Comments on: A Guide to Wet Shaving (at Scordo.com) http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/ Prudent Advice for a Prosperous Future Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:40:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peterhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-4089 Peter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-4089 I couldn't agree with you more. An old style double-edge razor, won't pull the hairs and cut them below the skin level as is the case with multi-blade catridges, taking better care of your skin and your beard. Also, with an old style razor you have the luxury of choosing the sharpness of the blade; so you can find the one that fits you best.The secret to wet-shaving is getting yourself a good double-edge <a href="http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-razors-c-8.html" rel="nofollow">Merkur razors</a>, shaving soap or cream and a shaving brush. Different people prefer different razors and with time you will find the one that works best for you. For starters a medium size, moderately priced, new razor will do the job. I couldn’t agree with you more. An old style double-edge razor, won’t pull the hairs and cut them below the skin level as is the case with multi-blade catridges, taking better care of your skin and your beard. Also, with an old style razor you have the luxury of choosing the sharpness of the blade; so you can find the one that fits you best.The secret to wet-shaving is getting yourself a good double-edge Merkur razors, shaving soap or cream and a shaving brush. Different people prefer different razors and with time you will find the one that works best for you. For starters a medium size, moderately priced, new razor will do the job.

]]> By: Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenbackhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1074 Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenback Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:53:52 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1074 @John: That's true! But I'd say most men have a boss or significant other who'd be opposed to that. ;) @John: That’s true! But I’d say most men have a boss or significant other who’d be opposed to that. ;)

]]> By: Johnhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1073 John Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:43 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1073 Maybe we need to look into the Jesus look, this is the cheapest:) Maybe we need to look into the Jesus look, this is the cheapest:)

]]> By: Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenbackhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1069 Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenback Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:17:01 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1069 I struggled with the double edged safety razor at first, but you learn how to use it after a while. It's quite a bit of money to sink into something you're not sure about, but if you're patient it's almost guaranteed to give you a better shave. And using a safety razor doesn't have nearly the learning curve of using a straight razor. If you end up not liking it, you could always sell the razor on eBay (although not for what you bought it probably). Maybe you could buy on eBay and resell at a similar price if it doesn't work out? I struggled with the double edged safety razor at first, but you learn how to use it after a while. It’s quite a bit of money to sink into something you’re not sure about, but if you’re patient it’s almost guaranteed to give you a better shave. And using a safety razor doesn’t have nearly the learning curve of using a straight razor.

If you end up not liking it, you could always sell the razor on eBay (although not for what you bought it probably). Maybe you could buy on eBay and resell at a similar price if it doesn’t work out?

]]> By: frugalCPAhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1066 frugalCPA Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:38:11 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1066 I already shave wet, but with a Mach3. Considering the ridiculous price of replacement blades, I might consider trying something new, though investing in new equipment before knowing whether or not I'll like it is always worrisome. I already shave wet, but with a Mach3. Considering the ridiculous price of replacement blades, I might consider trying something new, though investing in new equipment before knowing whether or not I’ll like it is always worrisome.

]]> By: Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenbackhttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1064 Paul Williams @ Crackerjack Greenback Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:16:52 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1064 I don't buy it either. When Gillette first started, they gave away high quality handles to get people to start buying replaceable razor blades (which were cheap to manufacture). So obviously they were putting a sizable margin on the blades. Now they've just gotten greedier and don't even give the handles away very often! :) I don’t buy it either. When Gillette first started, they gave away high quality handles to get people to start buying replaceable razor blades (which were cheap to manufacture). So obviously they were putting a sizable margin on the blades. Now they’ve just gotten greedier and don’t even give the handles away very often! :)

]]> By: vincehttp://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1063 vince Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:45:47 +0000 http://www.crackerjackgreenback.com/frugality/a-guide-to-wet-shaving-at-scordocom/#comment-1063 Hi Paul, Great point about the cost of equipment! I've often wondered about Mach3 cartridges and the cost to produce blades and I've heard the manufacturing process, as well the materials, drives up cost. However, the same Feather blades that we both use are of superior quality to the Mach3 blades, so I don't buy the argument from Gillette. It seems most blade manufactures keep blade handle costs low for the end user and then drive up cost for the blades themselves - doesn't' seem appropriate and I hope more folks switch over to wet shaving! Best, Vince Hi Paul,

Great point about the cost of equipment! I’ve often wondered about Mach3 cartridges and the cost to produce blades and I’ve heard the manufacturing process, as well the materials, drives up cost. However, the same Feather blades that we both use are of superior quality to the Mach3 blades, so I don’t buy the argument from Gillette. It seems most blade manufactures keep blade handle costs low for the end user and then drive up cost for the blades themselves – doesn’t’ seem appropriate and I hope more folks switch over to wet shaving!

Best, Vince

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