Originally Posted by
pitrik
Like most newbies, I'm only doing bits of my face with a straight, plus sometimes I need a faster shave. To finish off, I've been using what was left of my mach 3 blades. For only a little more than replacement blades, I can get a DE razor.
Seems like that would be cheaper in the long run, but I'm wondering if there are any pitfalls I don't know about?
Are the cheaper models any good? How long do the blades last? Are they hard to shave with?
I don't really feel like giving Gillette any more money.
Thanks,
Patrick