, you only need a super thin amount applied to your underarms, don't go about it like frosting a cake.

Also thinking about the potential harm of aluminum based antiperspirants (you absorb everything through your skin), I moved on to some natural deodorants (brands like Toms) but they just didn't seem to work so well, but i did notice when I applied less deodorant, or didn't altogether, my sweat began to lessen in severity. Anytime I actually smelled (like after yardwork or a any long day in the sun), it was time for a shower anyways. After I was properly applying a thin coat, I settled on Arm & Hammers Essential Deodorant that began to alleviate my problems, notably with my clothing. No more yellow crusty shirts!

But how about some deodorant that will last you several years? Try a Thai Deodorant Stone, I've had this baby for a year now and I can attest that it works great. Nowadays I apply this to my underarms from time to time and lightly powder my feet and groin with a mix of cornstarch and talc. Life is much better now.

TLDR: Use less antiperspirant and try a deodorant stick without aluminum, like Arm & Hammer Natural Essentials, or try a Thai Deodorant Stone cause it rules. Also try applying talc/cornstarch to areas you get moist

And while we're on the topic of saving money on everyday hygienic activities, consider a safety razor (refill blades are $10 for 100 compared to $20 for 8) some nice sandalwood shave soap (I've had this bowl for a year and it doesn't really look like any is gone) and a nice aftershave (I get lots of compliments on the particular scent of this one from those who get close enough to smell it) I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging...

Before I started shaving like this, I had a bit of an acne problem and some parts of my face where I would get spots of dry skin, it's gone now. My skin is mostly clear. You're gonna get a much better shave that doesn't irritate your skin and save a ton of money when you think about the cost of Gillete Quadruple edged razors, plus how much more badass is it to shave like this? This is how your grandpa shaved. The upfront investment is a badger brush, which I called an investment because a good one will last you a lifetime.

That's my hygiene ramble.

Use a safety razor.

Get one of those old school razors with a butterfly hinge (something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Parker-99R-Handle-Heavyweight-Butterfly/dp/B003NTHWLU)

and get safety razors (https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM)

These give you as good a shave as anything else.

You can use each razor for a dozen or more uses, and its way cheaper to replace them.

It will take some getting used to early on, but for the first few weeks get a stiptik (https://www.amazon.com/Clubman-Pinaud-Styptic-Pencil-Travel/dp/B00EOAKLFQ) too, to stop the bleeding in case you cut yourself.

One up party! $10/100 safety razor blades! I win! http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double-Safety/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370374440&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor+blades

Avid wet shaver here. So if you are considering wet shaving, allow me to indulge you for a second. There's a lot of perks when it comes to wet shaving.

• It's relaxing
  
• It's cheaper/less maintenance
  
• There's lots o' smells and combinations
  
  Sure there's a lot of razors out there, but it's mostly about finding one that you like or find appealing. Does it feel better when the razor is heavy? When it's light? Do you want it to made from plated gold or just chrome? It's about finding one that suits you.
  
  I've been using this bad boy for the last 3 years and it's given me remarkable shaves. Theres a knob on the bottom that allows you to adjust how much of the blade is exposed, so on sensitive areas (like my neck) I can adjust the blade to glide smoothly without worrying about nicks or razor burn.
  
  Now, after you find one of your liking, it's time to look for is a brush.
  
  There's typically 3 types.
  
  
• Badger
  
• Boar
  
• Synthetic
  
  Badger is the most common, as it's softer and holds a generous amount of water. Boar is a harder type hair and requires some getting used to (of which I have little experience with).
  
  Brushes can range from $10-$300. A lot of the price comes down to quality of the hair and material of the handle. Remember, you get what you pay for. One thing to consider is that wet shaving was designed to last forever. Brushes and razors from the 60's, as long as they were well taken care of, can be used today.
  
  Heck if you don't want to get too fancy, don't get a brush. A simple dallop of shaving cream on the hand and massaged on the face would suffice.
  
  Next are razor blades. There's a ton of different manufacturers. Gillete, Astra, Feather; to name a few. Every brand works for different people. I find Astra to be the ideal blade for my face, but Feather blades are too rough on me. When starting out, I'd suggest trying a "Blade Sampler Pack" from some online retailer. And when you find a brand that works, see if you could buy their blades in bulk. I get the 100 pack. So if I use 1 blade for 2 shaves, the cost of blades drop down to mere pennies compared to the cartridge razor blades they sell at the drug store.
  
  SO, now that you have the essentials, keep in mind of the three basic things you use for pre/mid/post shave.
  
  
• Preshave oil (Optional although I highly reccomend it)
  
• Shaving cream
  
• Aftershave (Optional)
  
  Here is where the fun starts. There's just so many choices! You can buy special pre shave oil (preshave oil helps lubricate the blade as it glides over your face. Shaving cream does too) or you can use a glycerine soap bar like this one however, Whole Foods sells a store brand soap bar for $1 that I love.
  
  Try out different shaving soaps or creams until you find one you like. There's so many different online retailers that it aint funny. And they're pretty cheap too. I personally love the Eucalyptus Shave cream from Bath & Body Works and i'm still using the same tube that I've had since last year.
  
  Soak the brush in water, shake excess water out, put a pea size amount of cream on the brush, rub on face, make lather, shave! It feels really good too!
  
  They say to shave for three rounds per shaving session. With the grain, across the grain, and against the grain. So pay attention to which direction the hair grows all over your face and neck.
  
  With your razor, razor blades, pre shave, and shaving cream, you'll have amazing shaves and more money in your pocket.
  
  I haven't used electric shavers, but I can assure you that there's no closer shave you'll get than from a razor.
  
  P.S. Don't buy anything from The Art of Shaving. They are way overpriced for not that great of quality.

If you use a double-edge instead of a disposable, blades are actually pretty cheap. 100 weeks worth of blades for $11.

Check out /r/wicked_edge.

edit: fixed subreddit link

> FYI, I shave probably every other day and get 3-4 shaves out of each blade.

I finally figured out that I can get away with only shaving once a week.

I'm a slow beard-grower and it's mostly a goatee, so by the end of the week I have a nice, attractive, and even stubble like the ones that some men work to get the right balance of. I look best with either that stubble or fully shaved, from there my beard starts getting patchy until it's long, and then when it's long it just poofs out and goes everywhere.

I also can use a blade three times before I need to dispose of it.

SO, a single DE blade lasts me three weeks, which means if I ever get through all these sample blades I bought (I have a favorite so far, Shark Super Chrome), I can buy a pack of 100 for 16.99, that's 17 dollars for 300 weeks...

... in other words, seventeen dollars for six years. In fact, that investment is on a long enough time scale I'm wondering I shouldn't just buy a smaller pack because I don't know what my lifestyle will be like six years from now.

My $.02 (For ease of use everything is linked to Amazon, prices will vary)

Razor: Merkur 180, $32

Brush: Escali 100% Pure Badger, $14

Shaving Cream: Proraso, $11

Blades: Sampler Pack, $20

And then that leaves ~$20 to play with to buy a a nice book on shaving, or a shaving stand, or some aftershave

100 for $30 is an awful deal. I just picked up 100 personna blues for $12

Here's 100 Derby blades for $9

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.

Cartridge blades maybe. This kind are 71 cents a blade, and that's a premium brand.

Startup costs aren't really that high You can buy a great razor and some soap for ~$30, and then blades are $10 for 100 count, which will last you years.

Anything else like DSC compared to this is hilariously expensive. I feel like anyone who gets suckered into subscribing to a servie like Dollar Shave Club had the right idea, but got trapped in another scam along the way.

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

$30 shipped is about the best price I've seen.

Partial kit: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01NANUWT9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (will admit, the brush isn't great, but is pretty good for a starter)

Razor: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M1VGXT1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (chose because it is easy to change the blade, I've had no problems and is great for travel but cheaper ones are available)

Razor blades: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00P8NXAG0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I got them for $1.99 on sale, and they're great

OPTIONAL shaving cream: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07N6H79HG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's good but nothing special. I don't have to use much cause it lathers really well. Cheaper options available

OPTIONAL Razor disposal cartridge: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00DWGEY1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 only got it cause I didn't want to throw old razors out in the trash, however you can just keep the packaging and repackage them for safe disposal

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after the initial purchase you only need to buy razors every so often (75 days for daily shavers, 1 year for me) for $2 and cream about once a year ($10)

Yes! I started with this kit. The soap and bowl are fine, the brush is rough (I bought a better one later). I actually found it at my local supermarket. Then you need a safety razor. Maggard is a very popular vendor on the sub. They sell cheap razors. Let's say you pick one up for $20. Now you need blades. I use Dorco. Others mentioned Astra and Derby. I linked to the 100 pack of each so you see how cheap they are (around $10), you could buy a smaller pack to try the blade. At around $40 (or the price for 12 Gilette Fusion Proglide cartridges you have enough to shave for around 2 years changing blades every week (I don't change that often, because I don't shave every day).

Now, how fancy you want your brush, your bowl, your soap, your razor, your blade is up to you. From the kit I built you I would get a better brush and maybe a fancier razor. People say different blades work for different people, so I would do a bit of research and try this site: http://www.tryablade.com/. For instance, you think you need a sharper blade, people say feathers are the sharpest, you can buy a couple blades for $0.55 each.

The only issue is that you (like others) might start to like wet shaving as a hobby and end up spending more money (like the $150 you mentioned). But besides that you will get a better shave than you can from fusions and canned foam/gel for less money.

I'm not sure about straight razors, but I switched to double edged safety razors and it is so much better than Gillette crap. I bought this Merkur Safety Razor, 100 Derby Blades, Shaving Soap, And a shaving brush.


I spent a total of $60 and the only thing I've spent money on since is different soap. I bought these things over two or three years ago and I'm not even close to running out of razor blades. I get a closer more refreshing shave and I don't spend anywhere near the money I used to spend on shaving. Also, I thought it would take me longer to shave, but I spend about the same amount of time shaving.


I've never used an old school straight razor, but I'd like to at some point. However, it would be a considerable investment initially. At least $120ish for a nice blade, you gotta buy sharpening stone, probably also on a special strop for finer sharpening. So there is more time in preparation and conditioning before and after shaving. I would imagine that it could be very satisfying if you're willing to spend the time and money.

Translated for Americans:

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1333570943&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001G5HZCY

best razors on the planet + a merkur safety razor = I will never go back to any american disposable head crap razor.

I believe the term you are seeking is "Zero Waste" living, or something close to.

Researching a bit of "zero waste" living products may help you get started with some ideas! I find a lot of material on youtube about zero waste living and am dabbling into the reality of the lifestyle myself. I am not sure if you are a man or woman, or what kinds of products you do use in your bathroom (toiletries, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, etc.) But I figured I would offer a few of my favorite alternatives to common items that you may look into.

Safety razors. Disposable razors/plastic handles with replaceable heads are convenient, yet highly wasteful and overall expensive to maintain. There are lots of stainless steel safety razors on the market with the feature of removable blades (of which you replace and recycle once your current blade has fulfilled it's purpose). Safety razors range from about $25- $50 and can last up to a lifetime. The replaceable razor blades can be found for very cheap (their lifetime lasts according to your usage). Here are amazon links to exemplary items:

Safety Razor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_boeIybWZE9JXX

Safety Razor Blade Replacements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WoeIybSASAFBK

Homemade deodorant and/or natural sustainable deodorants: These can be tricky to get started with. Most commercial deodorants use aluminum to block your sweaty glands and completely block the process of perspiration. So, I urge you to take on natural deodorants with patience and give different methods a chance to work for themselves.

You can make your own, in a glass jar with ingredients that are less harmful to your body and this may be the best method to find something that aligns with your own body chemistry. A typical recipe for homemade deodorant would be 1 part coconut oil to 1 part bicarbonate soda (baking soda). BICARBONATE SODA MAY IRRITATE YOUR UNDERARMS. For the first couple weeks of usage, you may experience irritation of your glands purging the aluminum blockage and other toxins built up over time. Baking soda may also cause irritation to those who shave quite frequently, however I have found that applying this mixture at least 30 minutes after I shaved armpits in the shower, that I am less likely to get slight itchiness, if any at all. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY IF THIS METHOD IS NOT TOLERABLE FOR YOU.

If you are not keen on the idea of slathering on some good old homemade, Hippie salve, then Piperwai AND Schmidt's are popular brands with minimal packaging that seem to work for majority of people. These two products still contain bicarbonate soda, but will save you the convenience of not making your own. There are plenty of zero waste options that do not contain bicarbonate soda, but I have found luck with this formula and haven't looked beyond to seek anything else. Again, youtube is a good resource for finding such.

Piperwai Deodorant: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011SM7IGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FweIyb6Z2E2RM

Schmidt's Deodorant: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K3HD62/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fxeIybH035978

As for soaps, there are many wonderful body, face, and hair soaps available on the market today. Investing in simple bars with paper packaging or reusable storage may be the best option for avoiding excess packaging. There are lots of options available either on Etsy, at your city Whole Foods, or there are usually natural soap options that can be found quite locally at farmers markets and such hopefully in your hometown. Personal preference will go into certain decision making with soaps but bars are usually the best way to avoid said packaging.

Hopefully this offered a small bit of help and information to help you get started in your journey towards minimalism and green-thumb consciousness! Good luck!

I hate to be that guy but the best shave I have ever gotten is from a safety razor. When I first bought it I got a handle and a box of razors for a total of like $30. That was about 3 years ago. Try it, and you won't go back to disposables ever again.

Blades

Then pick a handle you like

I think Astras are the cheapest at $11 for 100 on Amazon. Feathers are $26 for 100. I think those are the most extreme cases for popular brands, but I could be wrong. You can always buy a sampler from TryABlade to find out what brand you like the best.

When I shave with my electric razor, it takes like 90 secs tops, and I've legit never replaced any of its parts (and I've had it for probably 2-3 years at this point). And I know I've already recommended safety razors before, but allow me to point something else out: cartridge razors (i.e. multi-blade things you typically buy in packs of 4) are A LOT more expensive than safety razor blades and they don't last that much longer. You can buy a pack of 100 blades for $16. It takes a little bit of time to learn the proper technique so you don't cut yourself, but it tends to produce better results in the end. Plus, the handles are really nice (hefty, solid metal, shiny).

Weeks 1-100

Neither - do yourself a huge favor and get these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM

This alone will last you a year in blades and refils of more blades are dirt cheap.

He is right...

razors = 11 cents

They do last anywhere between 2-5 shaves. The reason its less irritating is because you are not putting so much pressure on your face. This creates more of a "cut" rather than a "pull"

yea, the razor costs $20 bucks and maybe $10 for a brush, but after that, you can go on your merry way.

I was going down the same path of DE safety razor shaving about a year ago after a friend suggested it to me on Facebook. Here's what I found:

-First, you sub to wicked_edge, did you see this post? It helped me greatly before I began buying anything. Granted, if you're looking to buy second-hand, that link won't help you out a bunch. But I also knowing finding safety razors second-hand is not easy to come by. That post will also help you find your other tools and accessories.

-Absolutely buy online. It will always be cheaper and easier than buying locally or even finding locally (especially here in Gainesville). There are shave stores in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa- but good golly miss molly are they EXPENSIVE. Amazon and buy.com have way better prices. But returning things can be tricky- keep that in mind in case you decide to go big on quality.

-Find a blade sample pack. They offer a big selection and since you're just starting out, you can find what you like. Here's a link to one.

Personally, I don't get the fuss. I've had a safety razor shave, and it was great. But I don't see myself taking good care of my shaving tools to justify investing in something like that. I spend maybe $10 a year on my disposables and apply moisturizer when I finish. Absolutely no bumps, no rash, no irritation. Takes me 2 minutes to shave and I'm out the door. I don't have to worry about losing them, clean them, take care of them, oil them, or buy a brush and lather. Just something to think about before you go investing in safety razors- especially if you're a college student.

Before the downvote boat comes my way- this is JUST my opinion. Sorry to put my pro-affordable shaving agenda.

EDIT: Fuck. OP is my roommate. I just noticed this. Disregard everything, I'll see you at 8:30, buddy.

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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u/amanforallsaisons did a fine job. However, you're asking about amazon and looking for a budget deal.

The Dorco PL-602 is the most-affordable good DE razor.

The Body Shop synthetic brush is a plisson-type synthetic. I don't have one, but I know people who do. It looks good, and should be soft-tipped, and easy to use.

EDIT: let's go with one I do have: razorock plissoft

Soaps are a littler harder - do you like fruity scents or non-fruity scents? There are shaving soaps on Amazon (Razorock and WSP) but not in sampler form. You won't go wrong with soaps from either Razorock or WSP.

A blade bank I picked this as the add-on item rather than Prime, because it's cheaper and you'll have enough to make the add-on order work if you use your cart instead of 1-click buying.

Get a sampler pack of blades. I prefer tryablade.com for samplers, but if you wish to do amazon, this isn't all bad. The normal problem with a sampler on amazon is that you're getting blades from the same factory, so you aren't really getting a chance to sample well. Here, they're at least well-regarded blades, so it's not terrible.

Alum - if you hold alum to your face where you nick yourself, it will stop the bleeding.

Witch Hazel. A lot of people like Thayer's. You can use any witch hazel you like as an aftershave - I put this one here because I'm tempted to get it myself. lemon Thayer's witch hazel

Balm. Not strictly necessary, but if you find yourself burning, it won't hurt to have on hand. nivea post shave balm

Honestly? If you use shave oil, like Shave Secret (walmart), you don't need the brush or shave soap. Savings can be had if you're incredibly price sensitive. But many people prefer the brush and lather method.

Shave bowl. I use a collapsible bowl which is convenient for bowl lathering when I travel.

I got my Derby blades at $17 for 100. They've since gone down.

Fuck multi-bladed razors and their overpriced disposable cartridges.

And yes, I am a god. About time I got some recognition.

1. Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Hydrating Lotion - Face lotion, applied to face and mustache after shower.

2. Musgo Real Glycerine Lime Soap, MR GLO - Face soap, used before each shave.

3. Proraso Shaving Soap with Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol - Shave soap, whipped up then applied to face for shaving.

4. Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream - Pre/Post shave cream, massaged into face after washing face with MR GLO. Massaged into face again after shave.

5. Proraso Aftershave Lotion - Aftershave, applied to face either after shave or after shower. My wife likes the smell of this.

6. TABAC ORIGINAL For Men By MAURER & WIRTZ Deodorant Stick - Deodorant, masculine scent of lavender, citrus, and warm florals.

7. Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand - Stand, holds DE razor and brush.

8. Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor - DE Razor, great weight and balance used to shave face.

9. Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush - So, so brush used for applying shave soap. Would like a better brush someday.

10. Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - Razors for DE, my favorite so far.

11. Tweezerman His Moustache Scissors with Comb - Scissors and comb, after movember I decided to keep the mustache so these items help maintain its appearance.

12. Comb - Comb, used for combing hair before and after shower.

13. Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Clay - Hair product, used after shower with hair wet or dry. Hair looks natural but styled. I'll use pomade if I want the appearance of having a more polished look.

14. Large Stainless Steel Shaving Soap Bowl from Super Safety Razors - Mug, I'd rather have a porcelain mug for class but this does the trick. I use it to soak my brush and razor before each shave. I also use it for creams when not using Proraso.

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427590882&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor+blades

100 blades, you can shave a couple times with each blade. That $10 pack will last you a year.

This right here. You dont need your blades to last a super long time when they cost 11 cents a piece instead of $5

edit: obligatory /r/wicked_edge

9€? Das reicht ja für 2 Jahre!

My girlfriend and I have identical body-hair rituals so, I speak for two women here:

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Armpit hair - We both remove it all the time, I mean it takes 2 seconds.

Leg hair - Also consistently shave, but if we're wearing pants a lot (winter) we aren't weird about some leg stubble. We are a hairy leg democracy and vote on when we will shave so nobody werewolves alone.

Pube hair - Trim neatly. We both shave the bikini line and the top to keep a nice triangle , and use an electric razor to trim the rest of it down to a neat length, but we don't remove it all ever.

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Side note: I highly recommend safety razors, specifically The Lady Gillette - you will save mountains of money. It costs $20-$30 (can be found on eBay), and then the blades cost actual pennies. Example, less than $10 for 100 blades - you could easily use less than 1 blade per week, making this last 2+ years. TEN DOLLARS EVERY TWO YEARS. You can stop buying those overpriced cartridges that were only invented to make you spend more money,

Plus, the shave is superior anyway, and it's convenient. It's so nice being able to take the razor out mid-shave (say, if I let things get a little bad) and hit the blade and the head with water and go back with a perfectly unclogged blade. I've been using mine for over a year, and made my girlfriend buy one immediately and she has never looked back either. Seriously my friends, worth it - happy to answer any questions.

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200 bucks? A decent safety razor is $30-50. What brand are you using? Also you can get 100 blades for $10.

Sure. I will offer up this as a super cheap example of a decent way to start. It will provide a decent shave at a very reasonable price and you can always upgrade later if you decide that you want to.

Razor. It is cheap as hell, but works surprisingly well.

Blades. Buying a sample pack is a great way to decide on a blade that suits you. Every blade is different for everyone. A blade that works wonders for me may leave you with razorburn or stubble and vice versa. Unlike most things cost is not indicitive of how good a blade is.

Brush. Some people prefer badger hair brushes, some people prefer boar bristle. I like both and I use both. This is a decent boar bristle brush for someone starting out. The more that boar is used, the softer it gets.

Soap. Believe it or not you can easily spend hundreds a year on soaps and creams alone if you decide you want to try everything out there. Proraso soap is a great one for a beginner though, easy to lather, slick, and protective. It gives a nice tingle to your face due to the menthol so that is something to be aware of though.

For under $45 you can get started with a full kit. For under $25 if you just want the razor and some blades.

Now here is my favorite setup

Razor. The Merkur 39c has a head that holds the blade at a slant, enabling it to cut more like a guillotine. This is good for someone like me that has very tough and wiry beard hair.

Blades. Astra Superior Platinum razor blades are my favorite. Each one will last me for 3-4 days of shaving. Remember, a blade that works for me may not work for you. Blades are a trial and error thing.

Brush. I have more expensive brushes, but this brush is my favorite. Very soft, yet has enough stiffness to easily whip up a lather and it holds tons of water.

Soap. This is a shave stick. You rub the soap on your face and then use your brush to build a lather. This listing is for 15 shave sticks. A single stick can easily last 6-9 months.

For about 130 bucks you can make a big jump in quality. The majority of costs involved are in the razor itself and a more expensive brush. If I wanted I could spend upwards of 200 dollars on a stainless steel razor and over 500 dollars on high end silvertip badger hair brush. As I have mentioned before, this hobby is as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be.

I hope this helps.

I used Astra Razor Blades 100. It was very good for multiple shaves even.

and and a pack of 100 safety razors costs about the same as 5 pack of Gillette blades.

Get yourself some Feather blades if you want to make it even harder. DE razor blades are much thinner than box cutter blades, and Feathers are the sharpest that I know of.

And as a side note, DE razors are the shit. If you're tired of paying twenty bucks for 6 blades, grab yourself a DE and enjoy the savings and the cleaner shave. And pick up a badger hair brush and a puck of shaving soap if you want to treat yo'self.

Am a dude but I know my wife would give the same answer.

She was going through razors insanely fast because she has sensitive skin and didn't like to re-use disposable razors. I bought a safety razor and got her to try it out. She was sold on it immediately and we haven't bought disposables or cartridges in years.

I bought a 100 pack of blades 2 years ago for 10 dollars and she hasn't ran out yet.

Edit* Should also say that the initial cost is high compared to cartridges. Probably around $75 to get set up. It's cheap as hell after that though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SBVQBb013GAS5

I'll tell you what's even better...

Buy one of these: Edwin Jagger DE89

and these blades

and never look back.

I got this and this a couple years ago. I just bought 100 more blades last week. Only one blade for the shave, but once you figure out the angle and the speed you begin to realize you don't need more than one.

Also das mit dem Rasieren kann ich ja verstehen, aber kaufen? 100 Klingen kosten nich wirklich viel (Beispiel) und man kann auch einfach 2-3 Packungen kaufen. Die reichen dann schon eine ganze Weile ;)

You don't generally sharpen them. How long they last really depends a lot on your hair coarseness, skin sensitivity and frequency of shaving. My stepdad could probably shave with a rusty nail, he replaces his blade every couple of months. I have stupidly sensitive skin, and get about three shaves out of a blade, but that's my entire head. They've gone up slightly in price since I last ordered them, they're $18.50 on Amazon for a 100 pack, so $.19 per blade. That pack has lasted me two years shaving once or twice a week, and I still have quite a few left.

