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    Do You Shave?

    So I switched from disposable Gillette whatever the newest blade was to a safety razor about 3 years ago. Now I don't grow a thick beard, I can shave 2 times a week and be totally fine. But way back when my wife and I wanted to reduce our eco footprint and I can say--my shaving choice has been that and more.

    So three years ago I invested $180 in a razor, a brush, a stand and 3 soap dishes. In that same three years I invested 50 bucks in shave soap. That comes out to 6.50 a month for shaving. Now I know I don't shave as often as most, but I am absolutely spending less than when I was a member of the Glide boys of the month club. I have also reduced my eco footprint. I just re upped my soaps (which will last a year or more) for 40 bucks. I have a ton of blades left and my razor, brush and soap holders are forever buys. So now, my shave expenses are 3.35 a month.

    I'm curious about other who actually shave-Are you straight razor? safety? disposable? How do you make your choices and why?

    BTW If you are a straight or safety guy--what's your go to soap?

    I've tried and still use--Henry Cavendish, Conk Worlds Bay Rum and Taylor Old Bond Sandalwood.

    Thanks for the input.
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    Interesting. My wife is one of those super couponers (although this has tailed off of late) and so I have, literally, 100s of razors, blades & Shave gels/creams in our stockroom. No joke! Seriously, this stash will last a few decades. So I pick and choose whatever I want like I'm at a CVS, lol.

    I like the 4-blade razors, and have no idea which ones I use, lol, I just grab one every couple of months. I like the foams over gels, but we don't have as many of them in stock here.

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      I am very lazy about shaving and usually have a beard, although I shaved it before our LA trip last week. I use a Phillips Norelco one blade electric.
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      • #4
        I have a mustache and goatee so I only shave cheeks and neck. I prefer a 4 blade as I think it is easier to handle and clogs less. I am currently using up a 5 blade and do not care for it. It does not shave as close as the 4 blade or even a 2 blade.

        I use both cream and gel. It really doesn't matter so I switch it up thinking I will eventually pick a favorite. Nope it really doesn't matter.

        Since Covid I have went from daily or every other day to once a week or every two weeks.

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