I am a 17 year old high school student that is currently unemployed (I work summers as a lifeguard/swim lesson instructor but during the school year due to track/xc I remain jobless), so I shave on a budget. I wanted to get into tradiontal wet shaving with a DE razor so I did some browsing. I ended up buying this http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double...=UTF8&qid=1357794633&sr=8-5&keywords=de+razor DE razor for $3!!!! It took awhile to come in, but boy does it shave good! I was expecting a super cheap, fall apart razor, but no no that's not the deal here. It's a solid, classic 3-piece. I have had my most comfortable neck shaves I have ever got with this razor in my life (I have a super sensitive neck and every shave before this razor left me with horrible burn, ingrown, etc) and this razor is just outstanding. So, if your looking for a new one or looking to start out, this is a great razor. Cheap, while being a solid razor.
For the DE shavers on a budget
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Yep, it's an awesome razor for the price! Leisureguy over on reddit recommends it highly. I own one myself, and struggled a little at first, but when I got used to it it turned out to be an awesome razor!
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Thanks for the link.
Welcom to B&B.
A few questions:
how heavy is it?
how's the finish/quality, and the aggressiveness of it?
Welcom to B&B.
A few questions:
how heavy is it?
how's the finish/quality, and the aggressiveness of it?
Welcome. Congratulations on the nice find.
Welcome! It's a nice find but I'd recommend the Lord L6 within that price range. The one you mentioned has a sold handle and the head feels similar to a tech but leaves a lot to be desired. However, I do see it as a good way to start and in fact I've given out a few of these to friends.
From the looks of it, I'd expect it to shave mildly, like a Gillette Tech.
+1 on what krona said.
i received a Lord razor from a member in this forum (thanks again btw) and i get awesome shaves out of it.
i received a Lord razor from a member in this forum (thanks again btw) and i get awesome shaves out of it.
Great story man! I too can relate to many of the things you said. I'm an 18-year-old High School Senior also unemployed. Got myself a sweet '60 Gillette SS Flair tip on eBay a month or so back for around $25. My advice is to definitely keep an eye on the 'Bay and always reply to the frequent PIF's that often take place around here. So far I haven't been lucky enough to win one, but all you can do is keep trying my friend. Best of luck to you.
-Brandon
-Brandon
Great work finding that - I hope you continue to enjoy your shaves for many years.
Wolcome to the manliness. Have you find a blade that work for you ?
Holy crap! I got that exact same razor a week ago for $6! LOL I guess patience does pay off so far it seems like a very serviceable razor