Gillette is mass producing blades. They just are not marketing (though they are selling) them in the US.

http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double-Razor-Blades-Russia/dp/B0059QF5RS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418943727&sr=8-3&keywords=gillette+blades+safety&pebp=1418943730737

Start with this.

It is a copy of the most mild DE razor ever invented (Gillette Tech), it is cheap yet well made, surprisingly. Practice with this and then branch out into high dollar (even then very cheap) razors. An EJ89 is a great place to start, as is a Merkur Classic (I use a Futur but they are $75 and require a bit of finesse).

Also get this

Seems expensive, but you get lots of different blades and you can try them and see which works best before you drop money. Feathers are known as sharpest, Derbys as the least. That does not mean one is better than the other--blade choice is the ultimate Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV). Try as many as you can to see what works for you.

Get a boar brush. Get this one and then branch out. Brushes are one of the coolest things about wet shaving. Once you get the hang of lather, you'll start collecting brushes. It's awesome. But that Omega is all you'll ever have to buy if you want.

Is there a Bath and Body works near you? If so, great! Proraso, one of the oldest and most respected shaving companies rebrands under CO Bigelow and it is dirt cheap. Their shampoo/body wash is great, and the shaving cream is fantastic. Very easy to lather. You can also get a tub of Taylor of Bond Street (TOBS) in any "flavor" and get great stuff. It lasts forever. I like the Avocado--it's very slick--and the Eton college--it smells amazing.

Go to your local drug store and buy Pinaud Clubman aftershave. It is cheap, and smells like an old barber shop--which is to say AMAZING. Apply this after you shave. It puts a bounce in your step like nothing else. While you are there get a styptic pencil, as you may nick yourself early on. Don't worry, nicking is painless but it can bleed a little and the styptic will halt it quick. Once you get the hang of tings you wont nick yourself at all.

And then you're set---but also FUCKED. Jade East aftershave rocks, as does Bay Rum (Pinaud or Captain's Choice), as does Old Spice...Merkur and Edwin Jagger make amazing razors, plus thrift stores and flea markets have old Gillettes...if the hobby bites you there is never enough!

Join us at /r/wicked_edge for more tips! We are a friendly bunch and can guide you through the early stages of enjoying a great hobby.

Read this pretty long post about DE shaving. The "HERE" link inside that post has good information as well.

Some comments about the products you have chosen:


> So I've been looking into buying a DE starter kit and looked at all the suggestions and I've sorted out this much so far.
Razor: DE86bl
Blades: Sampler
Pre-Shave Soap: Glycerine
Alum: Alum
Styptic: Clubman Pinaud

The Edwin Jagger is a very good razor.

The sampler comes only with 2 blades per brand, which could be enough but in my opinion 5 blades per brand would be better. Blade samplers in amazon are somewhat expensive.

Clearly natural is a pre-shave soap which is not necessary, but some people do find them helpful. You use it to wash your face before you lather your shaving cream/soap. You are missing the shaving cream/soap from your list.

Alum again not necessary, but some users like it.

Styptic pencil, do you bleed a lot? I ask because I hardly ever bleed, my blood coagulates really fast. So I have never seen a use for a styptic pencil.

> So for brushes it sounds like boar or badger, which I believe is preferred, hair is the way to go, but then the recommendation for the $75 level is bamboo and at the $100 one of the 2 recommended is synthetic.

The Ecotools bamboo brush is a women's makeup brush. Using it for shaving seems rather extreme. However I'm not sure how its making process differs from a shaving brush, do they use different glue or what. But I have seen threads posted where people say that the brush has died on them. If you are on a very tight budget and want a very soft brush that you can also find locally, then I think the Ecotools is a good option. That being said you can get Omega boar brush for about $10 from various online stores.

> I was looking through some of the threads and somewhere I found someone recommend this set which seemed nice, has a badger brush a little cup for lathering and a thing to hang the brush on to dry and comes with little starter shaving soap (although I have no idea if the soap is any good). So thoughts on that set and any inputs on brushes would be appreciated.

I don't think that recommendation had many upvotes. The brush is a pure badger brush and it's also prone to excessive shedding. The soap is nothing special. A brush stand isn't necessary. After you are done shaving thoroughly rinse the brush with running water from the tap, shake out the excess water, and use a towel to dry the tips of the brush, leave the brush standing on its base in a open space to air dry. The apothecary mug is not necessary either. It's mainly intended to hold the soap puck. However most shaving soaps will come in their own containers. The mug can also be quite small so when you are loading your brush you end up banging your fingers against the sides. I wouldn't recommend this set.

> And then lastly, how important are aftershaves? Are they just to smell nice or does it help you skin take a breather after threateningly rubbing sharp stuff all over it? My main mental picture of aftershave never having used it before is the scene from Home Alone, so feel free to educate me.

There are many different kinds of aftershave products; alum block, afershave splash, aftershave balm, moisturizing cream, moisturizing oil like jojoba oil, unrefined shea butter, and witch hazel. You pretty much have to try which works for you, but I'd start with a cheap aftershave balm like the Nivea sensitive aftershave balm (if you get satisfactory results with it you don't have to explore the other options unless you want to).

In the Home Alone he used aftershave splash. I'm not really a fan of these, the alcohol can be too drying for your skin and they are often more heavily scented which can irritate your skin. Some users do love them though, but I'd say they are for normal to oily skin. I like to use the other type of products, such as the aftershave balm, it soothes/heals and moisturizes your skin.

/u/turboturban was asking about the Feather blades. Here is a 100 pack for $27.20.

The razor blades are definitely cheaper 1 pack of these lasted me the whole time until very recently. The shave doesn't last longer as I still need to shave every other day to not look like a mess.

Am I winning?
sounds fun!

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THIS

$10 for a hundred blades.

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM

Straights do have a much larger initial investment for a minimal cost savings versus a double edge safety razor. If you want to save nearly as much, with hardly any initial cost, and you're just looking for the most economical shaving option possible, I think you'd be better off with an inexpensive safety razor like the Lord and a 100 pack of blades and an inexpensive brush, soap and bowl kit.

Those three should set you back about $30 including shipping, and assuming you get 3-4 shaves out of every blade, the blades, razor, bowl, and brush should last you 7 years, you'll need another $2 puck of soap 3.5 years down the line. The initial investment is paid off after just over 1 year instead of 6 years for a straight, and you're paying less than $5 a year to shave.

that's stropping, not honing.

I use these and don't worry about how fast I go through them because they are cheap as hell.

If it's a money issue, I might recommend him getting a DE safety razor. I bought one for $20 (at an antique mall), and I get 100 blades for $10.

It sounds like you are just hitting puberty, so I would suggest something inexpensive and well-made. This little thing is great.

Go with the grain, go slowly, don't press hard and lube up well. For now, shave your sideburns at your cheekbone line, this will give your face a more manly and defined edge.

Remember, as you get hairier you will never get rid of the beard shadow completely. Don't try to.

It's been mentioned before, but I'll reiterate, as well as upvote honeyboots' comment.

Get a shave brush. Synthetic is fine to start, but eventually, you'll want to switch to badger hair. Softer, and yields better lather.

Get a double edge safety razor. I have a Merkur. It's a longer-than-standard handle, because I have large hands. It's heavy and feels great in my hand.

I use Derby Extra blades and they're great. I just switched blades, after ~3 months use, even after shaving every other day. Even if you have to replace them, they're only 15 cents a blade.

I recommend Muhle Pinsel cream. Kinda pricey, but better for your skin than can crap and you don't have to use as much, so a tube lasts longer. I'm still on the same tube I bought in December.

Let the weight of the razor do the work. It'll take you a couple of times to get the hang of it, as well as blade angle, but once you do, it's a great shave. Only better shave is a straight razor.

Also, shave in the shower, as has been said before. Your face stays more moist, which leads to a better shave. I don't use aftershave, but if you choose to, pick one that does not contain alcohol. It dried out your skin.

EDIT: If you get a double edge safety razor, don't get the butterfly hinge type. I've heard they are not as well made. Also, when finished, take the razor apart, rinse it, and dry it. Don't forget to dry it! Drying the blade makes it last much longer.

Brush, razor, blade, cream.

Sorry, but IDK how the European Amazon works, but that should give you some ideas on where to start.

I have a merker (this one: http://customshaving.com/merkur-safety-razor-38c.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwkrmhBRD49Mbm_MvruWsSJAAEDt13-_b8i-ri6Aakhd5LV9g53U2zbJLJvGG6mVj0QkAifBoC3Jzw_wcB ) and I've had it for a few years now. I use Feather brand blades. These blades are absolutely, hands down, by a LONG shot, the best blade I have EVER used. (here:http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001G5HZCY ) They last a few shaves and are sharper still on their 4th shave than any gilette razor blade out of the box. Also, you get 30 of them for less than $12!! A good clean, close, shave with my set up also seems to last longer than any of your other run of the mill multi-bladed bullshit razors too.
It's a one time investment you will not regret, after you shave with a safety razor and a good blade, theres no looking back, you'll think how you could have possibly gone so far down the road of 4,5, or more blades and not just given these a try. I could not be happier with my set up.
Enjoy.

Itchiness from irritation/razor burn? Or ingrown hairs?
If it's the former, that's a pretty easy fix: Use a super sharp blade and I love using hair conditioner for my legs. I never get irritation now that I use conditioner. I use a pretty green brand (Giovanni tea tree conditioner), so there's no residue/silicone-y feeling after I rinse it off.

[I use this razor $13] (https://www.amazon.com/BIack-Friday-Sale-Butterfly-Stainless/dp/B01AFF8BVO/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511667940&sr=8-5&keywords=double+edge+razor+blade+butterfly) and bought a [pack of 100 single replacement blades for $10] (https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511667924&sr=8-3&keywords=double%2Bedge%2Brazor%2Bblade&th=1). Super cheap and effective. I use a fresh, sharp blade every 1-3 uses depending on what I want to shave. If you have a sharp razor each time, the blade just cuts through the hair and glides across the skin. A dull blade will tug and pull, leave micro tears.

Ok, so I am going to assume (make an ass of both you and me) that you have absolutely no idea what you are doing.
I recommend the following:

• Shaving cream with Aloe (I use Barbasol)
  
• Safety Razor ( I use the Merkur Long handled safety Razor with Astra Blades)
  
• Shave the morning of your shift.
  CAUTION
  IMPROPER HANDLING, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, OR ALLOWING THE RAZOR TO DRAG LEFT TO RIGHT CAN RESULT IN SEVERE CUTS. DON'T BE A DUMBASS AND TAKE YOUR TIME.
  
  
• Shaving Procedure( FOLLOW IN ORDER):
  
• Get shaving cream and razor
  
• Rinse Razor wit warm
  
• Wash your face with warm water (do not dry face, leave it wet)
  
• Apply shaving cream to your left hand
  
• Gently apply the shaving cream to all of the areas you wish to shave (on your face)
  
• Gently hold the razor at a 45 degree angle to your face and begin shaving in a position that is comfortable against the grain. (I start with the bottom of my neck)
  
• Rinse the razor frequently ( It usually takes me 6 - 7 rinses to finish the bottom of my neck after two days of growth. You can take out a full grown beard with the procedure. It just takes time)
  
  
• Once you feel that you can pass the razor smoothly across your face, its time to really fine tune the shave.
  
• Reapply shaving cream to your left hand.
  
• Apply it to your face.
  
• Move your hand in a circular motion so that you can feel the grain of any hairs that you missed.
  
• Shave against the grain.
  
• Rinse the razor.
  
• Repeat until your face is nice and smooth.
  
  
  NOTE
  
  Remember to touch up your side burns and the points where the curves your nose meets your upper lip.
  
  
  
  LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE:
  
  Link to the Razor:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1467945848&sr=1-1&keywords=merkur+safety+razor
  
  
  Razor Blades:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  Shaving Cream:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Barbasol-Soothing-Thick-Shaving-Cream/dp/B001SGLDCO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1467946485&sr=1-1&keywords=barbasol+aloe+shaving+cream

A dime a blade and your shave is better than with the expensive piece of shit disposables you're currently using.

My hair is pretty coarse, and I basically got to the point where I didn't want to deal with it tugging at the end of a 2nd day shaving, so I switch every time. My shaving habits are about the same as yours but sounds like my beard is a bit thicker.

Astras are super cheap so pick up a 100 pack and don't worry about it.

Merkur safety razor and these blades (Feather is another good brand of blades, more expensive though).

Bought the combo about 3 years ago, haven't even used half the blades yet. Massive savings.

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381960515&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+100+pack

• $50 brush + $50 razor + $15 soap = wonderful shaves for 2 years.

A lot of people steer towards /r/wicked_edge but personally they over complicate it and make it 'a thing'. I was using £10 equipment at one point but found a low-mid range kit to be fine.

Assuming you're American go for -
Handle (holds the blade)
https://www.amazon.com/WEISHI-Nostalgic-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=DE+RAZOR&qid=1556123865&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Blades -
https://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=derby+blades&qid=1556124313&s=gateway&sr=8-4
One of these lasted me 4 years and I have thick hair

Optional -
Soap -
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=proraso&qid=1556124397&s=gateway&sr=8-3

lasts 9-12 months+ works best with single blade

Brush -
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Shaving-Handmade-Professional-Engineered/dp/B07F71PXX2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=shaving+brush&qid=1556124451&s=gateway&sr=8-4

To lather the soap and apply to face.
Basically the only difference between the can of shaving foam and a soap dish + brush is the latter being cheaper, less aggressive on the face (with time investment of a month tops) and quality of shave.

Any questions ping them across.

​Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Vscw_XOQpZNVppYmw4dWJfUVE/edit
https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/comments/5i77hu/heres_an_intro_to_wet_shaving_guide_for_newbies/

Razor:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0716JHW11

Blade:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004SGKMA0/

Mirror: (for shower)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BMUAIJA/

Might I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SGKMA0/

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... 100 blades for < $10. They work nicely, I'm through about 35 of them.

I got them so I wouldn't have to buy expensive disposable blades anymore - I also heard that they might cut down on razor burn. I have mixed reviews. I still use a disposable for my armpits because it's just too lumpy in there - you can go a million times faster using a disposable.

For my legs - the razors themselves for a safety razor are INSANELY cheap and come in bulk. The problem is - you need to go very, very slowly, even on straightaways like your legs. Press very lightly - let the movement and sharp edge do the work for you without applying much pressure at all. I learned my lesson by taking a pretty sizable strip of skin off my ankle the second time I was shaving because I tried to go too fast. The shave is very close and leaves you crazy smooth, but I do get razorburn (I have keratosis pilaris though so I don't know if there's any avoiding that). Lotion works. I have trouble with my knees, especially after the cutting incident, I'm scared of cutting myself there. Usually leave some hairs and often go over it with my disposable. And I always do have a couple tiny bloody spots afterwards that I didn't feel when I was shaving, but they're very small and go away quickly.

Bottom line - would I buy it again? Maybe. I think it's better suited for someone who shaves their legs very regularly. I shave maybe once a month or even two months, because I hate it, so making it even more time consuming is bad for me. But if I did it daily I think the safety razor would be awesome because it really cuts down on waste/cost and the shave is SUPER close so you could shave less and still have crazy smooth legs. Works pretty well in the nether regions also, actually. Just go slowly :)

Here is what I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SGKMA0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01

The razor handle is good, but my boyfriend has one that is really easy to replace the blades - you twist the bottom and it opens up the top and you just pull out and plop in the new one. Mine you have to almost completely take it apart, which is dumb. Spend time looking for the one I describe where you can just easily replace the blades.

The blades are good and cheap, I spent some time reading reviews so I believe those are the best quality/price combo.

I've ordered from Amazon seller "Safety Razor Place", at $16 for 100, and the quality was fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059QF5RS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Merkur razor. Here is a nice starter. ($32.34)


Feather Double Edge Blades, 50 Count ($11.77)

A year's worth of shaving for one month of Dollar Shave Club

Blade Bank

TIL. I’ve been using the feather 10 packs for almost a year now and didn’t realize you could put old blades back in the case. That being said I did buy this Disposable case

I got this thing for $5: Feather Styling Razor Disposal Case. Holds 200 blades and is a little safer than a pill bottle.

You are much better off doing this. Disposable blades are a colossal, sucky ripoff.

100 blades - Made in Russia - for $9
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM

The best soap - Made in England - for $15
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW2ZW

Merkur razor - Made in Germany - for $32
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G

Badger hair brush - $13
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G647Y8

The best aftershave - Made in Italy - $14
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085UECY2

So, $83 with money to spare and it's all you need for at least 12 months. The Art of Shaving is neat, but it's grossly overpriced. Clearly they have latched on to the hipster instagrammy nature of society with a price tag to match. I have some of their sandlewood soap and while nice, it's no better than the soap I listed.

It's funny how classic shaving is all of a sudden a trendy thing. All I know is I love it. I came from the 3 NO 4 NO 5 NO a BILLION blade world. It's a joke. Just go old school and take your time. Enjoy the ritual. Baby bottom smooth in 7 minutes. Modern disposable cartridges are a sad scam that society has fallen for. Complete and total scam.

May as well toss this in...especially if you travel. Love mine.

Parker leather razor case - $14
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O8NCI4

Thats a full year of supplies and a lifetime worth of hardware (minus the badger brush). Think about that for a minute...

Both razors and shaver are available cheaper, and I haven't had any problems at all using this razor and these blades.

I was about to say that. Honestly you can get better than $0.10 per blade if you know where to look. $0.075 per blade

Disposable razors are harsher on your skin, and don't give as close a shave.
It's also not expense to get started either, double edge razor blades are dirt cheap, you can buy 200 for $10.30 here so they are much cheaper than disposables once you get past the initial cost of the razor which also doesnt have to be a lot, you can buy a reasonable safety razor for $11.95.

Hijacking comment. Some people experience different things with different blades. Find one of the variety packs and discover which blades you prefer.

I personally really like the Sharp and Astra blades.

As a guy who "made the switch"; do it and thank us later. Multi-bladed cartridges are EXPENSIVE, as opposed to the blades for a safety razor.

Here's 100 blades for roughly the price of 1 cartridge.

Switching blades out more frequently will help reduce the amount of bacteria buildup from face oils and the like, which will in itself reduce acne. It'll also give you a closer shave.

Multi-bladed cartridges have HUGE amounts of tug-and-pull as the result of so many blades crossing your face; this creates GREAT amounts of irritation.

Guy here

you want the best shaving cream with the least waste?

Go this route

Shaving Soap

Shaving soap container

Safety Razor it will last you a lifetime and its nothing to be feared. You wont cut yourself if you always shave down and never side to side

almost a lifetime of razors for $9

follow that up with one of these holders

and the shaving brush

I have to buy new soap every so often but after the initial investment you will only ever pay pennies for each shave

I use a double edge safety razor like THIS. Most store bought razors can maintain their sharpness for one or two shaves, but this has cheap and changeable blades you buy by the dozens for the same price. It's easy to throw in a new blade and shave away each time. I stress that it is a skill that is learned and you will most likely cut yourself the first few times, but once you get the hang of it, it will outperform any mainstream razors (schick, gillete..etc) you can buy. I get 100 blades for about $24 US and that lasts me all year. I use THESE blades specifically.

Dude ... wet shaving. 23.5cents a blade.
http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS

You get yourself a safety razor for ~30$.

Then you spend another 20$ on 100 Feather brand blades.

There you go. Best shaving experience of your life, for the rest of your life, for the price of a few stupid Gillette thingies.

(Get a brush and soap too, if you don't already have them.)

But seriously, safety razors are the bees knees if you can find them. Best shave next to a straight blade.

3$ for the razor: http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip-Handle/dp/B0050HO9MI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1411573438&sr=8-5&keywords=safety+razor

9$ lifetime supply of razor blades: http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Blades-Stainless-blades/dp/B004RWZ1RE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411573488&sr=8-3&keywords=shark+razor

Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce

Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush

100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades

And some Jojoba Oil

Different people use different razors and blades. I've got a Merkur 180 and a Gillette Super Speed, and Astra blades.

Just commenting to add prices -- these may not be accurate for very long, since some were listed with limited quantites, but it may help some:

$29.98 - Feather: www.amazon.com/dp/B004RWTQTS[1]
$9.77 - Astra Green: www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM[2]
$12.77 - Astra Blue: www.amazon.com/dp/B002G2VENC[3]
$8.93 - Derby Extra: www.amazon.com/dp/B004SGKMA0[4]
$12.00 - Shark: www.amazon.com/dp/B004RWZ1RE[5]
$6.99 - Dorco: www.amazon.com/dp/B003OY14EK[6]
$16.95 - Big Ben: www.amazon.com/dp/B0047M51WE[7]
$15.05 - Lord Platinum: www.amazon.com/dp/B001VTRGGK[8]
$15.95 - Lord Classic: www.amazon.com/dp/B002VT94K0[9]
$29.85 - Gillette Silver Blue: www.amazon.com/dp/B0059QF5RS[10]
$20.00 - Gillette 7 O'Clock: www.amazon.com/dp/B00875XSIQ[11]
$17.95 - Blue Bird: www.amazon.com/dp/B002YIO56Q[12]
$19.99 - BIC: www.amazon.com/dp/B0022RB080[13]
$24.98 - Personna Super 200CT: www.amazon.com/dp/B00AA1AEEG[14]
$24.00 - Wilkinson Sword: www.amazon.com/dp/B003RXP1UQ[15]
$18.88 - Crystal (Israeli Personna) 120CT: www.amazon.com/dp/B002CE3518[16]

I can tell you how to shave for WAY less... You'll save thousands and thousands in a lifetime and Unilever I'm sure hates these.

Buy this (safety razor) https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Razor-Double-Edge-Safety/dp/B010OR4KRM/ref=sr_1_23_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1469041095&sr=1-23&keywords=safety+razor

And buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B0032Q41LS/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1469041255&sr=1-6&keywords=derby+safety+razor

You'll probably shave for 7 or 8 years on this. It rinses well and does not clog because you can remove the razor and wash it out. Shaves well, no nics or cuts. You can also dry the razor if you want after each wash. Each razor is good for SEVERAL shaves. I just use soap. No probs!

Now, I hope this makes this obstacle in your life better, because these changed my idea of shaving. Before I spent $ $ on razors... Not any more. :) Just read the reviews on the blades.... So many are like WHAT WAS I THINKING BUYING CARTRIDGE RAZORS???

Old-fashioned safety razors. Get em here, $20 for 200 of em and each one lasts a solid week if not more. I've yet to run out of my first pack of those. Traditional wet shaving has changed my life. Tutorial here

200 Blades : $16.90 ($0.08 each)
1 blade = (at least) 3 shaves
200 blades = 600 shaves

I shave every 2 days (183x a year)
Cost per year: (183/3) x $0.08 = $4.88 (£3.24)

1 pack lasts: 600/183 = 3.28 years (3 years 3 months)

Source: http://amzn.com/B0032Q41LS

Cartridge Razor

• Probably the most common razor type nowadays. They'll get the job done and you'll get a decent shave too.
  
  
• The Gillette Mach 3 (three blades), the Gillette Fusion (five blades) and the Wilkinson Sword Quattro (four blades) are probably the most common cartridge razors. They are widely available.
  
  
• You may also see some variations on the above razors. For example, the Fusion ProGlide Power is a battery-operated Fusion that vibrates, and is supposed to help the hair stand on end for a better shave. Some like it, some don't. Your call.
  
  Advantages
  
  

1. Technique matters less with this type of razor because most of them have a pivoting head that runs along the contours of your face. This reduces the chance of you getting the angle wrong and cutting yourself.
   
   
2. Supplies for this type of razor are readily available pretty much anywhere.
   
   Disadvantages
   
   
3. The replacement cartridges are extremely expensive for what they actually are. Gillette's (and other manufacturers') business model is to sell the handle for cheap and charge a fortune for the blades because you've already made the investment in the handle.
   
   
4. The cartridges tend to cut and tug your hair out. This can irritate those with particularly sensitive skin and many people get razor bumps when using these. As a general rule, the more blades a cartridge has, the more likely you'll have this tugging effect. If you don't have sensitive skin, then it should be fine.
   
   
5. These cartridge razors tend to get clogged with hair easily. The problem appears to be worse as the number of blades increases, ergo, the five blade Fusion will clog more easily than the three blade Mach 3.
   
   Technique
   
   

• Most people tend to use foam or gel with this type of razor.
  
  
• A WTG pass will suffice but go ATG too if you can (see "Passes" section below).
  
  
  *
  
  
  Double Edge (DE) Safety Razor**
  
  
• They look like this!
  
