This is the place to ask beginner and simple questions. Some examples include:

  • Soap, scent, or gear recommendations
  • Favorite scents, bases, etc
  • Where to buy certain items
  • Identification of a razor you just bought
  • Troubleshooting shaving issues such as cuts, poor lather, and technique

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[โ€“] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Looking for some good razors that do a clean shave for my friend and I. Nothing fancy or overly priced, but right now we mostly use cheap 4-5$ ones with basic foam and often get little cuts. I tried buying a pack of 40$ ones but saw no improvements.

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  • [โ€“] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Decent razors, or decent blades? If you're using a DE razor, I'd recommend picking up a sample pack with several or a dozen different types. I've found the same blade will give a better or worse shave in different razors, so there's some utility to trying several different brands, if you've got the basics of how to handle a DE razor. I've been going through sample packs for three or four years now.

    And if you're using canned foam, it's also possible just switching to a better cream or soap might do well. It may not be as fast or convenient, but I think some creams like Speick or Cella might do better, and be nearly as fast to lather up with a wet brush as spreading it with your fingers. Just a thought, if you're looking for a better shave. And I suspect a good soap would be even better.

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  • [โ€“] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I'm a bit lost in the jargon but think I understand - A sample pack of razors and cream instead of foam, ya?

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  • It sounds like you might be talking about disposable cartridge razors or all-in-one disposable razors, like the BIC Sensitive razors.

    We'll recommend that instead, you buy a double-edge razor, which uses small replaceable double-edge blades that you change out every seven to thirty shaves.

    This wiki talks about double edge safety razors in the "Removable Blade Razors" section. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor

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