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

what some people will do to try and save a penny on shaving.

I frequent an investment forum, and one thread discusses how the poster has been able to use a Gillette Good News disposable for 60 days.

A few are doing flip-flops to squeeze more shaves, drying the razor with a hair dryer after use, stropping on their jeans, etc.

I've pointed out the advantages of using a straight razor, but "straight razors are scary".

Most people on the forum are level headed, but there are always some crazies when it comes to shaving.

Oh well.

My father was interested in saving money due to the high cost of cartridge replacements. I gave him a Gillette DE for Christmas with some Derby blades, a Frank Shaving Brush and some MWF. The entire gift probably cost me $50 and will most likely last him a year without replacing soap or blades.

In my opinion, if saving money is your sole concern, DE is a great way to go without the "scariness" of straights.

Gentlemen:

My friend Fbones24 speaks wisely. I have made similar suggestions to people.

After the initial modest cost, you're double edge razor will last a lifetime and your soap at least several months. Blades are relatively inexpensive, especially if you buy in bulk. Compare this to, say, a pack of eight multi-blade cartridges that runs about $22.

I have never been good at math, but this one is clear even to me.

Regards,

Obie

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

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

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

But the initial intent was there wasn't it? lol

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.

Okay, let's get this thing back on track.

When I first started using straights I got pretty excited, but I never got HAD or RAD. I knew that one or two razors should work just fine and one or two hones should work just fine too.

I did buy one good strop and a custom strop maker made one for me gratis . . . Thanx again, Tony.

I did buy lots of creams and soaps. I think, maybe total 10-15 tubes/tubs/pucks all together . . .

that ladies and gentlemen was seven years ago.

I have to agree with my fellow Virginian, Mr. Davis. The balance between various acquisition disorders and finding one's own shaving sweet spot is tenuous.

I feel anyone getting into straight razor shaving to save money, is on a fools quest. The quest for shaving nirvana can be alluring, addictive, expensive and sooo much fun. How many of us got started with the original intent to save money and ended up with this or more?

11 Straight Razors
9 hones
2 strops
5 Safety Razors
too many mugs and consumables to list

Right now, I could shave for the rest of my life without spending a dime on anything other than hot water.

On the other hand, with the money I've spent, I could supply myself and everyone in my house with Gillette cartridges and Edge Gel for many years.

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?

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 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.?