  
• Typically range from $20 to $60. I recommend the Merkur 38C as a good beginner's razor. Other reputable brands include Parker and Edwin Jagger. Weishi aren't bad either.
  
  
• These handles can (and often do) last you for life. You can also find them in antique shops if you look hard enough.
  
  Advantages
  
  

1. Blades for these razors are obscenely cheap in comparison to cartridge razors. In the UK, I can buy a 100 pack of Astra blades (my favourite brand) for about £9 on Amazon. That could easily last me a year of shaving on a near-daily basis.
   
   
2. The closeness of a DE shave is unbeatable IMO.
   
   
3. Your blades won't clog up with hair.
   
   
4. There is a certain enjoyment in mastering the art of a DE shave. This cannot be explained - only experienced.
   
   Disadvantages
   
   
5. A DE razor does not typically have a pivoting head like cartridge razors. That means you have to learn the proper technique or you're going to get a few nicks.
   
   
6. There is a little bit of a learning curve. It's nothing most people can't handle. However, if you're impatient or clumsy, DE might not be for you.
   
   
   Technique
   
   

• Hold the razor so it's comfortable, but keep your hand away from the face and more towards the end of the handle. You'll have better control over your wrist and the blade angle.
  
  
• Use minimal pressure. Let the blade do the work for you.
  
  
• Your first pass should be WTG. Your second pass should be XTG. Your third pass should be ATG (see "Passes" section below).
  
  
• Make sure the bathroom is nice and quiet. Listen for the blades cutting the hair so you'll know your perfect angle. It'll eventually be second nature.
  
  
• If you use a DE razor, you could use foam or gel, but the preferred method for most of us is to buy a shaving brush and some shaving soap or a shaving stick. Then you can use this to make lather. This video is a great guide on how to make lather.
  
  
• Since nicks are a bit more likely (especially in the early days) it's worth you buying a styptic pencil or alum block to seal up your cuts. An alum block is also good for soothing razor burn and also has antiseptic properties.
  
  *
  
  Electric Razor**
  
  
• No introductions necessary.
  
  Advantages
  
  

1. Pretty quick.
   
   
2. Can be used on dry skin. No need for shaving soap/foam/gel.
   
   
3. Your odds of cutting yourself are pretty damn slim!
   
   Disadvantages
   
   
4. Shave quality is severely reduced. You will never get as close a shave with one of these as you will with a cartridge razor or a DE razor.
   
   
5. Can be pretty harsh on sensitive skin. Try a pre-shave oil to see if this helps.
   
   
6. Requires either a power socket or battery power.
   
   Technique
   
   

• Oh, come on!
  
  
  
  Preparing the Face
  
  This differs for everyone. Make of it what you will. The general idea is just to get the face moisturised and the hair nice and soft.
  
  I tend to exfoliate my face with an exfoliating scrub, then rinse and apply a pre-shave oil or cream - I use this.
  
  
  
  Applying Shaving Lubricant
  
  This doesn't apply to electric razor users. You guys don't need it.
  
  If you're using a gel or foam, just apply it to the face.
  
  If you're using a shave soap and brush combination, your technique is a bit more important (but totally worth it):
  
  

1. Grab a mug, bowl, or some other vessel.
   
   
2. Wet your shaving brush with (preferably warm) water.
   
   
3. Either apply some soap to the end of the wet brush or put some soap in the mug.
   
   
4. Swirl that brush around in the soap.
   
   
5. Results will vary depending on the soap you're using; the quality of the brush; the softness, temperature and amount of water. If it's not really "whipping" up, consider adding a little more water.
   
   
6. Apply to face at desired consistency.
   
   If you're still having trouble, this is a good video on how to make lather.
   
   *
   
   Passes**
   
   There are three directions you can shave in. Shaving in a specific direction is known as a pass:
   
   

• With the grain (WTG) - shaving in the same direction as the hair grows. You could get away with doing just this. The shave will be socially acceptable, but it won't feel like a great shave.
  
  
• Against the grain (ATG) - shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth. This can be a little harsh if your skin is sensitive. This is especially true if you're new or haven't done good face prep.
  
  
• Across the grain (XTG) - Yep, you guessed it! Shaving across the direction of hair growth. This is a good compromise if you're finding ATG too rough on the skin.
  
  Here is a video about the different types of passes.
  
  *
  
  Post-Shave**
  
  
• If you bought an alum block, by all means run it under water and apply to your face. It'll help to seal cuts, close pores, and also acts as an antiseptic.
  
  
• If you don't have an alum block, splash some cold water on the face to help seal pores.
  
  
• Got nicks or cuts? Either apply an alum block or a styptic pencil. If you don't have these (you should), then you can just rip up some tiny pieces of toilet paper and stick them to your cuts for a few minutes. You can do this as you go along or at the end of the shave. Your call.
  
  
• Apply an aftershave lotion or balm. I wouldn't recommend any harsh aftershave sprays yet. If you've just finished shaving, you've got to treat your skin like a princess. Go for a soothing balm like this one (sorry, I love Proraso). I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.
  
  
  
  Suggested Brands
  
  Razors - Gillette, Wilkinson Sword, Merkur, Parker, Edwin Jagger, Weishi, The Bluebeard's Revenge, Muhle.
  
  Blades - Merkur, Astra, Gillette, Shark, Derby, Lord, Feather, Wilkinson Sword.
  
  You can also buy sample packs like this one.
  
  Shaving Soaps/Sticks - Taylor of Old Bond St, Proraso, Erasmic, Trufitt & Hill, The Art of Shaving, Palmolive, Arko, Omega, Crabtree & Evelyn, Castle Forbes.
  
  Avoid Col. Conk
  
  Lotions/Creams/Oils/Gels - Taylor of Old Bond St, Proraso, Trufitt & Hill, Jack Black, Crabtree & Evelyn, Nivea, Gillette, The Art of Shaving, etc.
  
  
  
  I have intentionally left out straight razors and shavettes because you said you don't want to cut yourself. These have a much steeper learning curve than the other methods I have discussed. You probably will cut yourself if you attempt to use these.
  
  If you would like any further information about shaving, please feel free to message me, comment here, or visit /r/Wicked_Edge. Thank you!
  
  
  

I got this

I don't think I've seen them cheaper than on Amazon. Amazon sells 100 pack directly for $25 (https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486572354&sr=8-2&keywords=feather+blades)

Feathers - 22.38

Astra SP - 7.35

Personna Platinum - 24.49

Voshkod Teflon - 10.99

All prices USD. These were just the ones I checked. You may wish to check Italian Barber, He has decent bulk prices and ships from Canada but it looks like long international shipping times (3-4 weeks)

I use Feather. They are more expensive than that, but still cheap compared to the "regular" multi-blade razor.

I think a great starter safety razor is the Merkur. Check it out here. I also think Merkur makes some great blades.

Ich hab früher bei morning glory ein Abo laufen lassen. War recht zufrieden, aber bin inzwischen eigentlich ganz von den 3-5 Klingen Dingern weggekommen.

Wie aber /u/Sukrim schon geschrieben hat, ich hab jetzt so einen Rasierhobel, da kosten die Ersatzklingen für 10 Stück ca. 2,50 (weniger wennst gleich mehr kaufst).

Da fällt hald auch weniger Müll an und mit meiner sensiblen Haut funktioniert das irgendwie besser (scheinbar durch die weniger Klingen). Musst hald erstmal einüben, den Umgang damit. Und den Sack rasieren kannst damit genau vergessen. Death by a thousand cuts.

Wilkinson Sword (this) one. By no means a bad razor, and I learned a lot about how to control the blade by using it. That said, I love my new Jagger.

Amazon is the way to go, imo.

My gear so far is...

Weber DLC w/ Bulldog handle

Van Der Hagen Shave Kit

Truefitt & Hill 1805 shave cream

Bloc Osma Alum Block

Feather Blades

Safety razor. The blades are like 15 bucks for 400 blades (pure metal) and the handle lasts forever. You can find the handles cheaper on eBay etc. Just boil them before using. But amazon will have them new too.

Edit: blades and handle .

100 blades for $15: http://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM I haven't bought blades in a couple of years, still have over 50.

Aside from what everyone else is saying as to why, you don't need expensive or fancy equipment. This setup is effective and as cheap as you can go while getting decent stuff:

Razor

Brush

Soap

Blades

those aren't expensive to make-- they're expensive for suckers to buy

edit: never looked back

Shave them in the shower using these two products:

Safety Razor

Blades

Important! If you are going to use a safety razor, make sure its the 'toothed' variety like I linked. This will prevent you from cutting yourself.

Bonus: This razor is also great for shaving anything else too and is super cheap over the longer term even if you use a new razor every time you shave.

They're like 9¢

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM

Astra Platinum. A pack of 100 costs $10.51 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0

these are like $.08. just the brand that someone else mentioned in a comment.

https://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0

Or you can buy 100 double edge blades for the same price if you learn to use a double edge razor instead of a cartridge. $10 is mostly the standard price for 100 blades but the Gillette silver blues come at a more premium price.

Not bad at all, just overpriced. You can get a 50 pack of Feathers on Amazon for just $15.

Tryablade.com is good because you can buy razors individually or in 5 packs, or try a bunch in a sample pack. Every person's preferences are different, so see what works best for you. I found that Personna Reds are my favorite blades.

The nice thing about DE shaving is that blades are all around pretty cheap. Even if you treat yourself to the most expensive blades money can buy, you'll still only be spending like $.80 for a week's worth of shaves.

Here's my suggestion.

Get a slant head razor.

Use Feather blades. They're the sharpest you can get.

Stop using canned shave cream, get a real shaving soap and a decent brush.

Also get some Mr GLO soap and use it before you shave. Lather it onto your beard and let it soak in for two and a half minutes, then rinse and apply your lather. This makes your beard as soft as it's gonna get.

Shave with the grain, re-lather, shave across the grain, re-lather, shave against the grain.

Read this book and go to this website.

Hope this helps.

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

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

Непраны, нельзя больше скрывать этот всемирный проктор-н-гэмбловский заговор! В следующий раз когда понадобиться покупать очередные картриджи для денди для бритья, подумайте еще раз.

Вы спросите, почему собственно безопасная бритва, а не попсовый Жилет Фьюжн...

Ну во-первых это красиво! Помимо этого, безопасная бритва легко справляется с заросшим лицом и не причиняет такой ацкой боли как 5 лезвий фужн. Если вы иногда отпускаете бородищу - вы должны меня понять. Субъективно бреет чище.

А во-вторых - это просто выгоднее в долгосрочной перспективе (вы же собираетесь бриться в ближайшее 30 лет, правда?).

И так, минутка познавательной (и очень приблизительной) экономики.
Для удобства и правильности сравнения, я просто взял цены с amazon.com.

При условии что средне-статистический депер бреет 45 миллиметровую щетину 3-4 раза в неделю в течение следующих 10 лет, ему потребуется потратить:

Gillette Fusion:

1. Станок Gillette Fusion - $10
   
   
2. Сменные касеты (4штк) - $16
   
   
3. Гель для бритья Gillette Fusion - $6
   
   Допустим гель для бритья в год нужно два балона, не больше - это $12.
   
   Сужу по себе - одной кассеты хватает +/- на 3 месяца. Итого нужно 4-6 картриджа в год. (около $16-26)
   
   Итого приблизительно $10 + $16 + $12 = $38 в первый год и $28 последующие 10 лет = 38 + 280 = $318
   
   Безопасная бритва:
   
   
4. Станок Merkur Classic - $32
   
5. Набор лезвий Derby 100 штук - $10
   
6. Помазок для бритья Basic Badger - $12
   
7. Крем для бритья Proraso - $7
   
   Из "расходников" в последующие года вам понадобятся только лезвия и крем. В.С.Е!
   Лезвия надо менять чаще чем раз в 3 месяца разумется, но их то 100 штук!
   
   За последние 2 месяца я едва израсходовал всего 5 лезвий. То есть в год вам потребуется 30штук. И 100 лезвий за 9 долларов вам должно хватить на 3 года! Что говорит о сумме в районе $30-35 за 10 лет.
   
   Крем - я израсходовал всего треть крема для бритья. таким образом вам потребуется около 2 тюбиков в год.
   
   Итого, за первый год 32 + 12 + 7 2 = $61, а за последующие 10 лет - 7 2 10 + 10 3 = 61 + 170 = $231
   
   TL;DR:
   
   Использование безопасной бритвы позволит вам сэкономить в последующие 10 лет около $90.
   
   Надо признаться, сам процесс бритья стал целой церемонией преображения.
   
   Всем бриться, депраны!

This is a safety razor. What you have is a cartridge razor, which are more expensive to maintain.

For example, I buy these blades, which cost me 0.09$ per blade.

I've had one of those for six years now. Great shave and looks like the day I bought it. Match it up with a few packs of Derby blades and it'll keep the recipient clean-shaven forever. I get about a month of shaves out of each blade.

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344713665&sr=8-1&keywords=derby+blades

You can get 100 razors for 7 bucks. I don't see the advantage of using shitty disposable razors compared to safety razors.

You can actually get a 100-pack of blades for under $10 from Amazon

$40 starter set

$12.50 set - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A3HPT0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

$7 razor - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050HO9MI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1THAZDOWP300U

$10 sampler set - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OL72B8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&smid=A11C50J5I9SKBO

$9 alum block - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VXELII/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=AED9GYTNTTZUB


I don't know what any of you are talking about. We're talking about starter sets for noobs. And starter sets for noobs on a budget at that. Isn't it better to start with crappier stuff and then work your way up to better/more expensive things (kinda like having a clunker as your first car)? I've scoured through all the comments and I can verify that the ones linked here are all good products (or as good as anything can be for the price), nothing here is faulty or poorly made, so why hasn't anyone mentioned them?

Anyway, this is what I'm buying. It's about the same prize as the whipped dog bundle ('cept these all have free shipping so its actually cheaper) except it comes with way more blade samples and a cheaper razor. It's a trade off I'm willing to make since you can get used to a crappy razor but knowing which blades you want will save you a ton of money.

• Art of Shaving Sandalwood kit
  
• 16 Blade Sampler from Amazon
  
• Edwin Jagger 86bl
  
• Cutting Edge Razors - Shave Stand
  
  

I'm extremely self-conscious of my facial hair; if I had to label myself, it would be as trans / genderqueer.

When I was reading earlier, I only mention it because I have a huge issue with shadowing. I missed when you said
> but in cases where I don't have time or don't want to put any on

and I'm sorry. However, I'll leave this link here just in case you haven't looked deep into color correcting, cause it def helps me.

But, in my experience (YMMV), even the closest shave will still have a slight shadow and if I'm feeling weird about it I take 5-10 minutes to cover it up.

Since you're asking for shaving tips though, here's my advice:
Start with a DE. I'd personally recommend the Edwin Jagger (it's what I have, it won't break the bank. The blades are insanely cheap. I generally go with Feathers.

If you want to make buying easy on yourself, there's a kit here I've had on my pinterest wishlist forever that looks pretty nice.


As for the act of shaving itself, you can check out this video tutorial that covers the Edwin razor that's pretty good.

You can also check out this quick shaving routine. A lot of the DE shaving comes in how many passes you do, and which direction you're shaving (with / against the grain etc.) I would highly recommend checking out the FAQ section and scrolling down to "how do I shave".

You don't want to go against the grain though every time you shave, as it'll most likely start to irritate your skin. Going against the grain as the last pass of shaving always gets the closest / least noticeable shave for me. But there is still a shadow, unfortunately. This is why I recommend color correcting under your foundation, as you shouldn't have to be putting on "half a bottle" (I know it's an exaggeration) in the first place.

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

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

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.

Get a blade bank for a few bucks from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Styling-Razor-Disposal-Case/dp/B00DWGEY1K/

Or you can grab one cheap on Amazon:

750 Blade Capacity

Feather One for $5

My safety razor
My blades

Sorry, typo, 100. Anyway, these are what I use. Tried a couple of different brands out and these are what worked best with my hair and skin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483391069&sr=8-2&keywords=astra+razor

Go new. With vintage you run the risk of having rust on it. I personally use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IFFSOS/ref=mp_s_a_1_8_a_it?qid=1457711681&sr=8-8&keywords=safety+razor. Nicely balanced and doesn't break the bank. You're gonna wanna invest in a beaver hair brush. I use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WR3QSG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?qid=1457713208&sr=8-2&keywords=beaver+hair+brush&pi=SY200_QL40 make sure your wash out the brush thoroughly and then you're gonna need a ceramic bowl for lathering. There are tons of YouTube videos on proper lathering techniques and blade strokes. For shaving cream http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007MW2ZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?qid=1457713304&sr=8-2&keywords=shaving+cream&pi=SX200_QL40. And then you're gonna need a holder for your blade and brush for its not good for them to rest on the counter and it helps the brush naturally dry. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017XXRM84/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?qid=1457713408&sr=8-3&keywords=brush+and+blade+stand&pi=SY200_QL40. For blades I always recommend http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1457713447&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+blades&pi=SX200_QL40.

Hopes this points you in the right direction.

If you really wanna save money, switch to a safety razor. You can get 100 blades from a name brand for $10. Each blade can be reused 4-5 times too.

I'm never switching back.

Yes. My other half owns a Gillette for that and more. I believe these are the blades we use.

Bingo. I'll take this one step further by suggesting that you start shaving with a safety razor, and using a really good, mild shave soap applied with a badger hair brush. The people over at /r/wicked_edge got you covered.

I always had whiteheads and irritation on my chin the day after I shaved. I was using the gilette mach 3, grocery store-bought shaving gel, etc. Every time I shaved, my face would break out the next day where I had shaved. I tried switching to a norelco dry electric shaver, and that helped a bit, but shaving with those things sucks because they don't give you as close a shave, and they are terrible at shaving the neck.

So I read up on /r/wicked_edge, spent a few bucks on amazon on a handle, box of blades (these are RIDICULOUSLY cheap), a badger hair brush, and a mild shave soap and aftershave. Now I'm basically whitehead and irritation-free after every shave. Not to mention I love shaving now, and it's the smoothest, closest shave I've ever had. One really nice bonus is that you won't be dropping $4 per cartridge anymore. Using these old-school blades costs about $0.10 per blade, depending on what brand you get! Be sure to only use the blades once, maybe twice before throwing it out and replacing it. This is key for you specifically, since your face seems really sensitive to dirty / used razors. And at ten cents a pop, you can afford to replace them every other time you shave.

So if you have a few bucks to spend and don't mind trying it out, switch to your grandpa's safety razor-style shaving. I'll include some links (no referral codes, just straight amazon), and some youtube videos that show you how to shave.

One last note: If you do switch to safety razors, watch the youtube videos on how to do it first. You can (and at first, will) cut yourself very easily with these things. You'll learn how to use them, but if you just jump right in and try to shave the same way you did with your mach 3, you'll slice your face up like Edward scissor hands. You have to re-learn how to shave properly.

• Handle: http://amzn.com/B000NL0T1G
  
• Razors: http://amzn.com/B001QY8QXM
  
• Shave Brush:http://amzn.com/B000G647Y8
  
• Shave Soap: http://amzn.com/B00837YY18
  
• After shave: http://amzn.com/B0085UECY2
  
  How-to video: http://youtu.be/HHNHRpWDPvY?list=PL7C10D6F1C8524002
  
  
  

I’ve always used the Israeli Crystal / “SUPER +” blades as a milder shaving blade:

120 Crystal "SUPER +" Stainless Steel Platinum Coated Double Edge Safety Razor Blades A.K.A Israeli Personnas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CE3518/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bZWSAbS16ZHHA

I use those pretty regularly; usually a mix of Feather blades, Personna “Blues” and the Israeli Crystals.

Switch blades. You can get sampler packs from a variety of online stores. Because one of the advantages of DE shaving is cheapness of the blades, this shouldn't be a problem. If you have particularly thick facial hairs, not density of the hair, but actually thick individual hairs, you'll potentially need a very sharp blade to do the job. I have very thick hair and I use these bad boys: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CE3518/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here you go

Edwin Jagger De89lbl Double Edge Safety Razor Chrome Plated Lined Detail

Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Uses Replaceable DE Blades and a Brut Styptic Pencil you're going to need it

Edwin Jagger Razor Stand for Double Edged Razor or Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand

Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack - 100 Blades! and/or 115 BEST Blade Sampler FEATHER SHARK ASTRA BLUEBIRD LORD GILLETTE

Edwin Jagger 1ej946sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush Faux Ebony With Black Drip Stand

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce

Proraso Shaving Cream 5.2 oz (147 g)

Bloc Osma Natural Alum Block

Ogallala Bay Rum Bonanza Sampler!

And just use a kitchen bowl to make the lather.

Edit : Made an Amazon List

What was the blade brand? I am working my way through this sample pack and would have to say that each pack shaves differently.

Well, I'm also new at this, so take everything I saw with a grain of salt. I think you should get a different sampler, which includes a greater variety of blades. Everyone can link you to what they got, but you know what's in your budget, and what you want. Here's what I got. It's missing a few popular brands (namely, Sharks), but it does it for me.

As for everyone saying not to get that particular razor, it's the one I chose and I'm extremely satisfied with it.

As far as the aftershave goes, I don't use aftershave. I do use a facial moisturizer that I had laying around my bathroom. That being said, I'd probably get one if I wasn't really poor. But if you're satisfied without it, why spend more money than you need?

Lastly, have you thought about trying any soaps, as opposed to cream? You can get some Colonel Conk soap for very cheap (the general consensus is that it's a decent soap, but not special).

$36 for a 100 pack from amazon, which will last you a good long while.

A buck? The highest-end double-edged blades you can buy are about 30 cents apiece. The ones I use are platinum treated and only about 10 cents.

I use a Mach 3 on my face and either a straight or safety razor on the rest of me. Safety razor blades are cheeeeeap.

As a side note, the safety razor blades I linked are sharp as hell. Seriously. You do not screw around with these blades, you pay attention when using or handling them. They're also platinum coated so they don't rust. See /r/wicked_edge for more info.

Link for Canadians

I'm 20k from the border, yet the goddamn price is 50% more here in Canada.

mid 40's shave every day.

Do yourself a favor and throw the fucking blades away after every use. You can buy 100 for less then $10 and shave every day with a fresh sharp blade, the sharpest it will ever be.

$3.50 cheaper, prime.

I bought this a while back and haven't even put a dent in it.

I went on amazon bought a brush for 10.00, a relatively cheap DE razor for about 27.00 a stand for 10 and a soap for 10.00, I would recommend trying a soap sampler to find one you like. You can find starter packs as well, and I would do that. I was trying to be somewhat frugal but ended up needing more than I thought. Most razors come with a free pack of blades, usually at least 5, and that should last you approximately 15 shaves, so at least two weeks. After that I recommend going with some kind of blade sampler since a lot of packs come with a hundred blades and if you buy the wrong blade you might be out the 10 or 15 that it cost.

It takes longer than a cartridge razor to shave, and requires more skill and attention, but the whole process is much more enjoyable with better results.
I recommend going the cheap route until you're sure you like it, and as you wear out the items you buy (bristles comes out of my brush almost every shave, a couple at a time) then buy the next level up. It can be extremely expensive, but like anything there's also regular people versions of all the expensive stuff too.

For your reference:
Razor
Soap
Brush
Stand
Blades

Sorry, I wanted to correct myself, I mean a pack of 100 blades

I suggest the derbys to start off with till you get a hang of shaving iwth a blade then you can experiment to see which blades suits your face the best. When you find the one you can order a pack of 100

already mentioned here by ourufnek99, you should give single blade razor a shot.

• http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Classic-Safety-Razor-Straight/dp/B002A8JO48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416541257&sr=8-1&keywords=merkur+razor
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Razor-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades/dp/B000JPMHWK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416541284&sr=8-3&keywords=merkur+razors
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Old-Bond-Street-5-3-Ounce/dp/B0031OOHB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416541352&sr=8-1&keywords=taylor+of+old+bond+street+lavender
  
• http://www.amazon.com/White-Handled-Omega-Professional-Shaving/dp/B000CB8Q4Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416541371&sr=8-2&keywords=omega+brush
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Jon-Ounce-Block-Plastic/dp/B00FA35K02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416541433&sr=8-1&keywords=alum+block
  
  

> You're getting swindled buying gimmicky cartridges anyway. Double edge safety razor master race. You can buy 100 blades for under $10 and get a better shave.

This. I switched many years ago now and havent looked back.


Edit: links for noobs.

This one is surprisingly good
And these guys have lots of good stuff

My razor is a Wilkinson Sword Classic. I actually bought it at a grocery store for about 4 euros instead of 10 as I said earlier. My brush is a Shaving Factory XS. The soap is Proraso with Green Tea and Oat.

