long lasting razor
Jeff Thies
need one.
What razors have got better longevity or what tricks can I use to get
more shaves?
Google suggests these:
http://www.goodfella.com/razor_blades.html
http://personalshaversblog.com/how-to-make-razor-blade-cartridges-last-longer/
Even a decent cheapy disposable would be better than throwing away high
dollar cartridges.
Jeff
Vic Smith
wrote:
I've been using Gillete Fusion for 4-5 years.
Get at least 15-20 shaves a cartridge.
Since I like a close shave that's really closer to 20-30 because I
sort of shave twice. A complete go over, then I wet my face again,
relather and go over any place where I can feel stubble with my
fingers stretching my skin.
I don't get more lather from the can, but use what's left on my
lathering hand, which is enough.
The go over might be why I get a lot of shaves from a blade.
Even if it dulls a bit I get a clean shave the second go around.
I change when I feel the blade grabbing instead of cutting.
When I'm at home, which is most the time, I shave as the last thing
during my bath, sitting up in the tub. Keep a mirror sitting on the
wall faucet handles.
While laying back in the tub soaking up some heat I'll drape the warm
wet washcloth on my face for a while just before I shave.
I use Edge gel and the can floats in the bath, so it's warm.
My dad had an electric shaving cream can heater on his sink for years
before he went to shaving with an electric razor and that worked good.
Started shaving in the bath when I had a back problem and it hurt to
lean over the sink. Never went back.
I think warm cream/gel makes a big difference - when I'm on the road
and use cold gel standing at a mirror I notice more resistance from
the whiskers.
If you ever had a barber shop shave you know about the hot towel.
I'd say my whiskers are "medium" tough and my beard hair density is
likewise "medium" so YMMV.
But I've been using the Fusions longer than any other blade I tried,
so they're working for me.
--Vic
Al
> Seems like I only get a shave a two out of a razor before I need a
> need one.
>
> What razors have got better longevity or what tricks can I use to get
> more shaves?
>
> Google suggests these:
>
> http://www.goodfella.com/razor_blades.html
>
> http://www.greatrazors.com/
>
>
> Even a decent cheapy disposable would be better than throwing away high
> dollar cartridges.
>
> Jeff
Garage sale electric razors are a buck or two. I have used such for
years and years without buying anything new and never cutting myself
either. I gave up cutting myself with a razor when I was a teen.
Jeff Thies
> On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:24:41 -0400, Jeff Thies<jeff_...@att.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Seems like I only get a shave a two out of a razor before I need a
>> need one.
>>
>> What razors have got better longevity or what tricks can I use to get
>> more shaves?
>>
>
> I've been using Gillete Fusion for 4-5 years.
> Get at least 15-20 shaves a cartridge.
Amazing.
> Since I like a close shave that's really closer to 20-30 because I
> sort of shave twice. A complete go over, then I wet my face again,
> relather and go over any place where I can feel stubble with my
> fingers stretching my skin.
> I don't get more lather from the can, but use what's left on my
> lathering hand, which is enough.
> The go over might be why I get a lot of shaves from a blade.
> Even if it dulls a bit I get a clean shave the second go around.
> I change when I feel the blade grabbing instead of cutting.
> When I'm at home, which is most the time, I shave as the last thing
> during my bath, sitting up in the tub. Keep a mirror sitting on the
> wall faucet handles.
> While laying back in the tub soaking up some heat I'll drape the warm
> wet washcloth on my face for a while just before I shave.
> I use Edge gel and the can floats in the bath, so it's warm.
> My dad had an electric shaving cream can heater on his sink for years
> before he went to shaving with an electric razor and that worked good.
> Started shaving in the bath when I had a back problem and it hurt to
> lean over the sink. Never went back.
> I think warm cream/gel makes a big difference - when I'm on the road
> and use cold gel standing at a mirror I notice more resistance from
> the whiskers.
I think I'll give that a try, and the hot towel. I'm ready for a big
difference, or any difference for that matter. Looks like the new cream
warmers are dogs:
I'd be up for Derald's cut throat if I could find one. Well, maybe not
such a good idea for me! At any rate, I usually just give up on trying
to get a close shave after a while. I must have a tough beard, or not
enough patience.
Jeff
Vic Smith
wrote:
>
>I think I'll give that a try, and the hot towel. I'm ready for a big
>difference, or any difference for that matter. Looks like the new cream
>warmers are dogs:
>
>http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Lather-Machine-Chrome-Finish/product-reviews/B001M1JC6O/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
>
I only used the one my dad had once a long time ago, and it was hotter
lather than I get from soaking the can in the tub.
Don't know what brand it was or how much it cost.
