"Assured for Men" $1.25 DE

[Ad Astra]

After an unexpected good experience with the "b-pure" shave soap from the dollar store, dropped another $1.25 on the Assured for Men DE razor. Hey, it came with five blades, too.

Now, others have posted on their similar priced TTO, but this is a Gillette Tech clone - perhaps.

Apparently zamak, but so (can be) the Gillette. (The TTO I would not even try. Doors look ready to fall off. But a Tech clone has few parts. Anyways...)

As with NASA, I'm testing components first. The blades are completely unmarked... Not necessarily a good sign. Have used some just-OK Chinese blades before.

So I loaded this janky blade into my Timeless Slim. Cannot have two test factors going at once... Loss of face could result.

After I loaded it, took a phone call - forgot I'd loaded it with a test blade - and started to shave.

Ah. Shhhhkkk. What? Instantly I was reminded this wasn't my usual Wilkinson or Dorco Prime. With greater caution, I proceeded.

These no-name Chicom blades can actually work. Duller, a bit tuggy but not painful. About like other really low end blades. How many shaves per blade remains to be seen. I get six per Dorco and 6-10 to the Wilkinson. Anyways.

On to the razor... Tomorrow.


AA

 

[EspressoAndAftershave]

They're great razors. I wouldn't bother with the included blades, but the razor itself is extremely efficient.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Looks like the YingJili Tech Clone - a razor that was certainly less than impressive.

 

[Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker]

They gave it a great name, I just need to finish the title...

Assured Your Going To Get A Weeper

Another dollar store tech clone ha? Ya, I would never trust a single one of those razors, I am just glad that we have folks like you, who are willing to test them out for us. And when you spoke of the doors already wanting to come off, I am like, yep, figures lol!

The plating will wear off extremely fast I can also assure you that. And I wouldn't put any trust into those blades either. I am surprised you didn't completely cut your face up with it. You said the Chicorn blade gave you some slight tugging? Interesting, cause I got name brand blades that have given me tons of tugging in quality razors lol.

At least the finish on this dollar razor, is looking better then the previous one I saw on B&B! I know you remember the previous post that was made on another dollar store razor, and the pitting and left over burrs I saw on a brand new razor, was quite horrifying indeed! I pray you be very careful with this razor please, I don't want to hear you turned yourself into Frankenstein's monster. lol

 

[Big_T]

The blades are terrible IMHO. I found the razor to be quite aggressive. I gave my thoughts about the razor in this post -

What razor/blade did you use today

Feather (4) - Binned

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[ynggrsshppr]

Very curious what the results would be. There appears to be quite a lot of variation in the geometry and quality of these Tech clones. I'll stick with the Gillette Super Blue since it is near perfect in my eyes.

 

[Ad Astra]

They're great razors. I wouldn't bother with the included blades, but the razor itself is extremely efficient.

Thanks! Dang it, I did search first, but used "Assured for Men"!

They've grouped the four products, and the soap seems new, so. The rubber face scrubber seems worthless, and I wouldn't even waste a buck on the associated brush - bit of broom handle and unidentified animal bristle.


AA

 

[Ad Astra]

They gave it a great name, I just need to finish the title...

Assured Your Going To Get A Weeper

Another dollar store tech clone ha? Ya, I would never trust a single one of those razors, I am just glad that we have folks like you, who are willing to test them out for us. And when you spoke of the doors already wanting to come off, I am like, yep, figures lol!

The plating will wear off extremely fast I can also assure you that. And I wouldn't put any trust into those blades either. I am surprised you didn't completely cut your face up with it. You said the Chicorn blade gave you some slight tugging? Interesting, cause I got name brand blades that have given me tons of tugging in quality razors lol.

At least the finish on this dollar razor, is looking better then the previous one I saw on B&B! I know you remember the previous post that was made on another dollar store razor, and the pitting and left over burrs I saw on a brand new razor, was quite horrifying indeed! I pray you be very careful with this razor please, I don't want to hear you turned yourself into Frankenstein's monster. lol

Assured laughs! The TTO, never - no how, no way!

AA

 

[EspressoAndAftershave]

Thanks! Dang it, I did search first, but used "Assured for Men"!

They've grouped the four products, and the soap seems new, so. The rubber face scrubber seems worthless, and I wouldn't even waste a buck on the associated brush - bit of broom handle and unidentified animal bristle.


AA

I thought about using the face scrubber as a lather agitator in a bowl. It has a suction cup on the back, but it still might work in an actual bowl - maybe a cheap, narrow and deep bowl in Dollar Tree?

 

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I thought about using the face scrubber as a lather agitator in a bowl. It has a suction cup on the back, but it still might work in an actual bowl - maybe a cheap, narrow and deep bowl in Dollar Tree?

No doubt they have. Walmart's $1 salsa bowl is another go-to.

So far, the soap is the only worthwhile item. But in a pinch - traveling or whatever - this might work.

