Good Razors... and making them last?
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:36 pm
I've used the Gillette Fusion 5 blade razor for many years now. What a great shave it gives and no razor burn! I love it. But damn, it costs an arm and a leg. $22 for a 4 pack, yikes! At least I can make a 4 pack last 8 weeks though, if I really want to.
Recently, I decided to switch to the Dollar Shave Club "Executive" 6 blade razor, $11 for a 4 pack. I love the DSC company and brand, but unfortunately the Executive gives me bad razor burn. I've tried it several times, always using the exfoliating face scrub, washing and shave cream before. Still razor burn.
One of their reps was very understanding and told me that the blades are too close together for people with sensitive skin, so I should switch to their 4 blade option, which I think cost $7 for a 4 pack. They even sent me a complimentary 4 pack. So now I'm shaving with the 4 blade version, it's easier on my skin than the 6 blade, but still getting some razor burn.
I don't want to go back to Gillette. I kinda hate their brand/company, and I don't want to support them, let alone pay tier crazy prices. I'd like something that is as good but not them.. and preferably cheaper too!
Any ideas?
By the way, just bought a pair of Wahl men's hair clippers. I paid $40 for the Elite Pro. No more $22 bi-weekly barber shop cuts. easily saved myself $300 a year on this purchase. Plus, it's kinda fun to buzz my sides and my gf can take care of the back. I go to a proper hair stylist 3 or 4 times a year to keep the top half of my hair in order.
Recently, I decided to switch to the Dollar Shave Club "Executive" 6 blade razor, $11 for a 4 pack. I love the DSC company and brand, but unfortunately the Executive gives me bad razor burn. I've tried it several times, always using the exfoliating face scrub, washing and shave cream before. Still razor burn.
One of their reps was very understanding and told me that the blades are too close together for people with sensitive skin, so I should switch to their 4 blade option, which I think cost $7 for a 4 pack. They even sent me a complimentary 4 pack. So now I'm shaving with the 4 blade version, it's easier on my skin than the 6 blade, but still getting some razor burn.
I don't want to go back to Gillette. I kinda hate their brand/company, and I don't want to support them, let alone pay tier crazy prices. I'd like something that is as good but not them.. and preferably cheaper too!
Any ideas?
By the way, just bought a pair of Wahl men's hair clippers. I paid $40 for the Elite Pro. No more $22 bi-weekly barber shop cuts. easily saved myself $300 a year on this purchase. Plus, it's kinda fun to buzz my sides and my gf can take care of the back. I go to a proper hair stylist 3 or 4 times a year to keep the top half of my hair in order.