Shaving! I ditched the $$$$$ Cartridges!

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Ed (aka Mr Jaws) wrote this post a while back.

Why are razor blades so expensive?

They are expensive!!!! So why and I paying for this?

I did tons of research and joined yet another forum. One for shaving enthusiasts if you can believe it or not. Got some good guys over there (haven't seen any ladies yet).

Before, I was just using this?



Got the job done, but wasn't enjoyable and as stated....$$$$$$$.

But today I got some mail!!!!



A nice gentleman, by the name of Marty, on that other forum offered me up a free razor. He also threw in some razors and a cream. I tried to give him something, but he didn't want anything. Just wanted another shaver I guess!



Marty recommended some other equipment for me. Being a newb and seeing how nice he was, I took his advice and ordered a brush and cream. Well, the guy I ordered from (Phil), knew I was a newb also and threw in some aftershave and other samples.

Group shot!


Did my first ever DE (double edge) shave tonight. I think I have some very good results for my first DE shave ever. It is going to take some getting used to, but with all the money I'm saving on the razors, I can get some really nice creams, aftershaves, etc and still be cheaper than the cartridges. I'm already loving the aftershave that Phil just tossed in.

So, if you guys are thinking about it, I recommend it and I've only had one shave. I did my upper lip perfect and it is smooth as a baby's bottom! I will say though, that it'll take some more skill than the cartridges, but I'm guessing it'll become easy in the weeks to come.