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Title: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 11:49:29 AM
Gillette Fusion ProGlide power blades 6s - £19.99 = $33.34 US dollars

for fucking 6  :o

Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Nails on May 05, 2011, 11:54:25 AM
one razer blade usually last me about 6 months with no cuts... does loose its "SMOOTHNESS" after a month but they still cut fine and don't make my face look like freddy
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Palpatine Q on May 05, 2011, 11:55:19 AM
Gillette Fusion ProGlide power blades 6s - £19.99 = $33.34 US dollars

for fucking 6  :o



Dude.....they last forever and shaving with them is a joke, they just "glide' over your face and the hair is gone.

I normally go through blades once every 8 or 9 shaves with Gillette fusion blades, these blades last like 12 or 13 shaves
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on May 05, 2011, 11:55:42 AM
After shaving, dry the blades off with a Qtip or hair drier and don't keep them in the bathroom(steam). By doing this, you will be able to use one blade for over 6 months ;). The blades don't get dull. What happens is steam/water corrodes the blades(rust etc). Companies that make razor blades have a huge scam going on.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Nails on May 05, 2011, 12:00:42 PM
After shaving, dry the blades off with a Qtip or hair drier and don't keep them in the bathroom(steam). By doing this, you will be able to use one blade for over 6 months ;). The blades don't get dull. What happens is steam/water corrodes the blades(rust etc). Companies that make razor blades have a huge scam going on.

qft ... you can even have a cup of rubbing alcohol and keep the blade in it that will prevent it from the water rusting dulling
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 12:02:29 PM
i know fellas. gillette are the best bar none. just so expensive though.  :'(

i don't think i could make a blade last six months though. wtf, you must have some superfine soft hair
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Board_SHERIF on May 05, 2011, 12:03:56 PM
at Costco is was $50 for some, I just saw $50 and moved on...not sure how many...
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Soul Crusher on May 05, 2011, 12:04:37 PM
Inflation.


blame Bernake/Geithner/Obama/bush/Paulson   
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Rearden Metal on May 05, 2011, 12:06:59 PM
Blades might last a week with me, less if my girl uses them on her cooch.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on May 05, 2011, 12:14:04 PM
Blades might last a week with me, less if my girl uses them on her cooch.

Be careful bro. Herpies on the face is 4ever. And everyone can see it ;)
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 05, 2011, 12:16:10 PM
Grow a beard
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: JasonH on May 05, 2011, 12:22:01 PM
I just buy mine off Ebay at a significant discount - I haven't paid for a Gillette razorblade from the supermarket in years.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: gym**rat on May 05, 2011, 01:08:58 PM
I just buy mine off Ebay at a significant discount - I haven't paid for a Gillette razorblade from the supermarket in years.

Same here. I use these on my head and face. Been using them since the day the first ones came out. Awesome.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Captain Equipoise on May 05, 2011, 01:18:27 PM
Razor blades are always one of the most expensive things in drug stores, I think the 6 bladed 'technology' is getting ridiculous, no need for more then 3
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Bodybuilder Lex Reeves on May 05, 2011, 01:21:40 PM
I don't know how you young ladies can shave with those half ass things.  For me, it's a straight edge razor, a mugfull of lather, and two slaps of Old Spice.  And I get more tail than Sinatra.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Doug_Steele on May 05, 2011, 01:25:45 PM
I get them for free.  8)
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Parker on May 05, 2011, 01:49:38 PM
i know fellas. gillette are the best bar none. just so expensive though.  :'(

i don't think i could make a blade last six months though. wtf, you must have some superfine soft hair
One of my country uncle told me yrs ago, that if you look at the women's blades vs men's, that the women's are cheaper---I don't know what it is now...He said, just get the women's blades. You save more money and they do the same thing. And he advocated just what dude had said about the steam...you can make one blade last 6 months...and believe me, as black man who has very curly hair---one has to shave everyday (when I do keep a clean shaven face), keeping a blade for 6 mos is very ecomonical.

