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Most razor blades are a ripoff

Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:58 am
Posted by carhartt
Member since Feb 2013
7721 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:58 am
Why are most razor blades so damn expensive?

I went to buy refill blades last weekend. They wanted $40 for 8 Gillette refill blades. That’s insane.

I ended up buying a Harry’s razor handle and 8 refill blades for $25. The blades were only $15. They work perfectly fine and aren’t a ripoff.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 12:13 pm
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161244 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:58 am to
I did the dollar shave club but had to cancel after 3 months, the blades were horrible.
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
5861 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:59 am to
quote:

I did the dollar shave club but had to cancel after 3 months, the blades were horrible.


I did the same. I really wanted it to work too. But the blades are crap. Back to the Mach 3 for me.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
7546 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:00 am to
I get about a 6 month supply from Costco of the old Mach 3's. I only shave about 3 days a week, and they work fine.
Posted by PaulMcFartney
Fartford Cunketitcut
Member since Jul 2015
80 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:00 am to
I bought the Harrys at Target one time. I wasn't a fan.

I can use the Gillette Mach 5's for 1 month per blade. Harrys only lasted a couple weeks.
Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:01 am to
Switch to safety razors. $10ish for a pack of 100 blades which will last you for years
Posted by carhartt
Member since Feb 2013
7721 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:02 am to
I was looking into that awhile back. Where can you find good handles?
Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:06 am to
I have an Edwin Jagger DE89. It's probably $30ish. Merkur also makes good safety razors.
Posted by HeyHeyHogsAllTheWay
Member since Feb 2017
12458 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:07 am to
electric razor for the win men. Braun Series 7 is what I use.
Posted by SteveLSU35
Shreveport
Member since Mar 2004
13970 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:07 am to
I use a Murker heavy classic, and I bought 50 Murker Super double edge blades thinking they would not last very long. I'm 3 years into those blades. I think I have around 10 more left. I have had a beard for a year, but shave my neck and edge up my beard 3 times a week.
Posted by Haydo
DTX
Member since Jul 2011
2949 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:08 am to
I've been using the Philips OneBlade for a couple of months now. I'm a big fan. Any one else use this?
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13277 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:09 am to
Merkur handle. Feather blades.

/thread
Posted by AubieALUMdvm
Member since Oct 2011
11713 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:11 am to
1. Edwin Jagger or Merkur handle (I have the EJ DE89) - $28 lasts forever
2. Feather platinum blades, 50 count - $15 (lasts me 1-2 years, could be more if I didn't change them out so often)
3. Taylor of Old Bond Street shave cream - $15 (lasts me 6-8 months)
4. Badger Brush - $20-50 (lasted me over 3 years so far and going strong)

You're set. You might drop $ on the whole set up but giong foward you're looking at spending way less per year.

All bought on Amazon
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:13 am
Posted by TejasHorn
High Plains Driftin'
Member since Mar 2007
10950 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:11 am to
Available at Wally World...

This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:12 am
Posted by 12Pence
Member since Jan 2013
6344 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:17 am to

Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:22 am to
I wouldn't start with Feather blades, they're the sharpest but that doesn't mean they're the best for you. I personally like Sharks and Astras.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26612 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:26 am to
Got these from Sam's for $27... Works just as good as the rest of the expensive stuff out there...

This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:32 am
Posted by Kraut Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
4506 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:27 am to
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This post was edited on 11/8/20 at 9:50 am
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98200 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:29 am to
quote:

I only shave about 3 days a week,


Prayers sent for your low T.
Posted by LSUfreak1459
Member since Feb 2008
845 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:33 am to
quote:

I did the dollar shave club but had to cancel after 3 months, the blades were horrible.


I use them and they are fine. It doesn't matter what blade I use I can't shave without taking a hot shower first. Once I take a shower I don't notice a difference between the most expensive blade and dollar shave club. Both work well. I guess it all depends on the person.
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