I did not expect to return to carts this soon, but here I am...
I switched to DE about 8 years ago. I was using the Mach 3, never had the problems people complain of and was, and still am, an everyday shaver. I switched solely because of cost. Although I have fallen somewhat into the acquisition trap, I kept things reasonable and am working my way though a small stash of soap and cream.
So why am I back to carts? Blood, mostly ... and it's my own. A couple of years ago I started developing essential tremor. I'm in my early 60s, reasonably healthy and fit, but I have an occasional tremor that acts up. It also seems to be more noticeable after a long workout (I'm a distance runner and usually run in the morning before I shower/shave). For the most part this is little more than an annoyance, but it is getting a little more intrusive. In the last few months I've have several nicks that I think are attributable to the tremor.
After 3 days in a row with random cuts (very rare to cut myself at all prior to about Dec), I decided to do something. I found 3 gillette sensor disposables in my shaving drawer and pulled them out. I was leaving for 2 weeks work travel and packed them and a brushless cream (Trader Joe, I find it very protective). I went the 2 weeks without any problems with my shaves, but at least 3 days shaving with shaky hands. I decided to start researching carts. The disposable were fine, I just wanted to do better.
Based on reviews (and probably marketing) I sent off for the Harry's free sample ($3 shipping) and picked up a Mach 3 Sensitive to test. Maybe sometime I'll do a review, but for now suffice to say that with these razors I can shave without worrying about slashing my face.
If the condition worsens, I'm sure I can figure out how to cut myself with carts, but for now, I'm good. When it gets that bad, I'll start looking at electric. In the meantime, both razors work fine and I still have a mild DE and use it on "steady" mornings. I'm also staying away from bashing other shaving systems. You never know...
I switched to DE about 8 years ago. I was using the Mach 3, never had the problems people complain of and was, and still am, an everyday shaver. I switched solely because of cost. Although I have fallen somewhat into the acquisition trap, I kept things reasonable and am working my way though a small stash of soap and cream.
So why am I back to carts? Blood, mostly ... and it's my own. A couple of years ago I started developing essential tremor. I'm in my early 60s, reasonably healthy and fit, but I have an occasional tremor that acts up. It also seems to be more noticeable after a long workout (I'm a distance runner and usually run in the morning before I shower/shave). For the most part this is little more than an annoyance, but it is getting a little more intrusive. In the last few months I've have several nicks that I think are attributable to the tremor.
After 3 days in a row with random cuts (very rare to cut myself at all prior to about Dec), I decided to do something. I found 3 gillette sensor disposables in my shaving drawer and pulled them out. I was leaving for 2 weeks work travel and packed them and a brushless cream (Trader Joe, I find it very protective). I went the 2 weeks without any problems with my shaves, but at least 3 days shaving with shaky hands. I decided to start researching carts. The disposable were fine, I just wanted to do better.
Based on reviews (and probably marketing) I sent off for the Harry's free sample ($3 shipping) and picked up a Mach 3 Sensitive to test. Maybe sometime I'll do a review, but for now suffice to say that with these razors I can shave without worrying about slashing my face.
If the condition worsens, I'm sure I can figure out how to cut myself with carts, but for now, I'm good. When it gets that bad, I'll start looking at electric. In the meantime, both razors work fine and I still have a mild DE and use it on "steady" mornings. I'm also staying away from bashing other shaving systems. You never know...
