Been using a cartridge razor 😳

[rmac]

Hi all,

I’m currently travelling for a family wedding so had to pack a “quick” grooming kit for reasons of convenience. No room for nice soaps, pomades or fragrance, just simply body/face wash and dental care stuff.

For shaving I picked the Gillette skinguard because it’s nice and lightweight (and not upset if I lost it in transit) no brush- just a can of Nivea shaving foam (I know, shout at me later lol) and some Harry’s aftershave. I must say that this setup is working quite well, obviously not as close as a DE blade but passable for purposes of taking wedding photos etc. The blades themselves don’t actually feel like they are shaving anything, but there was plenty of stubble on the cart before rinsing.

My only problem with the Gillette is that it clogs easily, I thought having only 2 blades would eliminate this issue, which was one of the reasons I stopped using fusion 5 and mach 3. But as long as I rinse frequently it’s not really an issue. Oh and obviously the cost, but I got the blades on offer so essentially they came to about the same cost as a pack of Sensor carts (which I can’t seem to find anywhere).

 

[BradWorld]

I am traveling with just a backpack right now for a week. Carrying onto the airplane. So I have to use a cart as well. My choice for this type of travel is a Gillette Guard razor from India. Single blade. Super light. Very cheap. Doesn’t clog. Even my preferred vintage cart, the Trac II, clogs a bit between the blades. The Guard shaves well and then I toss it after the trip even though it may have ten shaves left. It doesn’t shave as well as a DE or a five bladed contraption, but it does the job and feels okay doing it. I pack either an Arko stick or some small soap sample, a small synthetic brush, and the smallest splash I have, which is also usually some sort of sample as well. I keep my kit small and light. Good luck on your journey.

 

[rmac]

I am traveling with just a backpack right now for a week. Carrying onto the airplane. So I have to use a cart as well. My choice for this type of travel is a Gillette Guard razor from India. Single blade. Super light. Very cheap. Doesn’t clog. Even my preferred vintage cart, the Trac II, clogs a bit between the blades. The Guard shaves well and then I toss it after the trip even though it may have ten shaves left. It doesn’t shave as well as a DE or a five bladed contraption, but it does the job and feels okay doing it. I pack either an Arko stick or some small soap sample, a small synthetic brush, and the smallest splash I have, which is also usually some sort of sample as well. I keep my kit small and light. Good luck on your journey.

I’ve heard about the Gillette guard but unfortunately can’t get them here. Does sound like they would be a good option for travel, especially when restricted to carry on luggage only.

Thanks for your input,

R

 

[BigJ]

In my days as a frequent flyer, I often had to resort to carts. Not much fun!!

 

[dotKomo]

The BIC Sensitive is a single blade cart and does an adequate job. No worries about clogging.

 

[Mitzie]

I've used the SkinGuard, but my favorite cart' is the Wilkinson Sword Protector 3 which gives me a closeness of shave, guaranteed nick free, and very maneuverable better than when I use DE or SR razors. A very under estimated razor IMHO

 

[JasonJT]

I have a Fusion handle somewhere. Never really used it as it’s hardly better than my Mach3. I am curious to try the Skinguard blades just for the sake of comparison. Shame they are so expensive.

Jason.

 

[JasonJT]

The BIC Sensitive is a single blade cart and does an adequate job. No worries about clogging.

The Gillette Sensor3 disposable razor does an acceptable job and it’s a lot cheaper than carts. It rinses easily enough. Plus the head is slimmer than the 5 blade carts.

Jason

 

[SydneyShaver]

I've always liked the skinguard. I find that its quick, easy, no fuss and impossible to cause irritation or cuts with. The cart itself lasts long enough for me that I don't really find it to be expensive.

 

[ajkel64]

Nothing wrong with the Gillette SkinGuard. They are a great cartridge razor IMHO. I got 157 shaves out of one SkinGuard cartridge. I only cleaned the soap build up off it twice from memory.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I use the Bic Metal sometimes when travelling and it is every bit as close as a DE. It has a single blade with a fixed head and requires, but also maintains, good DE shaving technique. The Metal is the best disposable or cartridge razor I have used and the Bic Orange Sensitive is not far behind.

 

[Akke]

Carts are good way to shave, i use Legendary Mach3 same handle has been from age around 18 upp to 31! count on that!

 

[JasonJT]

I miss my Gillette Sensor razor my dad got me when I was 13. It wasn’t bad at all. I think Gillette really threw the baby out with the bathwater when they started adding more and more blades.

Jason.

 

[Akke]

more blades makes shave just faster for some

 

[Mitzie]

One advantage, not mentioned on this Forum, of using carts'/disposable razors is that you can shave with hand/body soap because you can whizz around your beard before the lather has had chance to dry out or disappear