Why are razors so hideously expensive

I use an electric beard trimmer.

Shave once a week, or fornightly.

I HATE buying blades due to the prices. The women has learnt not to touch mine. But im a proper man and need a shave (or trim) every couple of days. I hate it.

I can't use the cheaper ones. I've got tough facial hair and the cheap blades just rip my face to shreds (no matter how carefull) and hurt like buggery to use.

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Nah, I don't get my legs out enough to make it worth the pain I would have to endure lol!

it really isnt that painful. First time is the worse, second time feels like nothing - im sure its about an 80% reduction in pain levels..! 4 weeks of smoothness compared to 4 days with a razor

I dare you to give it a try

Maria

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

it really isnt that painful. First time is the worse, second time feels like nothing - im sure its about an 80% reduction in pain levels..! 4 weeks of smoothness compared to 4 days with a razor

I dare you to give it a try

Maria

Haha, maybe when I'm done at uni and might have a reason to enjoy the summer weather

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Do it old skool. Get the powder stuff it lasts for ages!!

Or do what I do and don't shave its even cheaper. I just trim it down to boyishly good looking stubble every now and then

no offence Britney it's just the icon

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

Cheaper option...wax

Think that would be a bit painful for the mens beards though..ouch!!

Originally Posted by Graciepants

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for the new venus razors - pack of 3= £9
for the extra special ones in a pack of 4 = £15

I think its 8 for £15 for ours... but we have to use them daily so we get fleaced more.

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

but we have to use them daily so we get fleaced more.

Aww you really should see the vet about that. Either that or some heavy duty razors to get all the wool off....

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Aww you really should see the vet about that. Either that or some heavy duty razors to get all the wool off....

Shhh, Im not supposed to shear the sheep on base!!!

Get a straight blade. Doesn't take long to get used to, and you'll never buy a blade again. EVER!

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Do you even put a blade in it nick? Or just go through the motions so you don't feel left out?

You so beat me to the punch!

I have, on a few recommendations just bought a Tesco Matrix razor and 8 blades.

Much cheaper than a Mach 3 Turbo.

Now I know why. Just freshly shaved my bonce and face to test it out- nowhere near as smooth or close a shave and left me with far more cuts than usual and it took far more shaving to get as close as the Mach 3.

I reckon they'll just about do for the face, but for the scalp- nar. I think I'll have to stick with Gillette. Much as they are overpriced, they are far superior in quality imho.


Anyway- nother topic. Who can recommend a decent balm/cream for freshly shaved scalp? I've just got some Nivea, which seems OK, but too smelly- I'd like something neutral to keep it moisturised. I also use Nivea face cream on it, but I'm sure there must be better stuff- or something specifically suited to the bonce, rather than the face.