Also, use coupons, and if the store has a card that you can use, that you can get the specials on.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: NeoSeminole on May 05, 2011, 03:52:08 PM
this is one of the reasons why I switched to safety razors. Double-edged blades give a closer shave and cost about 50 cents each
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Boost on May 05, 2011, 04:04:18 PM
Bic Disposable Razor. Single blade. NO bullshit.

1 razor lasts over 2 months.

Shave everyday while IN THE SHOWER. No cream or gel... just water.

Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Montague on May 05, 2011, 04:09:42 PM
this is one of the reasons why I switched to safety razors. Double-edged blades give a closer shave and cost about 50 cents each

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=375395.0;attach=412597;image)



I take it you're not one of those guys who shaves in the gym locker room.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: TrueGrit on May 05, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
DAMN...Keith would have loved this thread..
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 04:14:59 PM
this is one of the reasons why I switched to safety razors. Double-edged blades give a closer shave and cost about 50 cents each

i've been eyeing up one of these bad boys. beautiful bit of kit.

(http://www.mankind.co.uk/images/products/large/MEPS1.jpg)
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: PJim on May 05, 2011, 04:16:27 PM
Shaving sucks, hence why I have a beard.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 04:17:50 PM
Bic Disposable Razor. Single blade. NO bullshit.

1 razor lasts over 2 months.

Shave everyday while IN THE SHOWER. No cream or gel... just water.



no chance. it'd tear my face to shreds.

tried one a couple of years back. it was like trying to shave with a broken bottle... the agony
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Montague on May 05, 2011, 04:24:21 PM
no chance. it'd tear my face to shreds.

tried one a couple of years back. it was like trying to shave with a broken bottle... the agony


If you have those kinds of problems, you may want to consider using a better prep.
While it's a few extra steps, it’s hard to beat the mug & cup system like seen above.

I use the shaving soap that comes in puck form.
Our Beauty/Barber supply place sells a mug with a recessed bottom that is a perfect fit for the soap.
The mug is also made of a vinyl or resin so it won’t break when you drop it.

I have a badger hair brush for lathering.
Boar’s hair is the best, but a lot more expensive.

Anyway, the hot lather and bristles soften, exfoliate, and stand those bristles away from the skin.
If you really want to get traditional, apply a towel soaked in hot water to your beard for a few minutes before shaving.
It can be a pain in the ass to do all this stuff - especially if it's new to you, but it does provide a much more comfortable shave with a lot less irritation, regardless of the blade you use.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: leadhead on May 05, 2011, 04:35:51 PM
I like the gillette blades and seem to get at least a few months out of one and I shave 5x per week. I dry the blades as already mentioned.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: NeoSeminole on May 05, 2011, 04:37:03 PM
I have a badger hair brush for lathering.
Boar’s hair is the best, but a lot more expensive.

I'm pretty sure badger hair is the best and most expensive. Boar's hair brushes are cheap, like $10
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Montague on May 05, 2011, 04:39:54 PM
I'm pretty sure badger hair is the best and most expensive. Boar's hair brushes are cheap, like $10


You're right.
I typed that wrong.

I've had good luck with the boar's hair, though.
Anything is better than the ones you can buy in the pharmacies.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 04:46:16 PM

If you have those kinds of problems, you may want to consider using a better prep.
While it's a few extra steps, it’s hard to beat the mug & cup system like seen above.

I use the shaving soap that comes in puck form.
Our Beauty/Barber supply place sells a mug with a recessed bottom that is a perfect fit for the soap.
The mug is also made of a vinyl or resin so it won’t break when you drop it.

I have a badger hair brush for lathering.
Boar’s hair is the best, but a lot more expensive.