Edit: The blades are Astra Superior Platinum.

This Razor and the wilkinson sword blades make up the only DE razor I have. I think it's great, although I've never compared to another DE.

Travel size CO Bigelow Shaving Cream (The same as Proraso cream) - $5

Tweezerman badger hair shaving brush - $13

Concord DE Razor - $10

100 Derby Blades - $8

I don't know if the Concord razor is good, but the price fits. The tweezerman brush is a great entry level brush.

Awesome choice, love my safety razor.

Try These

and check out r/wicked_edge

I use a Parker SR1, with either Feather or Shark blades.

Shavettes are much less forgiving than a traditional straight razor in regards to technique, but still provide a nice shave.

¿estas?

Leí que eran convenientes porque la verdad son tiradas de baratas y si tienes piel mas o menos sensible no te hacen cagar con 5 cuchillas al mismo tiempo.

Si te refieres a esas venden antiguas (sin uso y en su cajita) en la feria de Av Argentina y en la plaza O'Higgins.

Switching to a safety razor literally changed my outlook on the world in the morning. Much better shave, not a lot more time, no ingrown hairs, smells a lot nicer. Here's what I would recommend for starters:

• Merkur razor. There are many models, so pick one you like the price/look of
  
  
• Tweezerman brush
  
  
• Colonel Conk shaving soap. Again, many kinds but I like this one.
  
  
• Feather blades
  
  
  You can shop around and see if anything suits you better, but I highly recommend all of these. Also, this video is a good starter if you've never used a safety razor before. I've never seriously nicked myself, but I have with a Mach 3 (which I still use to shave my head).
  

Yeah, I just use a shaving razor. The Feather razors are easily the sharpest thing you can buy, in an absolute sense. It is kind of insane just how sharp they are compared to even the sharpest kitchen knives.

It's hard for me to not mention 4 important items that every man should have in their shaving kit:

merkur 180 long handled razor

feather blades, the sharpest you can buy

For sensitive skin and a close shave, this combo is hard to beat. Bonus items if you really want to shave well:

proraso, numbs the pain

boar bristle brush, really makes the lather

Wet shaving FTW!

I've actually bought a grip for the old-school blades (don't buy from that link, it was the first google hit for illustration, that's all). Those blades are a couple cents each.

It took me about two shaves to get accustomed to the different handle. Add decent shaving soap (also available cheaply because it lasts forever) and a brush and you're set. You can even be fancy on the handle and the brush as you don't need to replace the handle (ever), and the brush lasts at least a year of daily usage.

Shaving isn't any more difficult at all. In fact I find it easier because the single blade does not get clogged with hairs so easily.

I have a shaving tip for every transfemale here.

Do not use store bought razors, they're garbage and awful for your skin.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a Safety razor and feather platinum coated blades.

It's far smoother, cleaner and closer of a shave. smoother skin=better make up application.

This is even more important if you're black or have africanized skin and hair like I do.

It takes a bit of effort and dexterity to learn, but once you do the store bought razors are just...trash.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5FOLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050HO9MI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh yeah and its WAY WAY WAY cheaper than store bought trash.

https://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=blades&qid=1566504117&s=gateway&sr=8-3
100 blades will last 200 days since there’s two sides you can use. 17 buck cad less in usd.

I second stopping by /r/wicked_edge.

I use a double edged razor.

http://imgur.com/8BJUPzQ

That was my first set and I am still using it a year later and LOVE it.

It cost me about $35 for the razor. I then get around 100 double edged blades for around $10-12.

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

The shaving creme I use is the C.O. Bigelow Proraso Creme you see in the first picture.

Switching to this kind of having had a little bit of a leaning curve (mostly the angle at which you shave and the much lighter pressure you must use to avoid cutting yourself to bits) but I get a better shave. I don't get as much irritation because I don't need to do as many passes. The creme I use is really nourishing.

The blade get changed often and are SO cheap. Pennies really. I always have a sharp razor. NO more of these $25 eight packs.

You can get a 100 on amazon for ten bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM They're good too.

You'll want to look into larger packs like this.

With shipping it'll run around $20 / 100 blades; 20 cents per blade vs. 60 cents that you are paying. I'm sure you can do better than this as well if you look harder.

/i/FinnaGetDusted Double edge safety blades are definately going to be cheaper than disposable razors. Compare to something like this 6-pack of disposable razors for 5$, and it's going to be 1/5th the price.

This is what I started with:

• Razor
  
• Blades
  
• Soap, brush, and bowl
  
  

My go to blade. You can get 100 for $10 (US) on Amazon. Sometimes it goes on sale for even less.

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

So I just had this happen. I've been shaving with feathers and wilkinson swords. Liked em both and they did a great job, however, they only lasted 3 shaves before it felt like I was dry shaving. Bought a sampler pack from Try A Blade and found two blades that glided on my face like nothing. Seriously, it felt like I was brushing on lather instead of shaving my face. These were Ladas and Astra SPs.

I just ordered a 100 pack of Astras on Amazon and I should have read the revies first. It is the correct outer packaging, but the blades are not wrapped like they were from try a blade. They are not the same quality, but they were only 10 bucks so shipping them back would be 1/3 the cost.

P.S. although all of my links are from try a blade I am not affiliated or endorse one store over any other.

TL;DR Get a sampler pack and see what works. The bad blades will let you know right away.

I switched to a safety-razor and I'm much, much happier with the results.

You want blades?
Personna Double Edge Razor Blades, 100 Count: $12.08 / 12¢ per blade
Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Blades: $11.09 / 11¢ per blade
Feather Hi-Stainless Platimum Double Edge Razor Blades 50 Ct: $12.70 / 25¢ per blade
Gillette Fusion Manual Men's Razor Blade Refills 12 Count: $37.99 / $3 per cartridge
Gillette Fusion Proglide Manual Men's Razor Blade Refills 6 Count: $25.58 / $4.75 per cartridge

Yep, same here. I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417113980&sr=1-1&keywords=Astra+Superior+Premium+Platinum

I paid $10 per 100, but it was a recommendation from reddit and I like them a lot.

I'm apparently a stingy fuck because I've barely dented my supply.

No idea about the reputation of that site, but you can get a very similar deal on Amazon if you're concerned. The extra couple of $ might be worth the peace of mind.

I recently made a first timers kit for myself that I really like, it includes:

• Rockwell 6C Razor
  
  
• Astra Blades
  
  
• Stirling Executive Man Soap
  
  
• Stirling Finest Badger Brush
  
  
• L'Occitane Cade Aftershave Balm
  
  
• Fine Platinum Aftershave Splash
  
  
• Symmetrical Pottery Lather Bowl
  
  
  I have limited experience, but you can't go wrong with any of these choices. Enjoy!

try here

Holy crap, I knew AOS was expensive, but that takes the cake.

I bought 100 Astra blades off Amazon for $9

Gillette Super-platinum are $5.80/15.

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

Greetings!

If you are fortunate enough to have a significant other who indulges you in your enjoyment of wet shaving, you may be greeted on cake day with an upgrade or two. I was fortunate enough to be the receiver of a new Dovo Silver Steel SE razor and strop set from Straight Razor Designs. I'm only 3 shaves into the SE routine, and it's definitely taking some getting used to.

Anyhow, here's my current gear going clockwise, starting at the top left:

• I lied. Let's start with the shelf. It's an Ikea Sävern
  
  
• Arko Shave Stick - Smells a bit like Ivory soap with a hint of citronella. The rich lather this thing creates after you wipe it around your face is astonishing.
  
  
• Desert Essence Jojoba Oil - A few drops as a pre-shave between washing my face and applying the lather seems to soften up the rough stubble.
  
  
• Custom brush from Redditor AceByTerror. I can't say enough good things about this guy. I was initially interested in a brush from WhippedDog, but I couldn't find a handle to get me to make the jump. I stumbled across Ace's listing of brush handles for sale and was blown away by his craftsmanship. I contacted him and let him know I was having a hard time choosing between two of his amazing pieces, and settled on one. He had good things to say about knots from The Golden Nib, so I trusted his judgment and he glued the knot in, let it set, and shipped it shortly after. What I didn't anticipate was that he threw in the other handle I was interested in... YES, HE GAVE ME THE OTHER HANDLE, as a token of appreciation for being his first Reddit customer!!! I may as well die now because I don't expect that I'll ever have an experience with another vendor that will come close to being this unexpectedly awesome. Oh, and the brush... It's beautiful and functions as well as its form, as it whipped up a frothy lather that was a joy to shave with when I broke it in today. If you're interested in a custom brush handle, definitely check out his wares.
  
  
• Copper shaving cup from The Best Shave - This thing seemed like a bargain at $5.60; however, it's lightweight and pretty thin, and does feel cheaper than it looks. The Best Shave is located in Turkey, so if you order from them and you happen to live in the US, expect your package to sit in customs for 3-4 weeks. I ordered a few blades, Arko, and an alum block from them along with this bowl. They shipped my order quickly, but US customs sat on it for a long time.
  
  
• Edwin Jagger De89lbl DE ordered from Amazon. Actually, the threads on the first one I had broke, and EJ sent me a free replacement along with some samples. Amazing customer service! The razor consistently delivers a smooth, irritation-free shave. My current blades of choice are the Astra Superior Platinums in the green box. These are a steal at $.10 a blade, and I've been getting 4 shaves out of them.
  
  
• Dovo Silver Steel from Straight Razor Designs - Beautiful. I wasn't ready to have something this nice. I've given myself a few nicks, but I'm only 3 days in, so I guess it's to be expected. I'm alternating between this and the DE as my skin adjusts.
  
  Bottom shelf from right to left.
  
  
• Hair product and brush... next.
  
  
• bareVitamins skin rev-er upper - Ok, so it's marketed to the lady types. Laugh all you want, but my skin seems to agree with this stuff. It's a lightweight moisturizer with vitamins for healthy, even skin and acids to exfoliate. I use a pump of this stuff after applying aftershave.
  
  
• Royall Bay Rhum - An aftershave that is very heavy on the cloves. Provides a nice warm tingle like a heat lamp hovering around my face all morning. The smell starts a bit strong, but dissipates quickly.
  
  
• Repurposed antique witch hazel bottle with the original label. I dumped out the contents that must've been several decades old, and filled it with Thayers Witch Hazel.
  
  
• Ashtray filled with alum rocks from an Asian market. I got a whole bag of these things for a couple bucks. They seem to do the job!
  
  
• Bonus handle from AceByTerror. I'll probably buy a badger knot from WhippedDog to use in this handle. Speaking of, Ace's generosity inspired me, so I've been mulling over ways to return the favor to /r/wicked_edge. I'll post a follow up when the time comes.

I have both of those. I got them when I started too. It is definitely worth it, in my opinion, to get a higher quality one.

Here is the brush I use. You can get it in different colors and such.

Here is a commonly recommended Omega brush.

I've never hear a bad thing about either of those brushes. Boar brushes take a bit of time to break in (like a week or so, don't worry). You'll notice that the hairs get a lot of split ends. This is a good thing. The brush stays 'stiff' and maintains the same amount of backbone, but becomes very soft.

Here are the Stirling soaps. They are all pretty much the same but with different scents. The only difference is the 'glacier' ones, 'on the rocks' one, or 'arctic' one. They all have menthol, which, like that green proraso I talked about earlier, will feel great, especially in the summer. The executive man one is the most popular (I think you can sort it by that).

Oh also, don't get blades in a store. You'll pay too much. These are the ones I use at less than 10 cents a piece.

They're for shaving.

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Razor-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades/dp/B000JPMHWK/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y

Get one of these, you can give it to your grandkid: http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-178-Classic-Straight/dp/B000LY2AKI

Learn to use it to get the best shave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO2gMTNnyYk

Replace the blade when it is dull. Only $0.89 each http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Double-eged-Razor-Blades-blades/dp/B000JPMHWK/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_b

Only $0.17 per blade! http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/ghg9v/dear_gillette/c1nk6c9

you could you any disposible razor like this:

One style


second style

trust me. Once you use one of these you'll go "ok why didnt I use this before, it's that easy"


You can literally buy them at any ace hardware, drug store, supermarket or pharmacy.

I have a fairly thick beard, and I just got these (was using Merkur before) because they were decently priced. I don't know what to think. I think they're not right for me, but I've only been shaving my neck (beard-time!) and it's super sensitive anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JPMHWK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for another option. I haven't looked too carefully yet. The one I saw was the Wilkinson Sword Classic, somebody there gave it a video review.

Would you have a suggestion for something in the $10-$20 range? To start with of course

It may seem expensive. But it is honestly a one time purchase. The razors are a quality built, they'll last you a life time. The brush will last a very long time as well.

You can get this [Wilkinson Sword] (Wilkinson Sword Classic (Razor + 5 Blades) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1FCK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aEiZxbBJK7E3T)

Or this [RiMei](Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/271820853520) its a cheap but effective razor. If it breaks they're so cheap you can just replace it.

The cheapest brush might be [Omega Synthetic](Omega Blue Handle Syntex Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush Vegan Cruelty Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004L08KSO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_uJiZxbKFTR0GG)

Very cheap starter option.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0012Y1FCK/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_p=a8eca466-e86a-4725-abd2-b825a6559409&pd_rd_wg=N1MDN&pf_rd_r=DVEB966KW6DN67N98DSP&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0012Y1FCK&pd_rd_w=vLDtM&pf_rd_i=null&pd_rd_r=32bbf2cc-3d13-4e01-ab9d-6ecf6b525b4b&ie=UTF8&qid=1542971421&sr=1

Nope - i've had one 8 months now (DE89Lbl), used every other day, knocking around in a washbag with a lot of other toiletries.
No damage on it at all!

I also have a cheapo plastic $5 Wilkinson Sword razor that gives a shave every bit as good.

[Amazon link to $5 razor!] (http://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Double-Blades/dp/B0012Y1FCK)

The above one is $30 as it comes with 50 sub-standard, horrible blades. I bought mine in a high street pharmacy and threw away the supplied blades after one shave.

I'm convinced that a good shave is down to the shaving technique and the blade quality, not the razor itself.

I use Derby blades in both razors, with a double pass method and they both give flawless results.
The cheapo one gives slightly better results as it can shave closer to the septum of my nose with the lower profile. It seems the EJ always leaves annoying little tuffs that i just can't reach.

However the Edwin Jagger looks better, and feels more substantial - it also travels better in my washbag, with a blade in situ - when i flip the lower plate to protect the blade. The cheapo $5 has no such protection.

I got all this awesome stuff being shipped to me at the moment and I can't wait to use it:

Merkur 180,
Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set - Soap, Bowl, Brush),
100 pack Derby Blades, and Styptic Pencil

Well, maybe not the alum pencil, but everything else I'm pretty amped about. I do need a brush stand though.

I figured I'd start with a decent razor and upgrade everything else as I got more familar with wet shaving.

EDIT: Too early, need coffee.

I'm currently using Derby Extra blades.

They're above average quality and an unbeatable value, but they don't match the Feather blades that I'm used to in quality.

Check it out they're $8.20 here shipping included

This will probably even save you money in the long run, so go nuts:

• razor, eg: Brushed Chrome Merkur "Futur" Safety Razor $72.51
  
• bucket o' blades: 100 Razor blades $7.93
  
• badger brush, eg: Chrome Badger Brush $19.95 - can't find mine on amazon.com, but that one looks nice.
  
• some kind of shaving soap.
  
  So I've overshot the budget slightly, but considering these are most of your shaving expenses for the next few decades... :D

FWIW, I use:

• Merkur razor
  
• Derby blades
  
  and just regular old shaving cream from a can. Works fine. I get maybe 3 shaves per blade, but I'm doing my whole head as well as much of my face. (I keep a Gilette for when I travel because I don't trust TSA to not panic and confiscate my shit, and I get 3-4 shaves out of each Gilette blade as well.)
  
  I think I paid $15 for a box of 100 blades, so each shave costs me about a nickel. $40 for the razor pays for itself pretty damn quick.

They're 7.91 now! Time to stock up!

100-pack of Derby Razor Blades for $15. That's $0.15/blade, and each blade gets 8-10 shaves (at least - that's usually when I change my blade)

No sharpening. You just unscrew the top and toss the old blade. New blades cost about 15 cents apiece.

This is the razor I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Classic-barber-Safety-Germany/dp/B000RJUZMW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266532540&sr=1-4

These are the blades I usually get:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RZ2ZM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0032QG1CA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=013J24YVPD413VK351ZW

I change the blade every third shave or so. They are so cheap that there's never any reason to shave with a dull blade.

Are you using REAL disposable blades? Like: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-Stainless-Double/dp/B001G5FOLI

Or are you using Gilette/multi blade ones?

Now you need to pick up a fat boy, pretty much the best ones they ever made and the one I use every day. Also I strongly suggest using Feather Blades, they're amazing.

I figure it's only right of me to explain where I purchased everything!

As much as I would like to say that I picked up everything in the picture at a luxury grooming shop off Jermyn Street in London, it's all actually from Amazon. The razor, stand, and bowl were purchased together as a part of this gift set, though since I had no intention of using the included brush or soap, I probably should've purchased them separately.

Speaking of brushes, the brush is a Parker in 100% silvertip badger, which can be found here. As I mentioned in another comment in this post, the brush is a great deal; it's not only cheaper than most other silvertip brushes, but it makes a great lather to boot. Matches the set, too!

As the picture shows, I'm using Proraso shaving cream and aftershave, although I recently picked up some Edwin Jagger aloe aftershave as well. Both smell fantastic, the latter being my preference.

Not show in the picture are Feather razor blades and a styptic pencil, although I intend to switch to alum soon.

And you guys said doing this would be cheaper than using cartridges... ;)

1. Buy razor handle
   
2. Buy pack of razors
   
3. Shave
   
4. ...
   
5. Profit

Cheap Starter kit $29.37:

Silver Tone Double Edge Blade Razor Shaver w Nonslip Metal Handle $6.72

Derby Double Edge Razor Blades 30 Ct $3.70

Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush $13.95

Col. Conk Lime Glycerine Shave Soap 2.25 oz. $5.00

Blade sample pack (nor merkur or feather though):

Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack - 100 Blades!

Better starter kit ($110.85):

Parker 82R Super HeavyWeight Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor & 10 Shark Double Edge Blades $30.88

Edwin Jagger 1ej946sds Traditional English Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush Faux Ebony Medium With Drip Stand, Black, Medium $41.72

Geo F. Trumper Limes Shaving Soap in Wooden Bowl $32

10 Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge $6.25

They work just fine, and at less than $0.50 per double-edged razor, you tell me if its worth the savings.

Me, I love not paying more than $2.00 per razor. Your call.

Not cartridges. It's not a straight razor or anything lol. Just the old double edge single razor blades like these: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-Stainless-Double/dp/B001G5FOLI

No feathers? :(

Your Feathers with shipping and tax are almost $1.00 per blade. Are you kidding???

These are 32 cents a piece, shipped free:

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001G5HZCY

Have you tried feather blades? It's a whole new world.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G5HZCY

Or you can get a cheap safety razor for $6 and a pack of 100 blades for $11 on amazon.com with free shipping (if you have prime or buy other things to total $35).

The razor I use- good quality, but the handle is a little short(you get used to it very quickly)
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip-Handle/dp/B0050HO9MI/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1407807209&sr=1-5&keywords=safety+razor

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

$9.83 per hundres, and a great shave.

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469022496&sr=8-2&keywords=De+razors

But I am in love with feathers now, they are a bit more at $23.25 per hundred.

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_14_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469022496&sr=8-14&keywords=De+razors

This razor is $26.26:. https://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-DE89bl-Chrome-Plated/dp/B003LW4L2W/ref=sr_1_12_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469022496&sr=8-12&keywords=De+razors

But the best part of it all, the most important part, is actually wet shaving. The above will save you money with an awesome shave, but actually wet shaving is best. Check out /r/wicked_edge.

I use a double sided safety razor. A pack of 100 blades is like $10 on Amazon (these). The actual razor was $10 (this one). My husband and I use a pack of blades in about 10 months with each of us getting one shave out of each side of the blade. There is a learning curve to using it but I get zero razor burn, I never cut myself shaving anymore, and it's a smoother shave. I use Cremo for shaving cream and that size lasts about 6 months for me.

I spend about $15 a year for shaving stuff and I get a better shave than multi-bladed razors.

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Ahh. I have thicker Arab hair. I use a straight razor so I don’t think the aggressiveness of the razor affects me much.

they’re also dirt cheap

Now just get some decent blades. Wilkson blades a trash. Hardly even sharp from the get-go, dull quickly, and cost too much when I do see them.

I'm an Astra man myself.

Buy a safety razor, so much cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip-Handle/dp/B0050HO9MI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397719404&sr=8-2&keywords=safety+razor

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397719453&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor+blades

lol

If I was the other guy I wouldn't give 2 shits about razor burn on your ass. I mean if anything I'd think to myself "at least he's trying".

I'll also suggest (like the good fedora wearing /r/wicked_edge browser that I am) to check out a safety razor.

something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Parker-99R-Handle-HEAVYWEIGHT-Butterfly/dp/B003NTHWLU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1397576216&sr=8-5&keywords=safety+razor

Since I switched I don't get razor burn no matter where I shave.

>lol

>If I was the other guy I wouldn't give 2 shits about razor burn on your ass. I mean if anything I'd think to myself "at least he's trying".

>I'll also suggest (like the good fedora wearing /r/wicked_edge browser that I am) to check out a safety razor.

>something like this:

>http://www.amazon.com/Parker-99R-Handle-HEAVYWEIGHT-Butterfly/dp/B003NTHWLU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1397576216&sr=8-5&keywords=safety+razor

>FOR ME, Since I switched I don't get razor burn no matter where I shave.

>I'm sure there is actual science and reason behind it, but FOR ME it's just incredibly smooth compared to a high-end disposable. FOR ME, I used to get it really really bad on MY neck. Like 6 hours after I shaved FOR ME it would be red with razor burn no matter what. I tried shaving in different directions, slowing down, aftershave. Nothing worked FOR ME. So I check out the safety razor and poof, all MY razor burn problems are gone.
FOR ME, If I really rush MY shave then I will often get little nicks but if I go at a leisurely pace and don't shave like a neanderthal then it looks great and it's dirt cheap compared to nice disposables.
FOR ME, I can shave every other day for 6 months with a brand new blade every time for only ~10-15$
http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397576947&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor+blades[1]
As for shaving on MY body, I will usually hack it down with an electric razor first, like a body groomer. Then I will just run the safety razor over the area dry. It might not be the best or smartest way but it works great FOR ME. I don't get razor burn and I don't even use a shave cream or anything. I could never do that with a disposable, even with lotion/shave cream/etc.
As for why, MY uneducated opinion is that I have 1 really sharp blade, not 5 sort of sharp (eventually dull) blades. 1 blade irritates MY SKIN less than 5 :D. That's MY broscience opinion.
Check out the /r/wicked_edge[2] wiki for some info
http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/wiki/index#wiki_will_this_help.3F

*Edited my post just in case OP thought I was giving peer reviewed evidence like some dumb fucks around here.

I got the green ones, but really, it's probably better to include them in a sampler pack first and make sure they work for you.

So I've lurked here a long while but I can tell you that blades for a DE razor last different for different people but if you take care of the blades (like letting them air dry, once you put it in leave it unless you are going to change it) they should last about a week. Even if it is less than that, cheaper blades can go for a dime each while feather blades which are the most expensive can go for a little more than 30 cents: example 1 example 2

So its not too bad even if they only last 4 days or so.

Shaving with a DE razor. A good razor is about twice or three times as much as a cartridge razor, but the long term savings are nuts.

Merkur 180 Razor $33

Omega Shaving Brush $13

Proraso Soap $8.50

Optional Razor Stand $22

Optional Alum $5

100 Pack of Astra Blades $10.50

Total cost of 100 DE shaves including startup costs: $92

Total Cost of next 100 shaves (blades and soap): $19

Gilette Fusion $11

100 Cartridges (8 packs) $362

Shaving Cream $20

Total cost of 100 cartridge shaves including startup costs: $393

Total cost of next 100 shaves (blades and shaving cream): $382

My man - get yourself a safety razor and enjoy all of the luxuries that a single-bladed disposable razor offers without any of the downsides

The blades are so dirt cheap. Like they're 10 cents a piece if you buy it online.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Edwin-Jagger-Heather-Ladies-Double/dp/B00K6Z1R60/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=safety+razor+short+handle&qid=1567133206&s=gateway&sr=8-27

And blades like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=safety+razor+blades&qid=1567133246&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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The nice thing about a safety razor is when you want to clean out the hair, all you have to do is unscrew the top a few turns and it loosens up and gives you more clearance in-between the blade and the handle - the water washes the hair right out.

