How many have tried a safety / straight razor and a soap puck with badger brush for shaving?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:19:01 -0500

What is your preferred method of shaving?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 1:27 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:27:41 -0500

Before joining I used just straight razor, now that I'm in and have to shave everyday, I use Shick Hydro 5. But when I'm on leave, I still use my straight.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 1:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:34:00 -0500

I switched to a soap puck and brush (2000) long before I switch to a safety razor. It always produced superior shaves than anything out of a can due to the physics behind it. If you take a can of gel shaving cream the intent of the gel is to expand to lift the whiskers similarly to how a shave brush works on the face. What I got tired of is paying so much money for the cartridge blades from the name brand manufactures. 1 cartridge lasting one month is such a joke, especially when you have a thick beard. So I started doing some research into the Shaving Dollar club and found out they use the razors produced my a company called Dorco. So why should I pay a premium for a monthly service when I can go to the horses mouth. Dorco is an internet order only company that has decent products. However, 3 years ago for Christmas due to my badger brush needing to be replaced my Wife went all out for me. She purchased a safety razor and a new silvertip badger hair brush. I have never looked back to a cartridge ever. The up front cost to start was a little bit expensive however it quickly pays off. I tried some different blades but quickly enjoyed the Feather blades which cost me around 25$ for 100ct. I change blades weekly so for the 25$ it cost me for the 100 blades I get almost 2 years of shaves. Ill say around 120 total to get everything I needed compared to the 20 I was spending monthly on the cartridge packs I have saved a lot of money as well as have superior shaves compared to the cartridge shaves. So if you are looking to save some money on shaving and are interested and want more information let me know I will try to help you out. I will add this for the ladies. I purchased an additional brush and soap puck for my wife and she prefers it over any of the can stuff and enjoys the shave a safety razor provides. So its not just for beards legs too!

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Feb 9 at 2016 2:28 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:28:27 -0500

Used to use a puck, brush, and safety razor, now I use a cordless electric. Easier these days for traveling and limited water conditions.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 21 at 2016 5:27 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:27:35 -0400

I've been using safety razors and they're much better IMO. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/safety-razors-vs-multi-blade-razors

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