Yo, O'Douche, can you even grow a beard? I will start getting dollar shave club when they start sending me straight razors. I shave my head and face with a straight razor and go get my back, arms, abs and chest waxed. I leave the legs alone.
I think the blades I'm using now are called Feather Blades or something like that. They are laser sharp. I can get a few shaves out of each blade. I culd probably go with more, but considering how inexpensive they are, it's so much easier to toss them every other/third day and have a new, laser sharp blade at the ready. There really isn't a learning curve with the safety razor. It was a little odd the first couple of times I used it. Now it's no biggie, and I (rarely) slice my face open, haha!
Feather blades are great. I have used them quite a bit. This is what I just got: http://www.fendrihan.com/astra-doubleedge-safety-razor-blades-p-227.html?cPath=116_4_126 I like the Astra blades. They are not quite as sharp as the feather, but they seem to last about twice as long. I also find that if you want more life out of your blade you can take it out and flip it over. I will never go back to those plastic cartridge razors again. My next purchase is going to be a straight razor.
I know its race season but Dorco is running 20.00 off 50.00. I quit DSC and picked up the same blades, even match the DSC handle, spend $34.00 for like 32 blades and 2 handles. No brainer, same exact blades. Code is; DORCOPROCODE It was working as of Saturday when my friend got the same package I did.
I quit DSC not because of cost but due to the blades being crap. I would get one that worked fine and then the next felt like it was ripping the hairs off my face. And I've got a pretty light beard.
I need to shave everyday for work. Joined DSC and upgraded to their mid range blades. No complaints here and like the service.
use https://www.harrys.com/ good kit, blades last, a lot cheaper than mach 3s, just as good if not better IMO..
Have you tried the Feathers made in Japan? I'm currently on the Astra's, which I have no complaints, but the Feathers are supposedly sharper. It'll be a while before I finish Astra's. 100 blades x 2 sides = 200 fresh shaves. Best thing I've switched to from the other thread recommending safety razors.
Feather are awesome blades. I really like them. They are really sharp, but they don't last very long. I found myself going back to Astra.
I like the Feathers in my razor, and like you said, they are laser sharp. However, I change them pretty often since they seem to lose their edge after a few shaves. Not that they are dull, by any stretch, but the sharpness does drop off. To me, I think it's because they are so sharp initially, anything less than their edge is perceived as dull. I certainly would exercise care in handling even a used Feather, since it'll still cut you crazy fast.
This is exactly my experience as well. I shave daily. 1 blade lasts for a week, and I start with a new blade on Monday. The service is inexpensive and reliable.
I have used Dollar Shave Club for about 6 months now. I get the cheap 2 blade razors. I only shave once a week since I do not have to be clean shaven for work. I replace teh blade after using it 2 times since they are so cheap. I also use the shaving lotion. That works great and I love it.
What does the dollar shave club cheap subscription cost? I guarantee that the way I shave is many times cheaper a year. New soap once a year: $8, 100 blades every 2 years : $14. So I am under $25 a year for shaving and I get a much better shave then those little plastic razors will ever give.
I thought the top-of-the-line Dorco blades were shockingly bad when I tried them. Went straight back to a Schick Hydro 5...
Mineral oil is the real key. Most blades go dull from the oxides that build up on them, not from the blade actually wearing out. I like to clean my razor with alcohol, then store in oil.
NP, so can someone or multiples tell me if I should upgrade to shave soap and a hair brush setup? Like I only shave 2-3 times a week and on Saturday or Sunday before church. I've used about any OTC shave cream, gel, all that and I still get some irritation on the neck. Not much, but wondering if the shave soap with a nice brush will help. FWIW, Im ordering a second Dorco setup, on the 3rd shave last night with my first blade and uber happy with it still. At this rate less than 1 blade a week with the current discount code I could stock up for 2 years.
In my experience, the higher end soaps and creams with a good brush can provide better protection. However, it takes time to get them consistent. I found the biggest difference with using a preshave oil. Your issue may not be related to your cream at all. Take a good look at the grain on your neck. Your hair may be growing in a different direction than you think, which could be the source of your irritation. My hair grows up and to the sides on my lower neck and straight down above that. I have to make sure I get a couple good passes with the grain on the lower part before going against the grain or I get some pretty bad irritation. Good technique is much more important than which cream or soap you are using. What part of Ohio are you in? There is a nice, well stocked shave shop on the square in Medina.
