GarrettP1 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Quick question regarding shaving/razors. I use a twin blade razor (Gillette Sensor), which has been discontinued for several years. However, Gillette still makes the twin blades, and they are easy to purchase. Currently the only new razors I can find have either 3 blades, 4 blades, or (and this seems a little crazy) 5 blades. The twin blade razors are more narrow, and make it much easier to shave the top of the lip and across curves on the face. I feel like I nick myself more easily and frequently with the triple and quadruple bladed razors. My question is, why have these many bladed razors taken over the market, or is there something I am doing wrong that makes me favor the twin blades? I shave in the shower while my beard is wet, and it makes it much easier to do so. Am I the last guy out there using twin blades? Thanks, Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hah hah...I have to laugh that the first post you have on a watch forum has to do with shaving. On a serious note...I think it all has to do with marketing and NOTHING to do with common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I usually just grind my face against a brick wall... no razors needed. Seriously, I've used BIC single blade razors for years and have always sworn by them. But on a recent return from a flight, when I couldn't find my beloved BIC, my favorite wife offered to let me use her Girly Razor, it's pink with a trillion (or more) blades. Gotta admit, that sucker got my face smoooooooth as a baby's butt. But I had no aim, so I shaved off half an earlobe and half my chin. Ya gotta make your choice and live by it: few blades = good aim. Lotsa blades = close and comfy shave, bad aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have been using Gillette mach 3 blades for years. I think they have 3 blades. I have sensitive skin and these are the only blades that don't irritate me. I use the turbo and power series sometimes as well and honestly they work better, but I get a hell of a deal on the regular mach 3 blades at the flea market so I buy them in bulk. I tried the schick 5 blades not long ago because they were cheaper and boy did they give me a rash. Didn't really shave close either. If I use anything less I swear I wouldn't have skin left on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 The Gillette Fusions have a back trimming blade that makes quick work of any upper lip hair, etc. I use a Merkur safety blade and a badger hair brush with old fashioned shaving cream. Delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The only thing I shave with.. Much closer shave, and since i style trim my beard and mustache, this is the most precise cut you can get. I can cut single hairs on my face with this and not. Great for large areas or the most finite beard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I shave with this and, I have many different cutters to choose from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I shave with this and, I have many different cutters to choose from hahahahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fool2 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I used to have a Gillette Sensor until I dropped it in the shower. I did have to get a Mach 3 as a replacement. I prefer a simpler blade as well but I also like a nice strip of that medicine goo they have on the good blades. Seems if you want a single blade the only option is bic disposables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Marketing. The twin blade was a reasonable idea that worked so if two blades are good, ergo five must be better! I still use an army safety razor (Gillette) with "propper" twin edge blades and shave soap/brush. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I only use the two-blade cheapie ones as they never last long no matter whether you spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I buy a brand of disposables called "On Sale This Week." The five blade thing happened this way: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Costco sells a bunch of 4 or 5 blade razors for, like, $40. Ridiculous. The last one I used was a two-blade disposable job my wife picked up somewhere. One of the best razors I've ever used. But, Nanuq, those single blade Bic's are the worst God-awful things. Last time I used one I lost a pint of blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 But, Nanuq, those single blade Bic's are the worst God-awful things. But being a Scoutmaster, and, as always; 'ready', the Bic can be inverted and the hollow end blown into as an emergency whistle, or bear deterrent. It can also accompany the troop on sing-a-longs............... OK everybody, you know you want to; sing to the tune of God Bless America (Doc, try to keep tempo this time) God bless my underwear, my only pair. Stand beside them, and guide them, Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears. From the washer, to the dryer, to my backpack, to my rear. God bless my underwear, my only pair. God bless my underwear, or I'll be bare. God bless my underwear That I wear down there. I outgrow them, then throw them, Those who wear them will never be square When the bully, gives a wedgie Pray that they won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Check out this site for all things shaving related. http://badgerandblade.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iglutikut Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Mach 3 for me and for some reason I guess my face got so used to them I can only shave every 3 days, anything sooner and I have a roll of toilet paper covering my face. Not good in a 'monkey suit' work environment, although red does go with everything LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 You should try a single blade razor; http://www.rwgforum....post__p__763463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmedude Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Single blade disposables suck. Double blade is all you'll ever need. Mach 3 was the best self shave I ever had, Fusion is what I use now because I got it for free. The extra blade for your sideburns is worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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