BIC Metal in Reject Shop Australia.

[ajkel64]

Anyone out here in Australia that is interested in trying out the famed BIC Metal razor get on down to your local Reject Shop. I popped in and found that they had a five pack of BIC Metal razors for $3.00 each so I bought 3 packs. I went back a couple of days later and found that they now had a ten pack next to the five pack for $3.50 so I bought 3 packs. I am set for a while.

 

[Legion]

How do they shave? I've never tried one.

 

[ajkel64]

How do they shave? I've never tried one.

I have not tried them yet but they get great reviews from members here. Especially for a travel razor when members don’t want to risk losing a razor to Airport Security. I might try one from Monday and see how they go.

 

[Steve56]

I ised them for decades during my working days. I would say that they are head and shoulders above other Bics/disposables, but I liked the thinner head over the multi-blade razors and the simplicity of the design. They shave as well as any other disposable. For me, the first 3-4 shaves were excellent then they began to drop off, again, like most other disposables that I tried.

 

[mcee_sharp]

I ised them for decades during my working days. I would say that they are head and shoulders above other Bics/disposables, but I liked the thinner head over the multi-blade razors and the simplicity of the design. They shave as well as any other disposable. For me, the first 3-4 shaves were excellent then they began to drop off, again, like most other disposables that I tried.

I'm switching to carryon only for work travel, so have to buy some disposables. Unfortunately the Guard is unobtanium from Canadian vendors so I've narrowed it to the Metal and Sensor.

Have you tried the sensor? For context my most frequent shaver is a Vector, so there will be a let down either way

 

[Steve56]

Nope, haven’t tried it, at least not recently.

 

[SharpieB]

These are excellent. I like them so much that they are all I travel with. I don’t even bother taking DE razors on vacation or work travel.

 

[Zora]

They perform like a very good de razor/blade combo. Like others I only use them for travel as I do not trust the TSA

 

[Frito Ray]

That is an odd store name, I would expect goods to be factory seconds.

The Bic Metal head is tiny and really useful around the ears and under nose. I still prefer the original white Bics though.

 

[albsat]

Bic Metal could substitute any razor that I have used so far.

 

[Eric_75]

How do they shave? I've never tried one.

I have a couple packs of the Bic Metal but I still have yet to try them.

 

[Legion]

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Anyone out here in Australia that is interested in trying out the famed BIC Metal razor get on down to your local Reject Shop. I popped in and found that they had a five pack of BIC Metal razors for $3.00 each so I bought 3 packs. I went back a couple of days later and found that they now had a ten pack next to the five pack for $3.50 so I bought 3 packs. I am set for a while.

Walked past a Rejects and thought of this thread. 5 packs were on sale, $1.50 each. So I HAD to get one, right?

Can’t say it is my most anticipated shave, but if it does ok i’ll have a few if I am ever limited to carry on baggage.

 

[Legion]

That is an odd store name, I would expect goods to be factory seconds.

The Bic Metal head is tiny and really useful around the ears and under nose. I still prefer the original white Bics though.

A lot of the store is similar to what they have in Dollar Tree in the US, and some of it is what I assume the factories sell at a discount because of over supply, or unpaid orders, or whatever. A lot of their stock is junk, but there is the occasional bargain in there.

But think Dollar Tree, Dollar General, etc. but the shops themselves are less of a shambles.

 

[Mojo88]

Bic Metal could substitute any razor that I have used so far.

If I was starting the process of wet shaving again I would start with this very razor. I bought them for traveling and was shocked at how good my shaves were. Never a nick or irritation when using them. It’s almost impossible to apply too much pressure. Plus unlike multi blade razors I never had an ingrown.

 

[Lil Cooties]

Cheers for the heads up @ajkel64. I've been wanting to try these for a while as they seem to be highly regarded within their category. I don't have any Reject Shops near me, so I took a 33.5 km (20.8 mile) train trip to one (among other destinations, I didn't go just for these). Picked up 30 for $1.50 per 5 pack, I think these should last a while, especially seeing I don't go travelling a lot.

 

[musicman1951]

How do they shave? I've never tried one.

They are quite nice. Great travel razor. They are, of course, very light. Highly recommended. The only problem I've had is the protective cap over the blade can be a little difficult to remove.