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RE: wet shaving...
I discovered this about 3 years ago. I switched based primarily on economics. I was using the multi-blade cartridge thing and every time I spent $20+ for a box of blades that gave me a crappy, irritated shave I got angry. I spent about $50 for a Merkur razor, $50 for a badger brush, $30 for a variety of shave creams, and $10 for an assortment of different brand razors
I did an excel spreadsheet (I know, I'm anal) and determined that after about 1 year I'd start saving and then every year I continued using with the wet shave method I'd see more cost benefits.
I didn't plan on enjoying it soooo much and the added benefit of a wonderful and enjoyable shave were reason enough to switch (aside from the cost savings).
I settled on feather blades (made in Japan, ninja assassin sharp) I buy about 6 months worth at a time off of a website. It works out to be about $0.50 per blade. I switch every Sunday morning - So, with cream - about a buck a week. I agree with Corey, stay away from Merkur blades (overpriced and not very good).
I use Proraso shave cream from Italy. It costs about $10 and lasts about 4-5 months if you switch off to others in your arsenal of a medicine cabinet. It has menthol and eucalyptus which I'm told are not great for sensitive skin as it dries it out - However, I have sensitive skin and it works great for me. Please DON'T switch to wet shaving and use some aerosol gel crap.
Use an alcohol free aftershave - you WILL have little invisible cuts and knicks when starting off with a double-edge. Alcohol will sting like nothing you wanna know. I use Cade aftershave from l'occitane.
Buy a styptic pencil - or better yet - an alum block. Research these to see what they are. Research, research, research - wet shaving is NOT easy until you re-learn how to listen to your face. Most important: let the razor do the work, don't push, and use plenty of hot water.
You'll love it and will have ZERO bumps or irritation within 2 weeks and will actually look forward to shaving.
ok... sorry to everyone who doesn't care about this. I just can't help preaching about the benefits of wet shaving.
back on topic... what is it now DVD-R's?
I discovered this about 3 years ago. I switched based primarily on economics. I was using the multi-blade cartridge thing and every time I spent $20+ for a box of blades that gave me a crappy, irritated shave I got angry. I spent about $50 for a Merkur razor, $50 for a badger brush, $30 for a variety of shave creams, and $10 for an assortment of different brand razors
I did an excel spreadsheet (I know, I'm anal) and determined that after about 1 year I'd start saving and then every year I continued using with the wet shave method I'd see more cost benefits.
I didn't plan on enjoying it soooo much and the added benefit of a wonderful and enjoyable shave were reason enough to switch (aside from the cost savings).
I settled on feather blades (made in Japan, ninja assassin sharp) I buy about 6 months worth at a time off of a website. It works out to be about $0.50 per blade. I switch every Sunday morning - So, with cream - about a buck a week. I agree with Corey, stay away from Merkur blades (overpriced and not very good).
I use Proraso shave cream from Italy. It costs about $10 and lasts about 4-5 months if you switch off to others in your arsenal of a medicine cabinet. It has menthol and eucalyptus which I'm told are not great for sensitive skin as it dries it out - However, I have sensitive skin and it works great for me. Please DON'T switch to wet shaving and use some aerosol gel crap.
Use an alcohol free aftershave - you WILL have little invisible cuts and knicks when starting off with a double-edge. Alcohol will sting like nothing you wanna know. I use Cade aftershave from l'occitane.
Buy a styptic pencil - or better yet - an alum block. Research these to see what they are. Research, research, research - wet shaving is NOT easy until you re-learn how to listen to your face. Most important: let the razor do the work, don't push, and use plenty of hot water.
You'll love it and will have ZERO bumps or irritation within 2 weeks and will actually look forward to shaving.
ok... sorry to everyone who doesn't care about this. I just can't help preaching about the benefits of wet shaving.
back on topic... what is it now DVD-R's?
Larry, I just now caught the "sure they are" jab... well, you're on to me. I'm the famous menstruating male - don't tease, I'm sensitive about it.
Thanks for everything you wrote. Corey and I swapped PM's about this and you both have me totally sold. I can't wait until my Merkur HD 38 arrives. Now I need to acquire a good brush and the creams you guys recommend. If nothing else, I just think the razor looks freaking awesome.
How about this?
this WAS a 100 pack a while ago.... will you accept this Weirdkid???
That says CD-R, not DVD-R
Thanks for everything you wrote. Corey and I swapped PM's about this and you both have me totally sold. I can't wait until my Merkur HD 38 arrives. Now I need to acquire a good brush and the creams you guys recommend. If nothing else, I just think the razor looks freaking awesome.
How about this?
Looks like 50.
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Hmm OK since it's superbowl sunday and everything I figure somebody should be able to find and photograph one of these... I want to see a picture of a Beer Keg! LoL
I'm right by Sun Life Stadium, there was no way in hell I was going out last night with all the crazies... Plus, my dad an I switched cars, so I don't think he'd like it if his car came back dinged, weather it by my fault or not.
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