I just came across this post on Instagram. Multiple blades, bio-degradable, and it comes in three colors! Click the image for more!!
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I just came across this post on Instagram. Multiple blades, bio-degradable, and it comes in three colors! Click the image for more!!
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That's gotta be the most stupid idea of the century. Why not just buy one razor that will last your entire life?
I completely agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Having said that, I am kind of proud that not many people can shave like we do. If everyone could do it I don't think I would feel like it's special.
Of course we could shave with one blade that will last our entire lives but I bet there aren't many of that do use just one blade. I am scared to add up just how much I've spent on razors, brushes, soaps, strops and stones and I've only been shaving like a man for 2 years. Probably more than I spent on Gillete blades and cans of lazy shave :roflmao
I know what ya mean, Steve. But you also have something that can be sold and used again, because its not disposal.
Of the hundreds that I own, most all were bought for less than a pack of disposables.
Why, because these are throw away razors that the user has to keep on buying.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I'll buy a pink one and try it in the shower.
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Originally Posted by Raol
Ya know those TV commercials for that electric razor where the "Navy guy" is shaving with it underwater?
I'd like to see that with this razor.
Actually, I've wanted to get a Safety Razor to try but I have resisted because I worry that I might find it so convenient that I stop using my straights and that I never want to do so I just don't give myself any other options.
It would be useful to have one in the drawer for if I cut my hand or hurt my wrist etc and stropping a straight would be difficult.
I do have a cheap shavette that I bought when I first started shaving so that I had something to use while my razor was away being honed. When Outback discovered I only had one razor and a shavette he generously sent me 4 more so I never did use that shavette but that would work if I found myself unable to strop but still stay in the realm of straights.
While this idea isn't for me since I hate multi-blade razors, it does at least address the stupidity of chucking mountains of plastic disposables into landfills. And that at least is a small step in a better direction.
I did a number on my hands in the workshop earlier this year and was unable to use a straight for the better part of six weeks. Having a safety razor on hand was a godsend. I still prefer straights and normally only use a DE on occasion just to mix things up a bit, but highly recommend having at least one DE on hand for exactly those kinds of situations you mention.Quote:
Originally Posted by STF
If you find it so convenient that you would give up your straights, then my guess is your not that committed. Most of us have safety’s for use, but use our straights. It’s just another tool.
I only use a DE when I am on pain meds.
Ruined a couple of strops trying to strop when loaded
No, it's just another chapter in your shaving life. For many years I used an electric and for many years I used a cartridge and then for many years I used a DE. For the past 20+ years I have used a straight and still do on and off but after the heart attack it became not advisable to use straight while on blood thinners for over a year. During that time I played around with different DEs and blades and found I could get shaves equal to a straight.Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
Who knows, maybe I will go back to straight use as the primary method some day.
In the end it's all just a tool unless you make a hobby out of it and they come and go for everyone.
As TC said... It's just another tool.
I got into straights and told myself I would not pick up any other style of razor for a few years. This was to help me to learn the straight. I either had good shaves or good enough shaves with a little pain. But put everything else away.
I then wanted to try the Kamisori so I got a couple of them and found it too just just takes a little practice. No biggie. Then I found my hands not wanting to function properly. Holding a Stright without having a death grip on it was not working out for me. I actually broke a set of scales. They were old and thin but the grip was just not what needs to be. So I picked up the injectors, SE, DE razors I've collected. This year has been mainly other than Straights as I found my ability to get a good shave with them lacking. I've bought a few new ones too. I still toss in a Straight now and then to keep up the muscle memory but only on those days when my hands are feeling good. I'm at about 50/50 with my hands lately with the meds I'm taking so things are getting better and I'm holding off on surgery.
So, Sure, Have other razors. AFTER you Master the Straight. Nothing wrong with it. At times it may be necessary as we all have found out.
But don't ever put the straights away!
We may have to send TC out to find ya. :overkill:
Are they suggesting the blades are compostable?
Otherwise it's just a soggy handle that accepts mk3 carts..
I just can't wrap my head around people who buy into this sort of stuff. The company selling it I totally get, they're probably making a killing selling cardboard razors. But like you said, one steel/aluminum DE safety razor? Completely recyclable. DE razor blades for life? Completely recyclable. Disposability is stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
