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$30 for a handle? they are 2-5 on aliexpress

by basch 10y ago

taneq 10y ago
Are those ones as nice? Serious question, it seems silly to compromise on something that you're going to use daily (or close thereto) just to save $10-$20 (once you factor in shipping). Then again if you can't tell the difference, might as well get the cheaper one.
- basch 10y ago
  2.27 shipped http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Safety-Razor-Complete-Men-Shaving-Kit-Double-Edge-Blades-Beard-Remover-Stainless-Steel-Traditional-Double-Edge/32671420120.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_2_10057_10056_10055_10049_10017_405_404_10059_407_10058_10040_10060,searchweb201603_1&btsid=de0ccc0f-5c06-48e4-869b-a4619e4b125b http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Safety-Razor-Complete-Men-Sha... vs 32 shipped https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Double-Swedish-Platinum-Manliness/dp/B011L8WJIA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469078503&sr=8-1&keywords=viking+razor+butterfly https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Double-Swedish-Platinum-Manli... they look like roughly the same thing to me. the other style, for under 3 shipped. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vintage-Retro-Useful-Durable-Classic-Chrome-Men-s-Manual-Hand-Safety-Razor-Double-Edge-Shaver-free/32421918445.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_2_10057_10056_10055_10049_10017_405_404_10059_407_10058_10040_10060,searchweb201603_1&btsid=de0ccc0f-5c06-48e4-869b-a4619e4b125b http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vintage-Retro-Useful-Durable-...
  - taneq 10y ago
    They sure look the same to me... I suspect that a lot of the 'niceness' will come from the feel of it in your hand, high-chrome stainless feels really solid whereas cheaper alloys can feel kind of tinny. ...oh wow, that price includes shipping outside the U.S.? I'm gonna buy one of the cheap ones, will report back how nice it is. Edit: "This product can't be shipped to the selected region." After explicitly saying "Free shipping to $country" on the product page. Impression of AliExpress reduced somewhat.
    - basch 10y ago
      search around, there are plenty in the 3-5 range. it's like ebay, different factories and wholesalers have their own listings.
code_chimp 10y ago
I've shaved with those sub-$10 razors and a $30 Merkur razor - the difference is not negligible. The Merkur's body is more solid, heavier, and generally feels better in my hand. I can get a decent shave with either, but I stick the the more expensive one at home and take the other when I travel.
pbreit 10y ago
A handle lasts a lifetime. No reason to skimp on it. Or shop on Aliexpress.

$30 for a handle? they are 2-5 on aliexpress

by basch 10y ago

$30 for a handle? they are 2-5 on aliexpress

taneq 10y ago

Are those ones as nice? Serious question, it seems silly to compromise on something that you're going to use daily (or close thereto) just to save $10-$20 (once you factor in shipping). Then again if you can't tell the difference, might as well get the cheaper one.

basch 10y ago
2.27 shipped http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Safety-Razor-Complete-Men-Shaving-Kit-Double-Edge-Blades-Beard-Remover-Stainless-Steel-Traditional-Double-Edge/32671420120.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_2_10057_10056_10055_10049_10017_405_404_10059_407_10058_10040_10060,searchweb201603_1&btsid=de0ccc0f-5c06-48e4-869b-a4619e4b125b http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Safety-Razor-Complete-Men-Sha... vs 32 shipped https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Double-Swedish-Platinum-Manliness/dp/B011L8WJIA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469078503&sr=8-1&keywords=viking+razor+butterfly https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Double-Swedish-Platinum-Manli... they look like roughly the same thing to me. the other style, for under 3 shipped. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vintage-Retro-Useful-Durable-Classic-Chrome-Men-s-Manual-Hand-Safety-Razor-Double-Edge-Shaver-free/32421918445.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_2_10057_10056_10055_10049_10017_405_404_10059_407_10058_10040_10060,searchweb201603_1&btsid=de0ccc0f-5c06-48e4-869b-a4619e4b125b http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vintage-Retro-Useful-Durable-...
- taneq 10y ago
  They sure look the same to me... I suspect that a lot of the 'niceness' will come from the feel of it in your hand, high-chrome stainless feels really solid whereas cheaper alloys can feel kind of tinny. ...oh wow, that price includes shipping outside the U.S.? I'm gonna buy one of the cheap ones, will report back how nice it is. Edit: "This product can't be shipped to the selected region." After explicitly saying "Free shipping to $country" on the product page. Impression of AliExpress reduced somewhat.
  - basch 10y ago
    search around, there are plenty in the 3-5 range. it's like ebay, different factories and wholesalers have their own listings.

code_chimp 10y ago

I've shaved with those sub-$10 razors and a $30 Merkur razor - the difference is not negligible. The Merkur's body is more solid, heavier, and generally feels better in my hand. I can get a decent shave with either, but I stick the the more expensive one at home and take the other when I travel.

pbreit 10y ago

A handle lasts a lifetime. No reason to skimp on it. Or shop on Aliexpress.