I go through about 1 blade a week, so my shaving bill is now literally 40-50 cents per month, and it is way better than disposables.

As another Canadian I find Amazon is the best source.
First I can tell you went to Shoppers where you got the brush and Proraso. 2nd don't buy the Body Shop stuff, its weird.
On Amazon Astra is the best bang for the buck on blades.
And for a Razor the Edwin Jagger De89bl is quite good.
Both of these are Prime eligible or free shipping on purchases over $25.

Rasoio, ti consiglio un rasoio di sicurezza ( questo lo presi a 16 anni assieme al pacco da 100 di lamette ) durano un sacco, magari costa più di un usa e getta ma nel lungo andare risparmi davvero tanto, senza contare che dura di più e taglia meglio. Io il pacco di lamette l'ho finito qualche settimana fa, e mi é durato qualche anno (c'è da dire che non mi rado ogni giorno però)

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I've spent a total of maybe $70 in shaving over 3 years

$10 antique find for the razor

$14 target sourced badger brush,

$15 stand since coathangers get rusty

$10 100 blades (you want to start with a sampler though to figure out which blades are right for your face)

$0.67/oz shaving cream

Each blade lasts me 2-3 weeks so that box of 100 should last at around 4 years, that soap foams up like crazy I think I go through a little over a tube per year. So the soap/razors are cheap the buy in cost is the razor, stand, brush and bowl if you want to go that way I just build the lather on my face.

You also probably want some after shave and lotion but you probably already have some, I just use over the counter navivia or what ever and the blue stuff but /r/wicked_edge has all kinds of suggestions

Switch to a DE razor and get the blades I use for $8 per 100. Lasts me two years:

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1C3SND9VIZM4F&keywords=razor%2Bblades&qid=1558060570&s=gateway&sprefix=Razor%2B%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-10&th=1

First time poster here but there will be plenty more to come.

Duke Cannon Shave Cream: This is some pretty good stuff. I mainly got it because of the ingredients you get for the price. It's 6 oz for $13 which is pretty decent. I smell manly as all shit after I shave too but that's half the reason we're in this right?


It's ranked above Art of Shaving on an About.com review which sells at lower quantaties and higher prices. ($16 for 2.5 oz)


70s Gillette Super adjustable: Butterfly open, long handle, awesome. Do they even make anything better than this?

My grandpa gave me his collection of saftey razors. I also have a 40's Gold Tech, some 1920s comb guard ones, and some SE ones I don't remember the name/brand of. They're a bit burried now but I can get pics later.

Rooney Brush + Vintage Old Spice Shaving Mug: Two more hand me downs.


The mug is a shave mug, has the slots to hold the soap in place etc.


The rooney brush is an English made badger brush. I'd been using those crappy Van Der Hagen brushes from the drug store and the hairs would come out in chunks no matter how I hung it to dry. This vintage thing hasn't lost more than 2-3 hairs and I've been using it for over a year.

Astra Superior Platinum Blades: $10 for 100x blades that cut like lasers.

Alright the elephant in the room: weird packaging. These things are made in St. Petersburg, Russia, distrubuted by proctor and gamble czech republic, have arabic all over them, and somehow hungary is involved.

Honestly I don't know what to say other than these blades are the sharpest for the price you can possibly get. I've tried vintage gillete super blues, 40s gillette thins, modern wilkinsons, and they all pulled. With these I could shave my whole beard without trimming it (I did for a speech class).

Double-edged safety razor. The handle might run you $30-50, but the blades are super cheap if you buy in bulk. You can continue to use ordinary shaving cream.

Handle:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=safety+razor

Blades:

http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417620616&sr=1-9&keywords=safety+razor

I take my razor to the shower with me, since I already have hot water running. Makes rinsing easier.

Hello, Price Zombie.

I shave every other day, but there isn't much difference in the quality of my shave if I wait an extra day or two. It sounds like you either need to work on your technique/blade angle or go with a different blade. I got the Amazon.com 100 Astra Super Premium pack for like $10 a while back. I figured it was cheaper than most samplers and if they didn't work I could swap them on /r/Shave_Bazaar/ . You can check that site for blade trades like this http://www.reddit.com/r/Shave_Bazaar/comments/1hfbua/wtt_astra_platinum_blades_for_others/ and see if you can try some new things without shelling out more cash.

The brand is Astra and the type is 'Superior Platinum' in the green box. There's a place on amazon that sells them for $7-9 a box of 100 from time to time but they sell out FAST.
This is the kind: http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376965391&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+superior+platinum

How is this safety razor? $15

https://www.amazon.ca/Double-Safety-Razor-Derby-Blades/dp/B01NAUJL4G/

Plus these 100 blades for $15

https://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/

Which together costs less than a pack of 15 cartridges

Ok i'm back now,

I treated myself to this for being a good girl ;)
https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-pearl-effect-pink-de-razor.html

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https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-lady-s-shaving-brush-pink.html

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https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-aloe-vera-shaving-soap-65g.html

Went a little fancy here but you can get the same results with a similar setup.
These work wonders if you need to do the face.

The thing i like about this is i can through blades and it won't cost me much, as in i bought 100 blades for $10USD off amazon* which is cheap compared to conventional cartridge razors. This means that since i will be going through them quite quickly if i do large things like legs kinda frequently, i can use a new blade each time if i like. However i try to use them a few times to truly get my moneys worth.

The shaving soap will last forever like years, well a very long time and so will the Brush as well as the DE razor itself. The soap is nice and natural but can be a little tricky to lather up into a big heap quickly so that's why there is shaving cream. E.g https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/edwin-jagger-aloe-vera-shaving-cream-100ml.html
I might get one like this in the future but will try out my free testpot of the stuff that i got with the rest of the items before i lash out and buy the tub.

I use a rectangular bowl to swish out the razor once i have passed it a couple of times over the area being shaved. I also have a nice 900ml baking bowl to create the lather in.

I just now did my first waxing of my underarms because shaving was not doing a very good job as in i could still see the follicles under the skin. I can tell you that waxing my underarms may have just been the most satisfying thing i have ever done and the sharp then warm pain was.... nice too ah the squealing ;) not like the horrible epilator, omg.
I just used some disposable wax strips that i got on sale like 1/3 the price of all the stuff in the grocery stores work pretty good might have to use them on some other areas that epilating is out of the question atm. I plan on stocking up on these as well. Don't use them on the face tho.

My first shaver like a year ago was one of the Schick Hydro ones and i didn't really know what i was doing and obviously didn't know that they get blunt (silly me) it was snagging on the hair and hurt like hell but i thought that this was how it was. lol

I always recommend shaving in the shower. You can even use hair conditioner as a substitute for creams or soaps or even as a pre shave to soften up the hairs just apply wait rinse then apply what ever cream or soap then shave. I would recommend using a bath glove/exfoliating glove to cleanse the skin before shaving. You may also want to look at some form of antiseptic like tea tree oil or aloe vera as well as a good moisturiser to apply right after shaving.

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  Omg i need to make a post about this, i might compile a whole bunch of my comments that i have done in the last couple of days (check comment history) on shaving and do a series of posts to help out peps using the search bar on this sub.
  
  Any other questions please just ask, hope there isn't too many errors in there :)
  
  
  

Probably these Razor and Blades

this + these is ez shaving for pretty cheap, and you can even reuse the blades a couple times. Just make sure your shaving cream isnt poop.

>Do you know if a safety razor is ok in the bikini area

I don't shave that area smooth, but for shaping or changing of "hair style" if you will, I use my safety razor there as well. It does just fine in the crease where leg meets thigh and where thigh meets labia after getting used to angles and pressure.

>is the shaving soap and badger hair brush absolutely necessary?

Nope! I use them because I think it's cool and you get a really good lather that way (and no slippery suds on your hands). I've used the soaps, creams, stuff from a can that smelled like strawberries, hair conditioner, sugar scrub... you name it. I've heard some people use baby oil. I tried that once. I was very, very smooth but also very, very bloody.

>How quickly do you need to replace the blades on a safety and does the sharpness last shorter/longer than standard cartridges?

I honestly replace mine every shave. I'll do one leg with one side, one leg with the other, and then touch up bikini and armpits. If I'm doing more than a simple bikini touch up then it's a fresh blade, no questions ask. Razors are cheap. I like Astra and as you can see, we're talking about a dime a blade, so I don't care that I only get one round out of them. When I used cartridges I'd toss them after maybe 2-3 shaves because of the itchy red bump.

I also don't shave every day. If you're just shaving stubble then you may get more life out of a blade, or if you have fine hair you might get more out of one.

Hey man, just wanted suggest you check out the Astra blades you can grab off of amazon. I have the same razor but wasn't a fan of the Feathers. Good choice though! Its a great DE.

I did some research myself and concluded that a good boar brush was well-regarded and even recommended for lathering with hard shaving soaps, and a high-quality boar brush (e.g. by Omega) would still be about half the price of a decent badger brush, which itself would be better suited to lathering with softer shaving creams.

For a double-edge safety razor handle, you can often find perfectly good, old Gillettes for a song at antiques shops and eBay, but for new models I can recommend the recent Muhle or Edwin Jagger models, which both use the same, gentle but effective head design (if you have a really coarse, dense beard, get the open-comb design).

For a cheaper alternative to dip your toes into safety razors at lower cost and risk, the Feather Popular seems well-regarded as a gentle, quality razor handle for the price, and if you decide to upgrade to a nicer handle later, you can always keep this around as the travel razor you could stand to lose with trivial concern.

After researching blades, I splurged on a 100-ct carton of Astra Superior Platinums and couldn't be more satisfied; smooth and sharp (but not quite as dangerously sharp as the more expensive Feather brand), they seem to last about twice as long as the 10-pack for $1.50 on sale Kroger store-brand blades I'd started with.

FWIW, most of my pre-purchase research was done at the Badger & Blade forum's reviews section, just take care they don't tempt you into making this an expensive hobby!

Tälläsiä itse käyttänyt nyt kolmisen vuotta, toistaiseksi rahaa mennyt kolmen vuoden aikana n.20€.

11.95 on Maggard's for 100

7.69 on Amazon for 100

This is relevant for me, too, as it's my early leader for favorite blade.

This + this = less $ for P&G

I hope they're legit, because I just ordered these from amazon.com a few days ago and they're waiting for me at home.

The 3rd picture on mine shows them wrapped in a plain wrapper.

Then you know what you must do...

Amazon Link

You can do this on the cheap to start. Pick up This razor (I just bought a 2nd one yesterday) and These blades. That way, if you decide strait razors aren't for you, your investment is < $15 and you're still good to go. If you like it, then pick up a solid BIFL one and it will, indeed, last you for life.
Keep an eye out at estate sales, garage sales, antique stores, etc. Many times you can get an excellent quality older razor for a few clams. If you're patient, this can end well, but if you decide that you would rather have a new one of quality, there are many options available.

You can buy the shaving soap, brush, shaving cup and even if you decide to go back to cartridge razors (although after a few weeks most of us wondered how we ever did cartridge razors to begin with), you'll find that the soap and brush is much nicer than the goop and shaving "cream" that people put a big price tag on and sell. It just feels so much better on your skin.

I'll add, however, I still keep a cartridge razor around for some of the more sensitive, non-facial areas of my body.

Nice, I have the same razor. Yours is a lot shinier though. I like it but it tends to shave with the sides of the razor leaving a bit of a hair streak through the middle.

Anyway, as others have said, any double edge blade will fit. I just bought this box which should last me until I die; but if you want variety and to find what works for you buy this box.

i got these for christmas and absolutely love them. the blades come in 20 boxes of 5 and i haven't used one box yet. best christmas present ever.

These, and this and a decent brush make a great shaving kit. My safety was actually cheaper than this and it's been going for years. As soon as it wears out (which it has shown no sign of), I'll grab another. The blades are really the commodity in this scenario. I absolutely love them.

As another person said, get a double-edged razor. They're much cheaper than Dollar Shave Club and so much more badass.

This one is a top seller, and I've used it for years. I'm a man who shaves my face 2-3 times/week and sometimes shave my torso, and it'll take me years before I go through my $9 100-pack of Derby razor blades.

Prima di pensare alle lamette dovresti pensare a cosa fai per prepararti alla rasatura, ci sono tante piccole accortezze che risolveranno il tuo problema di pelle sensibile.

Alcuni casi di "pelle sensibile" sono peli incarniti che vengono incisi durante la rasatura, il modo migliore per evitarlo è usare uno scrub possibilmente una volta al giorno. Ti basta passare la saponetta/gel sulla faccia mentre fai la doccia e hai risolto il problema.

Poi dovresti usare una schiuma da barba senza alcol, che secca la pelle e la rende più esposta, prima di raderti lava la faccia con abbondante acqua calda per ammorbidire la pelle e sciacquala con acqua fredda dopo la rasatura. In più, la rasatura contro-pelo danneggia la pelle per cui dovresti cercare di raderti seguendo l'andamento della tua barba.

Ora per rispondere alla tua domanda, io uso un rasoio di sicurezza in acciaio con lamette usa e getta 100% riciclabili. Mi ero trovato bene con questo e come lamette queste

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Merkur-Futur-Safety-Razor-Matte-Chrome_p_51.html

Safety razor in the kind of matte finish. I haven't really used another safety razor, but I like it a lot. Nice weight to it.

I can't remember the brush but it was about $40 I think.

http://www.crabtree-evelyn.com/for-him/shave-soap-in-wooden-bowl/801410.html?cgid=for-him

http://www.crabtree-evelyn.com/for-him/after-shave-balm/80143.html?cgid=for-him

I like the Crabtree and Evelyn line called Moroccan Myrrh. It smells nice and I also have the same cologne. Used to be called Nomad, but they changed the name for whatever reason.

The razors are Derby:

https://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0

$8 for 100 of them.

It's like most things. Large initial investment with very minimal upkeep after that.

I just saw that in Walmart. They want $8 for 12 replacement blades. Here are the most expensive high end DE razor blades I know of on Amazon.

So the Pawn Shop wants $.67 per blade for what is probably mediocre quality at best when the top of line is, in actuality, $.25. And a serviceable blade runs $.095 per.

100 blades, no empty slots, even number, and probably 1/10th the price.

Problem solved.

I pay ever so slightly more than that much for my blades, including shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1450465535&sr=8-5&keywords=100+blades

(Last time I bought them they were $8.00 for the pack)

This is the type of razor and this type of blade

Edit: these are the blade samples I ordered. It's only 80 not 100.

The main thing I use most of the time are just a scale (in grams is best, but it's more about ratios than anything), a dough scraper (something like this, but any flat piece to manipulate the dough will work. It's also very useful for cleaning where you were shaping the bread.). For letting the dough do it's final rise, I cover a flour sack towel (other fabric will work, but you want it smooth enough so the dough doesn't get fuzz in it, but coarse enough for the flour to 'catch' on it) in flour (a mix of wheat and fine rice flour is best, but cornmeal and rice or just lots of wheat flour will work) and line a colander with it. And razors for cutting the dough without it sticking. (putting something like these on a wooden coffee stirrer stick works well, but any razors or sharp blades should be fine.)

Other stuff is nice to have, but not necessary, IMO.

I'd like to suggest an alternative list. I don't have a lot of experience with a ton of different safety razors, but I did have a cheapo safety razor I inherited from my grandpa (RIP), and after 3yrs I spent under $40 on an Edwin Jagger and the difference was staggering. I'm not one to suggest unloading a ton of money on anything, but I'd suggest your priorities are a bit skewed when you're spending less on your safety razor than you are on your alum block (which is hardly a necessity, comparatively. Some people don't even like them, although I do)...

Here's my alternative suggestion that adds up to roughly the same amount of upfront $$ (~$50 - 60), but sets your priorities toward getting a fantastic, albeit affordable safety razor that will last you your whole life:

Edwin Jagger ($40)
http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-De89bl-Double-Safety/dp/B003LW4L2W/

There are others in this price range that are good as well. I can't speak to those, but I doubt anyone here will argue that the Edwin Jagger is not a top contender for its price point. It's very popular.

I'd hold off on buying blades today (unless you really want to) since the above safety razor comes with 5 which should get you buy for your first 20 shaves or so if you want them to.. but when you do, buying them 100x at a time for ~$10 seems to be the right price point (and it'll last you 5yrs if you're like me), unless you like fancy feather blades or something. I've never noticed a difference between vendors, but others have. YMMV. Here's what I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/

That brush seems like a good price point. over $10 but under $20 seems to be a good price point for a decent quality brush unless you know what you're looking for. Mine has lasted me 3yrs so far and has no visible signs of wear or hairs falling out. I'd expect it to last another 3 at the very least, but probably many more.

Alum block? Skip it if you want for the time being, but I'd get it if I were you since it's just $6. It's the same one I have and it does its job of closing up nicks very well.

Styptic pencil is like $1 (maybe $2) at CVS / Walgreens, IIRC, no need to get on amazon if you don't want. Definitely get one of these, just don't lose the damn thing. Sure beats little bits of toilet paper on your face for hours and hours.

You can also get a puck of William's shave soap at CVS for $2 link which will last you a long time. If you want to spend a few bucks extra on that Palmolive stuff because you know it'll be better for your individual skin, then go for it.

In short: Spend the money on the safety razor, which should last forever. Skimp on everything else, which will not last forever. That's my advice. I spent 3yrs shaving with a razor that I had no idea was as comparatively awful as a good one. I wish I had known better at the time, but unfortunately I did not, and had pretty shitty shaves and got lots of nasty cuts for 3yrs that could have been avoided.

I think I'm one of the few people that switched to safety razors for the financial savings and actually got that savings, because I didn't get sucked into all of the accessories.

Honestly, I use my relatively generic safety razor ($35) and got bulk double-edged blades ($10). I did that....three years ago? And I'm maybe halfway through.

I don't shave every day, but honestly, I'm good shaving a surprisingly many number of times on the same blade. If I had been going through my old standby of Mach 3 (turbo (express (vibrating))) or whatever it is now, God only knows how much money I'd be in for.

The single biggest improvement in my shaving life was when I went to an old school barber and told him that I kept getting massive razor burn under my neck with a safety razor, and he was like, "that's because you're doing it backwards". I was shaving down, from my chin toward my chest. My hair doesn't grow that way - I need to shave from the bottom of my neck up toward my chin. (you may be different).

After I figured that out? Never going back. Also, I use conditioner instead of frothy mugs of soap. It just works better for me.

Ehhhh..They are almost definitely sharper overall. To be clear, I don't agree with basically anything the poster whom you responded to said, but I think if you interpret a very reasonable amount of context, 'sharper' is a fair thing to say of razor blades.

Gillette cartridges. Not even the most expensive kind, just something that you'd buy at the store.

Double edge razor blades for a safety razor. Not the least expensive, again, just something you'd typically buy for your razor or would come with your razor.

For the sake of argument, let's say they're both identical sharpness and material when you buy them (I have no reason to believe they're not). Each time you use it, it gets a little less sharp. Shave with the same one for a few days, it's not going to cut as cleanly anymore. One costs $0.10 per blade, one costs $2.25 (at the low end, if you get them by volume), how often are you going to replace each?

Before I bought a double edge, I was using a Gillette Fusion. I would make those carts last for a couple weeks of shaving because they cost so damn much. Like $5 each. Now I could shave with a fresh blade every day of the month and only spend a small fraction of the price doing it. It depends on how cheap you are, but unless you're spending a pretty considerable amount of money to shave, just buying blades instead of carts will result in you shaving with a sharper blade over time.

I use the Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl. IMO you don't need a razor specifically designed for women; they will do the job regardless. Women sometimes choose different blades, though. Since men's facial hair is usually thicker, they prefer more aggressive (read: sharper) blades like Feathers. I'm perfectly okay with the less aggressive blades like Derbys. If you go one /r/wicked_edge, they always recommend beginners get a blade "sample pack" to see what brand works for you, and then stick with that brand.

You can get into wet shaving so cheaply! There's a double-edge razor that gets positive reviews at wicked_edge that's less than $3 from Amazon. It comes with one blade, but you can get a 5-pack of DE blades at Family Dollar for $1. Walmart sells a brushless shave cream called Cremo that's a very good value for under $4. You'd spend as much on one Fusion razor.

Also, you can get double edge blades even cheaper. $7.50 for 100 blades. (A minimum of 200 shaves.)

It can be or it can't be. I started a couple of years ago (maybe 3?) and when I did, I spent about $120 for everything. Since then, I've spent a total of about $50. That includes blades and soap.

Really, to get started all you need is a razor and blades, then you can buy the soaps or creams piecemeal as you go. A lot of manufacturers will give you free (or cheap) samples of their products, so you can try before you buy.

My recommendations for starting out are:
razor
blades

You can get a cheaper razor, but I recommend a longer handle. You can also find nice older ones at antique shops for really cheap if you're willing to clean them up before using them. I'm not that patient, but maybe you are. The blades are a variety pack, so you can get an idea of what you like because they're all a little bit different. The last time I replaced my blades I bought these because they're really cheap (less than 10¢ per blade) and I like them a lot.

Eventually you might want to get a brush and some fancy soap, but I've seen brushes at Walmart for $5 or less.

There's a lot of fancy lingo that goes into wet shaving, but it's really not a whole lot different than using disposables. The only real differences are that you have to take better care of your skin (shucks), you don't have to press as hard with the razor, and you control the angle of the blade (a blessing and a curse.)

If you have any questions, please ask! There's also always the sidebars at /r/ladyshavers and /r/wicked_edge!

Muhle makes their razors out of Zamak. I'd be hard pressed to call it BIFL.

I'm going to make a quick BIFL list with short explanations on why.

*Links are my preference.

======BASIC REQUIREMENTS======

• Pre-Shave
  >Optional, depends on your face. Warm distilled water works for me.
  
  
• Shaving Cream
  >Find one that suits you. Hard soap lasts longer, creams are better for hard water.
  
  >*Proraso
  
• Razor
  > When choosing the razor, make sure it is made out of solid stainless steel. The Muhle listed (to my knowledge, is made of Zamak steel (brittle, will break if dropped several times)
  
  >I'd personally suggest a Vintage Gillette/ Feather/ Weber/ Pils/ Above the Tie/ iKon
  
  >*Weber 316L SS Razor
  
  >Technically speaking 303 steel is not as ideal as 316L
  
• Brush
  >The brush may not last a lifetime, but is well worth getting one that you enjoy. Hair types vary and cater to different faces, note the grades of badger hair in particular.
  
  >There are different sizes and a deep or normal set which should also be taken into account.
  
  > *Wipped Dog Silvertip 22mm Regular Set
  
  
• Bowl
  >I like a homemade bowl. If you're going to be using one every day, it's best to just get one that looks nice.
  
  >This is expensive, but this should give some ideas.
  
  
• Blades
  >Each razor+blade combination is different. If you have a BIFL razor, you will probably not have to retry every blade known to man.
  
  >Blade Sampler
  
  >I love my *Silver Blues
  
  
• Aftershave
  >Depends on your face and scent preferences.
  
  >I have sensitive skin and my face dries out easily so I always get *Nivea Sensitive Shave Balm
  
  

  
  <br />
  Cartridge shaving can give fair shaves in short amounts of time.<br />
  <br />
  Wet shaving takes longer, even when you get better at it.  It can in fact be enjoyable.<br />
  <br />
  As for technique and how to: /r/wicked_edge.<br />
  <br />
  TL;DR: GET A RAZOR THAT IS **SOLID STAINLESS STEEL** NOT [ZAMAK](http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/comments/20g48v/what_if_we_want_a_more_serious_longer_lasting_de/cg32pv8).

THIS. Blades like a wand pick the user not the other way around. You need to try a bunch before you find the one for you. Buy a sampler (they are more expensive per blade but worth it). http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-BLUEBIRD-Blade-Sampler/dp/B007OL72B8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406215927&sr=8-1&keywords=blade+sampler

What razor blades are you using? Different people have different skin and hair types, and find that different blades work for them. If you're cutting up your face like that, maybe try a different brand of blade. I'd suggest getting a sampler pack so that you can try a bunch and figure out which ones work the best for your skin.

For example: http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-BLUEBIRD-Blade-Sampler/dp/B007OL72B8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422349875&sr=8-1&keywords=safety+razor+sample+pack

It took me a bit of practice and a bunch of razors to get it right, since some tugged on my skin and others were too sharp (hello nick city). My favorite is Blue Bird, they work perfectly for me. Skin prep is really important too! I use Arko shave sticks and an Ecotools brush. The shave sticks lather nicely and last forever (one stick lasted me about 4 months of shaving my legs).

http://www.amazon.com/Arko-Shaving-Stick-White-Count/dp/B000VAWZ2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422349852&sr=8-2&keywords=arko+shave+stick

http://www.amazon.com/Ecotools-Bamboo-Finishing-Kabuki-Pounds/dp/B004W17O7A/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1422349923&sr=8-21&keywords=ecotools+brush

You use the same blades for de and shavette. a shavette just uses half of a de blade so before you pull it out of the wrapper you bend it in half and it will snap in half. now you have 2 blades for your shavette. The blades you linked are just derby blades they already snapp in half for you. So any sampler pack of de razor blades is what you need which is why i linked that search.

Here is a specific pack that is inexpensive but you only get one of each blade (2 blades for a shavette tho). Here is another pack that is more expensive but comes with whole packages of some very popular blades.

The almond is my favorite. hope you enjoy it.

the shavette does take a while to get the hang of so be prepared that it may take a month or so to really get comfortable with it.

Honestly I'd recommend a decent brush, a de, soap and blades. Exfoliation in general is good, moisturizing in general is good, and witch hazel feels kinda amazing afterward. I've never used a styptic (I don't bleed that badly), pre-shave oils and such seem to not work as well as shaving after a shower, and I've never noticed a great difference from any after shave besides witch hazel.

You should be able to find more feminine scented (or unscented) recommended soaps from /r/ladyshavers. Also I don't know that I'd recommend it on your face but lady's shave gel (or any of the canned stuff) also works fine with a de. So if you just want to start out on the real cheap you can skip the brush and the soap and just get stuff in a can. Basically for a razor(just about any of these should do, I'd stay away from slant types at first) you're looking at $15-20, and blades (best to start with a variety as everyone had different skin/razor preferences) $10, soap maybe $12, and a good brush $15-20. But the razor with a little care will outlive you, the brush should last many years. Soap a few months and blades a few shaves each and they're only like $.20 a pop anyway. Witch hazel ~$9 and probably will last about a year. Hope this wasn't too overwhelming and gives you a good idea of how to get started.

Shave after warm shower. Use pre-shave oil and quality shave soap.
Use an adjustable razor set to lowest number or an exceptional mild razor like the PAA DOC original, but with a very sharp blade such as Feather.

Once lathered, use only cold water to complete shave. Shave by removing the lather (really light touch), don't try to remove facial hair. Take a look at the FAQ.

After shave ritual: cold water rinse, witch-hazel, balm, then aftershave

Best shave I've ever had in my life and there's nothing anyone could do to ever make me change back. All those grandpa's and great-grandpa's were doing it correctly; everyone else after them has been duped by advertising.

In case anyone is curious here's what I'm using ...

• late 60's Gillette Tech (ball end)
  
  
• feather new hi-stainless blades (25 cents a blade)
  
  
• HeadSlick shave cream (best product ever, not just for bald heads)
  
  

There are cheaper safety razors, but since you only have to buy it once I tried to get a decent one. There are also way cheaper blades, but many reviews claimed the "feather" brand is the best, so I went with that.

Safety razor: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00374F5CY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Blades:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00AGG3MNU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

If you go bigger, it looks like you can get 100 feather blades for about $36.

The container the blades come in have a disposal slot on the back, so no need to worry about getting a special disposal container.

You may also want to get into shaving brushes and actual shaving cream to lather. It also goes a long way, and makes the razor glide easily to help prevent accidental cuts. I got mine at a local Body Shop.

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.

Not sure about active blades but discarded blades can go in one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Styling-Razor-Disposal-Case/dp/B00DWGEY1K/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=blade+bank&qid=1565622364&s=gateway&sr=8-12

I've had one for almost 18 months and I bet I could get another 18 months out of it. When it's full, just tape it over and toss it.

Sorry for the subpar info, I got the link before I actually read the body of your post.

I grabbed one of these for 4 bucks on amazon. Still have yet to fill it up.. http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Styling-Razor-Disposal-Case/dp/B00DWGEY1K

Sure!

Razor (you can go cheaper, I doubt it matters much, but this is the one I have):
https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B00374F5CY/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525895260&sr=1-9&keywords=safety%2Brazor&th=1

And these are my favorite blades:
https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525895299&sr=8-3&keywords=astra%2Bsuperior%2Bplatinum&th=1

and then I would also recommend:
Shave soap
https://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Soap-Refreshing-Toning/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525895347&sr=8-4&keywords=proraso+shaving+cream

And a brush:
https://www.amazon.com/Shaveway-Original-Shaving-Engineered-methods/dp/B00LMTHSF8/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525895388&sr=1-7&keywords=shaving+brush

This is enough to last you a LONG time (years, if you grow facial hair as slowly as I do)

Also, I think you'll find there are much better deals on blades online.

Actually, you can probably find everything shaving related cheaper than in a brick and mortar shave shop.

Good luck!

I used to absolutely love the Swedish Gillette blades but they stopped making them. These are my new standard: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM?pc_redir=1407539755&robot_redir=1

No kidding! For some reason, Amazon selects the 4-pack automatically. This link should select a single 100-blade package that's fulfilled by Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A262S395NXGG8Z

However, even a 4-pack shouldn't be more than $40.

I've been ordering my blades from Amazon. They're super cheap and the quality is fine.

I buy the Astra blades here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

eller om han vill spara ännu mer:

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01M1BRK0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just a suggestion, best blades I have ever used, and for $12 you are good for quite a long time. 100 blades is 12 cents a blade, and you use half of one in a shavette. When I shaved regularly I would go a week of shaving daily without issue on one, just changed it after a week or so usually because I could.

I recently bought 2 year's worth of blades for $11. Check out r/wicked_edge

zombies

Civilized men always need to Shave

Not OP, but I use Israeli Crystals. About $15 shipped for a pack of 100 and work better for me than even the crazy expensive Feathers.

But if you're just trying to get into it, I'd get a sampler pack from a safety razor site and try a bunch of different ones til you find what you like.

Also make sure you get a decent brush (badger or a good synthetic) and good shaving cream. That's just as important as the blade and razor. I love Taylor's of Old Bond Street and it runs about $15 a tub.

120 Crystal "SUPER +" Stainless Steel Platinum Coated Double Edge Safety Razor Blades A.K.A Israeli Personnas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CE3518/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_hdB9wbHYWNVBF

Safety razor works best for me too. I've tried it all. Trimmer just makes it short and scratchy, doesn't get you shaved. I use this one with these blades. Keep one hand dry to pull the skin tight, always use a sharp blade.

Shark blades make me feel like I'm using an actual shark to shave my face.

In a year of using a DE razor, I have found that my favorite blades are http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CE3518/ref=wms_ohs_product
Crystal Super Platinums. I have really sensitive skin, and have had great results from these. My second choice is the Astra Superior Platinum.

do this, no questions asked:

1. buy this. and this. and this. and this. buy this if you are a terrorist. buy this if you are justin bieber. buy this.
   
   
2. hot water on your face for 15 seconds. soap up your face (not with shaving cream, you fuck)
   
   
3. shave.
   
   
4. spit on the mirror if it gets foggy. hit it with a few squirts of cleaner every 3 months.
   
   
5. aftershave lotion. done. now go download more porn.

An old-school style safety razor, a pack of 200 blades, a good brush and some nice shaving soap.

Total cost: about $70 if you get the cheeper packs of blades. He will probably not need to buy any shaving supplies for at least a couple years, and when he does it'll probably be just another $12 pack of blades.

Plus you can get nice smelling shaving soap, and it all looks classy. Be a little cautious in how you approach your brother about the Hygiene Improval Project; kids that age can be really self-conscious.

I actually have a safety razor which is so much cheaper than disposable razors. I'm not sure how you've used one blade for a whole year. I switch em out once every other week but I shave my head, A whole lot more surface area. Still though, one blade in a year?

I thought buying a 200 pack and having that last me 2-3 years was impressive.

I do dry the razor after every use (and only shave every other day) but do not have a sharpener...

Edit: I have a box of these.

Ok, so that was a bit of an embellishment (I haven't bought cartridges in about a year, and I don't know the specific prices of each brand). But still, even at that low end, $15/8 = $1.88.

Compare to this. $13/200 = $0.06.

Your cartridges cost 30x more than my blades. And I've found them to last comparable amounts of time. I could be set for a very, very long time with 200 blades.

I'm in the UK, so got mine from Shave Lounge, but I was thinking about using Connaught for more blades, as their postage seems a little cheaper (also, I kinda like their archaic website). There are lots of US suppliers listed on the /r/wicked_edge wiki.

I got a Parker 91R because I believe that the handle should be knurled. It's not that fancy (although I see there are cheaper), but it's fine. You can get it for $30 in the US, it seems.

Buy a sampler or two of blades and see which ones you like. This seems to be a subjective matter - I've only tried two brands so far, as they're the ones which came with my razor; I liked the Derby Extra, which lots of people seem to dislike, whereas the Persona Platinum didn't suit me.

I kinda think the subscribers to /r/wicked_edge are taking it a bit too seriously, posting photos of their new razors and making it into a "hobby", but I can feel a noticeable difference between the two brands of blades.

The /r/wicked_edge subscribers harp on about shaving gel / foam being shitty - I bought a brush and the kind of shaving soap they recommend, but haven't used it, as Gillette gel still seems fine to me.

Hope this helps.

• Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor
  
  
• Double Edge Safety Razor Blade
  
  You do not have to go all in and do badger brush and special soap. No matter what anyone tells you. I shaved before my wedding with dish soap. I normally use bar soap and shave in the shower.

creamo! easy to use. i like the peppermint version. if he has sensative skin the normal one is pretty gentle.

dollar shave club is nice for what you pay for. to be honest, i have used creamo and a dual edge razor for the longest time no complaints. a DE razor will last him much longer than a disposable and he can do the tour de razor and find out which blades he likes. a box of blades is so much more economical than dollar shave club and if you get him a real nice razor he will treasure it. maybe he will get into brushes soaps etc but to be honest starting him off with something easy like creamo works. i have a maggard!

Would you have recommended something like this?

A Kindle. The one with 3G and without the bullshit ads.

Or

A nice safety razor, lots of blades, a shaving brush and good shaving cream.

Or

40 pounds (5x8 pound bags) of cereal marshmallows.

I vote for #3.

Razor

Blades

Brush

Shaving Soap

Look into using a safety razor. It's a little old-fashioned, but...

• You buy a $30 razor that you never need to replace - Link
  
• Blades cost about $0.17/week - Link
  
• Shaving cream lasts you at least 6 months - Link
  
• You need to apply using a shaving brush, but they're cheap, too - Link
  
  All in all, you spend most of your money up front, and then you're looking at about $3.20 or less per month for an amazing shave, depending on how little cream you use.

Time for some gospel... Reddit, please don't use these razors. Use a safety razor, soap, and a badger brush for shaving. I shave my head and face every 3+ days. I go through a small container of soap every 4 months, and I still haven't went through the $10 pack of 100 razor blades I bought almost two years ago. I also get a much closer shave and the soap is not as harsh on my skin as the gel shit. The initial investment is about $70+, but it saves a lot of time and money in the long run and you get a mans shave, close and clean with little irritation. I spent about $15 shaving in 2011. I did cut myself really bad in the first month or two of using razors, but after that I got a styptic pencil to seal up wounds instantly.

Soap: ($10) http://amzn.com/B001RILFDU

Brush: ($14) http://amzn.com/B003WR3QSG

Blades: ($10) http://amzn.com/B003BWQX46

Razor: ($33) http://amzn.com/B000NL0T1G

Styptic: ($1) http://amzn.com/B00112WRB6

Edit: Forgot to mention, I shave my head and face in about 12 minutes. When you have a fresh razor the hair comes right off. I have shaved off 1 weeks worth of growth (think thick irish beard) on one fresh razor in minutes.

With this.

> Sorry to say I would recommend against both brush and razor

That's exactly why I asked. The DE is about the same price, and that Omega brush does look nice, and $25 was actually what I was expecting to spend.

Is there anything special about baldes samplers or should I just go with this that includes 13 packs of 2 blades or should I get one with more blades per brand to give myself more time to see what I like?

I have the Merkur Futur and I really like it, but that smooth satin handle gets slickery when wet. If I had to buy another, I would go with something like this.

I also bought this blade sample pack. The difference in blades is huge and it's all personal preference. I would've never known which ones worked best for me without these samples.

Add a My Nik Is Sealed Styptic Pen to your order. It took me 10 shaves before I didn't have to close a wound when I was done :)

I got that kit for Christmas this year. I'm not nuts about the razor, but it's a good start. The brush is awesome. I recommend this for blades.

They are great! I have a sampler on the way. Amazon screwed my order so I had to re-order; only got the razor so far but should get the blades in today. I am also expecting this cream , this brush, and this nick relief. I am moving to another country so I wanted to have a complete set lasts me for a while.

I am looking forward to getting better at this whole thing!

Edwin Jagger De89

Omega 48

Blade Sampler

Ogalla bay aftershave, I have this sampler and it comes with five two ounce bottles.

Alum Block

Leisureguy recommended me this soap as a pre shave soap

I have this shaving soap and I love it

I would also recommend this book by Leisureguy

I have just switched over and have all of this but the brush and razor(I have a Merkur razor and Tweezerman brush) and I love it all.

I just ordered my beginning DE set, so I haven't shaved yet. But based on my research:

I got this blade sampler $16 because it has a decent variety of brands, and I read somewhere it's better to have more than one or two blades per brand when you're experimenting. If you're willing to spend a little more, maybe try this $40 sampler with 21 brands, I'd say that's your best bet for finding a brand you like.

Split the difference with this $25 sampler, 12 brands to try.

blades http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049ARM26/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details

ej razor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VSX0XY/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details

simpson brush (i think this is a great deal) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P9J1QS/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details

tobs cream http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001L6X522/ref=oh_o00_s00_i02_details

stand http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

soap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW6ZI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i01_details

as far as other tips, i scoured this and the badger and blade website for hours to try and figure out what would work. so my advice would be to replicate what i got. but the interesting thing is that everyone has different opinions -- even down to what razor pack to buy -- so at some point you just need to get something and see how it works. but, for instance, i got the edwin jagger de because i was about to get a muhle and realized they were identical aside from the $40 price difference.

When you do eventually run out, you should try Feather brand blades. Still cheap at 23 cents per blade, and I've been really impressed with the quality.
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS
I can't believe how much money I wasted on cartridges either. Such a scam. Razor tech peaked in 1901, and every 'advance' since has just been marketing to move more blades.

Je kan een 100 pack via amazon.com kopen. Ze bezorgen voor $31.18 naar NL. Dus met een credit card heb je ze over een paar dagen binnen. En bedankt dat je me eraan herinnert, ik gebruik die ook, en die van mij zijn bijna op.

Hier is een link: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468431191&sr=8-2

Me too. I'm down with Nacet Platinum, all the way.

Online is definitely the right way. Buy a whole card of them.

https://www.amazon.ca/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486787177&sr=8-1&keywords=feather+blades

Then in that case if you want to up the ante of gift giving, (i ordered all my supplies on Amazon since i have Amazon student and 2 day free shipping) but i also ordered a stand. Like you can build your own kit really nicely and then arrange it for him as a surprise!

Razor

Blades

Badger brush

Stand

Shaving cream, my favorite

And as for a cup to mix the shaving cream? Don't bother buying one just use a short mug it's much easier

Also, think about it this way, when you are using a regular 4 bladed razor you need to go over each spot at least 2 times right? That's as if 8 individual razors went over that spot. With a single blade you usually get every hair in one pass but sometimes you need 2-3 but still, 2-3 is less that the original 4 so you're regardless way less likely to get razor burn

Queste sono LE lamette

Oh, I use a Merkur long handle with these to shave every day. I just ran out of blades and didn't feel like using a dull one to shave!

Safety razor my man. Much cheaper and almost just as easy.

https://www.amazon.com/Double-Safety-Razor-Derby-Blades/dp/B01NAUJL4G/ref=sr_1_15_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1504839894&sr=1-15&keywords=safety+razor

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1504839972&sr=1-4&keywords=feather+blades

I also recomend shaving oil as its less fuss than soaps or creams

I buy these, split them in half, bend them slightly, and shave those motherfuckers off. It's very zen.

Just support with your wallet what works for you. For me, it's an Edwin Jagger DE89 with Feather double edge blades and a sandelwood Mühle silvertip badger brush, with Tabac shaving soap. I've chucked the cartridges and the electric shavers a long time ago and I'm not going back. A lot cheaper and a much much better shave.

Here you go. $25 bucks for a 100 of the sharpest blades on this planet.

I see. I just checked Amazon and found this http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374546196&sr=8-1&keywords=100+ct+feather+blades

LOL, I know I am an asshole. Ok I will stop. Sorry.

http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Blades-Stainless-blades/dp/B004RWZ1RE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416714326&sr=8-2&keywords=Shark+razor

Are my favorites. 100x blades for $10.

Marketing is a huge cost.

That's why Dollar Shave Club (or Dorco)can sell a quad-blade cartridge for $1.50 while a Schick Quattro is $4 if you buy it at retail.

If you get into DE safety razors (shout out to /r/wicked_edge) you have a one time purchase of a $20-40 razor (that should last you a lifetime) and individual blades are only about $0.10 each. There is, however, the unfortunate risk of becoming obsessed & collecting things.

The drive to put more & more blades & fancy features on cartridge razors has very little to do with the quality of the shave & everything to do with getting people to constantly upgrade to the 'next big thing' - as long as you're on their current generation of blades, you have to buy their blades and the competition can't legally copy them.

Top shelf:
Van Der Hagen shaving brush.
It actually works pretty well, and is my most commonly used one.
Art of Shaving sampler pack brush brush.
I like it, but it seems to take me a lot longer to build lather.
Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue.
Not much to say about it, the wife likes it!
Adidas Aftershave
I like the smell of this one, and it pairs pretty well with the D&G
Coates Lime Shaving Cream!
I love the smell of this stuff! I have Sandalwood too, but it mostly sits in my small chest of things I have for "Another day"
Feather blade bank
Keeps my trash bags from getting ripped open. I have been using it for over a year, and it isn't even half way full yet.

Middle Shelf:
Lady Gillette Safety Razor
This one is the Wife's she loves it and uses it exclusively after she realised how much better it was over cartridges! It did take a while for her to stop thinking that she was going to Sweeny Todd her legs with one.
Gillette Knack Safety Razor
I use this one pretty much every shave. It is fairly mild, but paired with some Sharks it really works well for me!
No Name razor I picked up at an Indian Bazaar for $3.
It has about a 2 inch gap(exaggerating here, but it is huge!) between the blade and the head, so I haven't used it and probably won't! But it is pretty on the shelf!
Styptic Pencil
It works! And gets used!

Bottom Shelf:
Gillette Travel Tech
It has a small mirror inside and an old pack of Gillette blades. Nothing real special but I like it! I haven't shaved with it yet, the handle seems too short.
The rest of TAoS Starter Kit
I haven't used any of these yet, I still have my own soaps, so these kinda just sit around... I should try em though!
Gillette 40s Style Super Speed
I got this off an ebay auction, I haven't tried it out yet either. It came in great shape though! And I plan on giving it a test run tonight!
Gillette Milord
Apparently, it is the same razor as the Super Speed, but with gold plating. Also came in great shape, and I haven't tried it out either!
Shark DE Blades
These are my go to blades! I love em!
Wilkinson Sword Classics
I was buying these guys at Walmart, and I loved em! But then I got Sharks and I haven't had to buy anything else because of how many Sharks I still have left over!
Merkur Blades
I haven't tried these, I honestly have no idea how they came into my possession. They look nice though!
Alum Block
It works great!

I buy my blades on amazon 10 bucks for 100 blades

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004RWZ1RE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420323502&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

$2 for 5 blades???
I bought my box of 100 for $10.00 from Amazon

Amazon.de :D

I'm using Astra blades myself. A pack of 100 blades is only 11€.

Just make sure you also get a tin or something to safely dispose the blades in when they're worn. They're "klein gevaarlijk afval".

I'm currently using primarily Israeli Personnas and Astra SPs, and I would definitely recommend either. Derby Extras work pretty well for me, too, but only last two or three shaves before I have to pitch them.

This is actually available for $7.99 from a different seller (still has Prime shipping).
My post
Amazon listing

sorry for the delay in response, you have most likely made your purchase by now. just in case though i ended up buying this sample pack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0038KA5RC/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1331664130&sr=8-2
however my last purchase was of this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QY8QXM/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331664130&sr=8-1 as they are really cheap and work fine for me.

The handle I find isn't as important as the blades. I bought two different ones:

Vikings Blade for $38, which is actually my favorite but I gave to wife: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B011L8WJIA/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

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And then I use this one that was about $20 it definitely gets the job done: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LRQAN3Y/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I've only used Astra SP blades and like them enough so I don't experiment with all the different types of blades out there. 100 blades for $8 right now on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I have astra platinum are those good?

Here they are

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I got this, this and this. I cheeped out on the brush because I'm poor and figured I could always quickly upgrade later. I'm already spending slightly more than I want on this experiment into manliness (I know I know.... in the long run it is much cheaper). I'm gonna get a blade variety pack soon but quite a few places said I should wait on experimenting till I actually know what I'm doing and can make an informed comparison. But I took your advice on the handle and going to DE shaving to begin with! Plus if I mess up I'll blame my cheapness. Unless I die, in which case your username is going on the headstone.

Io un mese fa ho comprato questo rasoio e queste lamette, mi sono trovato benissimo.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QY8QXM/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050HO9MI/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A can of Barbasol from time to time and your good for 1 + years in blades

You can get a 100 pack too for about $12 here. They are wonderful.

This is the one I settled on: Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor using these blades 100 Astra Superior Premium Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades and I like Col. Conk Bay Rum Soap.

When I switched I watched a YouTube tutorial and never looked back. The few times I've had to use a disposable it's like shaving with a toy.

These are currently my go to blades.

I get basically zero irritation on my scalp when I use these, although I don’t get quite as many uses out of them as I would other blades. You can definitely tell when it’s time to change the blade, as it starts to tug really badly.

Feather blades are very sharp and you’ll get a lot of uses out of them, but that sharpness could also mean cuts and irritation if your technique isn’t solid yet.

"Rebranded." One reviewer speculated they're manufactured for foreign markets and are, therefore, a lower quality . He said they also have a different weight than real Personna Reds (aka Israel made).

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Stainless-Platinum-Israeli-Personnas/dp/B002CE3518/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1404784309&sr=1-2&keywords=Personna+lab

yup sold as crystals, https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Stainless-Platinum-Israeli-Personnas/dp/B002CE3518

Those blades are Crystal Super +

One of my first blades I ever bought and they are pretty damn good IMHO.

Personna

https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Platinum-Double-Israeli-Personnas/dp/B002CE3518

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Stainless-Platinum-Israeli-Personnas/dp/B002CE3518

These are supposedly Israeli-made by Personna, though they're called Crystals.

They are so sharp...it's kind of unbelievable.

I like these

They are often referred to as "Israeli Personnas" on forums/boards...I find that they work really well on my skin and aren't too sharp but also last a long time. Your results may vary.....but they do come in this sample pack which is a good idea!

They do have the Personna Platinum's. Are these not as good?

*Also, are the Crystal blades they offer the same as these?

If you search Amazon for "double edge safety razor blade variety pack" you will get quite a few options. This is what I did six years ago. 3/4 of the way through the pack I realized I had a winner Crystal "SUPER +" Stainless Steel Platinum Coated Double Edge Safety Razor Blades A.K.A Israeli Personnas.

Being able to try many different blades was great. I'm not second guessing - I know what I like.

Years ago (around 2005), I fell for the Gillette M3 Power razor. After my first shave, I felt so ripped off. Plus, blades were expensive.

I researched safety razors and made the switch to a Merkur razor, Derby blades, Trumper shaving soap, and a 100% badger brush. I haven’t looked back. Yes, I paid a lot for my razor (and I would go with a more traditional one today if I could redo it). I have 100 blades for $9, which will last me over 2 years. I’ve been using the same soap since 2012. And I replace the brush whenever it feels like it needs to be replaced.

It does take a little while in getting used to, but it took me only a couple of weeks to get the swing of it. And with shaving soap, it won’t lather like the stuff in an aerosol can. But you don’t need lather. All you need is enough of a film to glide the blades over the skin to trim the whiskers.

I’d also recommend a travel case for the razor. That will protect the blades in transit. And I’d get a nick stick. I’ve been wet shaving with a safety razor for nearly 15 years, and an occasional nick does happen.

