Overall, what is going to give you a much closer shave, and ultimately, be more likely to give you BBS or DFS? A safety razor like a Merkur HD or a cartridge razor like a Gillette Fusion Power or a Mach 3?
Overall, what is going to give you a much closer shave, and ultimately, be more likely to give you BBS or DFS? A safety razor like a Merkur HD or a cartridge razor like a Gillette Fusion Power or a Mach 3?
my double edge razors give me both a closer and more comfortable shave than my fusion ever did.
That's a big swing. There is even a pretty big difference between the Fusion and the Mach3.
Truth be told, you probably get a closer shave with the Mach3, possibly the Fusion (never used one of the monstrosities) but the issue that many folks discuss when making the change is that the multi-blade cart razors do that "cutting below the surface" thing which promotes irritation.
Some folks are able to use them and not get irritation or ingrown hair from them, but many have problems with irritation, notwithstanding the cost of the cartridges.
I personally didn't make the switch due to cost. There were many factors much more important to me than cost.
Kind of a rambling answer but I hope it helps. I'm sure there'll be others along soon to give you their take.
Having used all of those items you mentioned I have to honestly say the Merkur HD has given me the best and closest shaves of my life. The fusion did give me a close shave but it left me with tonnes of irritation/ingrowns and a lot less in my wallet. Compare 8 fusion cartridges @ $20+(CAD) vs. 100 Derby blades @ $20(CAD) or less. Also i get a lot more milage out of a Derby blade than the fusion cartridges.
A Sensor Excel.
A Sensor Excel.
Overall, what is going to give you a much closer shave, and ultimately, be more likely to give you BBS or DFS? A safety razor like a Merkur HD or a cartridge razor like a Gillette Fusion Power or a Mach 3?
shaving with one blade system razors means that the hair is cut off cleanly on the surface of the skin .Razor Rash-Bumps are caused by ingrown hairs and they are caused a lot by shaving to close and against the grain of the growth for closer shaves. The multi blade systems will give a super close shave but unfortunately also all the problems that go with that i.e.; razor bumps, spots, redness, burning etc. Basically they wax the face by pulling the hair out cleanly from the root thus causing ingrown hair.Having used all of those items you mentioned I have to honestly say the Merkur HD has given me the best and closest shaves of my life. The fusion did give me a close shave but it left me with tonnes of irritation/ingrowns and a lot less in my wallet. Compare 8 fusion cartridges @ $20+(CAD) vs. 100 Derby blades @ $20(CAD) or less. Also i get a lot more milage out of a Derby blade than the fusion cartridges.