Stopped throwing money away

[pajeff02]

One of my pet peeves has always been the price of razor blades. For years, I have shaved with an old Trac II using the Walmart knock offs. I received a Gillette Fusion as a gift and tried that for a bit, but just couldn't justify $13 plus dollars for a pack of replacement blades.

Clark Howard to the rescue! I recently caught his quip on razor blades where he claimed that if you dry the blade after each use that it will last for months. I was dubious, but after each shave I started blowing it dry with a hairdryer. I have now shaved for an entire month with the same blade and have noticed no difference in its performance. Prior to doing this, I would generally get a week out of a blade before it would start to cause knicks and razor burn.

So... now that I am not spending money on razor blades, maybe I can ring up Mark and order that wideband I want for the Bird.

[Spaz]

however... you've spent $13.99 more on electric a month instead of $13.00 on razors...

[LSCyaL8R]

I went and got a Braun Series 7 electric razor. high price of entry at 250 bucks but the shave is pretty much the closest i've had, it takes a minute or so to shave and there is 0 cleanup. Just empty the head and put it back in the base.... it cleans itself! Come to think of it.... it's just as expensive as regular razors if you are paying 14 bucks a month. at least for the first 17 months anyway. After that it's a cost savings... and considering I had my last electric for 5 years on the same blade.... I'd say that savings gets significant over time.....

Of course then you need to factor in the cost of cleaning fluid.... sigh OK I give up it's more expensive but dang it the thing sure is convenient! excellent shave in no time at all and no cleaning!

[SiggyZ]

I shave with a piece of glass. Dirt cheap.

[pajeff02]

however... you've spent $13.99 more on electric a month instead of $13.00 on razors...

Why did you have to ruin it for me?!

[01ls1ws6]

Damn you guys are cheap

[86 IROC-Z]

One of my pet peeves has always been the price of razor blades. For years, I have shaved with an old Trac II using the Walmart knock offs. I received a Gillette Fusion as a gift and tried that for a bit, but just couldn't justify $13 plus dollars for a pack of replacement blades.

Clark Howard to the rescue! I recently caught his quip on razor blades where he claimed that if you dry the blade after each use that it will last for months. I was dubious, but after each shave I started blowing it dry with a hairdryer. I have now shaved for an entire month with the same blade and have noticed no difference in its performance. Prior to doing this, I would generally get a week out of a blade before it would start to cause knicks and razor burn.

So... now that I am not spending money on razor blades, maybe I can ring up Mark and order that wideband I want for the Bird.

Funny you should mention this; I saw his razor blade spiel as well (I think it was around Christmas) and even only drying them with a towel, nothing fancy like a hairdryer, I've noticed that my blades are lasting much longer as well.

[pajeff02]

Funny you should mention this; I saw his razor blade spiel as well (I think it was around Christmas) and even only drying them with a towel, nothing fancy like a hairdryer, I've noticed that my blades are lasting much longer as well.

You can also use a Q-tip. I'm afraid of slicing up the towel and turning a cheap shave into a pissed off wife.

[SMWS6TA]

Who shaves anymore....?!?

[86 IROC-Z]

You can also use a Q-tip. I'm afraid of slicing up the towel and turning a cheap shave into a pissed off wife.

Ah, the simple joys of living alone

Who shaves anymore....?!?

While the mountain man look is preferred, there are unfortunately situations where I have to shave.


And by "mountain man" I mean "Oh,-congrats,-looks-like-you're-almost-at-puberty". At least for me.

[Spaz]

nair hair remover cream???

[86 IROC-Z]

nair hair remover cream???

Doesn't that stuff:

1) not work
2) hurt
3) smell like shit
4) all of the above

?

Remember hearing some bad things about it, can't remember what though. Pretty sure at least one of the above.

[SMWS6TA]

Doesn't that stuff:

1) not work
2) hurt
3) smell like shit
4) all of the above

?

Remember hearing some bad things about it, can't remember what though. Pretty sure at least one of the above.

While watching my wife use it at one time it:

1) not work - surprisingly does work
2) hurt - she complained if it is left on to long it irritates the skin
3) smell like shit - YES it does
4) all of the above

? - As a payback and practical joke I have used it to remove hair on some buddies that have passed out drunk. They didn't have hair on their heads for a month....

And from what I've seen I would not recommend you using to shave your balls Iroc if that's what you were thinking...

[Spaz]

While watching my wife use it at one time it:

1) not work - surprisingly does work
2) hurt - she complained if it is left on to long it irritates the skin
3) smell like shit - YES it does
4) all of the above

? - As a payback and practical joke I have used it to remove hair on some buddies that have passed out drunk. They didn't have hair on their heads for a month....

And from what I've seen I would not recommend you using to shave your balls Iroc if that's what you were thinking...

i was going to put some in my ex's shampoo bottle...

[SMWS6TA]

i was going to put some in my ex's shampoo bottle...

I got an ex room mate that way. A-hole owed me several bills of $$$ and wouldn't pay, So my last day leaving Korea I slipped it into his shampoo and conditioner bottles. All of his hair feel off in huge patches. Head, Eye brows, face, chest, arms. Stuff is like lava, just consumes everything. My friends sent me an email telling me he thought he got expose to some radiation. Docs had him in isolation for a week till the test came back.

[wheeliE-maxx]

I'll have to remember this. Had to switch from electric to blade this year, my childhood is over

[SandmanWs7]

I got an ex room mate that way. A-hole owed me several bills of $$$ and wouldn't pay, So my last day leaving Korea I slipped it into his shampoo and conditioner bottles. All of his hair feel off in huge patches. Head, Eye brows, face, chest, arms. Stuff is like lava, just consumes everything. My friends sent me an email telling me he thought he got expose to some radiation. Docs had him in isolation for a week till the test came back.

[flat-top]

$35 electric razor

[pajeff02]

Electric just doesn't cut it... no pun intended. Anyone have one that really works?

[wheeliE-maxx]

have a nice Phillips-norelco. Worked on peach fuzz, not anymore on real hair