How many do we really need?
- Thread starter Seamus
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Maybe we should go back to straight razors....We're all into gadgets...
The best shave I ever had was at the barber years ago with one, and I didn't have to shave for like four days afterward...But, done badly, you can trash your skin.
The best shave I ever had was at the barber years ago with one, and I didn't have to shave for like four days afterward...But, done badly, you can trash your skin.
There's nothing better than a good barber shave. I used to go to a shop that was setup like an old-time barber shop but instead of old men cutting and shaving it was hot broads. They would use the warm shaving cream and a straight razor. Best part was instead of having some old guys balls next to your head you had tits in your face. They knew what to do to get a good tip.
Wasch_24
2005 BoY
You can get old school safety razors still...the blade is much sharper and of much higher quality then the modern ones. I read a thread on CW where this guy went and got some old fashioned shave cream, a brush, and a safety razor. He said it was the best shave of his life.
Wow, only 3 shaves! I shave my head and face and get between 7 and 10 shaves out of a Mach3. I do own the one with the battery. No difference than with the regular Mach3.CMT said:
I have posted about the HeadBlade in another thread. The HeadBlade uses the Gillette Atra Ultra cartridge. This is a double blade. I have found that I can only get about 3 shaves out of it and have to use another razor for my face.
I have also found that the Shick Extreme 3 works good for 5-7 shaves. The one advantage to it is the flexible blade, it fits to the curve on the top of my head.
I will probably buy the new razor with the 5 or 6 blades and give it a try.
On regards to the razor...I always thought that more blades would allow the blades to maintain sharpness longer...but they don't. Just the same and as it was said before, why was a single blade shaver fine for so long and now we need more?
Is it really that time consuming to go over a patch that you just shaved to get a possibly closer shave? If I don't feel as though I got every hair them I simply lift, move, and swipe the razor again. People are getting so lazy if they feel that 6 blades will do them better and save them more time. Damnit.
Those blades cost like $10 each while the simple 2 blade ones (which in my opinion, since I have a mach 4 and a schick 2-blade, work better than the 4 blade) cost $1 each.
Is it really that time consuming to go over a patch that you just shaved to get a possibly closer shave? If I don't feel as though I got every hair them I simply lift, move, and swipe the razor again. People are getting so lazy if they feel that 6 blades will do them better and save them more time. Damnit.
Those blades cost like $10 each while the simple 2 blade ones (which in my opinion, since I have a mach 4 and a schick 2-blade, work better than the 4 blade) cost $1 each.
PetersCreek
Brother Borealis
I'm one of those guys that likes the Mach III Power. Now, I never bought into the crap that the vibrations raise the whiskers. Complete BS, I thought. I just figured the vibrations made for a subtle sawing motion of the blades. However it works, my face likes the way it works. I've tried a bunch over the years and this one is my current favorite. I just wish the blades weren't so bloody expensive.
Cigar_Jack
BoM May 05
32 blades... That's what you need.
MichiganM
The One, The Only
There is no Mach 4 and no Gillette product has 4 blades. The Quattro has 4 blades. I have found that the Mach III gives a much, much, much better shave than a 1 or 2 blade razor. You compare a Bic to a Mach III and I will put money that you get way more irratation on your skin with the Bic. That would be with the majority of people. Some people could use a butter knife to scrape off the hair on their face because their skin is so tough. I have used quite a few razors and the Mach III has been far superior to all of them in my personal experience. People I have talked to also feel this way. It's not about being lazy....as a Mach III saves me no time and I really don't see how it would save you any time. The surface area is the same as any razor...you're missing the point. However, a 5 blade system is overkill. I really think the zenith has been reached. In case you all didn't know, the patent is running out on the Mach III and it has been purported in many places that this is the reason behind the Fusion. With the patent all done, Walgreen's, Wal-Mart and anywhere else can come up with a generic version of a Mach III refill. Notice you see generic versions of all razor refills and razors except the Mach III and Quattro and other new blades. This will change soon. So, bigo, I don't see myself as being "lazy" by using 3 blades. That really makes no damn sense.thebigo said: