Razors By Mail
 

My search foo may not be up to snuff, but I couldn't find a thread about the various razor clubs, etc.

Since I am basically on the road two weeks a month, I have duplicated my "stuff" into a a seperate but equal Dopp Kit & Toiletry Bag.

Replenishment of my razors costs about $60 every two months or over $300 scooters a year.

No a lot of money, but still.

Does anyone have experience with the various mail order groups: Harry's, Dollar Shave Club, etc. or Dorco?

I found Dorco on this site: Forget Dollar Shave Club; Buy the Same High Quality Razors for a Third of the Price

Pace 6 Combo Set, (SXA1000 & SXA1040) - Dorco USA

I'd like any real world experiences. Thanks!

I've been using Harry's for the last year. No complaints, I shave daily now, never a dull razor. Good quality. Don't recall exact cost but seems cheaper than the store brands that take a key to get into.
Tim

Bro, I get my razors at the super market, most of those clubs or programs want you to be a customer for life, for me it aint happening!;)

I've been using the old school safety razor in the mechanical single blade shaver. 3 dollars worth of blades last me a month of shaving daily. Have to take one's time or you'll cut the **** out of your face lol

I switched to an old school single blade safety razor. Less skin irritation and I can buy 100 replacement blades for $20.

I go through less than $50 of Gillette Good News disposables a year - bought at COSTCO in bulk.

I use a Gillette mach 3 and I found long ago that it is significantly cheaper to buy razors on e-bay.

I can get 10 razor cartridges for $16.99 with free shipping.
Gillette Mach3 Men's Razor Blade Refills, 10 Count | eBay

That's about $2 a month for a high quality shave.

But, make sure they are the real deal.


If they say "blades that fit mach 3" or "blades for mach 3" and don't show a Gillette package, they are not OEM and are generic copies or knock-offs

They are still decent, but are much cheaper i.e. 24 blades for $17.
Generic Replacement Blades Cartridges for Gillette Mach 3 Shaving Razor�US】 | eBay

I have a heavy beard so the plastic stuff is not viable. That plus I have three moles in the shave zone. With the cheap stuff and single razors it could be, as Bill Cosby once said, a self sacrifice.

The Dorco option is looking the best so far.

Any Dollar Shave Club members?

I find my Schick Quattro blades last forever. I don't spend anywhere near $300 per year....

I do find it helps to shave every day...and dry off the blades after each shave.

Paul for shaving around bumps and stuff the old double edge are really nice actually. I used to stay tons of irritation and now I don't have trouble.

Get a nice razor like this and plenty of blades. For $60-70 you will be set for a year or more.

Edwin Jagger DE89L Double Edge Safety Razor | Lined Chrome

Sorry in advance, couldn't hep myself.

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Ditto...

When I took my beard off 3 years ago I went electric for the first time. I was surprised how good the electric shavers are today compared to 20 years ago when I had tried the last time. It is very cost effective. It also takes less time and doesn't require a sink. I shave in my car on days I commute on 4 wheels. Blade replacements are $40 and I do that about every 9 months.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/802801-best-electric-shaver-2014-a.html

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I use Amazon suscribe and save. 5% off the Regular Amazon price. If you setup 5 things per month, it is 15% off.

Cheapest Mach 3 Turbo refill is $16.99 for 8.

That's still about half of what the local supermarket charges.

I use Schick ST2 slim twin available in packs of 12 at the local super market, CVS, Walgreen's. I believe around $10.00 per pack. Current coupon special two packs for $.99ea. I am Italian with very course curly beard and the tendency for ingrown hairs. Also plenty of Italian nooks an cranny's and edges to steer around. The ST2 is a double edge blade with very slim maneuverable head. I shave in the shower daily so the steam softens my whiskers. I get about a week out of each razor. rarely a nick, ingrown hair or rash that isn't caused by me rushing or using an old razor. I also used regular soap as a lubricant until it started drying out my skin. I now use a gel such as edge or similar with a moisturizer. I can get down into the cleft on my chin and close by my nose and lip with out issue.

I keep two or three new in my dopp kit.

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Like some of the other guys here, I have switched to an old fashioned double edge safety razor. I get 3-4 shaves per blade, and just picked up 100 feather blades for $19. The shave is better albeit easier to cut yourself, and I save myself $20/month so I can afford life's luxuries like bourbon and styptic pencils ;)

I edited your post but you hit all my concerns. I shave in the shower as well.

I am going to try these.

No SCFM?

Yes..Schick slim twins are the best. Last longer than the others and very cheap thru Amazon.

Question for you guyz who spend a go-zillion a year on shaving, or are saving that much every month:

How many shaves do you get out of a razor?

