Thread: It's just nuts......

did someone just, like 45 seconds ago, edit this thread by deleting a couple of obnoxious posts? it changed right in front of me.

Originally Posted by Noisykids

did someone just, like 45 seconds ago, edit this thread by deleting a couple of obnoxious posts? it changed right in front of me.

Yes, the mods were at work doing what they do best

Note to all members: use the 'report post' button rather than posting rude replies if you don't feel like posting a civil reply. 2 wrongs don't make a right, and the mods do read the reports.

Not sure where or why this thread went sideways, but back to the topic....

My grandpa proudly boasts that he can get something like six weeks worth of shaves from a Bic single blade disposable. He also lathers bar soap with his hands, as the canned goo is "a waste of coin". My dad would also stretch out a double blade cartridge for a few weeks, as he thought there was nothing wrong with doing so. I guess there isn't if you can put up with a dragging blade. But both men probably wouldn't understand why I have spend so much on simple shaving supplies.

When I was still shaving with a Mock 3 I was getting irritation and sub-par shaves, like lost of us. I found out late in the game that these little blades, much like DE blades, are really only good for 3 shaves. But unlike DE blades they are bloody expensive. I began to toss these blades after the requisite 3-4 shaves, and while my shaves got a little better it became very costly, indeed. Yes my friends, it is a very intentional trap that the good ol' Gillette Corp has many of us snared in.

I can say that yes, I have spent a bundle on shaving gear. But I have also saved a bundle in the 2+ years I haven't used a cartridge razor, as well as getting amazing shaves from wonderful traditional instruments. And the fact that it becomes a hobby should be mentioned. If I wasn't spending money on this hobby I would just be spending it on something else anyway.

Happy shaving all!

LOL, I cringe at the thought of using a disposable for 60 days. If I needed to save money that bad I'd just not shave.

I like my straight, still learning though, I had two good shaves then today, my face feels like a smacked ass, red with razor burn.

For a little over a year now i have had a straight razor and my total spent has been $15 total, my razor as my late grandfathersso as my mug and brush, my strop was given to me. The only thing i have bough as a barber hone at an antique store for $15. o I also spent 2 or 4 bucks on willams shaving soap so far. But im still under 20 bucks,

Originally Posted by Deerhunter1995

For a little over a year now i have had a straight razor and my total spent has been $15 total, my razor as my late grandfathersso as my mug and brush, my strop was given to me. The only thing i have bough as a barber hone at an antique store for $15. o I also spent 2 or 4 bucks on willams shaving soap so far. But im still under 20 bucks,

Just wait until you're older, have a job and have more disposable income - you'll laugh that you wrote this one day

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Yeah, I've saved soooo much money by going to straight razors ...... all 200 of 'em

As Mantic59 calls it, wet shaver acquisition syndrome.

Originally Posted by oldschooltools

At this point, for me, it's a matter of wilpower to control those old RADs, HADs and other ADs. I'd bet it's the same for a lot of us?

I know I'm going to kick myself when I hear it but what exactly does everyone mean when they say RAD, HAD, etc.?

I've gotten 8-12 wks from a disposable cartridge - drying the blade, storing w/ edge up. I could probably do better now, using Utopian's Alchohol/mineral oil dip - which I do w/ the DE now. I do think DE & good blade/razor care is very economical. When I got that long life from a cartridge - a shave was a necc. evil. I'm spoiled for life now. It's a quality thing. The Genco was so sweet this morn.