Cheapest traditional shave possible

[pangaea]

I'm thinking this would be the absolute cheapest you could go:

-Cheapest safety razor with at least a 4-star review on Amazon (Global Shave Club Latte 3-Piece) https://www.amazon.com/Global-Shave...2630334&sr=8-10&keywords=3+piece+safety+razor

-Cheapest shaving brush on Amazon with at least a 4-star review (QSH synthetic) https://www.amazon.com/Shaving-QSH-Synthetic-Engineered-Acrylic/dp/B076VDDGYR/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1532630452&sr=1-17&keywords=shaving+brush&th=1

-Williams Mug Soap https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IH3PJ4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A3OXTBL6KJH236&psc=1

-Any bowl/mug you happen to have or buy a cheap plastic one at the dollar store

-Shark blades, pack of 100 https://www.amazon.com/SHARK-Super-...1-8&keywords=shark blades&tag=viglink20401-20

 

[xxvaleria]

I would get Arko instead of Williams, and the Shark blades are 1/2 DE blades.

 

[H4nk]

Yep the Sharks are single-edged. Cheap is relative. If your blade lasts for 20 shaves, it will be cheaper than one that goes for 5. I get 5 shaves from a Crystal and my son gets 20 from a Feathers.

 

[MilkCrate]

I bought a Gillette Tech for $5 on the bay and it cleaned up great.

Also bought a new badger on the bay for $6 and it’s still going strong.

 

[pangaea]

I would get Arko instead of Williams, and the Shark blades are 1/2 DE blades.

My bad, the DE blades are only like $1 more though. Still probably the cheapest blades. https://www.amazon.com/SHARK-Super-...8&qid=1532635110&sr=1-8&keywords=shark+blades

 

[musicman1951]

I am happy to confess that I have neither the need nor the desire for such an adventure.

 

[tonich]

I am happy to confess that I have neither the need nor the desire for such an adventure.

No one needs in fact!

 

[MilkCrate]

I'm thinking this would be the absolute cheapest you could go:

-Cheapest safety razor with at least a 4-star review on Amazon (Global Shave Club Latte 3-Piece) https://www.amazon.com/Global-Shave...2630334&sr=8-10&keywords=3+piece+safety+razor

-Cheapest shaving brush on Amazon with at least a 4-star review (QSH synthetic) https://www.amazon.com/Shaving-QSH-Synthetic-Engineered-Acrylic/dp/B076VDDGYR/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1532630452&sr=1-17&keywords=shaving+brush&th=1

-Williams Mug Soap https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IH3PJ4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A3OXTBL6KJH236&psc=1

-Any bowl/mug you happen to have or buy a cheap plastic one at the dollar store

-Shark blades, pack of 100 https://www.amazon.com/SHARK-Super-Stainless-Double-Blades/dp/B00306PJD4/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1532635110&sr=1-8&keywords=shark blades&tag=viglink20401-20

Thanks for the research. Some people are looking to make the switch and save money instead of paying for carts.

 

[BigJ]

Good suggestions!

Unfortunately, I learned to distrust Amazon reviews of shaving stuff. B&B is much more reliable IMHO!

 

[seattleshaver]

An inexpensive way to go would be VDH shave soap, VDH boar brush, 100 blade box of Astras and a vintage Old Style Gillette Open Comb from Ebay. That's about $34 for all of that. It's inexpensive but it's all good stuff.

For the next year all you would be buying is soap and you can get VDH in a 12 pack for about $1.50 a puck.

After the initial purchases you are spending about $18/yr to shave.

 

[tonich]

After the initial purchases you are spending about $18/yr to shave.

Most of the members here consider shaving a hobby. And who spends only $18/yr for a hobby? Anyone???

 

[Quasimodo]

That razor looks like the Baili BT131 and if it is I can definitely say that it is a very nice shaver and a good Gillette Tech clone. For the soap I would go with a La Toja shave stick. For the brush I would go for one of the Omega boars which are cheap but very good value. And for the blades I would prefer the Shark Super Chromes. Fun idea for a thread!

 

[seattleshaver]

Most of the members here consider shaving a hobby. And who spends only $18/yr for a hobby? Anyone???

I agree. That's not the way I shave either. I was just addressing the OP.

 

[santamariasteve]

My nomination for cheapest possible shave would be:

Gillette Tech that I inherited

Hand lather some inexpensive hand soap and apply it to the face

Use a blade that I purchased from the Dollar Store

Several drops of grapeseed oil applied to face post shave

 

[magoo75]

Most of the members here consider shaving a hobby. And who spends only $18/yr for a hobby? Anyone???

Maybe the person who also considers saving money a hobby. I may be in that category,at least somewhat.

 

[tonich]

Well, we all know everyone should go by what works best.
Not necessarily the cheapest, nor the most expensive!

 

[seattleshaver]

Well, we all know everyone should go by what works best.
Not necessarily the cheapest, nor the most expensive!

Not necessarily. A Porsche may work better but that's not the "best" choice for everyone.

 

[philhair]

cheap approach - $10 ebay tech 100 astra blades $10 barbasol $1.80 hand - included equipment

 

[pangaea]

Based on my calculations, my "cheapest traditional shave possible" has a starting cost of $33.13 based on current Amazon prices (including the cost of 6 pucks of Williams). I'm sure most can afford that.

 

[pangaea]

cheap approach - $10 ebay tech 100 astra blades $10 barbasol $1.80 hand - included equipment

Not a traditional shave