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There is maybe another reason why cartridge razors are standard now, apart from the lower upfront cost: They are foolproof. It's more or less impossible to hurt
by schroeding 4y ago
There is maybe another reason why cartridge razors are standard now, apart from the lower upfront cost: They are foolproof. It's more or less impossible to hurt yourself with it. On the other hand, it's absolutly possible to cut yourself with a double edge / safety razor, as you have to handle a razor blade and you can scratch yourself quite badly if you don't hold it at the right angle.
But IMO, as with many of the other things mentioned in the blog post, the "additional hassle" to stay out of such closed ecosystems is often worth it. It's a nice experience and I can absolutely recommend the DE / safety razor. Also try different blades from different manufacturers, there are real differences between them :D
- dublinben 4y agoIf you don't want to give up the convenience of cartridge razors, you can still avoid paying the price for name brand Gillette razors. The manufacturer originally used by Dollar Shave Club, Dorco, sells their handles and refills directly on Amazon for 50% less than you'd pay for a comparable Gillette pack.
- ryanchants 4y agoNot to nitpick, but more for other readers that want to read more, the term is "safety razor"
- schroeding 4y agoAh, oops, thank you! :D (In German it's called "Sicherheitsrasierer", literally security razor, mixed that up)
- dsego 4y agoI bought a double edged saftey razor in my local Muller store (similar to cvs), it's a cheap King C. Gillette razor, I think DM also has them. Maybe a sign of a comeback, although certainly niche. I nick my self all the time, but I don't mind. Ordered a variety pack of blades on amazon as well, it will last for a while.
- andi999 4y agoNon reusable 'cartridge' razors (not sure if this is the right term), seem to be cheaper than the reusable ones, at least here.
- shahmeern 4y agoHuge fan of safety razors. At least for me, razors with multiple blades would tug on my hair too much and cause ingrown hairs often (I think those two are casual) Plus, nothing wakes you up in morning like potentially cutting yourself
- XorNot 4y agoSafety razors are a much more reliable shaving experience for me then multi-blade razors too, but the big win was once I learned about them suddenly I also learned about a whole bunch of other stuff which made shaving so much easier. The big win was using an alum block - disinfects and seals nicks quickly, and styptic pencils (same thing but stronger).
- denton-scratch 4y agoDon't ever try to shave with a cutthroat when hung over.
- kylehotchkiss 4y agoSafety razors are so sharp it’s hard to feel when you’re cutting yourself - I get little spots sometimes and see them more than feel them. Weirdly the biggest factor between getting cut shaving and not for me is how foggy the mirror is. I never get cut when the mirror is clear.
- ethbr0 4y agoDE / security razors completely surprised me with ease of use. You can cut yourself... but it's pretty difficult.
- foobarian 4y agoMeanwhile it's perfectly possible to cut yourself with cartridge razors too. As that saying goes, "down, not across." Move the cartridge sideways against the skin... ouch.
- truffdog 4y agoThere's a company selling a cartridge-esque razor that you refill with DE blades- https://leafshave.com/ https://leafshave.com/ It is maybe a little less foolproof than a Mach 3, but it's pretty close. Looks shiny too.