ClassyGuy1
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Is shaving with a safety razor a LOT more time-consuming that shaving with a Mach 3 or a Fusion or something else?
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It may take slightly longer the first few times as you are getting used to it, but honestly after that it is pretty much the exact same as far as I'm concerned. I switched over to a safety razor about a year and a half ago and would never dream of going back to using a cartridge razor.
The short answer: Yes. But I tell you it is worth every minute.
But the way I look at it, I am currently using a razor that has not 1, 2, 3, 4...but 5 blades, so isn't it safe to assume that the shave I'm currently getting goes 5 times faster than using a single-bladed Saftey Razor is going to go? And is there any way that I can use store-bought Gilette Shave Gel in a can for a safety razor, or do you pretty much have to buy a pricy cream and a brush and do the "mug and brush" thing?
Go to Badger and Blade and lurk for a while. Generous members often do Pay It Forward (PIF), where they will give away razors, soaps or whole shaving kits to newbies. That's how I got my pack of a Feather Portable razor, 20-odd blades, 3 soaps, a brush and a tube of Proraso for absolutely free. Also search for Mantic59's videos on Youtube, he's got a comprehensive guide to switching: http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59Also, should I start out with a CVS or Walgreen's-bought safety razor to get the feel of it for a bit or should I immediately jump to a high-end safety razor or something like that Metur HD or whatever they are? And do I buy single-edge razors to load into it or double-edge ones? And what is the difference? Heck, what I really could use is a little step-by-step walk-through lesson of "How to Carefully Switch from a Cartridge to a Safety Razor"....Anyone care to help me with that one?
A HUGE "thank you" to all of your for your help, advice and suggestions! And you're right...I'm amazed with this Badger and Blade website!
+1. Awesome site.