Bic Metal vs. Gillette Guard: - Single blade shootout.
Over the next few days I will be comparing Bic metals to Gillette Guards.
Technically speaking, both are single blade & single edge razors, albeit plastic ones.
Bic Metals are disposables with a fixed head.
Gillette Guards are cartridge razors with freely swiveling heads.
Both are said to be quite close to D.E.'s, & are often suggested to starting wet-shavers.
But which one is better? I hope to be able to get an answer.
As always, there will be a small YMMV component.
I'll alternate razors on successive days, & review them.
Today’s razor was a fresh Bic Metal from a fresh 5's pack.
As I was in a hurry, I did not use a brush or cream, just Gillette gel (tube, not can)
I did WTG & XTG passes. There was quite a bit of blade feel, & I was bitten slightly once.
Slightly better than SAS, but not quite CCS.
Not really satisfied with my shave, but this is my first use of this Bic. The razor felt rough. I may need to get used to it, or it may improve later on.
Perhaps using a brush & cream will give a more satisfactory shave on the Bic's next outing.
Tomorrows shave will be with a fresh Gillette Guard, using the same software - a tube of Gillette Gel, for results that can be compared.
Over the next few days I will be comparing Bic metals to Gillette Guards.
Technically speaking, both are single blade & single edge razors, albeit plastic ones.
Bic Metals are disposables with a fixed head.
Gillette Guards are cartridge razors with freely swiveling heads.
Both are said to be quite close to D.E.'s, & are often suggested to starting wet-shavers.
But which one is better? I hope to be able to get an answer.
As always, there will be a small YMMV component.
I'll alternate razors on successive days, & review them.
Today’s razor was a fresh Bic Metal from a fresh 5's pack.
As I was in a hurry, I did not use a brush or cream, just Gillette gel (tube, not can)
I did WTG & XTG passes. There was quite a bit of blade feel, & I was bitten slightly once.
Slightly better than SAS, but not quite CCS.
Not really satisfied with my shave, but this is my first use of this Bic. The razor felt rough. I may need to get used to it, or it may improve later on.
Perhaps using a brush & cream will give a more satisfactory shave on the Bic's next outing.
Tomorrows shave will be with a fresh Gillette Guard, using the same software - a tube of Gillette Gel, for results that can be compared.
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