Yikes, now I gotta try the razor and see ...


AA

 

[EspressoAndAftershave]

My only recommendation: use light pressure. The razor is actually very good, but extremely efficient, and has a good bit of blade feel. If you stay light on the pressure, I think you'll be surprised at how good the shave is.

 

[Beachman1957]

I've found it to be a great razor too. I did however make one improvement by replacing the thin plastic handle with one from a ball end Tech. For me that made a huge difference with my ability to control it. A light touch is of course essential.

 

[Babou]

Welcome to Jackass !

 

[nemo]

Assured for trash.

 

[BigJ]

Yikes!! You are a brave man!!

 

[Big_T]

I posted a PIF to give away one of these fine razors. C'mon over and sign up!

GIVEAWAY! - PIF - Dollar Tree Razor Challenge

The recent thread about the Dollar Tree "Assured for Men" razor reminded me that I still had one that I bought just to try. All you have to do is post below "I'll try it" and I'll pick a random "winner" this Friday morning 6/24. We will expect to read your post describing your shave or...

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Quaznoid]

I posted on this razor. It is the Assured 3-piece. It used to cost $1. It comes with 5 blades, which are EXCELLENT!! The razor is well made but is way TOO AGGRESSIVE. It requires extraordinary care to use safely, too much care in my opinion. I retired it from my rotation.

 

[Ad Astra]

I posted on this razor. It is the Assured 3-piece. It used to cost $1. It comes with 5 blades, which are EXCELLENT!! The razor is well made but is way TOO AGGRESSIVE. It requires extraordinary care to use safely, too much care in my opinion. I retired it from my rotation.

This is a razor that will cut you.

I put a new Dorco Prime in this "Assured Destruction" razor and took it for a spin. Yikes!

Between the poor / nonexistent blade clamp, and the considerable blade exposure, you get a dangerous, wobbly edge shave.

The massive blade feel of a Gillette OLD, combined with the just wobbly poor clamp sets the stage for a really good cut. Of your skin, not the whiskers. Gingerly, I used the thing and recalled what I thought about the also-crappy blades: this might work in Asia if you have fine, hairlike, wispy facial growth. But a lumberjack or viking type with wire bristles is going to, well, fail painfully with this one. IMO.

That blade rattles. Now it might be saved with a different topcap. I once paired a tuggy R41 with a different topcap and got two better razors for it.

I am so glad I didn't use the blade and razor as they come together - a double date with disaster - again, IMO. Individually, they're just not good. Ironically, I did get a good shave, but it was like flying a plane that has something wrong with it. Not exactly relaxing.

Even worse, this is no beginner's setup. If you don't know how to DE shave - well - you're going to get bit.

Yeah, the heck with this. I'll use the blade again as a goof, but.

Oh! I do like the handle. Reminds me of Gillette Slim Twist, I think.

At any rate, the b-pure soap is good. So be it.


AA

 

[jaro 101969]

After an unexpected good experience with the "b-pure" shave soap from the dollar store, dropped another $1.25 on the Assured for Men DE razor. Hey, it came with five blades, too.

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Now, others have posted on their similar priced TTO, but this is a Gillette Tech clone - perhaps.

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Apparently zamak, but so (can be) the Gillette. (The TTO I would not even try. Doors look ready to fall off. But a Tech clone has few parts. Anyways...)

As with NASA, I'm testing components first. The blades are completely unmarked... Not necessarily a good sign. Have used some just-OK Chinese blades before.

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So I loaded this janky blade into my Timeless Slim. Cannot have two test factors going at once... Loss of face could result.

After I loaded it, took a phone call - forgot I'd loaded it with a test blade - and started to shave.

Ah. Shhhhkkk. What? Instantly I was reminded this wasn't my usual Wilkinson or Dorco Prime. With greater caution, I proceeded.

These no-name Chicom blades can actually work. Duller, a bit tuggy but not painful. About like other really low end blades. How many shaves per blade remains to be seen. I get six per Dorco and 6-10 to the Wilkinson. Anyways.

On to the razor... Tomorrow.


AA

I posted about this same razor when it first came out... Most were comparing the Actual razor to the .....

The razor Is about the same. The blades are Not....

 

[jaro 101969]

I thought about using the face scrubber as a lather agitator in a bowl. It has a suction cup on the back, but it still might work in an actual bowl - maybe a cheap, narrow and deep bowl in Dollar Tree?

No doubt they have. Walmart's $1 salsa bowl is another go-to.

So far, the soap is the only worthwhile item. But in a pinch - traveling or whatever - this might work.

Yikes, now I gotta try the razor and see ...


AA

When I first posted about this razor I mentioned that if someone needed a handle for a razor then it was a Very inexpensive way to go and also the top cap could be used for a razor with a faulty top cap. Dollar tree also has these....

So now someone could get one of these razors , the B-pure soap and a bowl and the only thing they would need from elsewhere is a decent brush and blades....