Razors By Mail

[Seahawk]

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!

[timchar]

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

[Fast Freddy 944]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

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!

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!

[Arizona_928]

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

[porsche4life]

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

[MBAtarga]

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

[sammyg2]

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

[Seahawk]

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?

[1990C4S]

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.

[porsche4life]

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

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

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?

Sorry in advance, couldn't hep myself.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

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

Ditto...

[aigel]

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.

Best electric shaver 2014

G

[red-beard]

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

[red-beard]

Cheapest Mach 3 Turbo refill is $16.99 for 8.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Cheapest Mach 3 Turbo refill is $16.99 for 8.

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

[drcoastline]

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.

[Tishabet]

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

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by drcoastline

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

I am going to try these.

No SCFM?

[stevej37]

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