Anyway, the hot lather and bristles soften, exfoliate, and stand those bristles away from the skin.
If you really want to get traditional, apply a towel soaked in hot water to your beard for a few minutes before shaving.
It can be a pain in the ass to do all this stuff - especially if it's new to you, but it does provide a much more comfortable shave with a lot less irritation, regardless of the blade you use.

i do exfoliate before shaving. i also shave after a shower/bath, so the bristles are soft. 'the real shaving co' shaving cream, applied with a brush  :) man made bristles  :( gillette blade.

rinsing with cold water helps me avoid irritation.

i get a very good shave. just bemoaning the price of the bastard blades

you're one of those badger & blade lot, arent ya?  ;D
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Montague on May 05, 2011, 04:53:46 PM
i do exfoliate before shaving. i also shave after a shower/bath, so the bristles are soft. 'the real shaving co' shaving cream, applied with a brush  :) man made bristles  :( gillette blade.

rinsing with cold water helps me avoid irritation.

i get a very good shave. just bemoaning the price of the bastard blades

you're one of those badger & blade lot, arent ya?  ;D


Close.
Boar's lot - I typed the wrong thing above. ;)
Boar brushes aren't that much; I think I paid about $13 for mine.

The two big differences among brushes are bristle stiffness and the amount of water they retain.
Badger is the softest and holds the most water.
Boar is bit stiffer, but I consider that a plus.
Boar also holds less water, but my brush design has very long bristles - much longer than often seen on shaving brushes, and I think that makes up for it.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 05:01:23 PM

Close.
Boar's lot - I typed the wrong thing above. ;)
Boar brushes aren't that much; I think I paid about $13 for mine.

The two big differences among brushes are bristle stiffness and the amount of water they retain.
Badger is the softest and holds the most water.
Boar is bit stiffer, but I consider that a plus.
Boar also holds less water, but my brush design has very long bristles - much longer than often seen on shaving brushes, and I think that makes up for it.


lol, i meant the website http://badgerandblade.com/vb/

a wet shavers wet dream  ;D
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Montague on May 05, 2011, 05:09:21 PM
lol, i meant the website http://badgerandblade.com/vb/

a wet shavers wet dream  ;D


Holy shit!
 :o

Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: HTexan on May 05, 2011, 05:11:45 PM
one razer blade usually last me about 6 months with no cuts... does loose its "SMOOTHNESS" after a month but they still cut fine and don't make my face look like freddy
let us know when your balls drop and you grow your big boy facial hair.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: Captain Equipoise on May 05, 2011, 07:56:49 PM
Bic Disposable Razor. Single blade. NO bullshit.

1 razor lasts over 2 months.

Shave everyday while IN THE SHOWER. No cream or gel... just water.



You obviously haven't hit puberty yet..
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: bradistani on May 05, 2011, 08:12:34 PM
You obviously haven't hit puberty yet..


he'll have a wisp of hair on his chin  ;D
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: shiftedShapes on May 05, 2011, 08:50:49 PM
one razer blade usually last me about 6 months with no cuts... does loose its "SMOOTHNESS" after a month but they still cut fine and don't make my face look like freddy

x2

but I only need to shave once every 3 days.  Beard is not very full.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: YoungBlood on May 05, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
qft ... you can even have a cup of rubbing alcohol and keep the blade in it that will prevent it from the water rusting dulling

I'm going to be trying this! Especially for my HeadBlade.
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: BIG DUB on May 05, 2011, 09:10:04 PM
this is one of the reasons why I switched to safety razors. Double-edged blades give a closer shave and cost about 50 cents each

I just went the same route..Got my Merkur DE Razor, Badger Brush, Straight Razor for my moustache and shaving cream. Do you prefer soap or cream? also why do regular straight razors cost so damn much?
Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: evandatp on May 06, 2011, 12:22:57 AM
That's a damn fine stash of Gillette's , NS. ..and I love Proraso.  :P

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Title: Re: gillette razor blades. what a rip off
Post by: NeoSeminole on May 06, 2011, 06:31:16 AM
I just went the same route..Got my Merkur DE Razor, Badger Brush, Straight Razor for my moustache and shaving cream. Do you prefer soap or cream? also why do regular straight razors cost so damn much?

I use both. I started off with cream when I began traditional wetshaving but wanted to try "super lather" so I got soap. The lather from mixing them is a combination of the two that feels amazing and protects your face much better. I don't know why straight razors cost a lot. Probably b/c the demand isn't high so the companies who produce them have to make money somehow