Even cheaper if Derby blades work for you: 200 for $12.93: under 6.5¢/blade. And even Astra Superior Platinums are 100 blades for $9.41: under 9.5¢/blade

Merkur razors are great, but personally I use Derby blades which work great for me. Also any of the Kiss My Face shaving creams smell great and work well normally or with a brush/mug.

I got this sampler. Ok, so my memory was fuzzy -- it was $25 for the 100.

There are several brands (Derby being a popular one, which I enjoyed for my most recent shave) being sold for $30 for 200. 15-cents a blade!

Very happy, it provides a closer shave with less irritation (I was very prone to razor burn while using multiblade razors), plus the blades are far cheaper. The high end brand Imperial sells are called 'Derby,' I've bought all mine from Imperial thus far but I believe you may be able to get them cheaper buying in bulk online.

Edit: Indeed, Amazon provides them much cheaper http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032Q41LS/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0013RZ2ZM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B05WAK9Q1K3QD7S2K4K

here ya go.

Razor
Blades

Now you can have the best shave you've ever had and not need blades for YEARS. Honestly, it takes a few times to get used to it, but just go slow. You're probably used to hacking at your face with multiblade garbage.

Blades

• So far, I've had best luck with Astra Stainless and Sharp. I usually just use a new blade for every shave (once a week). I do see the 1-4 numbers on the blade, does that indicate anything important? Haven't tried shimming the razor yet, I'm a bit too amateur I feel like.
  
  Soap
  
  
• Now that I think about it, the Eucalyptus Menthol-Formulation could be a factor to the irritation.
  
  
• I definitely will skip on the alum block next shave, and look into getting more blades. Could you recommend a good soap/cream??
  
  
• Thank you for your helpful input!!

Just a blade sampler pack.

This is what I bought a few weeks ago. 100 blades for about $25 (less if you're Amazon prime). Different blades definitely have different characteristics; this will give you a chance to try out some nice ones.

One you've got your DE, you'll be set. I've been using a new blade for every shave. A word of caution: the sharper edges of your knees can take a beating while using a DE (especially if it's a nice heavy one) if you're not cautious with your pressure/angle.

Don't be! Its easy, reletively cheap to get into, its fun, and just start with a double edge safety razor and you'll be fine. You arent going to slice your face off. Trust me, you'll love shaving with it. Go to your local antique mall and look for something liek this Go to amazon and order a sampler pack of blades And possibly some shave soap and youre set!

You can find shave soap at Target/winco if you are in the USA as well. You can get brand-new razors on amazon, look for a company called merkur. Although there is nothing like having a vintage razor from the 50's. =) Check out that subreddit for more info. Even if you are female these work awesome legs and armpits. My wife uses one. And yes, its WAY cheaper than cartridge razors.

Sorry for the late reply.

This was the sampler pack I used...

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Safety-Razor-Blade-Variety/dp/B0038KA5RC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335280811&sr=8-4


However I don't know if I would recommend it, as you can see I had a lot of blades left over.

I don't need three 5 blade packs of a specific razor, because if I don't like it I have like 13 left.

I'm with you there! I hate it too.. takes too much time to apply.

I get in the shower. Let my face get really hot to loosen the hairs and then I shave.. I rarely cut myself, and it rarely hurts.
You might not be able to get away with no pain.. our faces are different after all.

I use a shower mirror.

If you can't do it in the shower try the hot washcloth method.

This might also be a good option for blades.

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Safety-Razor-Blade-Variety/dp/B0038KA5RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420485166&sr=8-1&keywords=blade+assortment

You get a real good assortment of brands, that way you can see what works best for your skin.

congrats. I really enjoyed this Sampler pack. I enjoyed most and ended up really like the Durablade 7am. I bought a 100 pack of those. this lotion is amazing. $8 at target but lasts a long time!


Keep trucking. it keeps getting better :)

I am making the switch too. After reading a lot on here and talking with a buddy who uses a DE this is what I ordered (should be arriving today). Total cost was around $125. If anyone knows anything I should add let me know. (Edit formatting)

Double Edge Safety Razor Blade Variety Pack

Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor

Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Shaving Cream

Nick Relief Styptic Pencil

Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand

Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush

Proraso Pre-shave Cream

I guess the only thing I can recommend is what I use.

I use this body:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G

I use this shaving soap:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JHEY14

I use a brush that came in a set from walmart back when I started using these 5 years ago.

And for the actual blade, I recommend getting a variety pack and deciding which one works best for you. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038KA5RC) is an example of one.

I personally like stainless steel blades, but that comes down to personal preference and your facial hair type. If you are just starting I recommend getting a cheaper razor body (my first was some set I got for real cheap, thinking under $20, that came with a soap, a bowl for the soap, a brush, some blades, and a body.)

This has been covered before, and I recommend you head over to the FAQ's on the right.

That being said, the great thing about wet-shaving (i.e. using a brush and soap ISO gel) is that it gets your beard to actually stand up so the grain is of less hindrance. Notice I said "less" hindrance; grain is still important and relevant. So, you're on the right track if you start with a good kit that includes brush, soap and razor.

Now, on to Safety Razor vs Straight Razor debate, and trust me, it is a debate with both sides very vehemently and stringently for their side. However, and this is my $0.02, as you're a N00B, you should probably consider a Double Edge Safety Razor. The reason I suggest this is because there will be fewer differences between a DE and a cartridge (which is what you're using if you're not using a straight or safety razor). You can find lots of inexpensive ones, but this is definitely an area where you get what you pay for.

The problem with starting with a straight is that you have to worry about a lot more, e.g. blade maintenance, sight lines (it's a straight blade and your hand will be in your line of sight), blade types, and a whole slew of other things. Most people (who use them for a while and get the feel of them) end up preferring straights to DEs, but there is a severe learning curve with the straight.

So, here are a few recommendations for beginner sets. Very reasonably priced so if you give it a shot and decide it's not something you're into very much, you won't be out a lot of cash:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GMTKCK

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A3HPT0

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AKFXN8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038KA5RC (These can be broken in half to make two blades for a straight.)

1 Merkur Safety Razor, soap, bowl, stand, and badger brush for $95. This would be a christmas gift for my SO, which I would then most likely steal from him to shave as well. Depending on how it goes I may get one later on for personal use. I'm also thinking about getting this variety pack http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038KA5RC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A262S395NXGG8Z

That's why you order this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038KA5RC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Don't use that overpriced crap. I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ and get yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Safety-Blades-Chrome/dp/B003BWQX46/
and you're pretty much set for life.

You can save even more using an old-fashioned safety razor with disposable blades. Booyah.

Ah. Interesting. It's funny that you mention that because the following two items were already on my Amazon Wish-List: This and This

I did some research awhile back and learned that I was being totally ripped off by the razor manufacturers, especially in the realm of refills.

I wouldn't need shaving cream recipes, though, as I own a little company that makes the best shaving cream I've ever used. We use an absurd amount of aloe and shea butter in ours. We also make a shaving lotion and a shaving gel, but I prefer the cream.

Yeah, it's the same with Shark blades, which are amazing for the price. I have very sensitive skin and at ~15¢ a blade I'm amazed at the job they do.

This is one of the best investment I ever done in my life. 10 Dollar per year and shave perfectly (Plus around the one time investment of 30 dollar for the razor)

This next one is more for your husband. There is no reason to spend lots of money on shaving. If your husband is currently shaving with disposable razors or with a cartridge based system then he is probably wasting money.

For shaving get a double edged safety razor. I use a Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor. The razor blades are sold separately and this is where you save a lot of money. Getting both together is a really nice Christmas present.

The Shark Super Chrome razor blades cost $0.12 per blade. I go through maximum two blades per week. So that is less than a quarter each week for a really good razor.

Be forewarned. Safety razors are not for everyone. Some people don't like shaving with them.

Now the next part. Shaving foam. Shaving foam is expensive. If you use shaving soap and a badger brush instead you will save money. It takes a bit longer time to lather up the soap but the savings are worth it.

You don't have to get the safety razor and the shaving soap at the same time. I would get the razor first and see how your husband likes it.

There is also a subreddit for old school shaving called /r/wicked_edge that is really good. People there will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Wet shaving is the cheapest way shave I have ever found, and the best shave I have ever gotten. I shave every other day and get a "5 o'clock shadow" around mid-afternoon the second day. This has been better for my skin too.

Depending on how fast you go through blades, it can be pretty cheap. I use these blades as they have the best quality-to-cost ratio I have found - Shark Super Chrome

Invest in a good badger hair brush - it will last you years if you take care of it. It really does make a difference and will allow you to use better, cheaper soap than any foam you can get in a can.

For soap, I am a big fan of Taylor of Old Bond Street. A $15 tub will last me 1-2 years (a little bit goes a long way!) I dab a finger in to the tub and put it in to a cup that I use to froth with my brush.

From a brief description here, it doesn't sound frugal. But I buy blades every ~18 months and soap every ~24 months... I use a Merkur DES handle I bought years ago for $30, and buy a brush every few years. I would say my annual costs are less than $20. Cheaper than any other method I have used while having better shaves and less irritation.

Has anyone ever used one of those and reviewed it? I get that you don't need to spend 100 bucks on a DE razor, but 2.25 seems like it wouldn't even be a good razor.

brush/cream, also on Amazon there are...Van Der Hagen
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Der-Hagen-Premium-Shave/dp/B001A3HPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370312930&sr=8-1&keywords=shaving+kit

it's about 15 bucks for a brush and soap to start out with. I haven't used it so I cannot vouch good/bad, but it's worth a try.

I prefer long handles, but there are some cheaper EJ short handles.
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-99R-Handle-HEAVYWEIGHT-Butterfly/dp/B003NTHWLU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1370313036&sr=8-9&keywords=double+edge+razor

30 bucks for a razor plus a few blades.

As far as blades in the future, I got this sampler pack myself:
http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-BLUEBIRD-Blade-Sampler/dp/B003OL2LHC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1370313141&sr=8-11&keywords=double+edge+razor+blades+sampler

But there are smaller versions (something like 10 blades). I have that one, but I would suggest going with the smaller ones. There's a 16 pack for about 12 bucks.

It isn't cheap, but in...3 months? Maybe 4? You're already less than with cartridges and canned goop.

http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-BLUEBIRD-Oclock-Blade-Sampler/dp/B003OL2LHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323656312&sr=8-1

I can't seem to find the Omega brush on Amazon. How about this Badger Hair one? It's also 1/2 the price. Any reason you suggested artificial rather than real?


How's this one for a beginner? Here.


Plus, some blades.


The beard is pretty normal, regular thickness, hair tends to curl when growing longer (hence the in-growns, I presume). This looks like a natural choice.


Finally, the pre-shave soap.


Could I get a final "OK" and I'll go ahead an order. Hoping to start finally enjoying shaving rather than just existing through inevitable experience every 2 days.

Personally I use:

• Razor
  
  
• Blade
  
  
• Shave Soap
  
  But wet shaving is very much a YMMV kind of thing. You may find that a different razor/blade combination works better for you. I got the cheap razor and a blade sample pack to start. The razor is cheap $$ wise but it's good quality. I've had no issues with it.
  
  /u/LeisureGuy over in /r/wicked_edge is the ultimate shaving guru IMO. Here's his guide for a shaving kit under $50. It's a very friendly community overall, and accept women as well. Most of the guys there that have wives/girlfriends pressure them to switch because it's so much better than cartridge (and cheaper!). I've seen various posts by females saying they've been converted and absolutely love it.
  
  Edit: I do not shave my legs yet. But when I do, I will absolutely be using my DE razor to do so.
  The blade sampler pack is essential in the beginning to try various blades to see which one works best for you. They all have various levels of aggressiveness/sharpness/etc.

I decided to stay cheap on buying a razor until maybe the holidays so this is what i'm excited to buy....
Concord Double Edge DE Safety Razor


either these blades from Maggard Razor [(http://www.maggardrazors.com/index.php/product/double-edge-razor-blade-sampler-50-blades-9-types/)
or these on amazon [(http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-BLUEBIRD-Blade-Sampler/dp/B003OL2LHC/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1356207881&sr=1-4&keywords=blade+sampler)]

and this shaving soap [(http://www.amazon.com/Famiglia-Bergamot-Neroli-Shaving-Razorock/dp/B009VZNR3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368764081&sr=8-1&keywords=RazoRock+La+Famiglia+Shaving+Soap%2C+Don+Marco+Bergamot+Neroli)]
Probably going to head over to a local store and find some splash aftershave too.
Thanks for the help guys!!! Really excited to start my actual wet shaving experience! Will post how the shaves go (:

Edit: I'm terrible at posting links lol.

I personally found the Feathers to be great. You might try a sampler pack yourself.

Here is the pack I bought, although it was about $8 when I bought it. About half have been fair, then 25% awesome, and 25% absolute garbage.

Also I can't speak for your technique, try /r/wicked_edge.

I thought about a sampler, and preferably, it's what I'd really want to order. Amazon is making it difficult by having only a small selection of samplers. I don't want (or have the funds) to buy a sampler more expensive than about $10.

So do you think this sampler is alright? I know there are some good brands in there like Derby, Feather, and Astra, but are the rest of those blades even worth getting this sampler for? I feel like many of those blades will really suck. On the other hand, I will be getting at least 3 good brands to try out.

So should I get the above sampler or stick with the 30 pc of Derbys?

This is the one I got. Sorry about the link, I cannot format from my phone...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003OL2LHC/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331694026&sr=8-1

Looking at the DE starter kit in the suggestions on the side-bar. The Sodial came down to $2.75 on Amazon, so I'll start with the full basic kit. Gonna grab a brush from Wal-Greens on my way home from work and wait for the rest of the stuff to come in haha!

Current shopping list:

• Sodial $2.32
  
  
• Arko Soap Stick $4.11
  
• Blade Sampler $21.49
  
• Bamboo Ecobrush $8.00
  
• TOTAL = $35.92
  
  All I need now is a soap cup for lathering...

Edwin Jagger DE with the Blue Bird blade from this sampler pack.

Usually three or four strokes WTG and ATG.

I'm still trying to decide which blade is best for me. I bought this back in august. I don't shave often. Just recently started using the ones from this order. I'm good for next year and a half I think.

Well, let's see...

• Prep - While I don't do a stand-alone pre-shave face wash, I do use a glycerin soap in the shower immediately prior to shaving. It's not MRGLO, and it does get rinsed and dried before shaving. After the shower, I splash with hot water and leave it wet as I make my lather.
  
• Blade angle/pressure - I think I'm pretty conscientious about the angle and pressure. Usually I start with the cap against my skin and rotate slightly until i get blade contact. I try to use as close to no pressure as possible. There are a couple of spots that are tricky, and I do sometimes catch myself scraping a bit.
  
• Beard grain - I've got a pretty good handle on that. After switching to a DE, I spent so much time just feeling my face and neck marveling at the difference in texture from past shaves. For the most part, the grain runs downward with the exception of my neck, which runs to the right. I do WTG, XTG, ATG on my cheeks, chin and upper lip and get a wonderful BBS finish. On my neck, I just can't seem to get it. I get the best results with an XTG pass in each direction, with a couple more passes rotating closer to ATG each time. I can't manage to go ATG (Rt to Lt) on my neck without nicks and burning.
  
• Lather - I get pretty good lather: nice firm peaks in the bowl, fully opaque coverage on my face, brushed on in nice tight circles. I thought I had good lather when I was using the VDH soap I got starting out, but a new puck of TOBS really opened my eyes on that.
  
• Blades - I'm still working though my original sample pack. There are a couple of losers like the Trig I mentioned above. So far, I get the best results from the Astra Platinum, Feather and Gillette Goals.
  
• Post-shave - Prior to my latest purchases, I finished with a splash of witch hazel. I've now acquired and use an alum block, rubbed over the skin while still wet from rinsing. I let that sit while I brush my teeth, then splash with water, pat dry and rub on a little Pinaud Clubman.
  
  For the most part, I don't really get much razor burn unless I try to hard for BBS on my neck. I just can't seem to get good results there. The Fusion experiment the other night did give me a burn, but that's obviously a result of the dry scrub. I don't plan on returning to cartridge shaves, but I am frustrated that the cartridge was able to get me BBS on my neck where I've failed so far with the DE.

Seriously, take a look at Leisureguy's book. It'll help you decide if wet shaving is for you (it's not for everyone).

Bought/read his book?

Good! Now go out and buy some things.

If you're one to go off the beaten path, look on ebay for vintage Gillette razors or check out your local antique shops. You should be able to get a "vintage" razor for between $5-$15 if you look hard enough.

Next get yourself a good, yet cheaper brush, a blade sampler pack, some soap and/or shaving cream, and an alum block. Have a Bath & Body Works nearby? Pick up this.

At this point, going for a pricey brush/soap doesn't make as much sense, IMO - you're just testing the waters here. There will be plenty of time later to buy a fancier brush (*cough*). The trick here will be to see if you like it more than using a multi-blade cartridge/electric razor.

Cheers, and good luck!

As someone who just switched from cartridge razors about a month ago:

>The first is it takes a lot more skill and effort to use the safety razor.

I couldn't disagree more. I was terrified at first, and was almost shocked at how easy it was to pick up. I nicked myself once, the very first time - and haven't seriously since. And really, that's why god invented styptic pencils.

>With the safety I might be able to shave the time down to 15 but it's still with much greater effort.

...I don't know how you're shaving that it takes you 15 minutes. I mean, if you're using a brush and everything - yeah, probably - but I don't currently have the money to invest in one, so I've been using regular old shaving cream from a can (I know, blasphemy. I'm sure I'll switch eventually - but seriously, it works just fine.)
You have to make shorter strokes than you would with a cartridge razor, but that's it. It takes maybe a minute longer - but not significantly so, or I wouldn't do it. ~5-7 minutes, max.

>Third thing is cutting yourself is more common but it's not just easier to do, you can also actually leave a scar if you haphazardly use it on your face or rush.

Again, I was terrified of this, and find this to be incredibly misleading. You can nick yourself, but you honestly would have to try pretty damn hard to cut yourself any worse than you could with a cartridge razor. Maybe if you, like, sliced it horizontally across your cheek or something, but why would you do that?

In addition, while it does have a higher intro price - from that point on, your blades are dirt cheap. I mean, seriously cheap. Like, 100 blades for ~$15 cheap, though when first starting, you should spend a little more and get a variety pack to see what blades work best for you. Even still, it pays for itself inside a month or two.

For anyone looking to switch - this is the one /r/wicked_edge recommended me, and I've loved it so far. I'd never switch back, because I honestly haven't found a single downside. Blades are cheap, shaving is quick and close, and most importantly to me - my face doesn't constantly hurt anymore. If you're prone to razor burn, a safety razor will change your life.

It's really not that bad. You can get a 100 pack for $25. That's 8.3 cents per shave assuming you use a blade thrice. Now let's say you use Astra's. That would work out to about 3.3 cents per shave. The Feathers will only cost you a nickel more per shave. You really wouldn't just pay a nickel for a better shave?

I've not seen that packaging. What's the difference between those and these?

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1472927970&sr=1-2&keywords=feather+blades

All you need is one of these: Merkur HD Slant Safety Razor 37C and a box of these: 100 Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge and you are set for a long time.

I shave two or three times a year, whether I need to or not (got to stay employed!), so I will most likely die before I make it through all my razors, but even if I shaved daily (the horrors!) I would still go this route. A dollar shave is an expensive shave!

Add a shaving brush, a mug, some soap, and a stand. If you know a better way to shave, that doesn't involve Peter Dinklage standing on the counter and doing it for you, then I want to hear about it.

Edited to add: A shave should be a pleasure. If you are not enjoying it, then you are doing it wrong.

I switched to a safety razor, shaving soap, and Alum Bar. Shit changed my life. I was getting several ingrown hairs per week and had zits constantly due to razor rash. I switched and literally, my skin cleared up in two weeks.

I spent about $120 worth 8 years ago for the Razor, blades, soap, alum bar, soap cup, badger brush, and razor/ brush holder. From that point, I've dabbled in a few different shaving creams/soaps, but I'm still good for several more years on blades. I would have spent five times that in 8 years on cartridge razors alone.

I would highly recommend watching some Youtube videos on how to correctly shave with this setup, as it takes practice. Expect to nick yourself for a few weeks, but the Alum bar will stop the bleeding and kill any bacteria afterward. The badger brush will take some practice to get a proper lather, but works much, much better than the best of shaving creams. And finally, be extremely careful when changing the blades, as this is the cause of many cuts; I have never cut myself, but I use abundant caution and take my time.

Bottom line, It costs way more up front, but you make that money back in a year or two and you feel like a badass for shaving like your grandpa did. If you bought nothing but what I list below, you will be set for the next 3-5 years, barring a refill or two on your soap.

Double Edge "safety" razor

100 pack Feather razor blades

brush kit that includes holder and dish

Tabacc Shaving Soap

Alum bar

You don‘t need no fancy multiblade battery driven space ship expensive advertised razors for your face at all...torally overrated marketing trick.
Buy one out of metal for standard razor blades, get some experience and it will do the best job until you die, change the blade when the result gets bad. Also cheap a f even when you buy quality blades which I would recommend...
Additionally use a shaving brush (buy a quality one you will need 2 to 3 throghout your life) and shaving cream

e.g. Razor:
https://www.muehle-shaving.com/Shop/TRADITIONAL/Hobelrasur/Rasierhobel/Rasierhobel-von-MUEHLE-geschlossener-Kamm-Griffmaterial-Metall-verchromt.html

e.g. Blades
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS

Sorry, I mean cartridges as in the packs of blades. THEY are safety razor blades, and if paired with the right handle they are fantastic. They are a smidge larger than the gillette platinum ones, and that definitely affects your shave quality if you're not using a handle made for them (or if you are using a handle made for them and not those blades).

I've been using my 6S without issue for over a year now. It's been great, but I'm looking forward to see how the Model T compares to it when it finally arrives. I've passed on my "extra" razors to my dad as he became interested in wetshaving as well. At the very least he loves the great Maggards synthetic brush.


It's pretty nice being settled on a razor and not needing to look at new ones anymore. The only downside is I'm considering ordering a second Model T to hold as a future gift before the price doubles.


And to answer your question, I'd recommend giving Feathers a try, especially since you have them there. I used to use only Personna Blues with the 6S, but switched to Feathers a few months ago and have really nice shaves with them.

I SWEAR by Feather Blades, but they take a bit of attention. I do a two-pass shave in the shower using a shower mirror.

I have sensitive skin, but I can shave every day and my skin barely notices.

Here's an Amazon link for bulk, but I also grab single packs at House of Knives.

https://www.amazon.ca/Feather-Blades-Hi-stainless-BLUEBIRD-blades/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr?tag=vglnk-ca-c995-20&th=1&psc=1

don't do that.

Yup, They got a good decade our of me, then I discovered the double-edged safety razors.

It requires slightly more thought to shave, but without trying you can find the blades for a quarter.

If you really want to go batshit, check out /r/wicked_edge

Cartridge razors are the easiest type of razor to use. I have moderately sensitive skin, and when I use a safety razor to shave, I always end up with some irritation, in addition to not getting a very close shave. With the same razor as you have, I can get a really close shave while being really sloppy with my technique.

That said, it all comes down to technique. If you are proficient at shaving, you can get fantastic results with a single blade. If you are keen to learn, a straight razor can give you a really close shave with no irritation. But that requires a lot of practice, and if you hate shaving like I do, you may prefer to spend as little time on it as possible, so your executive DSC razor is going to be a good, consistent option.

Your shave butter is probably fine. I like using shave butter so I don't have to keep lathering, although if you use a soap or cream it helps keep track of what you still need to shave so you don't keep going over the same skin multiple times and aggravating it.

The main things I would recommend to avoid irritation, are exfoliating before shave, and putting good lotion and moisturizer on afterward. I use the "miracle repair serum" from DSC first to close up any nicks and soothe any razor burn, then a good aftershave lotion to keep my face from drying out and getting red. It still stings when I have a bad shaving day, but my skin doesn't look rashy.

If you want to spend less money, it doesn't get better than safety razors, though. Some high quality platinum-coated Feather blades can be had off of Amazon for super cheap. Link: 100 Feather Razor Blades NEW Hi-stainless Double Edge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f9TKBbSE2AS20

Up to you.

amazon has it for $30.66 USD http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B004RWTQTS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1373717162&sr=8-5&keywords=feather

Google converts that to 33.84 AUD

depending on amount of growth and frequency of shaving, I can comfortably get like 4 to 10 shaves out of a razor. Depending on the brand/razor too.

