Off Topic: Dollar Shave Club

"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
09/04/2014 at 21:51 • Filed to: Off Topic

Any Oppos try the Dollar Shave Club? I fly through razors because I have to shave my face and my head. Because bald guy. Wondering if it's cost effective.

Have a 510 for your time. Thank you.

DISCUSSION (26)

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 21:54

Are you sure that isn't a Civic?

About the topic - I haven't tried them, yet, and like you am awaiting some real-world experiences.

Decay buys too many beaters > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 21:55

Get yourself a proper safety razor

Kinja'd!!!

Cheaper and a better shave overall, you'll never go back

Spaceball-Two > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
09/04/2014 at 21:56

You might be right.

Agrajag > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 21:56

What Decay said. The razor can be expensive at first, but the replacement blades are cheap as hell.

Spaceball-Two > Decay buys too many beaters
09/04/2014 at 21:56

I won't lie. That scares the shit out of me.

crowmolly > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 21:57

Also bald guy although I don't always go to skin on my head.

The blades are Dorco. You might be able to do better than even DSC by buying bulk blades from Amazon.

Decay buys too many beaters > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 21:58

I've only cut myself once. It's actually quite a bit easier to use than a straight razor with similar results.

Spaceball-Two > Decay buys too many beaters
09/04/2014 at 22:01

Thank you. I need a change financially and for my skin.

Spaceball-Two > crowmolly
09/04/2014 at 22:02

I'll check it out. Thank you.

Spaceball-Two > Agrajag
09/04/2014 at 22:03

How much up front? Any recommendations?

Agrajag > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 22:20

Merkur seems to be the standard nowadays, but I use my grandfather's. Replacement blades can be had cheap either at pharmacies or online. I prefer Wilkinson Sword . One blade usually last me about 5-7 shaves.

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Boxer_4 > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
09/04/2014 at 22:23

Definitely a Civic, first generation I believe. Transverse engine (the 510 was RWD), and the hood opens the wrong way (the 510's hood opened conventionally).

Agrajag > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 22:24

Shave after a shower or have your face good and hot. A face doesn't like a cold shave. I only cut myself once and that was because I slid the blade sideways as I pulled it away from my face. It's pretty much impossible to cut yourself with these, but you can get the angle of shave wrong, and you either miss completely or have it angled to much and scrape the hair off your face causing burn. Like most things you'll get used to it quick.

Matthew Phillips > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 22:32

I'm a 2 year subscriber for the mid level $6 blades, they're a life saver. I also use them to shave my face and head.

Matthew Phillips > Agrajag
09/04/2014 at 22:35

how are these compared to modern blades, I would love a sturdy travel friendly razor.

Spaceball-Two > Matthew Phillips
09/04/2014 at 22:45

How's the lag in shipping?

Matthew Phillips > Spaceball-Two
09/04/2014 at 22:47

Well, I've been fortunate since I only shave one or twice a week.... I wear hats mainly then shave when it's not appropiate. they show up on time at a steady rate.

Agrajag > Matthew Phillips
09/04/2014 at 22:50

Just as good a shave in my opinion. Blades don't clog, can pretty much go through a full beard, cheaper, quicker shave.

Matthew Phillips > Agrajag
09/04/2014 at 22:52

I..... I'm going to look into this, clogged blades are a pain in the ass.

BZiel > Spaceball-Two
09/05/2014 at 09:28

Save your money on that TV crap and go into DE shaving the right way - with quality equipment. I'm actually a straight razor shaver, but I still have a number of nice DE's, and after the initial investment in the razor, the blades are dirt cheap and will definitely save you $$$ over the long run.

The best place for info is at badgerandblade.com (where I'm also a member under the same screen name as here) in the DE forum.

(Beware, DE and straight shaving addictive - I now own enough straight razors that I could sell them and purchase a car.)

Diesel > Spaceball-Two
09/05/2014 at 10:52

I use an adjustable Merkur and Feather blades. The upfront cost was probably 100 or so. But, that was last year and I probably won't need more razor blades for several more years.

BrainForest > Decay buys too many beaters
09/05/2014 at 14:54

I converted eight years ago and I love it! Don't forget a badger-hair shaving brush.

BrainForest > BZiel
09/05/2014 at 15:00

When I first started reading B&B and SMF, I went crazy with acquisition disorder. I eventually got it under control, though, and I haven't needed to purchase anything other than blades and aftershave for years!

BZiel > BrainForest
09/05/2014 at 15:07

That AD can be a tough one. Although I've been mainly a straight shaver for about 30 years, I still search for the "perfect blade" to this day. It's probably among the 800 or so I already have.

Decay buys too many beaters > BrainForest
09/05/2014 at 15:10

and a nice selection of good shave soaps.

George McNally > Spaceball-Two
09/05/2014 at 18:35

I use these .......one cartridge will easily last me an entire week. Comes out to about 2.50 cents a week.

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