Gugny Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thinking of doing the $6/month Dollar Shave Club deal. Anyone have any experience with these guys? If so ... worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thinking of doing the $6/month Dollar Shave Club deal. Anyone have any experience with these guys? If so ... worth it? I do the $9 one. They're good but fusion is better. I'm on my second month and may go back. Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 I use Fusion now. My problem is that I don't change blades frequently enough .. partial laziness, partial frugality. This seems like it would combat both whilst providing me with fresh blades. I don't spend $72/year now on shaving supplies. Probably half of that. Tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I use Fusion now. My problem is that I don't change blades frequently enough .. partial laziness, partial frugality. This seems like it would combat both whilst providing me with fresh blades. I don't spend $72/year now on shaving supplies. Probably half of that. Tough call. Same here. I have the fusion myself but go through about 8 razors a year. Secret is to keep the razor in olive oil. Keeps the blades from oxidizing and last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Same here. I have the fusion myself but go through about 8 razors a year. Secret is to keep the razor in olive oil. Keeps the blades from oxidizing and last longer. Also makes a tasty salad dressing if you add a few spices, some minced garlic, and some cider vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Also makes a tasty salad dressing if you add a few spices, some minced garlic, and some cider vinegar. Balsamic vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Shaving has sucked for me since the first time I put razor to skin. The Fusion Power changed all of that. I just got the new one with the swivel head on it, and it was probably the best shave I've ever had. It's one of those things in life I just accept will cost me more relative to the alternative. My father-in-law lives in Germany and has us ship him bags of the yellow Bic disposable razors that cost like fifty cents per hundred, and admit I get a bit jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 This was my last razor purchase a couple years ago.... http://www.samsclub.com/sams/gillette-custom-plus-disposable-razor-52-ct/184050.ip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 DSC uses Dorco-Pace razors. I've found the 6-blade razors are the best. And if you do it, wait for coupon codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Same here. I have the fusion myself but go through about 8 razors a year. Secret is to keep the razor in olive oil. Keeps the blades from oxidizing and last longer. Mineral oil will do the same... And the old Italian ladies won't hit on you. ;-P ;-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I refuse to use Gillette products because the Pat*s play in Gillette stadium. Silly, i know, but . . . I use a 5 blade Schick Hydro. Been shaving my head for 7 years now . . .I get 3-4 weeks out of 'em before i get nicked up . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Here is a good article on how to care for your razor blades: http://www.livestrong.com/article/232718-how-to-make-razor-blades-stay-sharp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have been doing the $9 option for a couple years. I think it is a pretty good deal. Happy with the quality of the razors and if you start stockpiling too many you can pause for a month or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Same here. I have the fusion myself but go through about 8 razors a year. Secret is to keep the razor in olive oil. Keeps the blades from oxidizing and last longer. I tried that, but the shave isn't as good after taking it out. I've tried getting all of the oil off (baby oil and olive), but it still feels like it's gliding over my hair and not cutting as well. I use the fusion as well and go through razors like crazy; probably closer to 20 a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I keep a beard now. Shaving for me sucks. I am fair skin, have crazy multidirectional facial hair and it is a pain in the ass. When I did shave my face about 5-6 years ago I would use a double blade or triple blade and use it in the shower, no gel or cream. Soap, maybe and then use the blade 6 mos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 no gel or cream. Soap, maybe and then use the blade 6 mos. Yep, no connection to this and skin irritation. I will say this, dude is executing on his business plan http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/dollar-shave-club-upscale-9-moisturizer/293288/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 You can save a ton of money by not buying aerosol shaving cream. I haven't used that in years except for when I travel - and use a small can of foamy for that. Brush and barber soap. Soap's a buck or two and lasts about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I've posted this here a few times but it's my favorite onion spoof so why not again. And it fits here. http://www.theonion.com/articles/!@#$-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) I keep a beard now. Shaving for me sucks. I am fair skin, have crazy multidirectional facial hair and it is a pain in the ass. When I did shave my face about 5-6 years ago I would use a double blade or triple blade and use it in the shower, no gel or cream. Soap, maybe and then use the blade 6 mos. Exactly the issues I have with shaving. I shave the same exact way, not everyday... Maybe every 3rd-4th day and in the shower. Depends on how it moves me if I shave or not, sometimes growing a beard, sometimes not. I use one of those shower mirrors (Sharper Image) that has water running through it so it won't fog. No soap or gel, just water. I do use the Fusion AND a double blade (Sensor) for close spots... The Fusion also has the 6th trim blade. Those two cartridges will last months. Edited July 8, 2014 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I can only shave 2x a week. More than that is bad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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