About reviews.
I really like the actual customer reviews as a tool, but you have to
keep a few things in mind.
1. Happy customers are far less likely to respond.
2. Some people will bitch about anything.
3. Some people are incompetent to assemble a cap on a jar.
4. Some people are incompetent to operate a pair of scissors.
5. The people described in 3 and 4 can still type and bitch just fine.
6. Ignore the "Just delivered, haven't used it, but it's fabulous!"
reviews. Same with "Got it for my boyfriend. He loves it!"
I've bought plenty of items from Amazon, Sears, Newegg that had less
than stellar reviews and had no problem at all with the item.
If I see a couple positive reviews that are thorough and intelligent,
that's what I go by.
Three years ago I did buy a Sears washing machine that had too many
bad reviews for my taste, and no thorough long-term reviews, but my
wife had her mind set on that machine and it was a better option than
divorce.
Not much time to argue because our 40 year old Kenmore went kaput.
She keyed right onto a very large capacity with stainless tub so she
can do rugs/comforters, etc.
And a high speed spin so the dryer works less.
The reviews were bad enough that I actually paid $200 for a 5 year
"instant replacement" warranty. That hurt.
Think about. In this situation seeing those reviews cost me 200
bucks. Not a normal situation though.
But I calculated the dime a day was worth it for "peace of mind" after
reading a few horror story reviews of being without a washing machine
for weeks at a time and trucking laundry to the laundro-mat.
Haven't had a problem with the machine yet.
In 2 more years I'll know if ignorance is bliss and $200 in the
pocket. But I bought my "peace of mind" in any case.
The more reviews the better. Better version of the "truth."
This model shaving cream warmer is only 15 bucks and has 73 reviews
versus the 11 on the model you cited..
http://www.amazon.com/Conair-HGL1-Combination-Lather-Machine/dp/B000BD4T94/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Here's what I consider a sane review for it.
He gave it 3 (of 5) stars.
"Let's face it (no pun), this is not a high tech product, but a simple
device that warms up a can of shaving cream. I've been using this for
about three to four years, and it's worked fine. I use regular shaving
cream, and have not had any problems connecting a can of Gillette
Foamy or Barbasol to the unit. I've also found that using this device
eliminates the amount of residual cream in the can when the aerosol
runs out (guess that means I've gotten one free can of cream over the
time I've used this, but worth noting).
Early on, I learned that you need to shake the unit (like you would a
can of cream)before using so as not to get a handful of warm cream
soup when you're ready to shave. This is a bit cumbersome given the
dimensions and weight of the unit, but makes the final result much
better. I can't help but wonder if many of the poor reviews reflect
this logistical problem, but I don't know how to get around it other
than shaking it before plugging it in.
I've also noted that many reviewers have complained as to how much
this actually "warms" the shaving cream. It's not hot, I'll grant you,
but it's certainly much warmer than the cream straight out of the can.
To that end, given that we're talking about a $15-20 device that heats
up $1-2 cans of shaving cream, I'm not sure I want something that can
make a really hot bunch of shaving cream. "
Anyway, I don't want one of these, but you might.
At least you know up front to shake it.
I always try to write a product review on the website I used to make
the purchase. After I've used the product enough to know what I'm
talking about.
But I'm behind about 5 reviews, because I don't have anything to bitch
about, and it's more work writing a good review than a bad one.
And sometimes they discontinue a product, which is one reason you
don't find a lot of "long-term" reviews.
--Vic
Bob F
> "Let's face it (no pun), this is not a high tech product, but a simple
> device that warms up a can of shaving cream. I've been using this for
> about three to four years, and it's worked fine. I use regular shaving
> cream, and have not had any problems connecting a can of Gillette
> Foamy or Barbasol to the unit. I've also found that using this device
> eliminates the amount of residual cream in the can when the aerosol
> runs out (guess that means I've gotten one free can of cream over the
> time I've used this, but worth noting).
>
> Early on, I learned that you need to shake the unit (like you would a
> can of cream)before using so as not to get a handful of warm cream
> soup when you're ready to shave. This is a bit cumbersome given the
> dimensions and weight of the unit, but makes the final result much
> better. I can't help but wonder if many of the poor reviews reflect
> this logistical problem, but I don't know how to get around it other
> than shaking it before plugging it in.
I have found that wetting my face for a minute before shaving is all I need.
Whether a hot washcloth held to my face, showering before or while shaving, or
wetting my face a few times in the hottub before I get out and shave, they all
do the job. A bar of ivory soap does fine for the lubrication. I haven't bought
or used a can of shave cream in decades. I probably get over 30 shaves per cheap
disposable razor.