You are saving more than I ever spent.

You can take my man card away, but I tried my girlfriend's Venus razor a few months back and the comfort and quality of that shave was FAR superior than any men's razor I ever used. They last a few times as long, too. Subsequent to using the Venus, I tried some blades and a razor I purchased, online, and the comfort and quality wasn't nearly as good. As such, I went back to the Venus and I'll stick with it, thank you very much...

I hope they do the trick for you.

No SCFM for me. There was a time I used a badger brush and soap to lather up. But once I started shaving in the shower the brush got all funky and the soap turned to mush, so I just started rubbing the bar on my face.

My man indulgence is I get an old fashioned strait razor shave once or twice a month. I get up early grab a nice coffee head to this old fashioned 1950's barber shop. Recline in the vintage barber chair, feet up, hot towel, facial and temple massage with Noxema, another hot towel, cocoa butter base hot lather, shave, moist cool towel clean up, astringent finish. For about thirty minutes every two weeks the pressures of life go away.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1487458872.jpg FYI- this is not the actual place.

Shaving in the shower is the best. I don't think the type of soap matters. The main thing is water as hot as you can stand and soaping up a couple of times. And when I shave, the water is turned up to as hot as it can go, to keep the razor as hot as possible.

Just don't do this

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I use the Merkur (hey, it is made in Germany!).

Merkur 23C Long Handle Safety Razor | Comfortable Design

However as said you have to take your time, I keep a Mach III handy for a quick shave. I'm going to cehck out sammy's eBay link.

I also use the Merkur 23C. That razor, decent blades (less than $20 per 100) and a good quality shave gel does the job for me. I use an unscented oatmeal shave gel made by Aveeno.

Mach 3 for me. Get them at costco. Being self employed I only have to shave once a week or if I have a client meeting.
I'm old school - pre-lotion, art of shaving cream and brush, and after balm and always the minute I step out of the shower. I used to shave in the shower too, but haven't rigged up a mirror in my current one... when we re-model it'll have one built in.

Just gave up on the Dollar Shave Club & went back to Gillette.

DSC razors suck. Lots of cuts, can't get in as close up under the snozzle, hard to wash, didn't last long.

Gillette spendy but the best I've found. Mach 3 & another style, I forget the name. Cheapest blades are bulk on eBay.

YMMV.

I have a pretty heavy beard. I shave every other day or two. I use Mach 3 disposables. I'll get about 2 weeks out of one razor.

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I did the Dollar Shave Club. Made it for about 2 months before I cancelled. Their shave butter and other cream products are great, but the blades dull in 5 shaves or less. I tried all 3 levels of their blades but found them cheap and unusable. Went back to Gillette Mach 3 from amazon. I can get a month out of 1 blade no problem.

I use Astra double edged blades. Box of 100 goes for $12 or $13. Lasts me about two years.

I can shave in under 5 mins including building larger in my brush, but keep in mind I only shave from a bit below my jawline down. I shave daily and get about 2 weeks out of a blade



Fun fact on the Edwin jaeger razors. They are chromed in the same factory that does work for Rolls Royce and it shows. Some of the finest chrome I've ever seen!

I have been doing Dollar Shave Club for about three years now and have been happy with the razors. I use their middle of the road model and change the blade once per week. I have a pretty thick beard and shave daily, sometimes twice and the razors seem to hold up fine.

How does one take away something that never existed in the first place, IcyHottStuff?!?!

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Well, I've never actually seen it, but my mommy said I had one...

Harry's is the best blades I have ever used. They are made in their own German factory. I have them send me 8 blades every 3 months. Cost around 15 bucks. Nice feature it has is an added single hlade for side burns and the area right under your nose. Like many of you, I have tried a variety of blades and Harry's has been the best. For the first time in my life, I shave daily and actually, don't mind it. They have a free offer where you pay 3.00 shipping, you get a blade, handle and shaving gel. I also get the gel and after shave. So I spend total around 200.00/yr for everything, shipped no hassles. Tim

I ordered the trial set.

I am also going to try the Schick ST2.

Thanks!

^ I think you will like Harry's. Funny as I just hit the post button I noticed on the bottom of my page a Harry's ad. Modern marketing at its finest. Tim

I use one a month...

I tried Dorco for a few months...a Korean Gillette knock-off. The blades are ok but the handles kept breaking when dropped. Gillette was an overall better product.

I head someone cryotemp'd a blade and it lasted months...

When I have the patience I blow dry the razor w/my hair dryer...seems to give me a few more shaves before it dulls. I have a lumberjack's beard.
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When I shave everyday I use my Norelco shaver...gets as close as razor...if I wait too many days the Norelco will struggle.
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I also buy my razors at Costco.