I use Feathers. First shave can be uncomfortable sometimes since they're so sharp, but after that they feel great for quite a few shaves. 100 for about $0.24 each. Not bad.

If you get 3 shaves out of each razor, and shave most days of the week, you're getting more than a year out of $25. So much better than the shitty cartridge racket, oligopoly, whatever the fuck is going on with that shit.

Thank you very much for your advice. Using it I was able to make a list of stuff to buy:

[Safety Razor] (http://www.barbershop.no/muhle-r89-twist-tradisjonell-barberhovel) / Considering this one as an alternative

[Sample Blades] (http://www.amazon.com/FEATHER-Oclock-SILVER-Blade-Sampler/dp/B004UIZFQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451666031&sr=8-1&keywords=razor+blade+sampler+pack) / Considering to just get these right away

[Shaving Soap] (http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_1?s=luxury-beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1451661564&sr=1-1&keywords=Proraso+Shaving+Soap)

[Beard Shampo] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggsjampo-tree-ranger)

[Beard Conditioner] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggbalsam-tree-ranger)

[Beard Oil] (http://www.barbershop.no/beardbrand-skjeggolje-tree-ranger)

[Beard Brush] (http://www.barbershop.no/oak-natural-beard-care-skjeggborste)

[Aftershave] (http://www.barbershop.no/proraso-liquid-after-shave-cream-eukalyptus-og-mentol)

[Badger Brush] (http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety-Razor-Silvertip-Included/dp/B00LEU3PJS/ref=pd_sim_194_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51OTe6MleLL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0540M8DXQ0NG605310NR)

[Lather bowl] (http://www.amazon.com/Edwin-Jagger-Porcelain-Shaving-Handle/dp/B000FIH8XO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451664550&sr=8-3&keywords=lather+bowl)

[Beard Scissors] (http://www.barbershop.no/seki-edge-skjeggsaks-mustasjesaks)

Razor Stand

What do you think?

Also
>Definitely don't shampoo every day,

Why shouldn't I shampoo every day?

>and definitely don't shampoo worth something not meant just for beards.

What do you mean?

Currently $38.95 for 100 on Amazon. Although that doesn't quite answer your question. I first started DE shaving with Merkur blades, they didn't work for me. I then moved to Rapira Swedish Super Steel after the fine folks at Bull Goose gave me a free tuck. They were very smooth, but not outstanding in the sharpness category. I loved the shaves I was getting with the Rapiras, but I wanted to try others. I got a sampler that included Feathers. I tried the Feathers first and ordered 100 that day and haven't used anything since. I haven't come into anything close to Feather's sharpness yet.

For real though, the best razor blades are Japanese.

Safety Razor Handle: Use either a $16 Feather 800-1B (high-quality japanese plastic and metal) or, when you are ready to buy the BIFL version, the $165 Feather AS-D2 (stainless steel)

If you are springing for the AS-D2, you might want to consider getting the AS-D2S, which comes with a minimalist stand, although I couldn't find a link to purchase, I'm sure you can find it somewhere if you dig around a little.

Blades: This is easy, you just buy the $21 100 pack, which should last you around 2 years if you shave daily and change your blade weekly.

Shave Oil: I use Somerset's by Henley on Thames. I found it at a cheap drug store and it turns out it works great, most oils are good though, once you learn to supplement your shave with a couple splashes of water to keep the moisture levels up! For the Somerset's, I go with the extra sensitive version, you can get a bottle that will last you a couple years for $25 for 1.3 oz or if you want to start with a smaller bottle, the 0.5 oz. is $10, so you don't really even save if you get the bigger bottle, which I just realized while typing this out

And for the salicylic acid treatments, I use a face soap, shampoo, and face lotion with 2% of the acid in it, but the main treatment is really using these pads after I wash my face, letting it dry, then rinsing my face and applying lotion.

Feathers were my first blade. I got through it. I now have this and don't think I'll be changing anytime soon. I did try another company, but I don't remember what it was. I figured changing razor blades didn't really allow me to get a "feel" for them and to adapt to them, and that's why I was terrible with the other ones.

I use an old style double-edge razor and "wet-shave" to give you some search terms. Do not recommend using the junk that they give away the handles on and then charge you out the wazoo for the cartridges. The blades are super cheap (think 9-25 cents each, 25cents being the highest end, as an example: Feather DE blades at Amazon), and instead of chemical-filled shaving cream from a can or gel, I use real soap or tub/tube of shaving cream like Proraso and a brush to build up a lather. The real soap helps break down oil and keeps more water on the hair you want to shave.

If you look up some videos on men shaving their face with a straight edge AKA cut-throat razor or DE (Mantic59 is a good demonstrator), you'll see the keys are A) good lather quality, B) good prep work (letting the soapy lather and water penetrate the hair to soften it, C) pulling skin tight, D) multi-pass so you aren't trying to get it super smooth in one swipe thereby pressing the blade into your skin.

My female partner, after seeing how much I liked the old style stuff, stole my razor and started asking me to make up a lather for her leg/lady part shaving days. Now she uses a shaving cream that's basically the consistency of shampoo as it requires less prep work but she has her own badger brush and vintage Gillette razor and would never go back.

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1394127687&sr=8-7

http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Blades-Stainless-blades/dp/B004RWZ1RE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1394127752&sr=8-5

http://www.amazon.com/Dorco-ST301-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001MJSAJQ/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1394127785&sr=8-32

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Safety-Blades-Triple-Coated/dp/B009T9DFJQ/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1394127839&sr=8-53

etc...

http://www.amazon.ca/SHARK-Stainless-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B004RWZ1RE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332881452&sr=8-3

Free shipping which comes to $0.18 per blade.

• Shark Stainless from Amazon Canada $16.15 plus shipping
  
• Shark Chrome from Fendrihan $16 + shipping that's a good deal there.
  
  You can find them at Italian Barber as well but that Super Chrome from Fendrihan is a good deal.

Derby's are even cheaper http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407909444&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=derby+razor+blades
And not bad.

DIAGONALLY!

Every witch and wizard wants to be beautiful. In particular concern is the subject of unwanted body hair. If you have unwanted body hair you can always buy an enchanted razor to do the work for you (provided you give it clear and proper instruction.)

However, even enchanted razors can become dull, causing unsightly razor bumps and nicks. If this starts to happen to you you can always buy new [blades] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JPMHWK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=19076RASOIP3J&coliid=I1QSDP109ICDUE) for that razor. Where would you find blades for an enchanted razor? Madam Primpernelle's Beautifying Potions, that's where. And where will you find Madam Primpernelle's Beautifying Potions?

275 Diagon Alley London, England!

You can get cheap razor blades at the pharmacy like this. Use a popsicle stick or something to hold the blade and it'll cut fantastically.

I use Merkur blades! I'm going to apply all the tips I got here before ordering a new razor, but thanks for the link to the sub! Didn't know it existed!

I've heard about those and I just googled, and I can't imagine for the life of me what that would be used for hahah. It just cuts closer or what?

I'm using these blades right now and I love them a lot. I've also never had a problem with ingrown hairs though so maybe some more research would be needed as far as fineness of the blades or something? I'm not sure how I'd go about finding that out lol

You're right, I do not want a Straight blade like that.

Here's an amazon link to what I usually buy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JPMHWK/ref=rcxsubs_mys2_product_title

You're right in saying Double Egde Razor. Thanks for the correction!

Here you go:

Merkur Long Handled Chrome Safety Razor

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NL0T1G

Colonel Ichabod Conk Chrome Safety Razor Stand

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY

Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WR3QSG

Merkur-Razor Double Edge Razor Blades

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JPMHWK

Proraso Shaving Soap, Eucalyptus & Menthol, 5.2 oz (150 ml), New Formulation

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837YY18

It is a nice set up to being with. My word of advice: take your time on your first shave to get used to this way of shaving.

The first time I shaved with the safety razor I spent about 30 mins. Now I can do it in 10 to 15 mins.

This video helped me get started:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw

interesting. i agree on the price thing - mach 3's are ridiculously overpriced - but the safety razors leave me bleeding quite a bit yet paradoxically the shave isn't quite as close. which blades have you had the best luck with? i've tried the derby's and the merkur's and the latter seem to perform much better on my face, though the former seem to stay sharp longer.

did you try normal gel with your safety razors and then switch to soap/brush? i tried the soap/brush thing long ago but didn't detect any difference. i only recently switched to the safety razor.

Amazon it is

I prefer the Wilkinson Sword Classic Razor when it comes to ultra budget DE razors...

Wilkinson Sword UK

Check out this article: http://www.bruceonshaving.com/2011/03/09/escaping-from-the-dark-side-a-road-map/

Might help you out. Also:

http://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Double-Blades/dp/B0012Y1FCK/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1313509613&sr=1-1

And if you have a target nearby sometimes they carry a badger brush by Shea Moisture. It's $9 and its the brush I use almost every day. Very good value.

Edited to add: I don't have any extra razors otherwise I probably would consider lending you one as long as you pay it forward, but Badger and Blade members often have Pay-It-Forward (PIF) giveaways for certain things. You might want to lurk there for a while.

Here's a cheap plastic one that could work.

I still use a basic "starter" Wilkinson model I got recommended for its "soft" shave and personally, I never had such smooth and close shave as with disposable razors (https://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Razor-Blades/dp/B0012Y1FCK). Another awesome benefit of these is that you can get the hair unstuck super easy, not something you can do with a disposable...

The "secrets" are:

• proper shaving cream, always, no exception (I use The Body Shop)
  
• changing blade on time
  
• finding the right angle
  
• not applying too much pressure; basically no pressure at all if I can help it, just keeping the blade against the skin
  
  If you have to go through the same portion of skin multiple times and you do it with a multi blade razor, I think this might be one of the reasons for your ingrown hairs.... And maybe what you shave off is not hair, but rather bumps of dead skin? If you get your skin and hair to normal, shaving should also get easier.

Dirt cheap, pretty much all you'll ever need in terms of razors and blades. I got myself a nicer, full metal razor at some point, mostly for the looks, but this one is surprisingly sufficient. Used it for years. Toss the Wilkinson blades though, they're bad. (I know it's in German, bear with me. The brands are international I think, so you should get those anywhere)

Wilkinson Sword Classic Herren Rasierer mit 5 Rasierklingen 1 St https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0012Y1FCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rAjXDbQ706NTD

Astra Rasierklingen 100er Pack https://www.amazon.de/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iBjXDbDPWPJH3

I don't know anything about that razor, and it seems a bit suspect that there's no manufacturer listed in the name of it.

We've had a few good reviews of the Wilkinson Sword Classic which is just a couple of GBP more.

safety razor, Lush's Ambrosia and an alum block (not really needed when you use the Ambrosia) is my shaving needs. Except this month is Movember :)




Last years with this basic setup.

they are horrible,

Theres the gillette one which is a rebadge, but its meh at best,

If you want a cheap decent razor i would go for the wilkinson sword double edge classic, it retails between 5 and 10 bucks and its a solid razor.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Razor-Blades/dp/B0012Y1FCK

https://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Sword-Classic-Double-Razor/dp/B0012Y1FCK

This is what I use. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 9$ on Amazon.

I had a Mühle previously, but I dropped it once and it broke completely. The one I linked was a quick replacement (bought it at Rossman) and I've used it ever since.

I threw out the multiblade and switched to old-school shaving with a cheap-ass newbie safety razor. You can probably get an even better shave with a more expensive razor, but this one was the only one for sale in my vicinity and the only one I was willing to pay for and it was still better than the multiblade. Don't forget to change the blades every few shaves on each side.

Here's the guide to actually doing it:

http://www.artofmanliness.com//2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa

Its funny that I have the exact same set up as you. Same blade and same brush... The blades are ridiculously cheap. I use Derby's which are even cheaper (http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Stainless-Double-Blades/dp/B0013RZ2ZM). Pretty close shave and i can exchange the blades as soon as I sense any dulling.

I switched mostly because I was getting ingrown hairs from my cartridge. It's pretty common as we tend to push with the cartridge. My father never taught me how to shave with a safety razor so like most people, I taught myself. Youtube is an awesome place to start. This guy
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG1dPmVo8Q) taught me everything, and as a resource, he is amazing. He is the only person I ever private messaged on Youtube to thank.

In fairness, he could be using a double edge razor and buying the blades in bulk.

On the other hand, I get a powerful fight-or-flight response when I try pondering what he uses for a toothbrush.

For non-US people or future readers, you can get 100 Derby blades for $7.35+free shipping here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RZ2ZM/ref=sc_pgp__m_A3EXF97BLPB4C3_2?ie=UTF8&m=A3EXF97BLPB4C3&n=&s=&v=glance

Cool, I just got my Merkur 178 today.

Here's a link to the blades I bought: not too sure on the quality, but they were cheap and had pretty good reviews

Thanks for the head's up. That does look like a great travel razor. Out of curiosity how sharp would you rate Derby Extra blades in regard to sharpness? In my experience I put them in the middle of the pack. Have you tried them with this razor?

A straight? I hope you've got a very steady hand; those nicks can get pretty wicked. I wouldn't use one anywhere near my vag.

If you're just looking for a single bladed razor, check out /r/wicked_edge. I have vintage Gillette double edged safety razor that was my grandfather's. It gives a way better shave than regular disposable or cartridge razors (especially with my favorite Japanese blades), it's cheaper to own, and causes less irritation. I won't ever go back to flimsy plastic razors after using one of these babies for awhile.

I like to use double edge safety razor blades like these.

I found a pack of gillette blades for under $10 for a bunch at Walgreens, each one will last a long time.

Is it this razor blade?

Probably yeah. They're sold pretty well everywhere. I;m just talking about these ones, they'll have to do for DIY hair cutting. Hairstylists use a better version that's made for cutting hair. I'm not even positive it'll work. Just make sure you don't get two sided ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Razor-Blades-Hi-stainless-Double/dp/B001G5FOLI/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1343973569&sr=1-5

Hairstylists use something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Edge-Professional-Styling-Razor/dp/B000NJJD60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343973781&sr=8-3&keywords=hair+razor

Once again, I'd really recommend you go to a professional stylist with the picture if you want something like this. They'll even show you how to style it.

I ordered this and this last night, but they'd get here mid-September and I needed some other things to order to get my add-ons, so I went for those.

what do you use to score? I highly suggest getting same safety razor blades

it cuts very nicely. super sharp and a very thin blade. quick cuts help too. think of it as slashing vs. dragging the blade.

If you are just looking to dip your toe into the waters then pick up this guy from Amazon for $2. It will get to your house in about two weeks since it ships from hong kong. During that two weeks hit a local walmart or other appropriate store and pick up a pack of 10 safety razor blades also for less than $2.

Use some Barbasol if you don't have a shaving cream preference (you said beginner!) and go very slowly your first shave or two. As you learn the direction that your beard (or other assorted body hair) grows it will become easier to get cleaner shaves with less passes and less irritation, maybe a month tops.

If you don't like it, then using this method you're out less than $10.

Edit: I recommend the cheap Wilkinson Sword type razor blades to start. Once you get the hang of it pick up some Feather blades off of Amazon if your local stores don't sell them. Don't start with Feathers though you might knick your head off.

Here's what I used before.
Safety razor
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NL0T1G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417550928&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Razors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G5FOLI/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1417550928&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

[It's a brand. Made in Japan.] (http://amzn.com/B001G5FOLI)

Try these bitches on for size

You're buying the wrong blades. I spent $30 on a razor and spend like $4 on 10 blades. Best razor I've ever used.

Edit: Jk, I lied. it's $18 plus about $6 for the shipping on the razor, and about $10 for 30 blades.

Yep, here you go! Just be sure to read up on how to use em right and you'll be A-Ok!

WEISHI Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHIDRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lu2GAb8WRBF85
Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Blades (20 x 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3t2GAbWN6QDYA

Can't tell from the Amazon page, it is 5 blades for $10 or 100?

So, like I said, I'm completely new to DE shaving. Is this an okay deal for blades?

http://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Platinum-Double-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1404780534&sr=1-1

Been working on this box for over a year.

ಠ_ಠ

If you want to have a better shave and also save a lot of money, buy a safety razor. You can get the handle for around thirty dollars, for example this one, and the razors are dirt cheap, for example, this pack of 100 blades costs $11.

So there you go, a safety razor and 100 blades for $50. That is a whole lot of shaves right there, and if you ever need more blades, you can get 100 more for $11. It is also way easier to shave with a safety razor, because it is so heavy.

Astra's are awesome, but $25 per 100 is a major rip-off. You can usually get them for $8 per 100. Here they are for $10.

Merkur blades, in my opinion, are not that great.

My equipment is a long handled Merkur and Astra blades.

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G

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

I did not use identical prep methods. I used Gillette brand shaving gel for the Mach 3. For the DE, I used Taylor of Old Bond St. Sandalwood Shaving Cream.

For me, blades last about 4 uses. And it was just using them and paying attention. Occasionally I'll shave 5-6 times, or only 2-3, if I forget how many times I've used them. To me it was pretty obvious when they were no longer sufficient for the job, and you'll learn as you go. The nice thing about that though, is that they're dirt cheap. I ordered a sampler pack, and tried probably 10-15 different blades before I settled on Astra Superior Platinum, and for me, and the razor I have, it's all I need.

This pack of 100 blades is 11 dollars.

That's about .11 cents per blade. For me that's around 400 shaves, give or take. And considering I shave at most every 2nd-4th day, at worst, that's ~30 blades per year. That's a three and a half years worth of blades almost.

I used to shave with a Mach3, and I liked the turbo blades. A 5 pack is 17.97 at walmart right now, or 3.59/blade. At best I could get 4 shaves, so lets do that math. I can get about 20 shaves out of a pack, and ~120 shaves a year. 6pks/year for 3.5 years is 377.37

Now I paid about 30 dollars for my razor, and I buy cheap van der hagen soap at walgreens, which is about 2 bucks, and 2 pucks I can fit in my bowl, lasts me about 4-6 months, depending on how crazy I get making lather. Plus after shave, I use Nivea sensitive skin, and use it as a pre-shave oil, and a post shave. I subscribe to amazon, and get 4 bottles every 6 mos for 18 bucks.

I've also bought 2 brushes, a boar brush(which was fantastic to learn on), and a nice badger brush from The Art of Shaving(great sale). Oh, and a large Alum block(which you may or may not want, but I love)

There's misc crap here and there, but my initial investment, over the course of just 1 year is not even 200 dollars, and now the only thing I need to spend money on in the next 2-3 years is shave soap. Which is 8-12 bucks a year, and aftershave, which is 36.

50 bucks a year for a shave that is something I now look forward too, it's a pleasure. I grab a frosty cold beer, take a wonderfully hot and relaxing shower, do all my pre-save prep(I prefer pampering), and then shave, post-shave pamper, and then relax. The whole process takes about 30-45 minutes, because I like to take my time and make sure I'm doing the best I can. It's marvelous. Compared to probably 400/year for canned cream and a shitty plastic razor, the choice to me is an obvious one.

Now it's easy to go overboard, and I made sure I felt comfortable, but I'm going to get another razor(if Joe at RR/IB can get that slant figured out), and different bowls, and mugs for lathering etc, and I'm determined to start trying different soaps, and scents, but even still, I'm satisfied immensely with my shaves now, and even going overboard, I'll never reach the cost of cartridge razors.

+1 for Astra Super Platinum.

Mango Sage Tea shaving soap (like a cream, but takes a bit more effort). The moisturizer is actually a hydrating cleanser, I just think of it as a moisturizer. Not really sure why.

For the sake of completeness (and at the risk of sounding like a corporate shill) the cartridge razors I use are Dorco Pace 4 (you can get them in bulk from Amazon, or rebranded from various sites) and the razor blades I use for my safety razor are Astra Superior Platinum. Razor blades are pretty specific to your skin, though, I went through a few different types before finding ones that work well.

EDIT: I also wash my face with a warm damp washcloth both before and after, and keep the razor blades wet as much as possible by briefly running them under warm water. The second one especially really seems to help.

I go with these: http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394043163&sr=8-1&keywords=astra+razor+blades

Honestly I think you'd see a lot more success with a cheap badger hair brush and some shave soap (Proraso Shaving Soap In A Bowl - Refresh, 5.2 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837YY18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Eb6qDbAN1EM1M)

I switched about 8 years ago and I'd estimate I've saved at least $400 in shave supplies. (Let's say minimum 2 cartridge packs a year at $25 each). For that alone I'd keep doing it but I also have a significantly better shave.

Another item that might improve your success is the actual razor. I've tried a bunch and these work best (Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Blades (20 x 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Bi6qDbR9FZ5HN)

Anywho...be glad to help further if you need...good luck!!

En ole ihan varma toimiiko noin ohuilla terillä, metallia on aika vähän. Mielestäni tärkeämpää on kuivata terä hyvin tai dipata se alkoholiin (kuten parturissa), jolloin ohut terä ei ruostu röpyläiseksi. Pyyhin terän reunaa ihan käden ihoon lähinnä karvojen irroitus tarkoituksessa.

Ensimmäinen ajo uudella terällä on aina todella herkkua. 2-3 ajoa menee hyvin, mutta 4--> terä on pitkään samanlainen huono, mutta toimiva pökäle. Käytän sitten muiden karvojen trimmaamiseen ennen vaihtoa.

Edit: Oma lemppari terä Astralta 100kpl/10€

le rasoir et les lames!

100 blades, 10 bucks

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1523245781&sr=8-5&keywords=safety%2Brazor&th=1

I can’t help but wonder if your issue is the blade you’re using. I live in the Midwest and humidity is usually in the 90s all summer. My bathroom is also extra humid because it needs a new vent fan. I leave my razor assembled between shaves, and I’ve never seen rust on it. I use Astra platinum coated blades . Maybe the platinum coating prevents the rust? I’ve also used Feather Blades which are coated as well with the same results.

1. Shower before shaving. The heat and steam will open up your pores.
   
   
2. Get a DE razor. If you have really sensitive skin, the four blades passing over one spot are going to irritate the shit out of it. A cheap one will run you about 15 bucks, shipping included. If you like it, go buy a nice one.
   
   
3. If you're putting any sort of pressure on your face while shaving, you're doing it wrong. Let the sharpness of the blade cut the hairs for you. If the blade isn't cutting the hair without pressure, it's not sharp enough and you need a new one. The aforementioned DE razor is great for this because new blades are approximately the price of dirt.
   
   
4. Get a shaving lotion that is specifically for sensitive skin. My personal favorite is Proraso's Sensitive Skin cream, but you can find something else. When in doubt, get rid of the fragrances.
   
   
5. Wash your face off afterward. Make sure that all of the lather is gone; soap will dry out your face if you leave it on. This goes double for regular shaving cream.

A beard trimmer.

Coffee maker.

If you spend a little more you can buy a safety razor set and save yourself a tonne of money shaving for an unbelievable shave. A 100 pack of blades is $15-20, those gilette razors are just a money grab and complete garbage.

A thermos, you'll save yourself a lot of money not buying coffees from Tim Hortons.

Just chiming in; In almost three years of wet shaving, I've found that THESE work best for my skin, so my blades cost less than 11-cents each and last for 4-5 shaves. Making the switch to a DE razor was one of the best decisions I've made in the last ten years. Happy to answer any questions you have!

I'm using these.

My barber uses these and never cut/nicked me, so that's why I picked them lol.

I'm sure there are better razors out there, but I've had zero issues with these.

Re: Gillette below, how do you guys shave? About 5 years ago I bought a double edge razor. That was about $40. Blades come in a 100-pack for $10. Actually, just checked, my brand of choice is $8 on Amazon. That's right, 8 cents per blade. I tend to use a fresh blade for each shave, but if you don't care about a perfect cut, you can re-use the same blade many times. It's not an exaggeration to say you can do a year+ on an $8 pack of blades.

I think back to when I bought the Mach-3 replacement packs and just smh. The amount of money I threw down a drain...

I'm curious what type of razor blade you've tried. I would use an old razor blade like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QY8QXM/ and that worked really well.

Of course, it could also be that our glass tops were not created equally.

I have thick facial hair, so for me it lasts about 4-5 shaves comfortably, but I can stretch it to a few more. But I never feel the need to, because a 100-pack from Astra or Derby runs about $10, which is about $0.09 a blade. Whereas the typical Gillette blades cost a little over $3 each even on Amazon.

I am slightly color blind :)

Also, it appears that for the Super Premium Platinum it just says Super Platinum on the blades and box.
They are the same as far as I can tell. https://www.amazon.ca/Astra-Superior-Premium-Platinum-Double/dp/B001QY8QXM/

So I guess Superior Platinum is the green one.