Update: This popular deal is still available at a slightly lower price.
Amazon has
17-Piece Amazon Basics 5-Blade Men's Razor (Handle + 16 Cartridges) on sale for $20.34 - $5.09 (25% off when you 'clip' the coupon on product page) - $1.02 (5% off when you checkout via Subscribe & Save) = $14.23 >
Now $14.19.
Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
Meowssi for finding this deal.
Features:
- 5-blade MotionSphere razor handle and 16 refill cartridges
- Hypoallergenic lubricating strips with Vitamin E to help reduce skin irritation
- Anti-clog design for quick rinse
- Beard trimmer for shaving goatee, sideburns, and under nose
- Cartridges fit Amazon Basics Razor Handles only; does not fit other brands
- MotionSphere multi axis pivot follows the contours of the face
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So after using those Gillette one blade, two blade, three blade, five blade, 10 blade, not sure, I gave up because it was too expensive.
Thanks to SD, there was extensive- I mean seriously massive discussion happening on this forum where people swear by how cheap and good the DE blade shaving is and how good it is for skin and all, so some 10 or 12 years back, I switched to wet shaving with DE blade.
I cut myself so many times initially, tried many blades and handles.
Finally, I settled on a Feather DE Blade from Japan. The Japanese know how to make a sharp blade, and it was still my favorite. Also, after trying several handles, I settled on the Merkur Handle. After the initial cost of the Blades, BTW was very cheap, but Handle was a bit expensive. Still, overall, I used wet shaving with DE blade for almost 10 years and it save me not only tons of money, but, boy, every time I look forward to shaving like a morning ritual, it was fun, I have a good setup of Blade, Handle holder, lather and brush. You need to get used and then you will enjoy DE shaving a lot. Believe your skin with thank you later.
Also, once you go wet shaving with DE you won't go back to Gillette again.
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I watched a video years ago where a guy rubbed his thumb across the blades in the opposite direction of the shave before use to hone them like a knife and even cheapo blades like this have worked great for me ever since.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_av9i7
And one guy took some closeups of the blades before and after where you can see a bit of the smoothing effect on a rough edge …
https://youtu.be/h-4bhVpfxJM
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That said, there is no better value than a Fusion 5. I shave every other day and each razor lasts me between 4 and 6 months.
https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Hea...ast_sto_d
To start, I would recommend a Merkur handle, Astra blades (not too sharp like Feathers, not too dull), Wash your face and then apply a base of shaving oil. Shave Secret is super cheap and extremely effective:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/SHAVE-SECRET-Menthol-Clove-18-75-ml/10324376?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSel... [walmart.com]
Buy a boar bristle brush (I think badger brushes are a complete waste) and any of the decent shave soaps. Prorasso is a long time inexpensive favorite:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Proraso-Refreshing-and-Toning-Shaving-Soap-in-a-Bowl-for-Men-5-2-Oz/52409... [walmart.com]
Also buy a styptic pencil.
When I first started DE shaving I cut myself every time. Use a LOT less pressure and let the razor due the work. It has now been MANY years since I have cut myself. Practice and be patient
Now I'll chime in. I have had these for years. (Only shave neck and cheekbones area to keep the beard) I have noticed I can't take more than one or 2 passes on a 5 o'clock shadow without getting hair stuck. Yall are right.
However! One pass on beard, a couple flat taps of razor head to sink and rinse and continue seemed to work for me.
I also shave like a crazy person with just warm water and dry the blades when finished.
Probably should level up my game but I'm back in with these. On the final 4 after 3 years lol.
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