I only have one true “everythings a dollar” store near me, a no name one but they dont carry razors. Dollar Tree carries Barbasol disposables (Dorco) 5 for a buck, but it is like a 20 minute drive. Dollar General is misnamed but they only carry the 10 pack.
Bic Hybrid 2
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Just tried these out of curiosity and they do give a decent closer shave than the Gillette Skinguard, if it's closeness you're looking for. I did two passes with touch ups. However. I don't think they're very kind to the skin and much prefer the look and feel of a Skinguard shave.
All in all you get what you pay for and when I use it again it will just be a one pass SAS and out the door. Take them for your overnight trips, as you wouldn't be broken hearted if you lost, or left it behind.
All in all you get what you pay for and when I use it again it will just be a one pass SAS and out the door. Take them for your overnight trips, as you wouldn't be broken hearted if you lost, or left it behind.
My first shave was a little unkind to my skin but I found that you have to use very light pressure unlike most carts. All my shaves after the first have been great.
Oh, I am stupid. The Flex3 and 4 carts do fit on the Flex5 Hybrid handle! The Flex2 kind of fits but doesn't really pivot. Sorry. I must have rushed when I tried or assumed the Flex2 carts were exactly the same as the 3 and 4. But I still think the Flex 4 pivots better on a Flex2 or 3 handle, and definitely the Flex5 handle. There is a slight difference in the pivot button on the Flex5 handle and the Flex4.
It really doesn't matter too much anyway since the handle comes with the carts.
I'll have to give a second try now with very light pressure.
I've retried these with very light pressure and they are hopeless for giving a decent shave, you've got to use some pressure, or they just don't work effectively.
Sorry to hear.
As a wise man once said: YMMV
Exactly!
Your skin changes as it ages. Never used to suffer with irritation, but have to be more careful now.
Your skin changes as it ages. Never used to suffer with irritation, but have to be more careful now.
Just curious, but have you had any luck with other flexing blades, Bics or any other brands?
I like the Schick Xtreme 3 sensitive disposables where the whole cart flexes. You have to use a lot of pressure but it shaves great with no irritation. I bought a heavy handle under the Wilkinson Sword brand and installed the cart on that and it is even better.
I normally use DE, but decided to revisit cartridges. Up to now I've recently used Gillette Sensor Excel, Mach 3 and Gillette Skinguard and liked the results of all three.
It will be quite a few years for my shave count with DEs and injectors to equal my shave count with carts. I still use carts too.
Havent used Skinguard but Ive used the other 2. There are less expensive options just as good which I have talked about in other threads. If you are interested but cant find them, then send me a PM.
Havent used Skinguard but Ive used the other 2. There are less expensive options just as good which I have talked about in other threads. If you are interested but cant find them, then send me a PM.
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Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. I don't need to go down anymore rabbit holes seeking...
You should definitely try the Skinguard though. I read in another thread that you're prone to nicks and cuts even with cartridges. I don't think you'll get any with a Skinguard, they give an excellent irritation free shave, with no effort whatsoever. I would say it's Gillette's best ever effort for men with sensitive skin irritation and they know it, hence the high price. There's bound to be some offers kicking about. Do your skin a favour.
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Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. I don't need to go down anymore rabbit holes seeking...
You should definitely try the Skinguard though. I read in another thread that you're prone to nicks and cuts even with cartridges. I don't think you'll get any with a Skinguard, they give an excellent irritation free shave, with no effort whatsoever. I would say it's Gillette's best ever effort for men with sensitive skin irritation and they know it, hence the high price. There's bound to be some offers kicking about. Do your skin a favour.
Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. I don't need to go down anymore rabbit holes seeking...
You should definitely try the Skinguard though. I read in another thread that you're prone to nicks and cuts even with cartridges. I don't think you'll get any with a Skinguard, they give an excellent irritation free shave, with no effort whatsoever. I would say it's Gillette's best ever effort for men with sensitive skin irritation and they know it, hence the high price. There's bound to be some offers kicking about. Do your skin a favour.
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Try the Skin Guard and let us know. I use them for head shaving when in a hurry and like them a lot
Just writing to add that the updated Bic razors that indicated they have a titanium coating are definitely longer lasting. I recently directly tried the Bic Flex 4 Sensitive in the older version and the new titanium version, and the longevity of the titanium one was at least 50% longer. Also, it did not have a quick drop-off in performance, like the older one did. It should be noted that the titanium coating was used on the Personna 74, and is one of the reasons for its longevity. After Philip Morris sold of ASR/Personna in a leveraged buyout, the tungsten namesake of the blade remained, but the titanium coating was dropped.
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Aside from blade flex, this cart system has no suspension. So it's a little harsh if you aren't careful.
