Misleading article on Safety Razors in Men's Journal

[onotoman]

Have any of you guys read this:
http://www.mensjournal.com/health-f...-safety-razor-saves-money-on-shaving-20131028

The definition of why a DE is different to a SE is incorrect, as is the part in 'What we don't Like'

'You have to use the badger shaving brush to apply the shave cream or the shave isn't as smooth. This means a little more time, not to mention pomp and circumstance, when all we want to do is get rid of our five-o'-clock shadow.'

Absolute rubbish, there was no means to comment or I would have done!

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[inspiringK]

I'm reading it right now, how did you decide to keep reading after that first paragraph so horribly screws up the definition of a DE

 

[inspiringK]

This article included, I feel like any exposure is good exposure. It's just a shame that these websites are willing to publish articles that are so riddled with inconsistencies.

 

[Okla1911]

I suppose "fact checking" isn't part of journalism anymore?

 

[ByMyBeard]

Wow, I didn't even see a way to send a note to the "author" of that article. It's an opinion piece, and a rushed one.

 

[Shutterbug57]

They got fed a bill of goods by whoever is selling the pictured razor. Some high priced merchant saw a way to get free advertising and put out less than all of the story. Between that and the reporter clearly not understanding the subject matter, the article does a poor job of representing traditional shaving.

The "journalist" totally misses out on vintage razors as being a great way to find a bargain. If you really want to save money, it is pretty easy to do with an inexpensive NEW, SS or TECH for about $15 and a $15 boar brush. If you are really on a tight budget get a 1912 for about $7.50 or a Feather Weight for less than $5.00. Yeah, I know I'm preaching to the choir.

 

[Haegar]

http://www.mensjournal.com/services/contactus

Not yet sure if it is worth my precious time to write them.

 

[Marozi]

This article still assumes that DE shavers don't enjoy shaving. That it's just something that has to be done. I didn't enjoy shaving with a cartridge and goop. But now part of the most enjoyable aspect of wet shaving is the lathering and massaging of your face with a well made badger brush. That's not a chore! That's a luxury!

And yes the cost saving benefits are great, but that's not the main reason I use a DE. It's similar to advertising a Tesla car simply because you save so much money on gas! Ignoring the performance, the luxury, and the enjoyment it brings. I enjoy the fact that I can get a barbershop-like shave each and every morning. This article completely missed the mark.

 

[ateace]

They got fed a bill of goods by whoever is selling the pictured razor. Some high priced merchant saw a way to get free advertising and put out less than all of the story. Between that and the reporter clearly not understanding the subject matter, the article does a poor job of representing traditional shaving.

The "journalist" totally misses out on vintage razors as being a great way to find a bargain. If you really want to save money, it is pretty easy to do with an inexpensive NEW, SS or TECH for about $15 and a $15 boar brush. If you are really on a tight budget get a 1912 for about $7.50 or a Feather Weight for less than $5.00. Yeah, I know I'm preaching to the choir.

You have to keep in mind that these articles are geared toward selling new products that will make money for manufacturers/advertisers. Touting vintage gear does not accomplish that. Whatever you get in the way of information
is just a means to that end.

 

[Jack Burton]

This article still assumes that DE shavers don't enjoy shaving. That it's just something that has to be done. I didn't enjoy shaving with a cartridge and goop. But now part of the most enjoyable aspect of wet shaving is the lathering and massaging of your face with a well made badger brush. That's not a chore! That's a luxury!

And yes the cost saving benefits are great, but that's not the main reason I use a DE. It's similar to advertising a Tesla car simply because you save so much money on gas! Ignoring the performance, the luxury, and the enjoyment it brings. I enjoy the fact that I can get a barbershop-like shave each and every morning. This article completely missed the mark.

+1

I'm new to all this. And shaving every morning, which I never did before, takes longer. But it's worth it. I feel better about myself and I look better. Plus I smell great.

 

[Eeyore]

I wetshaved all my life, and my shave takes less long than my shower.

I don't buy the "takes longer" argument, personally.

 

[StubbleTrouble]

If this article was a marketing ploy using the editor as a medium, it follows that quite a few vendors got involved

I agree that the editor doesn't have a clue (who does? - we're still a minority), but by all accounts, articles like that bring some percentage of traffic here to get the real story.

I'm of the thinking that a DE Shaving resurgence is slowly occurring. If it takes on the mainstream, get ready for some interesting market changes, e.g., price increases for things we may now take for granted.

 

[Shutterbug57]

You have to keep in mind that these articles are geared toward selling new products that will make money for manufacturers/advertisers. Touting vintage gear does not accomplish that. Whatever you get in the way of information is just a means to that end.

I agree it is just a non-paid advert.

 

[JerseyBoy]

They are probably confusing "takes longer" with it takes more care to DE shave versus cartridge razor shaving...I agree that this seems to be an article disguising ADVERtainment!

 

[Useless shaver]

+1

I'm new to all this. And shaving every morning, which I never did before, takes longer. But it's worth it. I feel better about myself and I look better. Plus I smell great.

 

[takeshi]

They are probably confusing "takes longer" with it takes more care to DE shave versus cartridge razor shaving...

It's all a matter of one's perspective, preference and priorities.

 

[alex2363]

Have any of you guys read this:
http://www.mensjournal.com/health-f...-safety-razor-saves-money-on-shaving-20131028

The definition of why a DE is different to a SE is incorrect, as is the part in 'What we don't Like'

'You have to use the badger shaving brush to apply the shave cream or the shave isn't as smooth. This means a little more time, not to mention pomp and circumstance, when all we want to do is get rid of our five-o'-clock shadow.'

Absolute rubbish, there was no means to comment or I would have done!

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from Men's Journal;



What we don't like:

You have to use the badger shaving brush to apply the shave cream or the shave isn't as smooth. This means a little more time, not to mention pomp and circumstance, when all we want to do is get rid of our five-o'-clock shadow.







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[alex2363]

Have any of you guys read this:
http://www.mensjournal.com/health-f...-safety-razor-saves-money-on-shaving-20131028

The definition of why a DE is different to a SE is incorrect, as is the part in 'What we don't Like'

'You have to use the badger shaving brush to apply the shave cream or the shave isn't as smooth. This means a little more time, not to mention pomp and circumstance, when all we want to do is get rid of our five-o'-clock shadow.'

Absolute rubbish, there was no means to comment or I would have done!

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This is the best part Dave-



What we don't like:

You have to use the badger shaving brush to apply the shave cream or the shave isn't as smooth. This means a little more time, not to mention pomp and circumstance, when all we want to do is get rid of our five-o'-clock shadow.







Print Email

 

[gulfbravo]

rubbish

 

[wimbouman]

Yup - boar cannot do that ;-)